Rochester – The Tri-Town Veterans’ Office in conjunction with The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center hosts its annual Veterans Dinner and Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, in honor of our community’s veterans.
While seating for the dinner is limited due to space constraints, the ceremony will be livestreamed on Facebook beginning at 6:00 pm for all who wish to watch and listen. Our guest speaker is Connie Eshbach of the Rochester Historical Society and there will be remarks from Town Officials and community members. Please join us online as we pay tribute to Rochester’s heroes, both past and present.
Marion – The Annual Marion Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Old Landing Veteran’s Park on Front Street on Tuesday, November 11, at 11:00 am. Our guest speaker is Colonel Jonathan F. Henry, U.S. Army (Retired). The Sippican School Band led by Mrs. Hannah Moore will perform selections of patriotic music. Please join the Town of Marion as we honor our Veterans.
Later that day the Marion Council on Aging will host a luncheon at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center at noon for veterans, active-duty service members, spouses and guests. Please RSVP for the luncheon by November 7, 2025, by calling 508-748-3570.
Mattapoisett – The Tri-Town Veterans’ Office with support from the American Legion Post 280 and the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11 at 10:45 am at the Mattapoisett Center School, 17 Barstow St, Mattapoisett. The ceremony will feature remarks from town officials and entertainment the Showstoppers and The Old Hammondtown Band. Veterans, families, and community members are encouraged to attend and take part in recognizing those who have served.
The event is free and open to the public. The event will begin outside of Center School on Barstow St. and after the ringing of the bells at 11:00 am the event will move inside for the remainder of the ceremony.
From the Tri-Town Veterans Office -Thees events honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. “Veterans Day is a moment to come together as a community to express our gratitude to all who have served,” said Chris Gerrior, the Tri-Town Veterans Service Officer. “It’s also a reminder of the work we continue to do every day to support veterans and their families here at home.”
If you have any questions about Veterans Day Events in the Tri-Town or any questions relating to state or federal veterans’ benefits please reach out to the Tri-Town Veterans Office at 508-758-4100 x212 or veterans@mattapoisett.gov.