Team Sole Survivors Holds Fundraiser

The 2014 Relay for Life might be over, but “Team Sole Survivors” never stops raising money and donations throughout the year to find a cure and put an end to cancer. On Saturday, August 23, members of Team Sole Survivor will be stationed at Al’s Yankee Clipper at 482 Marion Road (Route 6) from 9:00 […] Read more »

St. Rose of Lima Church

St. Rose of Lima Church, 282 Vaughan Hill Rd. in Rochester, is holding Religious Education registration after the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass and Sunday 9:00 am Mass during the weekend of August 23 – 24. “Generations of Faith” is a monthly family program for grades 1-6. Choose Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 pm or Tuesdays […] Read more »

Marion Recreation Silvershell Summer Program

The Marion Recreation Silvershell Summer Program ended on Friday, 8/15. We had a very successful 8 weeks! There were field trips to the Roger Williams Zoo, Cape Cod Inflatable Park, New England Aquarium, just to name a few! During our last week we also visited the new playground at Washburn Park and took a walking […] Read more »

From the Mattapoisett Town Clerk

The deadline to register to vote or change your party designation for the upcoming primary election is Wednesday, August 20. Our office will be open from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm on that day. The primary will be held on Tuesday, September 9 at Old Hammondtown School, which is located at 20 Shaw Street. The […] Read more »

Rochester’s Newest Walking Trail Announced

The Town of Rochester, Wildlands Trust and Rochester Land Trust are proud to announce the opening of the Doggetts Brook Trail, which culminates a successful multi-year effort to link existing Town and conservation lands. The trail originates at the Dexter Lane ball fields and meanders by a reservoir, abandoned cranberry bogs, vernal pool, and through […] Read more »

Southcoast Children’s Chorus Auditions

The SCC encourages children who love to sing to join us for our exciting fifth season. Young people entering grades 3 – 12 may audition for the Concert Chorus (grades 3 – 6) or the Touring Chorus (grades 6 – 12). Children in grades K-2 may register for the Prep Chorus without an audition. September […] Read more »

Bike for Clean Water

October is a great time to explore the beauty of Southeastern Massachusetts and the Cape – and what better way to experience the region’s spectacular autumn scenery than on your bicycle? Register today for the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s eighth annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on Sunday, October 5, and you can celebrate the beauty of […] Read more »

RPD Issues IRS Telephone Scam Warning

Several residents have reported being contacted by phone by persons claiming to be from the IRS and being told they owe money and must pay now. Please see the scam alert released by the IRS below. As the 2014 filing season nears an end, the Internal Revenue Service today issued another strong warning for consumers […] Read more »

Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair

The 104th Annual Grange Agricultural Fair will be held Saturday, August 16 from 1:30 – 7:00 pm. A Ham & Bean Supper will be held at 6:00 pm followed by an auction of produce, etc. from the fair. Our Fair books and posters have been out for a while, disappearing almost as fast as they […] Read more »

Rooting in Mattapoisett

On August 12 – 30 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, there will be a display of pictures and paintings of special trees from Mattapoisett along with stories of trees that are special to people. Share your stories with us for a future book. Stories can be submitted to the Town Hall, attention Tree Committee, […] Read more »