Farmer’s Market Coupons

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 »

Little Free Diverse Library Comes to Mattapoisett

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

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 »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

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 »

Sippican Historical Society

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 »

Rochester Herring Counts

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

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 »

Friends of Mattapoisett Council on Aging

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 »

Dog Licensing Reminder

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 »

Mobi-Chair at Silvershell Beach

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 »