Rochester Land Trust Annual Meeting

The Rochester Land Trust is holding its Annual Meeting this year at George’s Pony Pasture, directly across the street from the Church Homestead at 139 Mattapoisett Road in Rochester, on Saturday November 16 at 11:00 am. We will enjoy hot apple cider and apple cider doughnuts as we gather in the newly renovated old foundation […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Presentation

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites potential new members and interested local residents to its November 21 monthly meeting which will feature speakers from the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Kristen McCormack, VP of the Land, will begin the program with an overview of the Land Trust’s 50 years of persevering land for the enjoyment of all. This […] Read more »

Human Centered Design Discussed

TheNovember 12 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board included a joint meeting with the town’s Disabilities Commission. The board also met with the Institute for Human Centered Design. The town had received a grant to conduct a self-evaluation on matters related to ADA compliance. The town’s Disabilities Commission reorganized and is now entrusted with the […] Read more »

Sunday at the Museum

The Rochester historical Museum at 355 County Rd. will be open on Sunday, November 17 and Sunday November 24 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Both the exhibit and shop will be open. Read more »

ORRHS Drama Club to Present ‘Noises Off’

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to share that the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club will perform “Noises Off” later this month.             Performances will occur at 7:00 pm from Thursday, November 21 to Saturday, November 23, and at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 24.             Tickets will be […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Get your November Take and Make Crafts available starting November 15, while supplies last. Adult Cross Stitch Kits are recommended for Ages 12 and up. Each kit includes instructions, pattern, colored floss, two needles, and a hoop with cross stitch fabric attached.             Story Times Monday and Tuesday starting at 10:30 am, Messy Mornings for […] Read more »

Donna Battistelli-Berry

Donna Battistelli-Berry, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital with her son Kyler Berry, at her side and her companion Lionel Lee Lawson. Donna was a loving and devoted mom to her sons, Alex and Kyler.             Born in Maine, the daughter of Shirley (Vincent) and Joseph Leo Battistelli. […] Read more »

Coastline Elderly Services Survey

Coastline Elderly Services is asking adults aged 60 and older and their caregivers to complete a needs assessment survey to help the agency and state elder services identify and support the current needs of aging populations.             Surveys have been mailed to a selection of older adults living within Coastline’s service area. An online version […] Read more »

Trustees of the Mattapoisett Christian Church

Trustees of the Mattapoisett Christian Church will host their annual ecumenical service on November 24 at 3:00 pm. The service will be held at the historic Mattapoisett Christian Church (Mattapoisett Museum), 5 Church Street, Mattapoisett. Rev. Michael Frady of The Mattapoisett Congregational Church will lead the worship service with Father Marek Chmurski of St. Anthony’s […] Read more »

Lions International Peace Poster Contest

Marion Sivil, a 6th grade student at Old Hammondtown School, has taken the first step to becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Marion’s poster is among more than 450,000 entries submitted worldwide in the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions International is sponsoring the […] Read more »