Sparkling, sparkling showers of light swirl around me, Lifting my soul. Shimmering pinpoints of light dance all around me. Music fills the air and I am transported through the magical air. Spiraling upward, ever upward, past suns and moons and stars … glorious and ephemeral. Onward and upward I fly, filled with ecstasy and exhilaration, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Christmas Tree Disposal
The Town of Mattapoisett is scheduled to begin the courtesy Christmas tree pickup beginning January 3 through January 20. Christmas trees should be placed curbside by 7:00 am on the day of your regularly scheduled rubbish pickup. Trees in plastic bags or with ornaments will not be picked up. Trees are also accepted at the […] Read more »
Peter B. Hodges Memorial Scholarship
The Mattapoisett Lions Club, a member of Lions International, the world’s largest service club organization consisting of 45,000 clubs and more than 1.3 million members worldwide, is pleased to announce that two (2) $ 2,500 scholarships will be awarded this year to a graduating high school senior or home-schooled student residing in Mattapoisett, Marion or […] Read more »
Rochester Community Electricity Program
The Town of Rochester announces that it will launch its electricity aggregation program, known as Rochester Community Electricity (RCE), in March. The program is designed to provide more electricity options for residents and businesses in Rochester. The program was approved by residents at Town Meeting and by the Department of Public Utilities. The program […] Read more »
A Gift Meant to Be Shared
Hope is a vision of better things to come, A wish that all will be well, A dream of the heart’s desire fulfilled. Hope is a light at the end of a tunnel, Encouraging us to bravely press forward, Leading us ever onward toward our goal. Hope is a lighthouse on a lonely shore, Lighting […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
As our Historical Society season winds down, I would like to thank everyone who helped make this one of our most successful year’s post-pandemic. Beginning with our cemetery tour, we have had increased attendance at meetings and all our other events, as well as gaining new members. I particularly enjoy the fact that after all […] Read more »
The Reason for The Season
Have we forgotten why we celebrate Christmas? Have we forgotten about the Holy Night when a precious little baby was born in Bethlehem? He was wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger, surrounded by his Holy Mother Mary and his Earthly Father Joseph, and they named him Jesus as instructed by the Angel. […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
Of all the symbols of the Christmas season, I find the Christmas tree the most evocative. From the smell of evergreen boughs and the decorating of the tree to the wrapped presents underneath it, they all remind me of Christmases past. When we lived in Weymouth, the whole family would go to whatever tree lot […] Read more »
Sippican Historical Society Welcomes New Executive Director
The Sippican Historical Society has named Alanna Nelson as its next Executive Director, replacing Leslie Thayer Piper who steps down in December. Ms. Piper will continue in her role as SHS Archivist through June of 2022. Originally from Wisconsin, Alanna Nelson worked as a National Park Ranger in college, lived for 11 years in […] Read more »
The First Snowfall of Winter
Wake up to the glorious Winter Wonderland! See how the majestic trees carry their regal, white robes. See how the lamp post is tipped with frosting, Looking like a Christmas card. Feast your wondering eyes on the mystical. Magical, sparkling mantle transforming the Mundane into Fantasyland of awesome beauty. The cardinal’s red flame is perfectly […] Read more »