The Friends of the Mattapoisett COA would like to extend a very big Thank You to all who made our yard sale fundraiser a reality. From the people who worked to set up, manage, and take down the sale; to those who made a donation of their treasures; to everyone who came by to find […] Read more »
Diamondback Terrapins love the coastal waters of Mattapoisett and Marion! Since 2016, the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) has been studying this population of terrapins in the Southcoast area, including the towns of Mattapoisett, Marion, and Wareham. As NECWA continues to study this species, we realize that we need your help. No one knows […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. The Rochester Council on Aging is always accepting applications for potential new board members. If interested, you must be a Rochester resident and a Senior Center participant. Please send a letter of interest to the Senior Center at 67 Dexter Rd., Rochester. Hot […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-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 Sippican Woman’s Club has awarded 23 scholarships to Marion students, based on scholarship, community service, activities, and need. Students came from three different schools with ten awardees from Old Rochester Regional High School, two from Bishop Stang High School, and one from Upper Cape Regional Technical High School. The Sippican Woman’s Club also awarded […] Read more »
Looking for funding? The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) reminds you that funds for cultural activities within the Rochester/Tri-Town area are available for 2020. Consider applying to the RCC if you have a project/event that benefits the community in the arts, sciences, or humanities. Grant applications for 2020 are accepted in the fall (Sept. 1 – […] Read more »
The Rochester COA would like to wish all of our fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers a Happy Father’s Day. The Quarterly Birthday Luncheon and Party for those celebrating birthdays in the months of April, May, and June will take place on Monday, June 24 at noon. In addition to lunch, entertainment will be provided by […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-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 Rochester Land Trust received a grant from New Bedford Gardening Club to help beautify our town. We’ll be planting flowers and mulching by the pump in the center of town and in the wildflower field next to the historic cemetery on Saturday, June 15. If you’ve been looking for a chance to go outside, get […] Read more »
For over 60 years, The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club has been striving to help young people in their educational pursuits. This year The Club is happy to award two scholarships to students from Old Rochester Regional High School. The students are Julia Cabral and Rosemary Loer. Both students possess excellent academic achievements, have done multiple community […] Read more »