Once again, I’m turning this space over to my daughter, who has a seasonal message for those of us already groaning at autumn’s arrival: Stop complaining and start marveling. Writing from Paris, she makes a spirited case for why no one does October quite like New England. I’ll let her take it from here. […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, October 14, to hear from citizens and vote on requests to modify their properties. The Commission determines whether sites near a wetland are subject to regulation under Massachusetts’ Wetlands Protection Act, which the Conservation Commission enforces. The night concluded a nearly six-month review of a proposal […] Read more »
“Stone Walls as Drylands: Viewing New England’s Landforms as Habitats” with Professor Robert M. Thorson on Friday, November 6, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please register in advance through the Marion Natural History Museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org. In early New England history, freshwater wetlands were considered miasma to be loathed, drained and converted to more […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Rd., Rochester will be open on Sundays through November from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The current exhibit is “Rochester and the Revolution.” If you would like to view the exhibit at a different time, you can make arrangements by calling Connie at 617-750-2818 or emailing eshbach2@aol.com. Read more »
Cold, gray skies and damp weather greeted families at Shipyard Park on Saturday, October 17, but Kimberly Ray wasn’t particularly troubled by it. “It’s fall weather,” said Ray, who started the Mattapoisett Lions Club’s Fall Free Family Fun Festival in 2016. Many of Saturday’s younger visitors arrived in Halloween costumes, often with […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met on Thursday, October 15, and heard two petitions: one for a variance and one for a special permit. The board began with the hearing for Andre Rieksts and Lisa Francis of Taunton. The couple seeks to construct a 6,000-square-foot new home and four-car garage on the […] Read more »
Football: The Old Rochester Regional High School football team hosted Bishop Fenwick (3-3) on October 16 and won 53-18. Junior Benji Baptiste rushed for 273 yards and scored 5 touchdown runs from the 54, 22, 4, 34, and 2-yard lines. Junior quarterback Connor Nelson had 131 yards and a touchdown, as junior Logan Hiles scored […] Read more »
The Second Anniversary of Church Mouse Thrift Shop in the former rectory of St. Rose of Lima Church in Rochester is celebrated on Saturday, October 24, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Rev. Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo, pastor of St. Isidore Parish, and the administrative staff are happy to announce this anniversary with a special […] Read more »
The Marion Social Club, located at 44 Pumping Station Road, is hosting a steak dinner and dance on Saturday, November 14, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Dinner will include steak, baked potato, green beans and dessert for $40. Music will be provided by Time Machine. Please call Betsy Youngson to reserve your tickets at […] Read more »
Looking for some storytimes? Family Storytime, for kids ages 2 and up and their families, happens on Thursday mornings in October at 10:30. Baby Storytime, for ages 0-2 and their families, happens on Friday mornings in October at 10:30. On Thursday, October 22, at 3:30 pm, we’re offering a fun seasonal craft for kids […] Read more »