Mattapoisett Yacht Club News

The MYC is preparing for the 2021 Season with a full calendar of events both on and off the water. Established in 1901, the club has offered organized boating events for 100 years; interrupted only briefly for the two world wars. Last year was no exception as the club persisted by modifying its events to […] Read more »

The Tobey Hospital Guild Cookbook Fundraiser

Our “Tobey Guild Cookbook” includes 180 best of the best family recipes from locals that you may recognize. Don’t miss out on some of these favorites that have been passed down for generations. Give this cookbook as a hostess gift with a bottle of wine, or a gift for mom or a friend; everyone would […] Read more »

Rochester Senior Center

The Rochester Senior Center is pleased to announce that, effective June 1, Eric Poulin will begin his new role as director of the Senior Center. Eric comes to the Senior Center from the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office where he has been the program manager for the Community Affairs Unit. In this role, Eric worked […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

There will be an Open House from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm on May 22, rain date May 23, at 355 County Road. See the exhibit, enjoy food, bake sale, raffles, and gift shop.             People may wonder what kinds of facts you can learn and what kind of artifacts you can find at the […] Read more »

Nelson, Henry Win Planning Board Seats

            Marion’s Planning Board took on a new look after the May 14 election saw Alanna Nelson and Jonathan Henry voted into two open seats vied for by five candidates, including incumbent Andrew Daniel.             Henry and Nelson, representing the bookends of experience and new blood, garnered 241 and 245 votes respectively to outdistance Tucker […] Read more »

Taber Library Seeks Input

The Elizabeth Taber Library needs your help! We are planning for the future and would like the input from everyone in the Tri-Town area. What do you love about the Elizabeth Taber Library? What could be improved? What is on your wish list? Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey and let […] Read more »

MAC Seeks Artwork for Online Auction

Ready to downsize to a tiny house (or at least a smaller one)? Need to make room for new artwork? Ready to part with that piece of sculpture you thought you couldn’t live without? Now is the time! Back by popular demand, the Marion Art Center is preparing for its second summer online art auction […] Read more »

Rochester Senior Center

The Rochester Senior Center is hosting a Hip-Hop chair exercise class on Wednesday, May 19, at 11:00 am. This one-time event is sponsored by the Rochester Cultural Council.             A special luncheon will be held at the Rochester Senior Center on Monday, May 24, at noon. Lunch will be homemade chicken pot pie. A $5 […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

The Boston Post newspaper was founded in November 1831 and grew to be one of the largest papers in the country. The paper closed in 1956. In 1909, Edwin A. Grozier, head of the paper, came up with a way to get publicity. He proposed giving a special cane to towns in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, […] Read more »

Pathway to Planting Passport

It’s gardening season and the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is offering a unique way to save money on outdoor and indoor plants including shrubs, vegetables, and flowers. There are even three shops offering discounts on flower arrangements.             Proceeds from the Pathway to Planting Passport help provide scholarships annually for Mattapoisett students. This $10 passport booklet […] Read more »