The Mattapoisett Library, located at 7 Barstow Street, is presenting an exhibit from September 15 – October 14 of Sailors’ Valentines created by Marion artist Barbara Anderson. Anderson’s interest in sailors’ valentines stemmed from her love of flowers. She has researched and educated herself about this unique medium and is entirely self-taught. Her one-of-a-kind work […] Read more »
Sunday, October 3, the Old Rochester Athletic Hall of Fame is hosting a Golf Tournament at the Mattapoisett Reservation Golf Club to kickstart its 10th year of recognizing outstanding Old Rochester Regional athletes. Our committee is looking for ORR alumni to join us for some golf and share some good stories of your “glory […] Read more »
On August 31, the Tri-Town Selectmen met again to revisit and presumably vote for the Tri-Town cable television agreement with ORCTV and to accept the updated Old Rochester Regional School District agreement previously vetted during a July meeting. The combined boards represented by Jordan Collyer and Jodi Bauer from Mattapoisett, Norm Hills and […] Read more »
Renewable Energy Development Partners, LLC came before the Rochester Planning Board on September 7 in a first of what no doubt will be multiple meetings to hammer out details on a new solar array project proposed for Neck Road. Representing the developer for the Notice of Intent filing was Sarah Stearns of Beals […] Read more »
Ten Warning Signs of Dementia/Alzheimer’s will be held on Tuesday, September 28, at 1:00 pm at the Mattapoisett COA, 17 Barstow Street. Dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s and other forms, causes memory, thinking, and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. The Alzheimer’s Association developed this education program to help people recognize the signs and […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center, in collaboration with the Sippican Lands Trust, extends an invitation to area artists to submit works of art for our upcoming fall exhibition entitled, “Along the Trails,” which will include works inspired by the natural landscape. This year, experiencing and celebrating the beauty of nature and outdoor spaces seems more compelling […] Read more »
The first tropical storm of the hurricane season has already threatened our coastline with a weather forecast of many more still to come. This dire coastal future may well be attributed to warmer waters from global warming that has already fanned the flames of western wildfires and sent smoke across the entire country. […] Read more »
A Notice of Intent filed by Kenneth and Darla Parsons for the reconstruction and site plan of single-family house and garage at 27 Dexter Road was continued to September 8, but not before substantial discussion that brought out calculators during the Marion Conservation Commission’s August 25 meeting. At question was the 10-percent rule, […] Read more »
A big item in the files at the museum are the minutes of all the Historical Society meetings from its start in 1967. Minutes include reports on what was said and done during meetings and also descriptions of programs. Because of this, we have additional insight into Rochester’s past often provided by residents who have […] Read more »
On Saturday, September 18 (September 25 rain date), MATTREC is hosting their first Pickleball Tournament! Please check in and warm up from 8:30 -8:50 am; games commence at 9:00 am sharp. The tournament will be held at the Hammond Street Courts in Mattapoisett. Cost is $25 per player. Proceeds will benefit pickleball court maintenance […] Read more »