The Rochester Planning Board will hold a public workshop to discuss and solicit public feedback on the potential amendments to the Limited Commercial District to allow for mixed-use development in the Limited Commercial District located in Rochester Town Center. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 9:00 am at the Council on […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) and the Marion Art Center are partnering to sponsor a non-juried exhibition by local artists to highlight the many scenic sites that comprise the Lands Trust’s forests and marshes. This is one of several initiatives undertaken by the SLT to encourage visitation and enjoyment of the properties protected by the […] Read more »
The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will present a vibrant program of both traditional and modern Portuguese music titled “Viva Portugal!” on Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 pm in the main auditorium of the Fireman Performing Arts Center on the campus of Tabor Academy, 235 Front St., Marion, MA. The program […] Read more »
Come down to the Inn on Shipyard Park and support the Mattapoisett Historical Society by joining Quiz Night on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 pm. Compete with neighbors to see who will triumph answering historical questions about our town and region. There is a $10 fee per team – up to four people per team […] Read more »
Please join us for a delicious hot meal on Friday, March 13 at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Open Table is a time for food and fellowship; everyone is welcome! Doors open at 4:30 pm and the meal will be served at 5:00 pm. There is no charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. Read more »
On Saturday, March 7, The Trustees of Reservations will offer a training session for volunteers interested in helping to monitor bluebird nest boxes this coming spring. The Trustees protect many properties with open fields that provide an ideal breeding habitat for rare species including Eastern Bluebirds. There are dozens of volunteer-built bluebird boxes on several […] Read more »
Debbie O’Carroll’s Magic Irish Tea Party: Saturday, March 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Debbie’s magic tea pot is the center of this participatory magic show with the Irish Fairy Godmother for children ages 3-7 at the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library, 17 Constitution Way, Rochester. After the show, the children will join in a creative […] Read more »
The Rochester Council on Aging has been awarded a grant to launch the national (NCOA) model 12-week program, “Aging Mastery Program (AMP),” by the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging & Senior Centers (MCOA). Rochester Council on Aging is one of fifteen in Massachusetts to win the competitive grant process to launch this innovative program. […] Read more »
On Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 pm at the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library, 17 Constitution Way, Rochester, William J. Goldsmith, CRP, CLU, LIA, and the president of LifeTime Financial Strategies, LLC, will present a seminar called “Solving the Social Security Puzzle.” This seminar will address your important questions about Social Security such as: – […] Read more »
New Bedford Harbor may be icy and covered with snow right now, but the warmth of summer will be here before we know it! If you love to swim and want to make a difference for our local environment, then sign up for the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 22nd annual Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday, June […] Read more »