The Marion Art Center will exhibit the work of artists Pamela Dorris DeJong and Sky Hoyt from September 26 through October 30. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 80 Pleasant St., Marion. More information can be found at marionartcenter.org/on-exhibit. Pamela Dorris DeJong is […] Read more »
Recently I overheard someone say that an acquaintance had referred to Rochester as a “cow town.” I know this isn’t the first time such a comment was made. I find it interesting that “cow” was the term (maybe a slur was meant) used. Today, and for many years, Rochester has been home to a lot […] Read more »
For the second time, an overflow crowd prevented the Conservation Commission from hearing plans to replace seven rental houses on Mahoney’s Lane with seven larger single-family homes. Eighty-seven people arrived at the Fire Station Conference Room for the September 14 meeting, while another 39 joined through Zoom. The hearing had been moved from […] Read more »
On Saturday, September 5, in the Tri-Town, a small, determined group set out to do a good deed. With smiles and tools in hand, they spent the day installing a metal ramp at a home for a neighbor with mobility issues who needed better access. The group is part of the Mattapoisett Lions […] Read more »
Visit us at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. Celebrate the start of autumn with a Fall Equinox Party at the library on September 22 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Join us for seasonal beverages and snacks, games, a unique fall craft, music and socializing. Patrons of all ages […] Read more »
Write with Community, Inc. is pleased to announce that they are the recipient of a grant to offer Place-based Community Writing Workshops this year in Westport, New Bedford, and the Tri-Town area of Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett. These community writing workshops are a way to connect with writing through creative exploration, while their place-based […] Read more »
Board appointments and a board vacancy dominated the agenda when the Rochester Select Board met briefly on September 8. The board began by appointing resident Timothy White to the Board of Assessors for a term expiring with the results of the spring 2027 election. This appointment will replace assessor Jana Cavanaugh, who passed […] Read more »
The Rochester Police and Fire Departments held the third annual 9/11 ceremony and commemorated the addition of a 9/11 Memorial to the Rochester Firefighter Memorial on Friday, September 11, marking the 25th anniversary. “It’s hard to believe 25 years have passed” was a common utterance among the crowd. Most remembered where they were […] Read more »
The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network and The Rochester Rainbow Coalition present: An Informational Series to Explore SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression) This is the first in a series to plainly explain SOGIE from different points of view. The presenters include Andy Pollock, South Coast LGBTQ+ Network’s Executive Director, who will discuss […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will soon be holding donation drop-off times in preparation for an October 10 yard sale. The Friends are looking for clean, gently used clothing as well as clothing racks anyone might want to pass on. They would also welcome good quality household items, but not electronics or large furniture. Please drop […] Read more »