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 »
Rochester’s Proprietors’ (business owners) list contained not only the name of a Native American, but also that of a woman (somewhat rare for 1694). Elizabeth Ellis, born Elizabeth White, was the daughter of Peregrine White, one of the original Pilgrims. Elizabeth’s husband had been a proprietor and upon his death, she took his place. Unlike […] Read more »
Free Books Bundles are being given away each week outside the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, thanks to the Friends of the Library. The group gave the staff the okay to sort and offer book sale donations since sales have been postponed. Bags of books for adults, teens, students, and very young patrons are lined up […] Read more »
For over 60 years, The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club has been striving to help young people in their educational pursuits. This year the Club is happy to award four scholarships to area students. The selected students are: Lauren Lapointe of Bishop Stang, who will attend Sacred Heart University majoring in nursing. She is the daughter of Diane […] 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 full monthly newsletter is available on our website, www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Events and information is also on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rochestercoa. The Rochester Council on Aging continues to provide assistance to local seniors while the Senior Center building remains closed to the public. Staff members are working onsite and remotely during at this time. If you are […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust will be reopening its Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk on Thursday, June 4 to visitors by appointment only. Starting Thursday, June 4, visitors wanting to explore the Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk must book an appointment at sippicanlandstrust.setmore.com. Visitors can book an appointment for a one-hour time slot. Sippican Lands Trust is implementing an appointment system […] 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 »
Parting Ways Consignment, a local nonprofit organization located at 3 Wells Road, Marion will be re-opening on June 2, with hours from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Donations are accepted; consignors and shoppers are welcomed. Masks must be worn, gloves are suggested. For more information please go to our website at www.partingwaysconsignment.com Read more »
At the Historical Society’s Museum there is lots of information about Rochester citizens who went to war for their country. Some of our scrapbooks include newspaper articles about men and women who served. There are clippings about veterans who have served in the Middle East and all the way back to the Revolutionary War. In […] Read more »