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 »
Open Poetry at the MAC – The next meeting of the MAC Open Poetry Club will be on Thursday, February 6 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the Marion Art Center. The MAC Open Poetry Club meets on the first Thursday of each month. Laurie Knight, B. A., M. Ed., and former English teacher, leads the poetry group […] Read more »
Nomination papers are available in the Town Clerk’s office for the May 15, 2020 Annual Town Election. There are several positions available and we encourage you to get involved! The nomination papers must be signed by at least 20 voters registered in Marion (which will be certified by the Registrars) and must be turned in […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Like us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/rochesterma.com On Friday, February 14 at 1:30 pm, the Rochester Senior Center will hold the annual Year of Remembrance event. This event is for friends and families who have lost a loved one in the past year. It is open to the community. […] Read more »
In 2018 and 2019 Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) hired foresters Phil Benjamin and Tom Farrell to create Forest Management Plans for 360 acres of woods in our Old Aucoot and Brandt Island Cove Districts. To improve habitat for wildlife, particularly birds, the foresters recommend selective thinning and limited tree harvest in certain forest areas to […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) welcomed scouts, siblings, and parents from Cub Scout Pack 53 to Dunseith Gardens on Saturday, February 1 for a campfire and winter hike. MLT’s Gary Johnson demonstrated how to build a “log cabin” style campfire with all-natural tinder, kindling, fire logs, and a single match! Once the fire was lit, MLT’s […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded half by the Sippican Historical Society and half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were cataloged and photographed. The […] Read more »
There’s a new historical plaque situated at the site of the former Tripp Mill. Located on the west branch of the Mattapoisett River off Acushnet Road, Tripp Mill was owned and operated for decades by members of the Tinkham family. A stone spillway remains at the site. The over 20-acre Tinkham Pond fed by the […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Events and photographs are also posted on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Rochestercoa. On Monday, February 3 at 12:00 pm, the Rochester Senior Center will hold a special luncheon prepared by Marsha Hartley. Marsha will be cooking up homemade chicken pot pie. All are welcome to attend […] Read more »
Online Registration Opens for ArtStart 2020 – Online registration for ArtStart, the Marion Art Center’s summer program for young children ages 4 ½ through 9, opens Friday, February 1. The MAC has added a fifth session to ArtStart in 2020. This year’s summer camp will run as follows: Session 1: June 29-July 3; Session 2: July 6-10; Session 3: July […] Read more »