This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the Thirteen Colonies. Last week, Washington called on all troops in the surrounding regions to force-march to New York as British numbers increased on Staten Island. He does permit soldiers to largely have Sundays off for […] Read more »
The monthly meeting of the Rochester Historical Society will be held on the third Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 pm at the Rochester Historical Museum, 355 County Rd. After a short meeting, Mack Phinney will present “The Life of a Revolutionary Soldier.” If you are looking for something to help you celebrate the 250th, or […] Read more »
Wayne J. Ferreira was born in New Bedford on July 15, 1951, to the late Joseph and Roberta (Reynolds) Ferreira. The family moved to Rochester in the 1960s, and their home remained Wayne’s home base for the rest of his life. He graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School in 1970. He resided permanently in […] Read more »
Have you ever caught a hermit crab at a beach? Did you notice that not all claws look the same? Many people may not know that there are two main types of these crabs found on the beaches of Massachusetts. The first is the long-clawed hermit crab, the smaller of the two, growing […] Read more »
These are difficult times for many local families as they struggle to manage the rising costs for everyday needs. As a new school year approaches, students and staff at Rochester Memorial School could use some help with classroom supplies. To that end, the Rochester Democratic Town Committee is coordinating a collection of supplies to be […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Yacht Club’s Fall Round the Bay Race, scheduled for August 29, will have one start for the Spinnaker Class, a separate start for the Non-Spinnaker Class, and another separate start for the Double-Handed Non-Spinnaker Class rather than the staggered “Pursuit” start that was used in the Spring Round-the-Bay Race. The course begins and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is hosting a Teen Movie Night on August 19 at 6:00 pm. Watch Camp Rock with friends and enjoy snacks. The movie will be outside if the weather permits. No registration is required. Teen Tie-Dye Day will take place on the library lawn (weather permitting) on August 20 from […] Read more »
The Town Coffee Committee met last Wednesday as we do every week, though we have acquired a new moniker, the “ROMEOs” (Retired Old Men Eating Out). It was given to us by a group of the fairer sex who have observed our deliberations from time to time. Anyway, while we continue to solve the […] Read more »
The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission met on Thursday, August 6, in the Music Hall. They reviewed the commission’s funds, the Point Road Bike Path’s status, Grassi Bog maintenance, and other regular business related to maintaining their properties. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes. Then Chair Norm Hills moved to […] Read more »
An Hour with Eleanor, written and performed by Cynthia Krause, will take place at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on Saturday, September 26 at 4:00 pm. “I was a little controversial,” so says Eleanor Roosevelt in her opening greeting in An Hour with Eleanor. This one-woman play was the winner of the 2022–23 Marion Art […] Read more »