Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity announces that applications are available now for two 3-bedroom Habitat for Humanity duplex-style homes for purchase on Sodom Road, Westport, MA. The application deadline is December 23, 2021.             Applicant households must be income eligible (families must fall into the following guidelines: 30% to 60% of the area median […] Read more »

            I feel very fortunate to live in Rochester for many reasons, but one is the natural beauty of the town. Every season presents scenes that make daily drives special. It might be flowering trees in spring or snow-covered ones in winter or the summer sun on sky blue ponds. Personally, I feel that autumn […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee will be accepting project funding applications for inclusion in the Spring 2022 Annual Town Meeting. The project application is available on the Town Website and in paper form at the Select Board’s Office. Submit Applications by November 26 to: Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee, c/o Select Board’s Office, P.O. Box 435, […] Read more »

            It has been over a year and a half since the Rochester Women’s Club has had a meeting with its members. The board has continued to meet during this time, and we have tackled many issues, including repairs on our building, donating to many local non-profit groups in Rochester, and helping to support our […] Read more »

You can trick-or-treat at the Rochester Historical Museum on October 31 from 1:00 pm –3:00 pm as you view the exhibit.             November 17 will be the return of the Thankful Supper as well as election. The supper will start at 6:00 pm and is potluck. If you haven’t signed up, you can do so […] Read more »

The East Rochester Congregational Church, our museum, is on the National Register of Historic Places due to the hard work of Betty Beaulieu. Looking through the material that she collected during the application process, I developed an appreciation for the church’s Ladies’ Sewing Circle.             The church that was built in 1857 has undergone many […] Read more »

Mattapoisett gardeners, do you have a garden you’d like to share with others for part of the day on June 25, 2022? Mattapoisett residents, do you have a garden to recommend that you’ve always wanted to see?             The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Group is seeking local gardens for their June 2022 Garden Tour. If […] Read more »

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 »

The Friends of Marion COA’s (FMCOA) recent yard sale drew customers from near and far. Those who donated were happy to pass on their new or unused items, which included tennis racquets, bikes and bike racks, toys, pictures, etc. Buyers were delighted with their new-found treasures. One gentleman planned to send his purchase of two […] Read more »

Friday, October 15, at 4:00 pm: Halloween Duck Hunt – Find one of the Halloween ducks hidden in and around the library and show off your new buddy with a souvenir photo in our spooky cemetery. Find the Golden Ducky to win a Halloween Prize pack! September- October, Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am (weather […] Read more »