Michael S. Nelson is pleased to share that Rochester Memorial School Committee Chair Kate Duggan has joined this year’s Massachusetts Education Policy Fellowship (MEPF), organized by the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy. MEPF brings together leaders from a range of educational organizations seeking to understand and advance equitable education policy. This year’s […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold an open house brunch this Sunday, September 13, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. If you’re curious about Quakers or would just like to visit and chat, drop in or stay for the service, which will be from 10:00 am to 10:30 am. Visit mattapoisettquakers.org for more information on this […] Read more »
Our General Meeting and Luncheon will be held Friday, September 11 at 12:00 pm for current members. The afternoon will include a short business meeting, luncheon, and a special walking tour. Members can choose between a tour of the newly renovated Town Hall or the Sippican Historical Society, depending on their interests. And there’s […] Read more »
Our Thursday and Friday storytimes will be returning soon. Family Storytime, which happens on Thursday mornings at 10:30, will start up again on September 17. Baby Storytime, which happens on Friday mornings at 10:30, will start up again a week later, on September 25. Fall is here. Join us for a short walk on […] Read more »
Mattapoisett residents will be asked to return to Town Meeting on Monday, November 9, as the town prepares a short warrant expected to focus largely on project funding and transfers rather than new taxpayer spending. Town Administrator Mike Lorenco told the Select Board Tuesday that the highway department building is expected to cost […] Read more »
The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is 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 to arts, humanities, and […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library invites you to join us for two free family events on Saturday, September 12. Kids ages 5 and under, and their caregivers, will enjoy an active and exciting storytime at 11:00 am. Kids ages 6 and up, and their families, can join us between 1:00 and 2:00 pm to learn about […] Read more »
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Westgate Waring, age 83, passed away on September 6th, 2026. She was the wife of the late Sumner James Waring, Jr., sharing 45 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of Atty. Ray C. Westgate and Muriel Barlow Westgate, the sister of David F. Westgate, the […] Read more »
Elvis has left the building. The Rochester Council on Aging (COA) building, that is. The Rochester COA’s outdoor free summer concert series ended on a high note, thanks to a legendary performance by Robert Black and the Elvis Express Band on Friday, August 28. More than 400 people showed up on that hot […] Read more »
There will be two events this month. The first is our Wednesday meeting on September 16 at 7:00 pm at the Historical Society Museum, 355 County Rd. After a short meeting, there will be a program: How does a small family-owned cranberry grower survive today? Anyone arriving at 6:30 pm will have a chance […] Read more »