April 25 was Arbor Day, a long-held day of observation for tree planting and tree conservation. “Arbor” is the Latin word for “tree.” In Mattapoisett that Friday morning, the Mattapoisett Tree Committee held some events to commemorate the day, preserve the town’s natural beauty, and celebrate the memory of a local teacher now passed. […] Read more »
Rochester’s Board of Selectmen Monday approved the use of the former Country Fair grounds at 65 Pine St. for a series of rodeo shows this summer. The board authorized Town Administrator Cameron Durant to negotiate a licensing agreement with New England Rodeo for use of the 18.6 acre site after a public hearing […] Read more »
Calling all tweens grades 5-7. It’s time for a tween takeover at the Elizabeth Taber Library. From 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 7, we’ll be creating perler bead masterpieces. Kids grades K-4 and their grownups can join us on Thursday afternoons in May for an afternoon activity. On Thursday, May 8, […] Read more »
In addition to being a member of the Rochester Historical Society, I am also a member of the Rochester Historical Commission not to be confused with the Rochester Historic District Commission. While we at the Historical Society focus on preserving historical papers and items that have a direct connection to the town, we also work […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Lynn Dessert are pleased to share that Sippican Elementary School students participated in the annual “Arts in Action” show on Wednesday night, April 16. With the theme “A Sea of Creativity,” more than 1,000 works of art created by students in grades K-6 were showcased during the “Arts […] Read more »
Tree Warden Jeffrey Eldridge recently procured 500 (small) trees to be distributed to the youth of Rochester in honor of Arbor Day, which is Friday, April 25, to take home and plant. Arbor Day is a day to celebrate trees. Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut […] Read more »
On April 16, the Marion Marine Resources Commission met to discuss various facets of harbor management for the FY26 budget. The commission spoke on a new patrol boat for the Harbormaster Department, currently located in Washington state undergoing sea trials. Harbormaster Adam Murphy said he would fly out the following Wednesday, and if everything […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to share that, thanks to a partnership with the Mattapoisett Police Department, a special presentation of “Sullivan Message” was held at Old Rochester Regional High School on Wednesday, April 16. The presentation, which focuses on the dangers of drug use, was funded by the […] Read more »
To the Residents of Marion, My family has resided in Marion continuously for over 150 years, and the village has great significance for us. I support the Historic District Commission’s proposal for new guidelines to protect Marion as I believe that the beauty and value of our town is now under threat. We […] Read more »
Enjoy a “Guided Woodland Walk” at the White Eagle/Hoff Property (Marion) on Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 am. Join Jim Rassman, Service Forester with the State Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, for a walk in Aucoot Woods. We’ll begin at Hoff parking area and tour the early spring woods, including opened areas, older forested areas, […] Read more »