The Rochester Historical Society along with the Rochester Land Trust are co-sponsoring a photo contest. The title for your photograph is “Fields, Forests or Bogs of Rochester”. The contest is open to everyone, any age, any town, but the pictures must be taken in Rochester. Rules to enter: One photo per person, photo size should be […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is getting ready for its third semi-annual Bridge Tournament in August. Proceeds from the tournament will directly benefit the library and will help enhance programs and services for all patrons. For more information please contact Elizabeth Sherry at the library at 508-748-1252 or email esherry@sailsinc.org. Read more »
The Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on the Mattapoisett River, sponsored by the Rochester Fire Department, will take place on Memorial Day, May 27, starting at 8:30 am at Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir, Snipatuit Road, in Rochester and finishing at the Herring Weir, River Road at Route 6, in Mattapoisett. The minimum age for contestants is seven […] 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 Marion Art Center (MAC) has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of Death by Design by Rob Urbinati, a farcical look at the British Murder Mystery. What happens when you mix the brilliant wit of Noel Coward with the intricate plotting of Agatha Christie? Set during a weekend in an […] Read more »
SSV Tabor Boy, the 92’ sail training schooner owned by Tabor Academy in Marion, will be making history on June 14 when she will be crossing the starting line on her way to Bermuda as one of the classic yacht entries in the 2019 Marion Bermuda Race! https://marionbermuda.com/ The Race Committee expects around 100 boats […] Read more »
Are you looking for a different Mother’s Day or thank you gift? Are you trying to show a special person that you are thinking of them? Or do you just want to treat yourself? With warmer weather and longer days; brown turning to green, our thoughts focus on our gardens. Let us help you get […] Read more »
The Rochester Senior Center will be hosting a Pampered Chef demonstration and luncheon on Monday, May 6. The demonstration begins at 11:30 am, with lunch to be served at 12:00 pm. Come for the demonstration and/or lunch! All are welcome! Please call us in advance to let us know that you are planning to attend. There […] Read more »
We did it! We did it! We did it! Hooray and thank you. You may (not) have noticed the fireworks thermometer at the corner of Front Street. It shows the red benchmark to the top! We did it! Thanks to you and the donations from the community, the fireworks committee is proud to announce that […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging (COA) held their spring luncheon last week. The event, catered by Courtyard Gardens, was well attended. Guest speakers, Amanda Stone, RN; Chief Lyons; and Officer Lima, gave valuable information regarding the town’s reassurance program, sharps disposal, and the securing and disposal of medications. Prizes were given to […] Read more »