School’s out and summer reading is here at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Stop by to grab a copy of the assigned summer reading lists for Old Rochester and Old Colony students, and to see what books from the list are available for checkout. The library is also hosting a Teen Summer Reading Challenge. […] Read more »
You know it’s summer when the orange daylilies burst into bloom. These resilient flowers line the stone wall on both sides of our driveway, spill around the outdoor shower, and brighten roadsides and gardens throughout our village and beyond. They seem to announce that summer has truly arrived. For me, these common orange […] Read more »
Every day, Earth is bombarded by material from space, from microscopic dust grains to house-sized asteroids. Most burn harmlessly in our atmosphere as brilliant meteors, but occasionally a larger object creates a spectacular fireball and even a sonic boom. In this talk, we’ll explore where asteroids come from, how they differ from meteors and meteorites, […] Read more »
Rainforest Falls, Exploring the Nature of God, is this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) at the First Congregational Church of Rochester. VBS Will take place on Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. All children ages 3 to 12 are invited to participate. The church’s VBS is free. For […] Read more »
The following students have achieved honors for the fourth term at Old Rochester Regional High School: Highest Honors: Bobby Calder, Phoebe Cowles, Sara Duane, Ava Figueiredo, Giada Gandolfi, Lucas Hadley, Laney Hayes, Grace Horta, Chase Karo, Alexandra LeColst, Caitlyn Lund, Faelyn McCarthy, Annalise Milhench, Jiya Patel, Isabella Perez-Dormitzer, Tyler Porto, Elsa Pothier, Grace Rousseau, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Marine Advisory Board met on Thursday, June 25 for their first meeting of the summer, and in it, spoke on updates to Long Wharf, parking sticker fees, and other business regarding the harbor. Following the approval of minutes from their last meeting, the board moved to discuss the ongoing Long Wharf project. […] Read more »
Please join together this July 18, at 10:00 am, when the Mattapoisett Museum, the Public Library and the Lions Club will host a reading of the Declaration of Independence as part of Harbor Days and the town’s 250th Celebration. It will take place at the Gazebo in Shipyard Park. On July 4, 1776, Congress […] Read more »
This August 1 and August 2, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) will bring together more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers on August 1 and August 2 to raise money for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Participants from local communities will be among those helping support the PMC’s mission to fund lifesaving […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street, has an exciting summer line-up for the month of July. Robert Ainsworth, experienced CFO and author, will give a historic presentation about Fraud through the Ages, on July 3 at 11:00 am. Learn the story of history’s swindlers, from Ancient Greece to today. No […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board met on Tuesday to hear from various different residents regarding businesses to reopening, businesses looking for a home, and to recognize a previous Chair for their long service. Chair John Hoagland began by introducing Amy Felder of Felder Farms, the new General Manager of the Marion General Store. Felder […] Read more »