The League of Women Voters SouthCoast hosted a candidates’ forum on Tuesday night at Sippican School for those seeking election in Marion’s local elections on May 16. Eileen Marum, Co-Chair of the League of Women Voters SouthCoast, spoke before passing to the moderator saying, “democracy requires active participation.” Serving as Moderator was Jack Eklund, […] Read more »
May is American Stroke Awareness Month. The Marion Fire Department/Marion Board of Health/ Marion Council on Aging are hosting a Stroke Awareness Kick-off event. Join us on Friday, May 2 from10:00 am to noon for a healthy walk around the Community Center outdoor path located at 465 Mill St. in Marion. During the […] Read more »
The Silent Book Club returns on Thursday, May 1, at 2:00 pm in the upstairs Reading Rooms. Participants will enjoy delicious treats, tea, and quiet time to read. Relax with friends, acquaintances, and strangers while learning about your next interesting book. Due to space limitations, the club will be limited to 20 readers. Please call […] Read more »
Eleanor May Martin, 90, passed away on March 19, 2025 at Vantage of New Bedford. She was the daughter of Harry and Constance (Buchan) Martin of New Bedford and Mattapoisett.. A lover of animals (especially cats), flowers and all natural beauty, classical music and reading, Eleanor was raised in New Bedford and graduated from […] Read more »
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 »