William Thomas of Mattapoisett, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison, NJ, has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2025 semester. Read more »
Academic Achievements
Women-On-Target Program
The Sippican Rod & Gun Club is pleased to announce its annual NRA Women-On-Target program which will be held on Saturday, September 27, located at 215 Dexter Lane, Rochester. The program will begin at 8:30 am and finish at 5:00 pm. The program’s morning session will teach the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course, which qualifies […] Read more »
Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library
The Elizabeth Taber Library is launching our brand-new Makerspace. Marion Makes will launch on Tuesday, August 19 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Join us for giveaways, demos, and crafts. Meet our new in-library and circulating crafting equipment including sewing and embroidery machines, paper and laser cutters, and so much more. Become a maker with […] Read more »
West Nile Is Back, But Don’t Fret
Similar to years prior, West Nile was confirmed in Tri-Town mosquitoes tested on July 24 by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. This is not irregular nor unexpected at this point, however, as state and local bodies have worked to mitigate the risks of spread. Plymouth County Mosquito Control sprayed on July 31 and […] Read more »
Special Reunion, Recognition for Band
The July 30 concert in Shipyard Park was one for the record books. It was a celebration of the Mattapoisett Town Band’s 125 years complete with recognition from the House of Representatives and the governor. Representative Mark Sylvia (D – 10th Bristol) presented the band with an honorary citation for its 125 years […] Read more »
MAC Auditions
The MAC Theater is auditioning for roles in the award-winning play, Proof, by David Auburn, directed by Richard Sherburne. Auditions will be held at the MAC Theater, located at 80 Pleasant St., Marion on Saturday, August 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and on Sunday, August 17 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. […] Read more »
What’s Next at Rochester Historical Society Museum
Our monthly meeting will be on August 20 at 7:00 pm at the museum, 355 County Rd., Rochester. The program will be “Cemeteries, Genealogy, and the Revolutionary War.” We want to discuss ways to find and honor Rochester veterans of the Revolutionary War who are buried in our town cemeteries. This would be a project […] Read more »
John A. Hopkins
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John A. Hopkins, age 96, on July 26, 2025. He was surrounded by his four loving children at his home in Rochester, MA. John was born and raised in Westwood, MA. It was there he met Sally, his wife of 70 years. John […] Read more »
Mary Worden
Mary Worden of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on July 21 in Pinehurst, NC. Hers was a joyful life-filled with art, music, and theater-dedicated to educating and serving others and being with her family. Born in Nantucket in 1927, Mary was the daughter of immigrants Kathleen Cronin Moriarty and Alan Moriarty. After a childhood in […] Read more »
Parking Solutions and Road Improvements
The Marion Select Board on Tuesday agreed to have officials create approximately 75 temporary lined parking spots on Island Wharf to alleviate the parking shortage in the village area. Also, at Tuesday’s meeting in the Police Station meeting room, the board agreed to 28 items, or around $3,000,000, of road improvements on Point […] Read more »