The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites interested local residents to its October 16 monthly meeting featuring local author Jack Matthews. Mr. Matthews grew up in Mattapoisett, where he sailed and fished on Buzzards Bay, the setting for his novel Arte Perdida. Jack, a retired professor, spent seven years working on the novel, traveling to Germany, the […] Read more »
First Congregational Church of Rochester will host a Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 18 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The outdoor festival will take place on the church green at 11 Constitution Way in Rochester and will include delicious treats and fun for the whole family such a pony rides, bounce house, and face […] Read more »
The magic of our Holiday by the Sea House Tour doesn’t end when the doors close – it continues all year long through the good we’re able to do together. Thanks to the generosity of our community and the success of last year’s tour, the Sippican Woman’s Club is proud to continue distributing proceeds to […] Read more »
Mark your calendars and save the date. Please join us for the annual “Christmas By The Sea Bazaar” on Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at St. Anthony’s parish, 26 Hammond Street, Mattapoisett. Seasonal handcrafted gifts, decorations, and stocking stuffers will be offered by local vendors, including wooden and leather wares, […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society (SHS) announces its lineup of autumn events. This season’s offerings include engaging lectures, family-friendly activities, and an exhibit that brings new perspectives on Marion’s heritage. Kicking off the season on October 10 is the exhibit opening In Her World: the Life and Legacy of Elizabeth Taber at 141 Front Street […] Read more »
On October 4 the Old Colony RVTHS PTO will hold its annual Fall Family Festival & Touch a Truck at 476 North Ave in Rochester from 11:00 to 3:00. There will be music by DJ Zavey Entertainment. We will also have the Carabiners Climbing Tower, giant inflatables, the National Guard inflatable obstacle course, laser tag, […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library will remain closed on Sundays for the remainder of 2025. On Wednesday, October 8 at 11:00 am The Cozy Cup Book Club will be discussing Rita Mae Brown’s Claws for Alarm. As always there is free tea and coffee. Copies are available at the circulation desk in the Library. Registration […] Read more »
Join local attorney Amy Mello at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library at 7 Barstow Street on Saturday, October 4, at 2:00 pm for an introduction to estate planning. Attorney Mello lives in Mattapoisett and enjoys practicing law on the South Coast. She provides a wide variety of professional and comprehensive services to individuals, families, businesses, […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library will remain closed on Sundays for the remainder of 2025. On Wednesday, October 8 at 11:00 am The Cozy Cup Book Club will be discussing Rita Mae Brown’s Claws for Alarm. As always there is free tea and coffee. Copies are available at the circulation desk in the Library. Registration […] Read more »
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club on Saturday September 27 at 8:00 am for an early morning birding adventure. This birding walk will be led by Michael Labossiere from the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be an easy relaxed morning in the woods and field and a wonderful opportunity to learn […] Read more »