The annual census forms for the Town of Mattapoisett were mailed out in January. If you have not returned your form yet, please do so as soon as possible. Please review the information and make any necessary changes. According to Massachusetts General Laws, failure to respond to the census may cause you to be made […] Read more »
I want to thank everyone who has sent in their 2026 dues and hope there are more memberships coming in. Remember they can be sent to the Rochester Historical Society PO Box 322 Rochester, MA 02770. Single memberships are $12.00 and family $20.00, but we will gladly accept larger amounts. Though it may not […] Read more »
For a small town, Rochester has been home to many creative people (some recently mentioned in the Wanderer). Some artists that come to mind are Charles Matthews, best known for his Sunbeam bread billboard, but also the creator of the oil painting of Rochester Center hanging in the Select Board room at Town Hall. Then […] Read more »
The Rochester Democratic Town Committee will be hosting its 2026 Caucus on Monday March 9 at 6pm. Early registration will start at 5:30 pm. The 2026 Massachusetts Nominating State Democratic Convention will take place at the DCU Center in Worcester on Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30. The RDTC caucus will take place at […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Library is excited to announce the return of our beloved Seed Library. As the days grow longer and the snow gradually melts away, it’s a perfect time for local gardeners and nature enthusiasts to prepare for spring planting. Whether you’re starting a new garden or expanding your collection, our Seed Library is restocked […] Read more »
The Bourne-Wareham Art Association (BWAA) is happy to announce that their Art Achievement Award will be taking place again this year. We are a group of local artists promoting visual arts throughout the Buzzards Bay region. Graduating seniors from the region who plan to pursue a career in visual art are eligible and encouraged to […] Read more »
When you think of Rochester’s past industries, boat building may well not spring to mind. However, we know that prior to the 1850’s, ship building in the Sippican and Mattapoisett sections of town was of course attributed to Rochester. Whaleboats were at one time made in North Rochester. As part of our current exhibit, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Cultural Council is pleased to announce the awarding of grants to 34 local and regional applicants for the 2026 cycle. This year’s funding supports a wide range of initiatives in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences, contributing to the cultural vitality of the South Coast. “We are honored to support such a […] Read more »
On Wednesday March 18, at 6:30 pm, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will convene in the downstairs public meeting room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library to hold its local caucus to elect five (5) Delegates and four (4) Alternates to represent Mattapoisett at the Massachusetts State Democratic Convention, to be held Friday and Saturday […] Read more »
Ready to put a chill into the coldest winter’s day? Jeff Belanger will be at the library on February 19 at 6:00 pm to explore the haunts, legends, and monsters associated with winter. From frozen people to abominable snow beasts, from icy haunts to strange creatures who adapt to freezing temperatures, the Dead of Winter […] Read more »