MAC’s Community Message Board

The Marion Art Center invites you to add to the MAC’s Community Message Board.             • Bring your own paints, pens, markers.             • Add your drawing, painting, poem, or inspirational words. Remember, we want to keep it positive!              • Please be respectful of others. Play it safe! Wear a mask and keep at least six feet […] Read more »

F.H.S. Class of 1960 Reunion

In light of the COVID-19 virus which has engulfed the world, the reunion committee of the F.H.S. Class of 1960 was polled as to what should be done about the reunion. With regret, it was decided to postpone the reunion until June of 2021.             More information will be forthcoming as we plan for next year. […] Read more »

Sippican Historical Society

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 »

LED Streetlight Conversion Project

Beginning the week of April 27, 2020, the Town of Mattapoisett will be replacing all of the town’s overhead streetlights with 370 new Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights.              These new LED lights will use approximately 65 percent less electricity than the current fixtures, further reducing the municipality’s greenhouse gas emissions. The new streetlights will also […] Read more »

Sippican Historical Society

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 »

Buzzards Bay Coalition Recognized for Commitment to Excellence

The Buzzards Bay Coalition has been again identified as one of the nation’s top conservation organizations.             The Land Trust Accreditation Commission affirmed the Coalition’s strong commitment to the public trust and conservation excellence by renewing its land trust accreditation, culminating a yearlong review of the organization’s practices. Of the more than 1,300 land trusts in […] Read more »

Friends of the Mattapoisett COA

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, our spring luncheon in May will be canceled. Please know that each and every one of you are in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers. We trust that all of you are happy, healthy and safe. Read more »

Sippican Historical Society

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 »

Mattapoisett Shellfishing Restrictions

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 »

Rochester COA

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 »