Gracie McCarthy of Marion received a B.A. in Public Relations and Anthony Steele of Rochester received a B.S. in Finance received their degrees in May as part of the Class of 2025 at Roger Williams University. Katherine Solowey, of Mattapoisett has been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the spring 2025 […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church Street, is delighted to announce its upcoming events for August that are open to the community and are sure to please. For more information on all of these programs, please consult mattapoisettmuseum.org/events. The Great Community Picnic will be held on Thursday, August 7, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society is looking for those items that are still in good working order but which you no longer want or need. We are looking for clean, serviceable items that you would want to buy, that is if you weren’t giving them away. We really appreciate it when people donate “stuff” that we […] Read more »
On Tuesday,Rochester’s Planning Board began a review of a proposal for a three-lot Definitive Subdivision on an 8.67-acre parcel at 19 County Road. Robert Esposito, engineer for the petitioners Robert and Christine Murphy, explained that one lot will be for the existing house lot. The two new lots would also be for four-bedroom residential […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. The best way to figure out what was going on was to read Washington’s papers and General Orders of the time period, as there was daily correspondence and orders […] Read more »
The Recreation Department’s Seahorse Explorer Summer Campers theme of the week was “Mattapoisett is Special,” and to discover why, campers headed to the Mattapoisett Museum just around the corner from their home base at Center School. Campers ages 4-7 (Starfish and Crabs) and ages 8-12 (Rays and Sharks) visited on consecutive days. Curator and […] Read more »
Young readers can visit the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout June for exciting library programs. Our Book Explorers program for grades 1-3 meets at 11:00 am on Tuesdays or 2:00 pm on Thursdays. Library Adventurers for grades 4-6 meets on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm or 11:00 am on Thursdays. Make crafts, discover exciting new […] Read more »
During the July 22 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board, the members continued discussion on a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw. Chairman Tom Tucker said, “We’ve been talking about this for months now and we’ve been putting it off because they’re waiting for a full board.” He said it has been difficult to […] Read more »
Mattapoisett has had a town band since the mid-1800s. It’s likely it was formed the same year the town was incorporated: 1857. Archeological forensics notwithstanding, what we do have is very compelling. Thanks to the Mattapoisett Museum, we have photographic evidence, historical instruments, and early handwritten musical scores. Photographs show the Mattapoisett Cornet […] Read more »
Edward J. Sylvia, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by the members of his family who loved him – Susan, his wife of 56 years, his caring daughter Marjorie Lee and loving grandson EJ, who gave their endless love and support during his courageous […] Read more »