The Rochester Historical Society Yard sale is here at last. The museum at 355 County Road is bursting at the seams with quality donations (thank you) everyone. W2 have toys galore (some never opened), baby and toddler furniture, antiques, including a beer keg from a New Bedford brewery (sorry, it’s empty), many, many jigsaw puzzles […] Read more »
Christmas seems a long way off right now, but it’s almost time to start rehearsals for the Sippican Choral Society’s annual Christmas Concert, and the regional community choir is looking for singers. Everybody is welcome – the young and not so young, experienced singers and those new to choral music. “If you can sing […] Read more »
Over a long career outdoors, Russ Cohen has honed his knowledge of wild edible plants, oftentimes called weeds and/or invasive species by the average person. Cohen is a highly sought after and respected speaker on the topic of edible plants and has spent his professional life learning and educating people on the types of […] Read more »
Residents should cross out October 17 from their meeting calendars. The Fall Town Meeting scheduled for that date was cancelled on September 1 after the Rochester Select Board approved Town Administrator Glen Cannon’s recommendation to nix holding the October meeting after he noted only one warrant article had been proposed. Cannon said the Zoning […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibit: Betty Parsons. Betty Parsons (b.1900, New York, NY – d.1982, Southold, NY) was an abstract painter and sculptor who is well known as a dealer of mid-century art. Parsons had a storied career as a gallerist in New York City and maintained a rigorous […] Read more »
The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is now accepting online applications from organizations, schools and individuals for grants to support community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs. If you have a great idea for bringing culturally enriching programming to the Rochester area and need funding to make it a reality, we can help. The online application window […] Read more »
Reports from the National Weather Service that Cranston, Rhode Island, took on nearly 11 inches of rain in a 24-hour period made the 2 or so inches that fell on the Tri-Towns seem like a momentary sprinkle. Nonetheless, municipal officials in the Tri-Towns are quick to address potential areas of concern. Highway surveyors […] Read more »
Join the Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church Street, Saturday, September 10, at 1:00 pm for the return of the New Bedford Harbor Sea Shanty Chorus. Rain date September 17 The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus is one of the most harmonious crews to come ashore. Their repertoire of work songs of the Yankee sailor […] Read more »
The new scouting year is underway for Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53. Come check out Scouting. We offer activities including biking, kayaking, hiking, climbing and fun monthly campouts and more. We are looking for boys ages 11 to 17 to join us for adventure. No previous scouting experience is necessary. Call 508-245-2948 or text for […] Read more »
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club on Saturday September 17, 8:00-9:00 am for an early morning birding adventure. This birding walk will be led by Justin Barrett, President of the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be a lovely, relaxed morning in nature and a wonderful opportunity to learn about local wildlife. […] Read more »