To The Editor: I would like to thank all the parents who participated and contributed towards the Staff Appreciation Luncheon for the ORR Junior and Senior High School. Thank you to all the parents who contributed their time in setting up, serving and cleanup; without their help the event would not have been possible. Thank […] Read more »
Old Rochester Farmer’s Market
Excitement is in the air. Our farmers’ have been diligently working in their greenhouses and fields getting ready to bring you superb, fresh, and vibrant vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. Soil quality has been tested, amendments have been added, and seeds planted and sprouted–all to bring you the wide array of wonderful local produce you […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Town Clerk News
•Dog Licensing – 2012 Dog Licenses are available during regular office hours. The dog’s rabies vaccination must be up to date and the certificate on file before a license will be issued, you can do this through the mail if you wish with a check made out to Town of Mattapoisett. The fee for a […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Road Race
Enjoy Independence Day by running the 42nd Annual Mattapoisett Road Race! This five-mile race has been enjoyed by runners, families, residents of New England and more. The race begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, July 4. The race has been continually chosen as one of New England’s Top 75 Races by New England Runner. The […] Read more »
MCS Class of 1952 Celebrates 60th Anniversary
In mid-July, members of the graduating class of 1952, Mattapoisett Center School, will gather in friendship at Shipyard Park to celebrate the 60th anniversary of this event. On Wednesday, June 18, 1952, graduating exercises were held for 29 ninth graders. The program for the ceremony was held in the auditorium of the original school building […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Library News
•Summer Reading Program: Plans are underway for an exciting summer reading program for children and teens! Watch for news and registration information about DREAM BIG! READ! For now, Chess Club and the Lego Club are on a break until the summer program begins. •Family Story Time: Families with children of all ages are welcome to […] Read more »
Rochester Women’s Club Soup for Scholarships
The Rochester Women’s Club will be offering delicious homemade soups for sale as a fundraiser for the club’s Scholarship Fund at the clubhouse, Marion Road, Rochester on Sunday, June 3 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. This month’s selections include lentil, turkey vegetable and vegetable soup. Order your soups by calling Marsha at 508-322-0998. Quarts are […] Read more »
Tri-Town Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Tri-Town will hold its annual event at the Old Rochester Regional High School, 135 Marion St., Mattapoisett on June 8 and 9. The relay will honor cancer survivors and all those we have lost. The Relay will feature games, raffles, music and lots more! Everyone is welcome […] Read more »
Marion Art Center Programs
• ArtStart Program – Applications are now being accepted for ARTSTART, the Marion Art Center’s summer program for children ages 4 ½ to 9 years. Founded in 1985, ARTSTART meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. The activities include Arts & Crafts, Theater, Music, Stories & Dance. Children are grouped […] Read more »
New Trail Maps from the MLT
The Mattapoisett Land Trust has worked with the Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program to create two new trail maps to encourage the public to visit the properties: one for the Old Aucoot District in the eastern part of town and the other for the Walega-Livingstone Preserve on Brandt Island Cove. The maps can be downloaded […] Read more »