The Marion Historical Commission is pleased to announce that Ms. Lynn Smiledge has been selected to complete Phase II of updating the Marion Village Historic Survey. Work will begin this month to expand and update the Inventory of Historic Assets, initially completed in 1998, to make it more accessible, easier to use, and fully compliant […] Read more »

The October meeting of the Rochester Historical Society is at 7:00 on October 20. The program will be” Parlor Entertainment at the Turn of the Century,” presented by Malcolm Phinney. Refreshments will be served. Thanks to all who visited our October 2 event!             The Historical Society’s new exhibit will be open most Sundays in […] Read more »

 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson wishes to inform the community that openings remain available in the Sippican School’s Project GROW preschool program.             According to the district’s policy regarding Project GROW enrollment, beginning on October 1, if any general education openings remain unfilled, one opening will be reserved for a Marion child. The other openings may […] Read more »

            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 »