Tuesday, June 11is the first day you can register at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library (MPL) for our children’s summer reading challenge. Drop by the library to complete your registration form and receive a free chain with a special tag and a time reading log. Track the time you read to earn prizes, beads for your […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett is facing a recycling contamination problem. Contamination has become such a global problem that China, one of the world’s largest receivers of recyclables, has instituted a “National Sword” policy which now bans 24 types of solid waste, which includes various plastics and unsorted paper and sets tougher standards for contamination levels. […] 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 »
Marion’s Transportation and Circulation Task Force (a subcommittee of the Planning Board) and the Board of Selectmen are pleased to announce that the town has achieved Tier 2 status in the Complete Streets Program. This milestone qualifies Marion to apply for grants of up to $400,000 per year for projects that improve town-owned roads, sidewalks, […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional Class of ‘74 will hold their 45th reunion on Saturday, July 20from 6:00 pm to midnight at the Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett. Please contact Betsy Horrocks-DiVeglia at diveglia@gmail.com if you have not received an invitation or you have had an address change. Read more »
Rochester Council on AgingThe full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com and on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rochestercoa. On Saturday, June 1, the Rochester Senior Center is taking a trip to Watertown, MA for the Greek Festival. The bus will leave at 9:00 am and return to Rochester at approximately 5:00 pm. […] Read more »
Do you enjoy sunshine, salt air, and harbor views? If so, please join the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Garden Groomers! We meet at Munro Preserve (just west of the Town Wharves) at 8:00 am each Wednesday morning to pull weeds and do light garden maintenance, while enjoying the sunshine and a cup of coffee. Join us […] 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 Memorial School Jazz Band is performing at the Rochester Senior Center on Friday, May 24from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. There will be a BBQ luncheon after the concert. This is the first BBQ of the season and a sure sign of spring. All are welcome to attend the concert and BBQ lunch. Please […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society is sponsoring a 50th Anniversary/Reunion celebration on Saturday, September 14at the Rochester COA, 67 Dexters Lane, Rochester from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. It’s been 50 years since the Historical Society was incorporated and we hope you will come celebrate with old and new friends. The individuals who started the historical society […] Read more »