It’s getting time again for Rochester’s Memorial Day Boat Race down the Mattapoisett River. Art Benner, chairperson of the Boat Race since 1982, will be our speaker at the Wednesday, March 20, Historical Society Speakers meeting, speaking on all things Boat Race. If you’ve wondered why it started, when it started, and its rules and regulations, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church, UCC, is holding a Monday evening study series through the season of Lent called “Sacrament, Social Justice, Scripture, & the Silver Screen.” On Monday, March 18, the church will show the award-winning documentary, “For the Bible Tells Me So.” This excellent film follows the lives of four families as children discover their homosexuality. […] Read more »
Join your friends and neighbors on Sunday, March 17, from 2:00 – 3:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett ,for a sing-along of the folk songs of the 1930s. We will be singing songs collected by the WPA musicians or written by Woody Guthrie and other folk composers of the Depression […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Land Trust and Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path are hosting their fourth annual Tour de Crème fundraiser this spring on Sunday, May 19. The Tour de Crème features scenic bicycle tours of some of the area’s favorite ice cream spots. This family-friendly event is for cyclists of all levels with distances of 11, […] Read more »
Dress in green and spread a little luck of the Irish as the Sippican Lands Trust leads a St. Patrick’s Day walk at its Peirson Woods property on Sunday, March 17, at 1:00 pm. A prize will be awarded to the most festive outfit celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! The walk will begin at the Peirson Woods […] Read more »
The Marion Fireworks Committee is proud to announce its Fireworks Auction and Gala event scheduled for March 23. The day begins at 1:00 pm for an auction preview and ice cream social. This event is free to the public and will be held until 4:00 pm. This includes a cakewalk, photo booth, and a chance to […] Read more »
Old Rochester Community Television will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, April 25, at 5:30 pm at the ORCTV studio located at 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett. This meeting will include the election of officers to the Board of Directors. 2019 Board of Director’s Nomination Slate: Marion, Chris Charyk, 2-year term; Rochester, Tom Bretto, 2-year term; Mattapoisett, […] Read more »
On Sunday, March 17,the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (SEMAYO) will present their annual spring concert at 3pm in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy. The concert will feature all the SEMAYO orchestras: Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Debut Orchestra, Preparatory Strings, and Poco Strings. Musical selections will include Lacrimosa (Mozart), Winter (Vivaldi), Sleeping Beauty Waltz […] Read more »
Nomination papers are available for the 2019 Mattapoisett Town Election at the Town Clerk’s Office. There are many offices on the ballot this year including Selectman, Assessor, Mattapoisett School Committee, Old Rochester Regional District School Committee, Constable, Trustee of the Public Library, Moderator, Water & Sewer Commissioner, Board of Health, Planning Board, Mattapoisett Housing Authority […] Read more »
Given previous and ongoing storm events, we now find ourselves in an era of more unpredictable and severe weather that can potentially cause more damage to Rochester’s town resources and infrastructure. In order to be as proactive as we can in preparing and protecting our community, the Town of Rochester invites you to join us […] Read more »