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Police Dedication423 viewsThe public was invited to a building dedication and ceremony for the new Marion police station on July 10, 2010. The town appropriated $3.8 million for the new building, which replaces the old police station on Spring Street. Among those in attendance were Police Chief Lincoln Miller, the Marion police department, the Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator Paul Dawson, Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald and members of the Police Station Building Committee. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Harbor Days Art Show423 viewsAfter a four-year hiatus, the Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House hosted another Harbor Days Art Show for local artists to display and sell their artwork on July 17 and 18, 2010. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Neds Point Light423 viewsThe Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 63 conducts Ned’s Point Lighthouse tours on Thursdays in July and August. Tours continue on July 29 from 10:00 to 11:45 am, and on August 5, 12 and 19 from 4:00 to 5:45 pm. Visitors must be at least 10 years old, and no flip-flops allowed. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Rochester Country Fair423 viewsRochester’s Country Fair was a great success despite the cancellation of the Town Ball Game, Woodsman Show, the Block dance and the Bonfire due to EEE. The weather was perfect on Saturday as children raced frogs, climbed walls, bounced in castles and much more. Although the weather was less than perfect on Sunday, residents lined the streets with lawn chairs and umbrellas to watch as the Hillbilly themed parade passed. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Halloween Parade423 viewsThrongs of costumed children hit the streets in Marion for the town’s annual Halloween parade on October 31, 2010. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Halloween Parade423 viewsThrongs of costumed children hit the streets in Marion for the town’s annual Halloween parade on October 31, 2010. Photos by Paul Lopes
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Storytelling Magic423 viewsRochester Memorial School Principal Jay Ryan offered some storytelling magic to a group of students at Gomes School during a read-aloud event in mid-November. Photo courtesy of Joanne Byron.
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River Race423 viewsSixty-five teams raced from Grandma Hartley's Reservoir on Snipatuit Road in Rochester to the Herring Weir on River Road at Route 6 in Mattapoisett this Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. Sean Shaw and CJ Hedges won the open division in 1:47:39. Photo by Felix Perez.
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SWC Talk423 viewsAt the Sippican Woman's Club meeting on October 14, Mattapoisett Historical Society president Seth Mendell will give a presentation on the history of Cuttyhunk and the Elizabeth Islands. The Sippican Woman's Club meets on the second Friday of each month at 12:30 pm at Handy Tavern on Front Street in Marion. New members are always welcome. Visit www.SippicanWomansClub.org for more information.
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4th Annual Bike Run423 viewsDozens of motorcycle riders gathered at the Ponderosa in Rochester on Sunday, June 3 to participate in the 4th Annual Bike Run. The ride, which runs all the way through Rochester, raises money for the American Cancer Society. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Buzzards Bay Swim423 viewsOn Saturday, July 7, over 200 swimmers plunged into Buzzards Bay for the 9th Annual Buzzards Bay Swim. The Buzzards Bay Coalition runs the event each year, trying to raise money for their restoration efforts for the Buzzzards Bay Watershed. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Extreme Engineering423 viewsOn Tuesday, July 31, dozens of curious students gathered at the Mattapoisett Library to join Dr. Martin Hudis in his Extreme Engineering program. The students participated in a variety of different exercises using remote controlled helicopters in a hands-on approach to learn valuable lessons in math and science. The session was the last of four conducted by Dr. Hudis. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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