Mattapoisett Road Race

Thank you to all the individuals and groups who made the 2019 Mattapoisett Road Race such a huge success, including the road race committee, the sponsors, the highway department, the police department, the student volunteers, all of those volunteers from the community and the runners and walkers who braved the heat and humidity.               On September […] Read more »

Rochester Council on Aging

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.               November Flu Clinic: There will be a morning flu clinic, which will be scheduled once a new shipment of vaccine arrives. The flu clinic scheduled for October 22 was canceled due to a […] Read more »

Marion Senior Work-Off Abatement Program

Registration for the Senior Work-Off Abatement Program will take place on October 8from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Community Center – 465 Mill Street, Marion. This program allows taxpayers to provide services to the town in exchange for a reduction in their tax bill. One must be over the age of 60 and own […] Read more »

The Greening of Marion

Are you ready for some good news for a change? Then read on!             The mission of Marion’s Energy Management Committee (EMC) is to pursue opportunities to move Marion toward renewable power, conserve energy, and in the process, also save money. As the urgency to address the climate crisis gains prominence and momentum around the world, […] Read more »

Looking for Old Oars or Canoe Paddles

The Sippican Woman’s Club is looking for old oars or canoe paddles for a fundraiser next summer.  Local high school art students will transform the oars or paddles into distinctive works of art, with each student artists’ name on the back. The art teachers at Old Rochester High School deserve credit as they will oversee the […] Read more »

Showstoppers Performance Troupe Seeking Local Talent

Showstoppers Musical Entertainment is seeking talented youth for its 18th season.  Auditions will be held on Wednesday, October 2, starting at 6:00 pm by appointment at the Showstoppers studio at 34 Barstow Street in Mattapoisett.             Talented boys and girls in grades 2 to 12 are encouraged to audition to perform with the community-service singing troupe. Candidates are asked […] Read more »

Lions Club Speech Contest

The Mattapoisett Lions Club is willing to sponsor any student of high school age (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade) who would like to participate in the 2020 Massachusetts Lions Club Speech Contest.  The purpose of the contest is to provide an opportunity for public speaking on a topic of interest to contestants and community members. […] Read more »

Sippican Historical Society

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 »

Mattapoisett Tree Committee

Mattapoisett’s tree canopy is one of its most precious resources, enhancing the town’s beauty and charm and helping to define its character as much as its seaside location. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, trees “offer cooling shade, block cold winter winds, attract birds and wildlife, purify our air, prevent soil erosion, clean our water…”  In […] Read more »

Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging want to extend their thanks for the wonderful support of all involved in the Plant Sale on September 14. This includes all who helped set up, donate and sell plants and to the many people who purchased the plants and gave them a new home. Special thanks […] Read more »