Mattapoisett Recreation has added new fall offerings as many programs have filled. We now have Podcast Club at Old Hammondtown School on Mondays and Girls Free Basketball Clinics on Wednesday evenings. We also have spots available in Running/Track Clubs, Flag Football. Youth and Adult Pickleball, Finger Knitting and Robotics. Sign up online today at www.mattrec.net. Read more »
The diversity of local talent able to produce outstanding works of art in a vast variety of mediums is, in a word, stunning. That reality was on full display at the Rochester Council on Aging, as the members held their first Beachside Art Show on August 24. Although not a juried exhibit, attendees […] Read more »
Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals still hasn’t changed its mind about a requested variance of the town’s 40-foot minimum setback requirement for an existing pool shed at 2 Bishop Road that it had previously cast doubts about approving. On August 24, the board ended up repeating the same message, leading to a further continuance […] Read more »
Scott D. Gauvin, 55, of Rochester passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30th 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Janet M. (Plaud) Gauvin. Born in New Bedford, the son of Bernard and Nancy (Hawes) Gauvin, Scott grew up in Mattapoisett having graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School in 1986. Scott […] Read more »
On Saturday September 9 at 10:00 there will be a Butterfly Walk with the Marion Natural History Museum. Andrew Griffith of the Massachusetts Butterfly Association will be leading a walk at Nasketucket State Park in Mattapoisett. We will be looking for local butterflies and moths while examining their habitat requirements. Let’s have some fun looking […] Read more »
On Wednesday, September 13 at 3:00 pm, come listen to a presentation on mosquitos by Erin Morrill, Community Liaison for the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project. Learn about the life cycle of a mosquito, services provided by the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project to the Community, and using effective repellents along with eliminating stagnant water […] Read more »
Henry Huttleston Rogers and Mark Twain were good friends and kindred spirits in many ways. They both were fond of theater, poker, billiards, practical jokes, the good-natured spoof, literature and architecture. Mr. Rogers was a very successful American industrialist and financier. He made his fortune in the oil-refining business, becoming a leader at […] Read more »
What had been an arduous quest measuring progress in nickels and dimes has rather suddenly became reality for the Town of Marion, as member Bill Saltonstall reported to the Energy Management Committee on Monday night that the town has surpassed the state-prescribed goal of 20% in energy reduction. “It sets us up for […] Read more »
On Sunday, September 10 at 10 am, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church will once again host its “Welcome Home” event at Ned’s Point. Everyone in the Tri-Town area is invited to celebrate with us in worship followed by a BYO picnic lunch. Traditionally, representatives from the police and fire departments are recognized for their caring service […] Read more »
On Friday, September 8, Sheryl Faye will masterfully bring to life the incredible and inspirational Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the meeting of the Sippican Woman’s Club at its clubhouse aka “The Tavern”, 152 Front Street, Marion at 12:30 pm. Since 2003 Sheryl Faye has developed over ten programs on individual historical women whose influence continues […] Read more »