The Tuesday night Ensign Class finally completed two races this week to wrap up July. Odyssey won both races. Black Ice finished second in both races, Hamburglar third, and Recess was fourth. Five races were needed to qualify for a Series. Hopefully, August brings better Tuesday night conditions. The weather was certainly doubtful for Wednesday’s […] Read more »
Our recognition of the 250th anniversary of America is two-pronged. First, we have the exhibit at the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Rd. This exhibit opened on July 25. It gives the history of Rochester’s response to specific events leading up to and during the Revolution. It includes first-person accounts. The exhibit also […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board met on Monday, August 3, in Town Hall for its regular meeting following an Executive Session. The board appointed a new police officer, heard a presentation on an electronic voting system, and completed other routine agenda items. Following the approval of minutes from their July 20 meeting, the board […] Read more »
On Monday, August 3, the Town of Marion announced that the Marion Town House has finally reopened after closing on September 1, 2025, for extensive renovations and additions. The building, originally completed in 1876, recently saw the addition of central air, an HVAC system, added fire suppression systems, ADA compliance features like an […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce Joshua Vanderquist as the new Assistant Principal of Rochester Memorial School. Vanderquist officially began his new role on July 1, succeeding Charles West, who was recently named Principal of Center School in Mattapoisett. Vanderquist joins the school system from the Union-Endicott Central School District in […] Read more »
Rochester Grange #257 will hold its annual fair Saturday, August 15. Doors open to the public at 1:30 pm. Admission is free. A ham and bean supper will be held at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. There will be raffles and an auction of donated fair vegetables, […] Read more »
Attend a special Summer Reading Book Club meeting on Friday, August 7 at 3:30 pm. Read Sometimes the Girl, and come ready to discuss. Earn raffle tickets toward a gift basket for participating. Jennifer Mason-Black, author of the YA novel Sometimes the Girl, is visiting the Mattapoisett Library for an author talk on Saturday, […] Read more »
The Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has declared Southeastern Massachusetts in a Level 2 drought. For more information, visit www.mass.gov/info-details/drought-status. Please be reminded that mandatory water restrictions are in effect through September 15. Outside watering is prohibited except from 6:00 am to 8:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and […] Read more »
Jerome Rand, author of Sailing Into Oblivion, presented an incredible account of his solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe at the Mattapoisett Yacht Club on Friday, July 31. He learned and loved sailing in Northern Michigan at age 18 and has enjoyed teaching and sailing ever since. The expert sailor said his desire […] Read more »
Celebrate Plumb Library’s 50th Anniversary with us. Tuesday, August 18 at noon – Bubbles with Mr. Vinny: Celebrate the library’s 50th anniversary with one of our favorite programs: Bubbles with Mr. Vinny. No registration required. This children’s event will be held outside on the library’s lawn. Thursday, August 20 at 5:00 pm – […] Read more »