In early August when Ben Squire, ORR Elementary Science Coordinator, requested 200 daffodil bulbs for Center School’s third grade life science program, the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee decided to partner with Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden group to make this happen. Cindy Turse, co-chair of MWC Garden Group, said that since 2019 the […] Read more »
To begin, I want to apologize for any confusion in last week’s article. Instead of the picture of the old Union Meeting House, there was the photo from the previous week. In L.C. Humphrey’s papers, he details the original size of Rochester. Rochester, as it was set off to the original proprietors, extended […] Read more »
Remember all those beautiful daffodils that bloomed around Mattapoisett this past spring, in both public and private gardens? You can have some blooming in your yard in spring 2022. The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is selling King Alfred daffodil bulbs again this year to raise funds for scholarships. Bulbs will be available for purchase at […] Read more »
In Rochester, we are lucky to have churches built over 100 years ago. Two of these still have active congregations and one, the East Rochester Congregational Church, is a museum preserving much of Rochester’s history. However, another one of the town’s churches was not as lucky. Located at the triangle formed by Walnut Plain and […] Read more »
The Friends of the Council on Aging would like to express our sincere thanks to the volunteers who worked hard to make our luncheon a success. We appreciate all the help we receive from the COA. A special thank you to Paula Cobb for creating and donating the fall pumpkin decorations. Thank you to the […] Read more »
The new Scouting year is underway for Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53! Come check out Scouting. We offer activities including biking, kayaking, hiking, climbing, and fun monthly campouts and more. We are looking for boys ages 11 to 17 to join us for adventure. No previous Scouting experience is necessary. Call or text 508-245-2948 for […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is teaming with local organization Tri-Town Against Racism to celebrate diversity through art. Pick up a free art canvas at the ETL, create a work of art that represents you, your heritage, or your experiences growing up in the Tri-Town, and return it to the library to be displayed in our […] Read more »
Of all the items found in the Historical Society, the many scrapbooks that have been donated give us a good look at everyday life in Rochester’s past. For every scrapbook in the museum, there are at least twice as many in the homes of Rochester’s residents. These are not the “scrapbooking” collections popular today; rather, […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center, in collaboration with the Sippican Lands Trust, extends an invitation to area artists to submit works of art for our upcoming fall exhibition entitled, “Along the Trails,” which will include works inspired by the natural landscape. This year, experiencing and celebrating the beauty of nature and outdoor spaces seems more compelling […] Read more »
A big item in the files at the museum are the minutes of all the Historical Society meetings from its start in 1967. Minutes include reports on what was said and done during meetings and also descriptions of programs. Because of this, we have additional insight into Rochester’s past often provided by residents who have […] Read more »