On Saturday, September 27 there will be an Open House at the East Rochester Museum Church/Museum from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm featuring a new display of Rochester’s past activities from newspaper stories in the Georgia Chamberlain collection, and photos and stories from the Historical Society collection as well as a Bake Sale with some […] Read more »
Calling all walkers, bikers and Marion residents! Find out about the proposed Marion pathway connecting the Fairhaven/Mattapoisett Rail Trail to and through Marion. Attend a public information meeting at 7:00 pm sponsored by the Marion Pathway Committee on September 29 in the Music Hall. View slides and maps of this rail trail, which will ultimately […] Read more »
The Tabor Academy Board of Trustees unanimously elected Carmine Martignetti (’71), a valued trustee at Tabor since 2006, as our next Chairman at their summer meeting. “I am delighted to serve Tabor, which has been such a significant part of my life, as well as to work with our dedicated trustees and our outstanding Head […] Read more »
A Public Hearing for the Mattapoisett Bike Path with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is scheduled for September 25 at 7:00 pm at Old Hammondtown School. This is an important and a long-awaited milestone for the project. The hearing is an opportunity for people to learn about the project and provide input or show support. […] Read more »
The public is invited to join the Mattapoisett Historical Society at its Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 pm at 5 Church Street. At this meeting, treasury and curatorial reports will be given, and Officers and Board Members will be elected. Seth Mendell will provide the entertainment with tales of Mattapoisett during the […] Read more »
Sunday Hours at the Library: The Mattapoisett Library is now open Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 pm until Memorial Day. Stop in to read the Sunday newspapers, use the computers, or browse the collection. Students: Get some extra help with homework or finding the material you need for your upcoming school project. Food Sensitivity and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett 4th of July Road Race Committee, chaired by Bill Tilden, ORRHS Athletic Director, is pleased to announce award winners for 2014. Throughout the history of the race, the Committee has given over $200,000 in awards to Tri-Town students who have been involved in running. This year, a record $19,000 was dispersed to the […] Read more »
The Rochester Cub Scouts are having an Ice Cream Social and sign-up night on Friday, September 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Rochester First Congregational Church at Plumb Corner. Come and see what Cub Scouting is all about. Cub Scouting is for boys in Grades 1-5. For further information, please call the Cub […] Read more »
The Marion Cultural Council is seeking funding proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and science projects for the FY15 LCC cycle. Application forms for the grants are available online at www.mass-culture.org. Form templates are also available at the Elizabeth Taber Library, 8 Spring Street, Marion. Please visit the Massachusetts Cultural Council website for details regarding the […] Read more »
Fall Story Time, for children between the ages of three and five, begins October 6 and runs through November 24. Children are invited to enjoy stories, finger-plays and crafts Monday mornings at 10:30 am. Fall Tales for Twos, for children 24-36 months, begins October 1 and runs through November 26. Children must be two years […] Read more »