Singing is back for students in grades 1-12. The South Coast Children’s Chorus is accepting new members at their upcoming rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm which started on March 22. Rehearsals will run through early June and are located at Tabor Academy. Tuition is free thanks to the generous support of […] Read more »
In her book,” Mattapoisett and Old Rochester,” Mary Hall Leonard cites a description of Rochester written by an anonymous author in 1815. Among the more detailed aspects of degrees of latitude and longitude, he writes about the town’s rivers, brooks and ponds. One of these is Merry’s Pond and he describes it as,” a round […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Sippican Elementary School Principal Marla Sirois are pleased to share the success of this year’s After Class Enrichment (A.C.E.) sessions. The A.C.E. Program is organized by V.A.S.E. (Volunteers at Sippican Elementary,) a group of Sippican parents, teachers and community members. V.A.S.E. began planning for this year’s A.C.E. program in the […] Read more »
All Southcoast Active Service Military, Reservists and Veterans are invited to join the monthly meetings of the American Legion: Florence Eastman Post #280 (Serving the Tri-Town area of Mattapoisett – Marion – Rochester and beyond.) We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1900 (7 pm.) Florence Eastman Post is located at 3 […] Read more »
In the early days of shoemaking in England, there was a distinct difference between a shoemaker, originally known as a cordwainer, and a cobbler. A cordwainer made shoes and used good quality, thick leather. Legally, a cobbler was only allowed to repair shoes and only had access to used or inferior leather. These rules crossed […] Read more »
During the months of February and March, The Friends of the Council on Aging in Mattapoisett hold their annual membership drive. We are hoping that if you have been a member of the Friends, you will renew your membership. If you have never been a member, please considering joining. Throughout the year, the Friends […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Recreation will be opening online sign-up for the Seahorse Summer Explorer Program in two stages this year. Mattapoisett resident sign-up opens on April 1. Nonresident registration opens on April 5. Your favorite counselors will be returning, and we are all looking forward to another fun-filled summer. Please email us at mattrec@mattapoisett.net with any […] Read more »
The Rochester Cultural Council is excited to announce that it has awarded $5,200 in grant funds to support 12 projects in 2022. Grants in amounts ranging from $150 to $800 were awarded in the categories of arts, science and humanities, and emphasis was placed on funding programs and activities taking place in town. The […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce that Kevin Tavares, current associate principal of Old Hammondtown School/Center School has been appointed as the new principal of Old Hammondtown School. Tavares will assume the position on July 1 following the retirement of Principal Rose Bowman. He has been serving as the associate principal of […] Read more »
Our Curator’s Show Part II included not only the displays of artifacts inside, but also, outside, a tour of the Woodside Cemetery’s veterans’ graves and a (tongue in cheek) tour of the two outhouses behind the Museum. While outhouses, also called necessaries and, locally, backhouses are well known to many of our older residents, […] Read more »