Recently I overheard someone say that an acquaintance had referred to Rochester as a “cow town.” I know this isn’t the first time such a comment was made. I find it interesting that “cow” was the term (maybe a slur was meant) used. Today, and for many years, Rochester has been home to a lot […] Read more »
Write with Community, Inc. is pleased to announce that they are the recipient of a grant to offer Place-based Community Writing Workshops this year in Westport, New Bedford, and the Tri-Town area of Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett. These community writing workshops are a way to connect with writing through creative exploration, while their place-based […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will soon be holding donation drop-off times in preparation for an October 10 yard sale. The Friends are looking for clean, gently used clothing as well as clothing racks anyone might want to pass on. They would also welcome good quality household items, but not electronics or large furniture. Please drop […] Read more »
On Saturday, September 19, join us for a late summer hike looking for which mushrooms are fruiting. We will chat about basic anatomy and diagnostic features for identifying mushrooms. Limited discussion on edibility. Some potential species of fungi we may see at this time of the year include chicken of the woods, old man of […] Read more »
On September 16 at 7:00 pm at the Rochester Historical Society Museum at 355 County Road, there will be a short meeting followed by a talk on how small cranberry growers can survive and maybe even thrive in today’s economy. It will be given by Woody Hartley. There will be refreshments following the talk. […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Historical Commission is pleased to announce that Phase Three of a multi-year community-wide survey of historic and cultural resources has been completed by Lynn Smiledge, Preservation Consultant. The survey was funded by a grant from the Community Preservation Act, and it includes the documentation of two areas: Main Street and North Street, as […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club extends a warm invitation to the women of Mattapoisett and the surrounding Tri-Town area who would enjoy becoming involved in a season filled with social, civic, philanthropic, educational and community outreach activities. Whether you are new to the area, looking to meet new friends, or simply interested in becoming more involved […] Read more »
We said we would “Never Forget.” On Friday, September 11, or anytime in September, let’s renew that pledge we made 25 years ago with a little Remembrance and Service. For Remembrance, let’s create history for future generations. If you lived that day, who was with you, what did you say, where were you, how […] Read more »
As we all know, especially lately, the longer a war of any size goes on, the more of a burden it puts on those who stay at home. When the American Revolution began, the first soldiers to fight were primarily New England militiamen (every able-bodied male between 16 and 60 was required to be part […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold an open house brunch this Sunday, September 13, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. If you’re curious about Quakers or would just like to visit and chat, drop in or stay for the service, which will be from 10:00 am to 10:30 am. Visit mattapoisettquakers.org for more information on this […] Read more »