My friend Bob tells how his family once lived in the town dump. Bob did not live in the town dump, but his story resonated with me. The 1920 town census listed my grandmother as living in a sand pit. Seven houses now sit on the land my friend Bob referred as the town dump. […] 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 catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
Yes, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club (MWC) has purchased 1,000 daffodil bulbs and are planning to plant them around Mattapoisett on October 25. Nine sites have been chosen, such as at the entrance to the Industrial Park and at the Police Station. These are naturalizing bulbs and should increase in volume over the coming years. Many members of the […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available at: www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Events and photographs are also posted on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Rochestercoa. Fall open enrollment for healthcare runs from October through December 7. This is the annual time to make changes to your health insurance coverage. Fall open enrollment is the time to review your coverage. Potential changes […] 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, October 21at 12:00 pm Hanna Milhench and her team will prepare a delicious lunch. On Monday, October 28at 12:00 pm Mike and Ann Cambra and their team will prepare a special lunch. […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of “Emmalina Scrooge”, written by Steph DeFerie and directed by Jennifer Palmer. Auditions will be held on Saturday, October 26, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and on Tuesday, October 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Marion Art Center at 80 […] 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 catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
The organizers of Octopurr Fest 2019 want to thank the many local businesses, vendors, individuals, artists, media, volunteers, Board members and attendees who contributed to the success of this year’s October 6 event. There were over 115 donations from local area individuals and businesses, and 100% of those donations directly support the ‘It’s All About […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Land Trust is pleased to announce the purchase of 120 acres of beautiful woods, wetlands and salt marshes in the Pine Island Pond watershed. This acquisition brings MLT’s total holdings in the Old Aucoot District to 425 acres stretching from Route 6 to Pine Island Pond. For more information about these lands, including a […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is partnering with the Mattapoisett Road Race to raise money for its 1st Mattapoisett Habitat home. Calling all runners! (Walkers are allowed to participate in the 5K only.) While running in one of the most beautiful towns around, runners can also raise money for BBAHFH’s 1st Habitat home […] Read more »