The Old Rochester Early Education program invites the community to its Fall Family Fun Day on Saturday, November 8 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Old Rochester Regional High School. This family-friendly event will feature animals, crafts, food, and more, offering an afternoon of seasonal fun for all ages. Highlights include pony rides, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Historical Commission is pleased to announce that Phase Two of a multi-year community-wide survey of historic and cultural resources has been completed by Lynn Smiledge, Preservation Consultant. The survey was funded by a grant from the Community Preservation Act, and includes the documentation of three areas: Antassawamock, Cannon Street, and Homestead Court, as […] Read more »
Town officials know of a nationally-known Massachusetts resident with no electric bills and zero carbon emissions coming from his home. The Marion Energy Management Committee (MEMC) met on Monday at the Maritime Center and are gearing up for author David Green to speak at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, on October […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. Last week, army composition was standardized with there being a little over 20,000 soldiers around Cambridge. Black men were officially barred from entry into the army, however. Thomas Gage departed […] Read more »
On Tuesday, November 11, Mattapoisett Congregational Church will participate in our nationwide ringing of the bells to honor all armed forces veterans. This bell ringing tradition began on Armistice Day in 1918, signaling the end of World War I. It has become an annual Veterans Day event to recognize the service and sacrifices made by […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Scholarship Committee (MSC) is seeking volunteers to apply for an opening in the Committee. The MSC is comprised of seven members who meet 4 to 5 times per year to publicize, solicit student applications, determine the qualifications, and award scholarships to Mattapoisett residents. There are two Scholarships: Mattapoisett Graduating Senior Award and Mattapoisett […] Read more »
Old Rochester’s girls volleyball team played at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech on October 15, and won 3-0 by set scores of 25-19, 25-17, and 25-11. With the win, the Bulldogs improved to 14-3 and 10-1 in the South Coast Conference. Sophomore Eve Skomal was named the player of the match, as she made her […] Read more »
The Marion Marine Resources Commission often has to borrow equipment from other departments and private entities. Meanwhile, sales of old equipment often go back to the General Fund and can’t be used by the MRC for its own capital improvement needs, according to MRC members at the October 15 meeting at the Marine Maritime […] Read more »
Abigail Adams, considered by many to be one of the founders of the United States, will be brought to life on April 12 by Sheryl Faye, the actress renowned for her dramatic portrayals of historic women. This important fundraising presentation, in honor of our nation’s sesquicentennial, is sponsored by the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber […] Read more »
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 […] Read more »