The Woodside Cemetery on County Road abuts the East Rochester Church and Museum, so it would be easy to assume that it is the church’s property. However, the cemetery, which belongs to the town, was here before the church was erected. The oldest known burial date is 1828 and the church was built in 1857. […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Recreation is excited to offer a free introduction to pickleball at the Hammond Street courts. The program is open to anyone 16 years and older. Join us for a 90-minute clinic on Monday, July 12, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Come learn the basics of the game. We will have three courts, and […] Read more »
July 8, 1:00 pm: A visit from the Pine Meadows Children Zoo! The Pine Meadows Alpaca Farm is visiting the library with their animal friends; meet alpacas, goats, bearded dragon, tortoises, chinchilla, rabbits and more! Event will take place at the library. July 13, 6:30 pm: Mandala workshop with author and artist Dannie […] Read more »
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced that the Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Old Rochester school districts have been awarded funding to provide enhanced educational opportunities for students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the Acceleration Academy Grant Program, districts receiving these one-time grants will be able to provide additional class […] Read more »
Reading through many of the East Rochester Church papers and the minutes of the early Rochester Historical Society that are housed in the Museum, it becomes clear that while memberships in both groups would ebb and flow over the years, there was always a core group that kept things going. During the 2020-2021 pandemic, […] Read more »
Sippican Historical Society partners with the Marion Garden Group The Sippican Historical Society is pleased to partner with the Marion Garden Group for its Secret Gardens of Marion on June 25. Our current exhibit at the Museum (141 Front Street) is “The Art of Helen Hiller Hills.” Helen’s oil paintings, pastels, pen and […] Read more »
The Marion Yacht Club hosted its annual Spring “Round-the-Bay” Race on Saturday, June 12. The festivities began Friday evening with a cocktail party for members, guests, and visiting crews. Participating boats came from around the shores of Buzzards Bay. One skipper ventured into the Bay from the Hyannis Yacht Club to enjoy the competition. The […] Read more »
Each year, Old Rochester Community Television awards one graduating senior from our Old Rochester Regional High School video production program the ORCTV Kenneth J. Souza Memorial Award for Outstanding Video Production. The scholarship is meant to assist the student as they move on to study video production or film upon entering college. The recipient […] Read more »
The Wanderer is pleased to announce that we are soliciting nominations for our 28th annual “Wanderer Keel Awards.” The yearly community service honor, presented to one Tri-Town resident from each of the three central towns in our circulation area, will be announced in our July 30 edition, and each winner will be the subject of […] Read more »
The Rochester Senior Center is pleased to announce the return of our breakfast program on Monday, June 28. Breakfast will be offered Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 9:00am. All are welcome. All items are made to order and are home-made. Prices are reasonable. Reservations are not needed. Upcoming Schedule: Monday, June […] Read more »