The Rochester Historical Society is at it Again

On May 30 the Historical Society is having a Red, White and Blue Bake Sale from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Rochester Land Trust Pony Pasture on Mattapoisett Road. After another expensive winter, we see a need to rebuild our cash resources the best way we know how – hold a bake sale. […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Readers’ Advisory Group meets every 4th Wednesday at 11:00 am. If you enjoy discussing reading or books, join our Adult Readers’ Advisory group for popular book ideas, to see what others are reading, and to explore new genres!             Do you like knitting, needlepoint, embroidery, or crocheting? Join our newest club; Fiber Arts Club, Fridays […] Read more »

Charles Stockbridge, A Lesson in Monet

Join artist and Mattapoisett resident Charles Stockbridge for an engaging, hands-on painting workshop inspired by the works of Claude Monet. In this interactive session, Charles will create an original piece while offering insight into both his own artistic process and the techniques and legacy of the renowned Impressionist master. The event is on Wednesday, May […] Read more »

Marion Memorial Day Events

The Town of Marion invites the community to join volunteers at Evergreen Cemetery, Marion, on Saturday, May 23 at 9:00 am to plant geraniums at veterans’ graves.             The 2026 Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession will take place on Monday, May 25 starting at 9:00 am in front of the Music Hall at 164 Front […] Read more »

Marion Democratic Town Committee to Meet

Marion residents are welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Marion Democratic Town Committee at 5:30 pm, Thursday, May 21. The meeting will be held in the Community Room of the Marion Police Station, 550 Mill Street.             The agenda will include committee reports about our essay contest winners who submitted compositions on the […] Read more »

Rabies Prevention Event

The Marion Board of Health would like to inform the community of the following event, Rabies Prevention, Control Efforts and Reducing Risk of Exposure. This event will now be held on June 3, at 5:30 pm at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center.             The Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Task Force is actively […] Read more »

Upcoming Adult and Teen Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Do you need some free, basic tech help? Stop by Felicia’s Tech Corner on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm for personalized, one-on-one assistance. Example topics include basic email assistance or help accessing Libby and Hoopla, the library’s eBook and audiobook platforms. Not sure? Email Felicia at faguiar@sailsinc.org or call the library to see […] Read more »

Marion Fireworks and Independence Day Parade

Come together with the Town of Marion as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Kick off the weekend with fireworks at Silvershell Beach at dusk on Friday, July 3.             Our Independence Day Parade rolls out on Saturday, July 4, at 9:00 am, and we want to see your most creative, patriotic parade entries. Applications are […] Read more »

At the Interface of Land and Sea: Understanding Salt Marsh Ecology

After the museum’s quick annual meeting, we will be welcoming Callista Macpherson, Research Assistant with the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Callista will be speaking about her work monitoring some of our salt marshes. The event is on May 15 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Please RSVP at www.marionmuseum.org.             Existing at the interface of land […] Read more »

Rochester Memorial Day Boat and Kayak Race

The Rochester Fire Department will again sponsor the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race. The Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on the Mattapoisett River will take place on Monday, May 25, starting at 8:30 am at Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir, Snipatuit Road, in Rochester and finishing at the Mattapoisett Herring Weir at River RD and Route 6. […] Read more »