From the Rochester Historical Society

In early New England, the most important man in town was most likely not the owner of the biggest house, the town clerk, or a selectman, but rather the minister of the town’s church. Rochester’s first two ministers, Reverends Arnold and Ruggles, both served for many conflict-free years while growing the size of the congregation […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

In the early days of Rochester when people had to go somewhere, they walked. When Abraham Holmes was sent to find out the results of the Battle of Concord and Lexington, he headed toward Middleboro on foot. As time passed, horses and wagons came into town, but few people traveled far from home.             Once […] Read more »

Rochester Historical Society Membership Drive

We are looking both for new members and membership renewals. Anyone who needs a membership form can pick up one at the Plumb Library or get in touch with either Sue at sash48@comcast.com or 508 295 8908 or Connie at eshbach2@aol.com or 617 750 2818. Read more »

Sailors’ Valentine

During February Vacation week, the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Mattapoisett Museum collaborated to recreate the Antique art of a Sailors’ Valentine. The program turned out to be an intergenerational crafting event with older adults, parents and young children, including an ambitious four year old.             Housed in a small exhibit room encased in class, […] Read more »

Rochester Republican Town Committee

The Rochester Republican Town Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 13, at 6:30 pm, at the North Rochester Congregational Church, located at 247 North Ave, Rochester. You do not have to be a committee member to attend. All are welcome. Read more »

Marion Reminders for Presidential Primary

Marion Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman and Town Clerk Lissa Magauran would like to remind registered voters of important dates and details ahead of the Massachusetts Presidential Primary.             The 2024 Massachusetts Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 5. Residents can check their voter registration status at sec.state.ma.us.             The last day to request […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

            Due to its distance from Rochester Center, North Rochester developed almost as a separate town with its own church, tavern and quite a bit of industry. As mentioned in previous articles, there was at one time a flourishing fur and felt hat manufacturing business, the Stillwater Mills, Chaduck’s Academy and Coombs Tavern as well […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Offers Scholarships

For this, the 2023-24 academic year, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is pleased to be able to offer two (2) $2,500.00 scholarship awards to Mattapoisett residents, male or female, who are high school seniors planning to graduate during the current academic year.             Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Offices at Old Rochester Regional High […] Read more »

MAC Playwrights Incubator Program

The MAC Theater Playwrights Incubator is a program for first-time playwrights to see their work realized on the stage. Finding theaters to produce new or unpublished plays can be an obstacle for any new playwright. The MTPI is a structured program that aims to discover and support, through workshop and production, new stage plays by […] Read more »

BBAHFH Ramp Donation Program

Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations for their recently introduced Ramp Donation Program. The ramps will be loaned to homeowners needing accessible access into their homes. When a family no longer requires the ramp, it will be picked up by BBAHFH and will be loaned to another family […] Read more »