Whenever we at the Rochester Historical Society write an article, mount a display, or put a program we rely on the memoirs, diaries, letters, and books that were written in the past. Now that we have spent over four months with this pandemic, I wonder where the residents in 2070 or 2120 will get their […] Read more »
I’m starting this article with a correction for last week’s article. The town of Hardwick is alive and well (my source was incorrect, sorry Hardwick). A couple of issues ago I wrote an article about Varella Corner. Lena Britto, the subject for this week was the granddaughter of Bernadino and Christina Varella who came to […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Event information is also available on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/rochestercoa. Beginning Monday, July 13, the Rochester Senior Center will be offering Coffee & Conversation outside on the awning covered patio and on the lawn. This will be held every Monday and Friday from 9:00 […] 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 Mattapoisett Women’s Club (MWC) awarded four scholarships totaling $8500 for the 2020-2021 academic year. To continue offering generous scholarships, the MWC is proposing a modified Taste of the Town for the summer and fall of 2020, and to show our support and appreciation for restaurants that have given generously to the Club’s Scholarship Fund […] Read more »
Today 28 Marion Road in Rochester is a vacant lot, but for many years the buildings there were popular gathering spots. In 1710, the lot held a barn and stable for Ruggles Tavern. There were businesses here from then until a fire in July of 2011 destroyed the bakery, café and apartments located there. In […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, will have 8:00 am services July 12 with The Rev. Nathan J.A. Humphrey, Rector, St. John the Evangelist, Newport, RI. Masks are required and all other safety precautions will be in place at the church. All are welcome. Read more »
Feeling overwhelmed? Encountering difficult times? Big decisions looming? In need of prayer? Let the Prayer Team at First Congregational Church of Rochester know how we can pray for you today and throughout the week; we would count it an honor and a blessing to do so. You can now submit a prayer request online by […] Read more »
Due to the construction of the new Fire Station, Hubbard’s Way at County Road (Route 6) will be closed to the public on or about July 17 until further notice. People having business at the police station are to use the Hubbard’s Way entrance from Church Street. The current visitors’ parking will no longer be accessible, and […] 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 »