The Rochester Democratic Town Committee will be hosting its 2026 Caucus on Monday March 9 at 6pm. Early registration will start at 5:30 pm. The 2026 Massachusetts Nominating State Democratic Convention will take place at the DCU Center in Worcester on Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30. The RDTC caucus will take place at […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Library is excited to announce the return of our beloved Seed Library. As the days grow longer and the snow gradually melts away, it’s a perfect time for local gardeners and nature enthusiasts to prepare for spring planting. Whether you’re starting a new garden or expanding your collection, our Seed Library is restocked […] Read more »
The Bourne-Wareham Art Association (BWAA) is happy to announce that their Art Achievement Award will be taking place again this year. We are a group of local artists promoting visual arts throughout the Buzzards Bay region. Graduating seniors from the region who plan to pursue a career in visual art are eligible and encouraged to […] Read more »
When you think of Rochester’s past industries, boat building may well not spring to mind. However, we know that prior to the 1850’s, ship building in the Sippican and Mattapoisett sections of town was of course attributed to Rochester. Whaleboats were at one time made in North Rochester. As part of our current exhibit, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Cultural Council is pleased to announce the awarding of grants to 34 local and regional applicants for the 2026 cycle. This year’s funding supports a wide range of initiatives in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences, contributing to the cultural vitality of the South Coast. “We are honored to support such a […] Read more »
On Wednesday March 18, at 6:30 pm, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will convene in the downstairs public meeting room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library to hold its local caucus to elect five (5) Delegates and four (4) Alternates to represent Mattapoisett at the Massachusetts State Democratic Convention, to be held Friday and Saturday […] Read more »
Ready to put a chill into the coldest winter’s day? Jeff Belanger will be at the library on February 19 at 6:00 pm to explore the haunts, legends, and monsters associated with winter. From frozen people to abominable snow beasts, from icy haunts to strange creatures who adapt to freezing temperatures, the Dead of Winter […] Read more »
We know from reading local history that Rochester’s militia were called up in response to alarms in a variety of places. We also know from Abraham Holmes’ memoirs that he was part of a militia that engaged with the British as close to Rochester as Fairhaven. However, we rarely think about British soldiers actually being […] Read more »
Turning a clean energy idea into a working ocean technology is harder than it sounds. Before new tidal turbines, wave energy devices, or marine sensors can be used to power homes or protect coastal waters, they must be tested in real ocean conditions with strong currents, waves, saltwater, and changing weather. The Marine Renewable […] Read more »
The Town of Marion will hold a Special Town Meeting on Monday, March 23, beginning at 6:45 pm at the Sippican School Multipurpose Room. The warrant will be closed at the February 18 Select Board meeting and warrants will be mailed to voters. For more information, please contact Donna Hemphill at 508-748-3520 or dhemphill@marionma.gov. Read more »