On August 20 at the Rochester Historical Museum, there was a joint meeting of the Rochester Historical Society and the Rochester Historical Commission. The purpose of the meeting was to kick off a project that will culminate in 2026 for the nation’s 250th anniversary. For a rainy evening, the meeting was pretty well attended. […] Read more »
Dora Kate (Vollgraff) Doubrava, 96 of Mattapoisett, MA, died peacefully at her home on August 25, 2025. Dora Kate was born in then-rural Lake Grove, New York. Depending on whether she or her twin brother was telling the story, she was the fourth or fifth of the six Vollgraff children. She grew up in the […] Read more »
If all goes as planned, author David Green will be coming to town with tips on how homeowners can save energy. This topic was one of many energy-saving ideas discussed via Zoom at the August 24 Marion Energy Management Committee. Green is a graduate of Oxford University and Harvard Business School and is […] Read more »
At long last, Marion’s new Maritime Center is officially opened as of Tuesday, August 26. This momentous feat has been years in the making, and those present at the event signify its importance. The ribbon cutting took place about six months after February’s open house, with the new $3.5 million facility now fully operational. […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce that Sarah George has been appointed as the new Human Resources Manager for the Old Rochester Regional School District and the MA Superintendency Union #55, effective August 25. George graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management and has spent […] Read more »
Starting September 2, the Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) will be accepting online applications from organizations, schools, and individuals for grants to support community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs. The RCC is composed of volunteers appointed by the Rochester Select Board. Using funding provided by the Mass Cultural Council, each year the RCC awards money […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church located next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett concludes its summer only season of visiting clergy with services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am on August 31. Each service uses the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. The Rev. Jeffrey Paull Cave, retired from the Diocese of Atlanta, Georgia and now […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month all September long with an exciting raffle for adults and children. To earn a ticket, library users must present their library card or their barcode on the SAILS app at checkout. Staff will draw the winners from each pool of raffle tickets […] Read more »
On Monday night, August 25, Rochester’s Boy Scout Troop 31 gathered at Grange Hall with their families to celebrate and conduct an Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony. Four boys were rising the ranks to become Eagle Scouts: Logan, Noah, Quinn, and Reece. The boys had achieved their medals over the last few months, […] Read more »
Rochester’s Planning Board Tuesday approved a modification of the Site Plan Review and Special Permit for a large-scale solar photovoltaic array at Rochester Memorial School which will allow construction to happen during the school year. The plan in question is to construct a canopy-mounted 250KW AC solar array system over a portion of […] Read more »