Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce that Christina Cioffi has been appointed as the Old Rochester Regional School District’s new Director of Guidance and Student Services for grades 7-12.             Cioffi stepped into the role effective August 20.             Cioffi, who earned a Master of Social Work at Simmons University, has spent the […] Read more »

Several years ago, when the Historical Society was celebrating its 50th anniversary of incorporation, I mentioned that at some of their meetings (held at member’s homes before there was a museum) older members told stories about their pasts. One that was briefly mentioned was told by my grandfather, Jim Hartley, and it took place at […] Read more »

To celebrate the alumni of ORR, the ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association (BPAA)–for the third consecutive year–will organize alumni events around the annual Homecoming game. The parallel events will be held on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18.             The program of events is open to all ORRJHS and ORRHS alumni and friends of […] Read more »

Marion Cultural Council is excited to receive online grant applications for individuals and organizations for art and STEM-related projects that will help to enrich the Marion community beginning September 2, 2025. The Mass Cultural Council has set an October 16 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities and […] Read more »

AYC held its annual meeting and awards luncheon on Labor Day at 1 Bay Road (Pt Connett) in Mattapoisett. This year’s sunfish racers were made up of mostly beginner sailors, each learning the basics of sailing under the watchful eye of a parent or high school instructor. Races are held every Sunday from Tuttle Pier […] Read more »

The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the upcoming season! SCCC is open to all students from grades 1-12. Thanks to the support of local cultural councils, the South Coast Community Foundation and generous donors, tuition is only $125 for the year and there is free or reduced tuition for any singer […] Read more »

Rehearsals for “A Winter Wonderland” begin on Monday, September 8, at 7:00 pm, at Wickenden Chapel, 86 Spring Street, Marion. New members are always welcome; no audition is required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., so singers are encouraged to come early to register and pick up their music envelope. Anyone unsure about being able to […] Read more »

A while ago Walter Hartley gave me a copy of a 1917 newspaper article that he had come across. Just recently, I found a similar copy in papers from Carol Higgins that had been passed on to the museum. The article is sub-titled “Rochester Center Mourns the Death of a Most Estimable Lady” and is […] Read more »

All drivers, regardless of age, are welcome. Become a safe and more confident driver. Take the one-day AARP Smart Driver course on Thursday, September 18, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, with a 30 min. lunch break. Refresh your driving skills, plus safer driving can save you MORE than just money. This course teaches proven […] Read more »

We have received some interesting tools for our exhibit opening on October 4, but we always have room for more. If you have any old tools that reflect Rochester’s earlier industries- mills, cranberries, farming, dairy, hat making, woodworking, etc., we’re happy to accept donations or loaners. You can get in touch by email at eshbach2@aol.com […] Read more »