Join us on June 18 at 7:00 pm for a talk by Connor Gaudet, Curator, of Mattapoisett Historical Society. He will be speaking about Wanderer 100, the Afterlife and Legacy of Mattapoisett’s last whaleship at the Rochester Historical Museum, 355 County Rd., Rochester. The next day, June 19, we will be at the Rochester […] Read more »
It may not feel like summer outside, but Silvershell Beach is opening for the season on Monday, June 16. Reminder that Beach Stickers or Guest Passes are required year-round, all hours, not just when the gate is staffed. Marion residents, stickers are available at the Harbormaster Building at Island Wharf. Rochester residents, stickers are available […] Read more »
To the Editor; Dr. Hoffer’s article of June 6, 2025, “Radon – What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You” provides valuable basic information in starting to understand the health risks of radon gas seeping into your home from the soil. However, it does not address another point of entry radon gas may use […] Read more »
Since the May Town Meeting when a home rule petition for the expansion of the Select Board from 3 to 5 members passed by a majority, many in the community have been holding their breath. Would the Select Board pass the petition on to the legislature for acceptance? Questions arose as to whether or not […] Read more »
Our popular seasonal event is back for summer: Art in Bloom sees our community choose an artwork and create a floral bouquet inspired by it. See creative floral arrangements inspired by works in our show featuring works by Peter C. Stone, currently on display in the MAC galleries. All are invited to participate by […] Read more »
A familiar feature of the Marion skyline, the Wickenden Chapel steeple will be undergoing repairs this summer. On June 16, the steeple will be carefully dismantled and removed from the top of the chapel by Ashmont Iron Works. It will be transferred off-site to repair structural members and connection points that have weakened naturally over […] Read more »
In a short but well-attended meeting Tuesday, Rochester’s Conservation Commission approved an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation confirming the bordering vegetated wetlands boundaries at a new address on Walnut Plain Road for an application from Walnut Plain Road Solar LLC. Concerned abutters filled the meeting room as project representative Andrew Gorman explained […] Read more »
The picture with this article is of the Town Hall entrance with the plaque sourced by the Historical Commission. It bears the year that this version of Rochester Town Hall was built after earlier buildings were outgrown. The town has been governed by residents beginning several years after the Proprietors purchased the land on […] Read more »
With less than a month until the 4th of July, it’s time to lace up your sneakers and start training for the Mattapoisett Road Race, “4 on the 4th”. When this tradition was started in 1971 by Bob and Doris Gardner, 15 runners raced from Point Connett to Shipyard Park. Over the years, the route […] Read more »
The MAC Theater Presents the Tennessee Williams classic, The Glass Menagerie, directed by Donn Tyler. Performances are held at the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant St. Marion. The cast includes: Oliver Asker, Tim Moynihan, Cher Sauter, Eva Watts-Pine, Assistant Director/Costume Designer: Bethany Lamoureux, Stage Manager: Michele Letourneau, Technical Director: Steve […] Read more »