Over the span of the pandemic, governors throughout the country have gained a lot of news coverage as they led their states through difficult days and months. While none of our recent governors have come from Southeastern Massachusetts, historically Rochester has had ties to more than one. Not long ago I wrote about Charles Bryant, […] Read more »
We have all watched with horror, and a sense of helplessness, as families struggle to escape Afghanistan and the impending retribution that the Taliban will bring to those who supported our troops and personnel over the past 20 years. Regardless of your views on why we were in Afghanistan, we can all agree that those […] Read more »
Is your library card peeling, tattered, or worn out from over-use? Have you lost your card, or never had one? Then September is your lucky month. We are replacing lost and worn-out library cards for free (usually costs a $2 fee) during the month of September. Bring your old library card to us and come […] Read more »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »