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 Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has notified Mattapoisett that shellfish growing in Mattapoisett Harbor no longer meet established criteria for the harvest of shellfish due to seasonal water quality changes. The closure went in effect on April 1, 2020. The closed area is defined as “Cove East of the Town Landing” in the official […] Read more »
Due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, the Rochester COA will not be serving meals from April 4 to 19. Please contact Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. for Home Delivered Meal services if needed at 508-999-6400. The COA has a limited number of volunteers who can do grocery shopping for you if needed. Limited Medical transportation, for well individuals, […] Read more »
Town Administrator James McGrail and Health Director Karen Walega announce that, per order by the Marion Board of Health, the Town of Marion is closing all parking lots associated with beach parking as an additional step to encourage social distancing during COVID-19. This order is effective April 3 and will remain in effect until further […] Read more »
Sippican School and VASE are working together on a project and need your help to spread happiness to the seniors within our community! This idea came about when a Sippican parent had reached out, trying to get a campaign off the ground for the residents at the Sippican Health Care Center, as one of her […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Land Trust invites everyone to use our properties during the COVID-19 pandemic. All MLT preserves are open, and outdoor exercise in the fresh air is a safe and effective way to stay physically and mentally healthy. Be sure to maintain six feet of social distance from others, and keep dogs leashed so that they […] Read more »
“Wet and cold again… The cholera seems to increase in England… Rode out and visited an aged woman, quite low. Am troubled with a stiff neck. Omitted going to Rochester, as I intended, on account of the weather.” – Diary of Thomas Robbins, Mattapoisett. April 28, 1832. The Mattapoisett Museum wants to document your lives […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust wants to let everyone know that we are not closing our properties. It is a great time to get outside in wide-open spaces and nature. We have noticed an increase in the use of our properties (even more than usual for this time of year – the beginning of Spring! Please […] 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 »
In an effort to promote social distancing and prevent the spread of the COVID 19 virus, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church building will remain closed until May 3, however, please be aware that we are having a “virtual worship service” via Facebook every Sunday morning with a YouTube link that will be posted to our website […] Read more »