From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

As you may remember, a while ago I asked if anyone knew anything about an old wooden water tower on Quaker Lane. It had been taken down in 1984. I was lucky to hear from Craig Parker who moved in to the property across the street in 1966. He remembered the water tower and its […] Read more »

Craft a Backyard Bird Feeder

Drop by Munro Preserve between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm on Monday January 16 to craft your own pinecone bird feeder to hang in your backyard. Mattapoisett Land Trust will have a tent set up and all supplies needed for you and the family to make pinecone bird feeders.             The Munro Preserve is located […] Read more »

Birding Apps for Beginners

On Wednesday, January 11, Justin Barrette, Museum Board Member and Chairman of the Nasketucket Bird Club, will be showing us the basics of the most popular birding apps. The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up, and these apps will be extremely useful while we identify birds in the field. We will meet at the […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Republican Party Meeting

The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Tuesday, January10 at 6:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. Topics for discussion are: 1) Party Membership – We are growing rapidly but we welcome new members. If interested, please attend or contact by email: chairmattyrep@gmail.com; 2) GOP State Activities; […] Read more »

Winter Reading Programs at the Mattapoisett Library

Need a distraction from the cold weather? Sign up to participate in one of our reading programs!             Children from grades 3-6 are encouraged to join the Quahog Book Awards! Registration opens on Tuesday, January 17 for the Quahog Book Awards Program. There will be weekly beads, specialty events and great books!  The program will […] Read more »

History of Marion’s Portuguese, Azorean and Cape Verdean Communities

A talk on the history of Marion’s Portuguese, Azorean and Cape Verdean Communities will be presented on Wednesday, February 1, at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall. This is the second of two presentations DaSilva is giving to the Marion community. The first one, held in October, 2022 was met with wide attendance and […] Read more »

Upcoming Teen Events at the Mattapoisett Library

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is starting the New Year with the return and continuation of patron favorite programs.             Starting on Tuesday, January 3 at 3 pm, Craft Tuesday returns. Craft Tuesday is a passive program that provides teens an opportunity to express themselves through a different simple craft each week. No registration required; […] Read more »

Machacam Club

The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, January 4.  We meet at the American Legion Eastman Post on Depot Street.  Doors open at 5 pm for social time followed by dinner at 6 pm.  Our speaker program begins at 6:45.  Colby will be preparing a filling and delicious meal. New members […] Read more »

SLT New Year’s Day Walk at White Eagle

Kick off 2023 with a New Year’s Day Walk at Sippican Lands Trust’s White Eagle property on Sunday, January 1, starting at Noon. This New Year’s Day Walk will be one of many walks and special programs throughout the year.             Sippican Lands Trust will lead the New Year’s Day Walk. Take Parlowtown Road across […] Read more »

Classes for All Ages Starting in January at the MAC

The Marion Art Center will close to the public for the season on Saturday, December 17 at 2:00 pm. The MAC reopens on Tuesday, January 3 in preparation for the Winter Members’ Show, the first gallery show of the year. Classes for both children and adults will resume mid-January.             Two new eight-week sessions of […] Read more »