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Rochester Historical Society183 viewsMilitiamen Malcolm Phinney, Gary Franklin, and Jay Franklin performed an honor salute on October 2 at Woodside Cemetery as part of the Rochester Historical Society’s fall event debuting their Treasures of the Museum exhibit. Sixteen graves of soldiers have been found in the cemetery thus far from the Revolution, Civil War, and the War of 1812. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Family Fun Festival 183 viewsAttendees to Saturday’s Fall Free Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett saw many smiling children who enjoyed face painting, hayrides, and various pumpkin-related games and goodies. The event was sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Homecoming Pep Rally183 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School's multi-purpose field was the stage for a Homecoming Pep Rally featuring student skits performed by different classes on November 5. The senior class based its skit on Teen Beach Movie, while the junior class performed a version of Monsters University and the freshman class based a skit on Toy Story. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Veteran's Day183 viewsMattapoisett Veterans Day by Jack "Moe" Molander.
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Marion Veteran's Day183 viewsVeterans Day in Marion by Erin Bednarczyk.
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Stuff a Cruiser183 viewsWillie enjoys a moment with the 1924 Model T, and Santa Claus is joined by Marion Chief of Police Richard Nighelli and his daughter Kayla as the Marion Police Department and Marion Police Brotherhood collaborated for their annual Stuff a Cruiser event at the Sippican Elementary School’s bus loop.
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Marion Village Stroll183 viewsCars lined several Marion streets as residents gathered for the town’s Christmas Stroll on December 12. Front Street and connecting village roads were partially closed for the event, as families enjoyed refreshments provided by area merchants at their doorsteps and along the roads. Clydesdale horses escorted Santa Claus and passengers, while the Sippican Elementary School Band played, Tabor Academy student singer Wesley Lai of Hong Kong sang, and a bike rider juggled bowling pins. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Fire Station183 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Station Building Committee has seen through to completion the town’s new facility on Route 6. Before the December 11 raising of the American flag, hundreds gathered inside to hear from the committee’s members and town officials. Fire Chief Andrew Murray presented the shovel that first broke ground to Committee Chairman Mike Hickey and certificates of appreciation to Hickey, Committee member William Kantor, Fire Department Captain Jordan Collyer, Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Carol Singalong183 viewsSunday's participants in the Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Carol Singalong braved a dramatic, postsunset drop in temperature and enjoyed the warmth of a solo bonfire loaned to the event by Lee Heald. Gail Roberts led distributed sheet music and led in song with musicians Louise Anthony playing the fiddle and Jack Dean the ukulele. Roberts thanked the White family for providing refreshments, the Chapel committee for its effort in maintaining the chapel
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Rochester Land Trust183 viewsWyatt Smith, age 5, places a sunflower seed apple on a branch along the Trail Tale at Church Preserve on Marion Road. The December 18 event was a collaboration of the Rochester Land Trust and Plumb Corner Library. The storyboards along the trail tell the story of animals preparing for winter hibernation.
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Marion Art Center183 viewsLaser wood-cutting techniques used by artist Makerjake, aka Jacob Ginga, combine contemporary themes with those of his native heritage. Together with Narragansett tribal member Max Brown-Garcia, who has supplied Native American regalia pieces, and Vincent Mancini's creations from cut feathers, these sacred works are part of the Marion Art Center’s indigenous art exhibit, “Exploring Native American Culture: Art, Craft and Inspiration,” through March 25. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Museum183 viewsMuch anticipated work has begun on the Mattapoisett Museum's front entrance way. The building was built in 1821 and has been used as a meeting house and a Baptist church. The 21st century renovation is funded in part by a grant from the town's Community Preservation Act. Photo by Marilou Newell
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