The new scouting year is underway for Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53! Are your favorite sports and clubs canceled? Then why not check out Scouting- we are able to offer all our usual activities in-person including biking, kayaking, climbing, and fun monthly campouts, and more. We are looking for boys ages 11 to 17 to […] Read more »

            Is that 76 trombones I’m hearing? No, it is just Phil Sanborn’s “pop-up” concert for four trombones in front of the Marion Music Hall. Sanborn, a trombonist, and the Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Tri-County Symphonic Band will always manage to find a way to keep the music going for music lovers in […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee will be accepting project funding applications for inclusion in the Spring 2021 Annual Town Meeting through November 20.  The Project Application is available on the Town Website and in paper form at the Selectmen’s Office.               Submit Applications by November 20, 2020, to: Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee, c/o Board of Selectmen’s Office, […] Read more »

History is all around us. Many times, very few even realize it is there. Below is one such forgotten piece of not just Rochester’s but of our country’s history as well. If you have ever walked through the older section of Rochester’s Center Cemetery you may have noticed a worn gravestone with the following inscription: […] Read more »

In the 57th year of the Clement L. Yaeger Music Scholarship, the Committee is pleased to announce this special award which helps talented music students further their education in music performance, music education, or music therapy at the undergraduate or graduate college level at an accredited institution.             The scholarships are named for Mr. Clement L. […] Read more »

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path (the “Friends”) announced that they have received a commitment from a local donor to match dollar for dollar every donation (up to $25,000) made to the Friends after Monday, September 28, for the completion of the Marion Connector.             “This generous matching commitment brings us much closer to our […] Read more »

The Rochester Historical Society/Rochester Land Trust Photo Contest winners have been announced.  Thank you to everyone who entered. In the Youth category: First place – Logan Perry; Second place – Eva Muldoon; Third place – Alia Cusolito. In the Adult category; First place – Linda Lapre; Second place – David Desroches; Third place – Virginia Dunn. To view all the entries, go […] Read more »

As part of National Fire Prevention Week, Chief Brian Jackvony and the Marion Fire Department would like to provide cooking safety tips and are also encouraging everyone to create a home escape plan in the event of a fire.             National Fire Prevention Week, organized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) begins this year on […] Read more »

The Rochester Senior Center and Friends of the Rochester Senior Center would like to thank the generous people who donated items and volunteered at the Craft Supply Sale, with special thanks to Cecelia Hall.  The Craft Supply Sale was a great success because of all of you and your efforts.               The Greater Boston Food Bank’s monthly […] Read more »

Sippican Lands Trust will change its reservation system for visits to the Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk in Marion starting Sunday, October 11 with reservations only required on Sundays of any given week. Monday through Saturday will be open for visitors to walk the Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk, and those days of the week will not require a […] Read more »