Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Linda Ashley are pleased to share that a panel describing the history of the Center School was recently installed in front of the building by the Mattapoisett Historical Commission. The 36-inch-wide, 30-inch-high panel sits on a metal beam planted into the ground, telling the story of the Center […] Read more »
George Church was the 9th descendant of the Church family whose American story began with the arrival of Richard Church in Plymouth in 1632 where he became known as a skilled house builder. It wasn’t until the 4th generation of Churches that another Richard came to Rochester in the 1720’s. He purchased 350 acres along […] Read more »
Butterfly Walk With Andrew Griffith Of Mass. Butterfly Association: July 16, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Join the Marion Natural History Museum for a summer butterfly walk. Andrew Griffith of the Massachusetts Butterfly Association will be leading the walk in Nasketucket State Park, Mattapoisett. We will be identifying local butterfly and moth species while talking […] Read more »
Our annual sale will be on August 2 & 3. The first drop-off date at the museum, 355 County Road, will be July 15, 9:30 am until 2:30 pm. We only take clean usable items and only small electronics in good working order. We don’t take TVs or computers. We also do not take clothing. Read more »
The Mattapoisett Road Race Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 college stipends. Since the first race in 1971, over $200, 000 has been awarded to college bound ORR student athletes. This year’s award recipients are Hayden Belanger, Caroline Brogioli, Jeannine Duchaine, Calder Eaton, Jack Gallagher and Zoe Plante of Mattapoisett, Ella […] Read more »
Variety is the main ingredient for this week’s Buzzards Bay Musicfest. The five concerts span four centuries of music with ensembles ranging from full orchestra to a harp, flute and viola trio. Classical music will be the focus on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday while the Friday night program will feature a 9-piece jazz band. […] Read more »
On Tuesday, July 15 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club’s will host its annual Taste of the Town event under the Lions Club’s Big White Tent in Mattapoisett’s Shipyard Park. Come, join the crowd that’s enjoying the delicious creations of local restaurants, roaming the quaint village area, and discovering the historic […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is issuing a call for entries for its Summer Members’ Show, which runs from August 21 to September 19 at the MAC, located at 80 Pleasant St, Marion. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, August 21 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. This year, the MAC asks members to […] Read more »
Summer is in full-swing here at the Library. Check out these cool upcoming teen programs. Teen Book Swap. This drop-in event will be held from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Thursday, July 3. Clean off your shelves, bring your books to the Library, trade them with other book lovers, and go home with some […] Read more »
On Friday, June 14th, State Representative Mark Sylvia of the 10th Bristol District welcomed Jordan Pouliot Latham of Rochester to the Massachusetts State House, where she was honored with the 2025 Commonwealth Heroine Award. More than 125 women across the Commonwealth were recognized that day through a collaboration between the Massachusetts Commission on the Status […] Read more »