RLT Jackson-Ferreira Preserve on Quaker Lane

The Rochester Land Trust (RLT) has opened the Jackson-Ferreira Preserve on Quaker Lane in Rochester. RLT was joined by members, neighbors and the Jackson and Ferreira families to mark the dedication of this property. This 21-acre property was purchased by the Rochester Land Trust in 2019 with the generous contributions of Land Trust members and […] Read more »

25 Years – 25 Trees

Earth Day is April 22 and Arbor Day is April 29. To celebrate these and our 25 Years as a Tree City, the Marion Tree Committee will be planting 25 new street trees in the town. Thanks to our fund-raising efforts, over 40 generous donors have given to our new Tree Fund.             We will […] Read more »

New Dates for Textile Workshop and Classes at the MAC

The Marion Art Center has changed the second workshop date for Visible Mending with Sashiko with Instructor Crickett Warner to Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Join the renewed trend of repairing your clothing with beautiful traditional Japanese mending techniques and patterns. First recorded in Japan in the 16th century, peasants repaired worn out […] Read more »

Staycation Family Scavenger Hunt

The Mattapoisett Land Trust has created a few scavenger hunts for springtime exploration. These scavenger hunts will introduce you to a few of the many Mattapoisett Land Trust properties and teach you a few unique things about each site. Hope you enjoy your adventure.             Scavenger Hunt Directions – Happy exploring. Locate the property you […] Read more »

Daffodil Scavenger Hunt

Looking for something different and fun to do over Spring Break? How about going on a Scavenger Hunt?             As part of Daffodil Days, during school vacation week, from April 19-23, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club will be sponsoring a Daffodil Scavenger Hunt for Kids. The Scavenger Hunt is free and open to kids of all […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

The goal of the Rochester Historical Society is to preserve as much of the town’s history as possible and to share it with the community. At the museum, we have historical items, many, many documents and pictures. I often think that it is the pictures that do the best job of taking us back to […] Read more »

Tables of Content Fundraiser

The Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion is pleased to announce its 2022 Fundraiser Event: Tables Of Content, repeating an event that was highly successful in 2018 and 2019. On Friday, June 17 and Sunday, June 26, generous friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will host literary-inspired dinners in their homes to raise money for the […] Read more »

Let the Gardening Begin

It’s gardening season, and the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is offering a unique way to save money on plants including shrubs, vegetables, flowers and indoor plants while supporting scholarships for local students. The Club is selling a passport booklet called, Pathway to Planting. Each of the participating shops will offer special discounts for Passport holders. A […] Read more »

Sippican Historical Society

Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building […] Read more »

Summer Programs for Children at the MAC

All Things Art @ the MAC returns for the 2022 summer camp season. Artist/Instructor Kate Frazer Rego will lead three sessions of this immersive weeklong program, which takes place in late summer and is geared toward young artists ages 10-13. During their time in the MAC Art Studio, young artists will experiment with a number […] Read more »