Rochester Council on Aging

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 »

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.               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 »

Announcing Auditions at the MAC

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 »

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 »

Octopurr Fest 2019 was a Huge Success

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 »

MLT Acquires Pine Island Pond Watershed Lands

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 »

First Mattapoisett Habitat Home

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 »

Tabor Academy Shares Tenbrook House Decision

After many years of ownership and study, Tabor Academy has decided to remove the structure at 192 Front Street, a property commonly referred to as the Tenbrook House. According to John Quirk, Head of School, the school purchased the house in 2008 and almost three acres of land, extending from the harbor to Spring Street, […] Read more »

Rochester Council on Aging

The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available at www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Events and photographs are also posted on the library Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Rochestercoa.              The Rochester Council on Aging Board of Directors is seeking a few Rochester seniors to serve on its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of programs offered […] Read more »

Heating and Utility Relief for Tri-Town Area Elders

Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. is providing assistance to elders in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester who are need help with paying the heat or electric bills. The funds will pay for gas, electric, propane, wood, or other heating needs, to help reduce the financial burden for many elders who have difficulty with these purchases. Funding for […] Read more »