Jacob Pothier, from Rochester, earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cedarville University. Read more »
Academic Achievements
Elizabeth Taber Library
Plant a Seed and Read at the Elizabeth Taber Library this summer. From storytime and outdoor concerts to author visits and programs from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, there’s something for everyone. Visit elizabethtaberlibrary.org/events to find a full list of programming. You can also stop by the Library to pick up a list of children’s programs! […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Celebrates 250 Years. Committee
Please join us as we plan the Semi quincentennial celebration of our country. The committee has several ideas for the celebration. The events will be family friendly that recognize the historical past and the future of our great country. Volunteers are the heart of this celebration. Please consider donating your time to make these events […] Read more »
Children’s Department at the Mattapoisett Library
Last week, we shared incorrect starting dates for our Summer Storytime Sessions. Please see the revised and corrected information below. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Our Summer Storytime Sessions will be starting with Family Storytime on Thursday, June 25, and Baby Storytime on Friday, June 26, both at 10:30 am. Family […] Read more »
What’s Up There?
This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us, or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston or New Bedford, generally speaking, the Tri-Town has pretty good dark skies and thus are very fortunate in that regard. Well, let’s touch on that airburst meteor explosion a few days […] Read more »
Sean Sweeney: from Fill-In to Chair
On Monday, the Marion Planning Board held their first meeting following the Town Election. Voted upon by residents were three candidates for three open spots on the board, thus making the race uncontested. Ryan Burke was re-elected to his seat; Sean Sweeney won a seat following his appointment to finish the term of […] Read more »
The Jennifer Rusinoski Memorial Scholarship
The Jennifer Rusinoski Memorial Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of our third annual $2,000 scholarship. The recipient of this year’s award is Zachary Mendes of Rochester. Zachary plans to attend Bunker Hill Community College. A massive thank you to everyone who came together and contributed. For more information or if you would […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
It became obvious to me as I read through our oldest town reports that herring were important to Rochester all the way through to at least the early 1900’s. A clue to this was the placement of the “Report of the Herring Inspector” within the reports. Indeed, in colonial times, one of the perks of […] Read more »
June Adult & Teen Events at the Mattapoisett Library
Jump into June with the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the MFPL invites local students to participate in our America’s 250th Short Story Contest. This contest is open to students grades 6-12 and can be submitted via the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Short Edition […] Read more »
Christine LaPointe
With profound sadness, the family of Christine LaPointe announces her peaceful passing at home in Rochester, Massachusetts, on May 8, 2026, at the age of 57. Surrounded by the love of family and close friends, Christine passed with the same strength, compassion, and selflessness that defined her entire life. Life and Legacy Early Life and […] Read more »