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 »
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 »