Wednesday, September 21, at the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Road, at 7:00 pm, Andrew Noone will discuss his book on the tragic story of Bathsheba Ruggles Spooner, granddaughter of Timothy Ruggles who was the minister of the Rochester Congregational Church from 1710-1768. After the presentation, there will be a chance to purchase a […] Read more »

In preparation for their October 8 yard sale, The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting has set up donation collection times. The Friends are accepting clean, saleable items on Wednesday, September 28 between 10:00 and 12:00 and Saturday, October 1 between 10:00 and 12:00. Please no clothing, books (except collectables) or electronics (TVs, computers or anything that requires […] Read more »

Fall brings teens, old favorites and new experiences at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library.             Craft Tuesdays return weekly on Tuesday, September 20 at 3 pm where we will be creating Popsicle stick pencils. The following week, we will be celebrating Climate Preparedness week by creating Temperature Map Bookmarks. No registration required and recommended for […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club will hold its first Fall meeting on Thursday, September 15 at 11:00 am at Reynaud Hall, Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street, Mattapoisett.             This will be a welcome back gathering for members new and old as well as guests and interested women. If you are not a member and would […] Read more »

Writing Your Own Obituary: A free writing workshop with Judith Rosbe. September 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10 am-12 pm. How would you like to be remembered? What do you think is important about your life? What makes an obituary interesting to read? Join us for a free writing workshop with Judith Rosbe. Call or […] Read more »

The Marion Board of Health along with Marion CARES Community EMS will be hosting Flu Clinics on September 29.             They will be drive-through clinics at the Benjamin D. Community Center, 465 Mill Street. The first is scheduled for September 29. High dose and regular doses will be offered.             Here is the link to […] Read more »

            The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Tuesday, September 13 at 6 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street.             Topics for discussion are:             -Primary Election results             -GOP Activity for 11/8/22 State election             -Candidates for Republican Town Committee             -Candidates for 2023 RTC Offices […] Read more »

Mattapoisett resident, Peter Michael Martin, will be exhibiting a number of White-Line woodblock prints at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library from September 15 to October 14, most of which were created within the past two years. Some prints were from the two recent series completed during the Covid lockdown – “The Simple Life” and “Abstract […] Read more »

The First Congregational Church of Marion, 28 Main Street is inviting all nursery to college age students to a special Sunday service, for “The Blessing of the Students” at 10 am, September 11. We also invite administrators, educators, bus drivers & all others involved in our children’s’ education to this special service conducted by Reverent […] Read more »

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 »