On October 18, Mattapoisett became one of the many communities across the commonwealth and the country to host a “No Kings Day” rally to demonstrate against what a large number of people call Donald Trump’s authoritarian king-like rule as President. The Mattapoisett rally began at the corner of Route 6 and North Street […] Read more »
Rochester’s Select Board Monday questioned Old Colony Vocational-Technical High School officials on the $288 million plan to construct a new state-of-the-art facility on the North Avenue campus that could require a debt exclusion override to fund. Town Administrator Cameron Durant began the discussion with Principal Aaron Polansky, school Business Manager Sarah Griffith, and […] Read more »
It’s almost Halloween and we’ll be celebrating the Spookiest Season here at the Library with some special activities for kids. In addition to our usual weekly challenges of Scrambled Word and indoor Seek-and-Find, we will have a special Halloween Scavenger Hunt running from October 27 to November 1. Come in and find all the […] Read more »
On Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Museum will host its annual Holiday Craft Fair at 5 Church Street, Mattapoisett. Admission is free, and all are welcome. This beloved community event will feature nearly 20 local artisans offering a diverse selection of handmade goods, including jewelry, leatherwork, fine art […] 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, preparations for the winter siege of Boston were set in motion, though supplies still trickle in. A British supply ship is captured in New Hampshire, and gambling for […] Read more »
The volunteer witches of the Marion Art Center have been brewing up plans for their annual Halloween Parade around the town on Friday, October 31. Costumed characters of all ages are invited to join in for this fun family event. Participants should meet in front of the Marion Music Hall (we’ll line up on Cottage […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library will remain closed on Sundays for the remainder of 2025. Pick a pumpkin at the library. Check out a free pumpkin from the Elizabeth Taber Library with your library card, decorate it in any style of your choice (no carved pumpkins, please.) and return it to the library by October […] Read more »
The Joint School Committee of the Old Rochester Regional District met on October 9 and passed new policies on school nutrition and access to career technical education information. In a meeting that reviewed a variety of school-system goals and new and revised school policies, the 18-member committee that joins the nine-member ORR School […] Read more »
Sippican Historical Society’s new exhibit, “In Her World: The Life & Legacy of Elizabeth Taber,” opened on Friday, October 10 and will be viewable until next spring. The exhibit showcases much of the history of Elizabeth Pitcher Taber, the altruistic woman who donated much to the development of the Town of Marion and its institutions. […] Read more »
Join Troop 31 Saturday October 25 for its 2nd Haunted Grange Halloween Event. This is an all ages, free event, will take place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Rochester Grange, located at 205 Hartley Road in Rochester. Along with laughs and scares, there will be snacks and drinks. Parking is limited and […] Read more »