For the second consecutive year, the Marion Historical Commission has been selected to receive a Survey & Planning Grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission in its statewide 2021 grant cycle. The matching grant of $15,000 will be matched by $15,000 of local funds allocated from 2020 Community Preservation funds. An historic preservation consultant will […] Read more »
Maine Commissioner of Public Safety Michael Sauschuck has tapped Rochester resident Matthew M. Clancy to serve as Bureau Chief and Chief of Police of the Maine State Capitol Police Department. A long-time resident of Rochester and a native of Rockland MA, Mr. Clancy started his law enforcement career in 1982 as an officer with […] Read more »
Today, Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) has announced that the Town of Marion will be awarded a Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council grant for $300,000 to assist in the design of a new harbormaster and marine center at Island Wharf located in Sippican Harbor. Word of the project’s approval was received by the Representative from Lieutenant Governor […] Read more »
Over the span of the pandemic, governors throughout the country have gained a lot of news coverage as they led their states through difficult days and months. While none of our recent governors have come from Southeastern Massachusetts, historically Rochester has had ties to more than one. Not long ago I wrote about Charles Bryant, […] Read more »
We have all watched with horror, and a sense of helplessness, as families struggle to escape Afghanistan and the impending retribution that the Taliban will bring to those who supported our troops and personnel over the past 20 years. Regardless of your views on why we were in Afghanistan, we can all agree that those […] Read more »
Is your library card peeling, tattered, or worn out from over-use? Have you lost your card, or never had one? Then September is your lucky month. We are replacing lost and worn-out library cards for free (usually costs a $2 fee) during the month of September. Bring your old library card to us and come […] Read more »
Farmers Market coupons are available and can be used at any participating Farmers Market in Massachusetts. Each community’s Council on Aging has coupons for their residents. Call your local COA: Mattapoisett, 508-758-4110; Marion, 508-748-3570; Rochester, 508-763-8723; or you may learn of the nearest availability by calling Coastline Services Nutrition at 508-999-6400. To be eligible […] Read more »
Come celebrate another opportunity to borrow a book and share a book. Diverse books for all ages are now available at the Little Free Diverse Library, built and installed recently by town staff for Tri-Town Against Racism (TTAR) at Ned’s Point in Mattapoisett. Tri-Town Against Racism, a local non-profit organization, invites the community to […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Recreation is pleased to announce that online registration is open for Fall programming. Program offerings include: Youth and Adult Pickleball lessons, Tennis, Robotics, Kid Fit, Sport Fit, Running Club, Crafting, Homework Club, Fencing, Track, Esports Vanta League, and Flag Football. Enrollment numbers are limited to ensure ability to follow COVID-19 protocols, so sign […] Read more »
It’s not surprising that I find myself involved in the Historical Society. My favorite subject in school was history, historical fiction was my genre of choice, and I married a history major. However, for me like many others, Rochester history is not just interesting, it can also be family history. When I was a […] Read more »