The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is accepting online applications from organizations, schools, and individuals for grants to support community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs. Online applications will be accepted from September 1, 2018 until October 15, 2018 at www.mass-culture.org/rochester. If you have a great idea for bringing culturally enriching programming to the Rochester area and […] Read more »
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is pleased to announce that the design for the next phase of the Mattapoisett Multi-Use Path Project, from Mattapoisett Neck Road to Depot Street, has been completed and the project has obtained all necessary permits and certifications. With the completion of the design, the next step for the project […] Read more »
The Friends of the Marion Visiting Nurse Association’s Board of Directors has decided to dissolve and distribute its funds to organizations that will, in turn, continue their mission “to promote community health and welfare”. The Marion Visiting Nurse Association (MVNA) was established in 1914 and in 1990 became a division of St. Luke’s Hospital. With […] 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 New Bedford Symphony Youth Orchestras is changing its name to the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestras, reflecting its mission to serve student musicians in all the communities of southeastern Massachusetts. SMYO remains a program of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra. More than 100 student musicians are part of the SMYO program, performing in six ensemble […] Read more »
Applications are now available to help qualified Marion residents with their 2018-2019 property taxes through the Marion Community Fund of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts. All applications must be received in the Community Foundation’s offices by 5 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, and decisions will be made by December 15. Applications are available […] Read more »
For the complete newsletter please visit us at 67 Dexter Lane, Rochester, MA to pick up a newsletter or visit us on our website rochestermaseniorcenter.com/ to download the newsletter on to your computer. For weekly updates please don’t forget to follow us on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rochestercoa/ In September there are a lot of upcoming […] Read more »
Come and join the South Coast Children’s Chorus for our upcoming season! The group is open to all students from grades 1-12. We have two groups, a preparatory chorus and an advanced chorus, that perform throughout the community. This chorus provides students with an outlet for expressing themselves in an artistic way through choral singing. […] Read more »
Rep. Straus (D-Mattapoisett) is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has awarded recycling program grants to the towns of Fairhaven ($12,100), Marion ($750), Mattapoisett ($5,400) and New Bedford ($84,500). The monies awarded will provide the municipalities funds for designated activities and equipment that facilitate best practices in their respective waste reduction […] Read more »
MAC Dance Academy is a classically taught dance studio that fosters individuality and fun for little dancers. We are a low-key academy providing extraordinary dance instruction in the areas of ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and gymnastics in a safe learning environment. MAC is thrilled to announce that Teah Keogh (“Miss Teah”) has returned to […] Read more »