When I started writing about Rochester history, I titled the articles from the “Files of the Rochester Historical Society” because one of the important things that we do within our museum is to collect and preserve pictures and all kinds of paper (ephemera and archival material) that are important to the understanding of Rochester as […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) requests your help collecting NEW hats, gloves, and scarves through January 11. TAB recognizes that winter can be especially difficult for veterans, so our members have teamed up with The Veterans Transition House in New Bedford to help. Your donations of NEW hats, gloves, and […] Read more »
We invite you to join us from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 13 at the Library for the Annual Friends Holiday Fundraiser. We will be auctioning off 12 beautifully curated, themed baskets, as well as a couple of deluxe gift baskets worth over $100 each. Tickets are on sale now and will […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations and support for their Ramp Donation Program. According to Executive Director Christine Lacourse, “We have currently helped 26 families with ramps this year with the community’s support. We have three more families that need our help before the end of the year, […] Read more »
On December 13 from 10:00 pm to 1:30 pm, the Rochester Historical Society will be at the Plumb Library Holiday Fund Raiser. We’ll be right there as you come in the door, and we hope you will stop to say hi and to check out our items for sale. We’re Santa approved with many potential […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club is thrilled to announce its annual “Holiday By The Sea” Raffle, offering one lucky winner an unforgettable seaside escape. This year’s exclusive prize invites you to enjoy an enchanting evening at Harbourtown, the iconic mixed-use building overlooking Plymouth’s sparkling waterfront. The winner will unwind in a magnificent private suite with […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett is gearing up for an Independence Day celebration, and we need your help to make it happen! We’re calling on community members of all ages to volunteer for this year’s July festivities. We have several ideas that are being considered to present a small-town celebration for the USA on the […] Read more »
Due to the success of our food drive during the month of November, we will be continuing to collect donations for local food pantries in the form of non-perishable food, pet food, diapers, cleaning supplies, and items to help with personal hygiene. Unlike in November, we will no longer be waiving late fees on library […] Read more »
December is a busy time for everyone, especially Santa and his elves. The Rochester Historical Society is happy to help out the folks at the North Pole. We’ll be at the Plumb Library Holiday Fundraiser on December 13 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm with lots of Rochester clothing, hats, books and maps and more. […] Read more »
A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned the Hartley Sawmill which was a successful business for many years and finally closed in 1964. The actual site of that mill now marked only by rocks and a water course has an extensive history all its own. The area around it is historically referred to as the […] Read more »