Over the years, Rochester farmers have raised corn and cranberries, but also a lot of chickens and pigs. It was said in the 19th century that as the sun rose in Rochester, the crowing of roosters could be heard all the way to Barnstable. Even today you don’t have to travel far in Rochester to […] Read more »
Marion Cultural Council is excited to receive online grant applications for individuals and organizations for art and STEM-related projects that will help to enrich the Marion community beginning October 1, 2020. Marion Cultural Council has set a November 15 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities and proposals […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Lions Club held its fifth electronics and household appliance fundraiser event on October 17. Families and companies emptied their attics, basements, garages, storage areas, boats, etc. of surplus and unused electronic items including, video, audio, kitchen appliances, office equipment and much more. People in over 135 cars and trucks participated in the event […] Read more »
Early voting for the November 3 Presidential Election for residents of Rochester continues on October 24 and 25 (Saturday and Sunday) from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, and October 26 through 29 (Monday through Thursday) from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Early voting does not require advanced sign-up. You may be asked to show an […] Read more »
The Marion and Acushnet Councils on Aging, in partnership with Coastline Elderly Services, are offering Grab ‘n Go lunches prepared by ‘On the Go’ located in Marion. Lunch is either a salad and soup, or soup and a sandwich. Preregistration is required. Register by calling 508-742-9196 and leaving a message. You do not need to […] Read more »
From its inception and through the 18th century, pasturage was a source of wealth in Rochester. Indeed, when the lands that would become Rochester belonged to Plymouth, the profits earned from the uplands and meadows were used for the support of Plymouth’s school. In the early days of Rochester, the town fathers spent much of […] Read more »
The new secure ballot dropbox has arrived! This dropbox is located at the bottom of the stairs on the Library side of the Town House. It will be checked multiple times a day for ballot applications and ballots. The absentee/early voting ballots have been received from the state and the Town Clerk’s office completed mailing […] 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 »
The Sippican Historical Society’s new shop at 141 Front Street, opening October 17, has a focus on children. A special assortment of new and gently used books will include beloved classics, hard-to-find nautical and sailing-related books, and picture books for preschoolers. A smattering of unusual toys (stilts anyone?!), puzzles, games, and art supplies will round out […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces a call for entries for its 2020 Small Works show. Artists are invited to submit up to four pieces for this juried exhibit, the final show of the season. Works should be no larger than 14″ in any direction, including the frame. All works must be ready to hang/install (framed, […] Read more »