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 »
This year’s count of herring in the Mattapoisett River was 1,886, an 88-percent decrease from the 2020 total of 16,049. Counting conditions were ideal this spring, and the counter appears to have functioned without errors. This year’s count of fish in the Sippican River was 57. It seems unlikely that any of the 57 […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council invites grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs beginning September 1 – October 15 at massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/. Grants are available to support cultural projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett, including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures. These programs promote the availability of […] Read more »
The Friends are having a Luncheon at noon on September 9. Come and join us for burgers, hot dogs, French fries, and ice cream. Punch and coffee will also be served. Please bring a donation of canned goods or school supplies to the luncheon. Reserve your spot by calling the Mattapoisett Council on Aging office, […] Read more »
Kathleen Massey, Animal Control Officer for the Town of Mattapoisett wishes to remind all dog owners that late fees of $20 on each dog license will begin on September 1, 2021. The annual fees are $9 if your pet is spayed or neutered, and $12 if they are not. A late fee of $10 was […] Read more »
In coordination with the Friends of Marion Recreation group, the Marion Department of Recreation is happy to announce the purchase of a Mobi-Chair. The Mobi-Chair is a high-quality, floating beach wheelchair that provides a seamless transition “from boardwalk-to beach-to water. Wheelchair users, children, and adults with special needs can benefit from the convenience, portability, […] Read more »
With all the coverage of the dangers of climate change, it reaffirms the importance of trees to our wellbeing. At times it does seem ironic that some green energy solutions meant to help the problem cause the cutting down of so many of those helpful trees. Trees and Rochester have always gone together. At one […] Read more »
The Grange Fair is still on for August 21. We know that COVID-19 numbers are once again on the rise but, we hope that our little fair will be a nice change. We are asking that masks be worn while in the hall. Entries will be accepted Friday, August 20, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 […] Read more »
Plymouth County Genealogists, Inc. is looking for new members. Membership includes access to the holdings of the PCGI library which are stored at the East Bridgewater Public Library. Those holdings include, but are not limited to, genealogical handbooks, member pedigree charts, maps, and videos. As a member you will also receive our newsletter, The Genealogical […] Read more »
We are lucky in Rochester that so many of the residents who came before us took to pen and paper to leave us records of how life used to be. We’re doubly lucky that so much of their writings can be found in the museum. We have ledgers that give us an idea of business […] Read more »