Call for Artists

The Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) and the Marion Art Center are partnering to sponsor an exhibition of art created by local artists to highlight the many scenic sites that comprise the Lands Trust’s forests and marshes. The Lands Trust invites everyone to walk the trails, get some exercise and be inspired by the beautiful views […] Read more »

National Night Out at ORR

Citizens were invited to the 3rd Annual Tri-Town National Night Out at ORR on Tuesday, August 4. The event is aimed at bringing together citizens and local law enforcement and is sponsored by the Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester Police Departments. Photos by Colin Veitch   Read more »

Rochester Country Fair Schedule

• THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015 – Gates Open at 4:00 PM – Admission: $4.00 – Children Age 5 and Under Free 4:30-5:30 PM Live Music by: The Show Stoppers (Main Arena) 5:00-10:00 PM Truck Pulling – by Southern New England Truck Pullers Association 5:15-6:15 PM Children’s Bam Bam Strong Man Contest (Kid Land) 5:45-7:00 PM […] Read more »

Barking Bulldog Sailing Regatta

Mattapoisett Yacht Club hosted the first annual Barking Bulldog Sailing Regatta this past Saturday outside Mattapoisett Harbor. It was a beautiful sunny day with light/medium shifty winds. The Regatta was held to benefit the new ORRHS Sail Team that was formed this past winter. ORR athletic director, Bill Tilden, joined in the fun by racing […] Read more »

Get Prehistoric at the Rochester Country Fair

The Rochester Country Fair, located at 65 Pine Street in Rochester, will celebrate its 16th Annual Fair from Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 16. Admission to the Fair is only $4 on Thursday and $5 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Parking is free. We will be celebrating a “Prehistoric” Theme at the Fair this […] Read more »

Evening Worship at Mattapoisett Congregational

On Sunday, August 2, the Church will offer an evening worship service and everyone is welcome! Worship will begin at 7:00 pm in Reynard Hall at the corner of Church and Mechanic Street in Mattapoisett. The service will include music, prayer, scripture and other traditional liturgical elements but the style will be comfortable and casual. […] Read more »

Rochester Board of Health Receives Grant

The Rochester Board of Health was awarded a grant from the Department of Public Health to begin a sharps disposal program for the Town of Rochester. Rochester residents who need to dispose of syringes can come to the Board of Health for their own personal container. Then when the containers are full, they can return […] Read more »

Bike for Clean Water

Fall is the perfect time to hop on your bike and enjoy the outdoors here in southeastern Massachusetts. If you love to ride and want to make a difference for your local environment, then sign up for the ninth annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on Sunday, October 4 by visiting www.savebuzzardsbay.org/ride. The Buzzards Bay Watershed […] Read more »

Tabor Academy to Construct Bleachers

Tabor Academy will begin construction shortly on a set of concrete bleachers to be installed on the hillside above the school’s football field. The bleachers will step down from the Spring Street parking area, and span across the 35-yard lines. Will Saltonstall, the architect on the project shared, “The bleachers will provide fans with easy […] Read more »

The 2015-16 Blue Books Have Arrived!

The latest edition of the Blue Book – the popular Tri-Town telephone directory – has recently been mailed to 8400 postal addresses in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. Check your post box for your book. If you haven’t yet received one, contact your local post office for your free copy. The directory, published by the League […] Read more »