The Mattapoisett Congregational Church will be hosting a Drive and Drop food collection on Thursday, October 15, in the Mechanic Street parking lot from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Thanks to the generosity of the church and community members, last month, we were able to donate over 400 pounds of nonperishable food to Damien’s Pantry. […] Read more »
Golf: Old Rochester’s golf team beat Greater New Bedford Voc/Tech 222-275 on September 30. Jack Czerkowicz, John Bongiorno, Drew Butler and Brendan Fuller all shot a 37(+2), and were named the players of the match. They’re 11-0 heading into Tuesday’s match against Apponequet, Wednesday’s match at Dighton-Rehoboth, and the Greater New Bedford Voc/Tech match on […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the early-United States. Last week, General George Washington, pressed with his men into Harlem Heights, tried to get a handle on the diminishing stockpiles for his men: both ammunition and other supplies. The Howe brothers had […] Read more »
Looking for some story times? Family Storytime, for kids ages 2 and up and their families, happens on Thursday mornings in October at 10:30. Baby Storytime, for ages 0 to 2 and their families, happens on Friday mornings in October at 10:30. Join us on Thursday, October 15, at 3:30 pm to create your […] Read more »
Tiny Beautiful Things opens on the Marion Art Center Stage on Friday, October 16, with Margo Ruggiero, Macy Kinney, Amy-Susie Bradford, Stephanie Lawrence and Frank Mitchell Scanzillo. Sarah Jick manages the show, with Steve McManus as technical director and Hannah Bessey as technical assistant. The play is directed by Jennifer Palmer. The writer Cheryl […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission began its deliberations Tuesday by approving a Certificate of Compliance for the 7 Forbes Road residential construction project, meaning the completed new home there substantially complies with the board’s earlier Order of Conditions. Conservation Agent Merilee Kelly clarified that this is one of the new house lots next to […] Read more »
During the Revolutionary War era, the lines between Wareham and Rochester were very permeable. Thomas Bassett, born and raised in Rochester, put down Wareham on one of his first muster cards because he was temporarily living there during an apprenticeship. William Conant enlisted on July 17, 1775, from Wareham, but was a private in Nathaniel […] Read more »
Visit us at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. Get into the October spirit with a spooky film, The Cat and the Canary, on October 13 at 6:00 pm. Can a group of distant relatives survive the night in a haunted house to learn the secret of a madman’s will? […] Read more »
To the Editor; For over 50 years, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School has been a place where students can come and learn the skilled trades so that they can train to build full and successful careers. As a senior, I look at our school’s storied history with immense pride. However, I am […] Read more »
Just as students head back to school when summer winds down, our houseplants need to come home, too. Plants that spent the warm months outdoors should be brought inside before nighttime temperatures fall below 50 degrees, especially tender flowering varieties that don’t take kindly to chilly nights. When it comes to bringing potted […] Read more »