Young readers can visit the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout June for exciting library programs. Our Book Explorers program for grades 1-3 meets at 11:00 am on Tuesdays or 2:00 pm on Thursdays. Library Adventurers for grades 4-6 meets Tuesdays at 2:00 pm or 11:00 am on Thursdays. Make crafts, discover exciting new books, […] Read more »
The Wareham Gatemen baseball team is coming to Plumb Library. From 10:30 am to 11:30 am Friday, July 18 members of the Gatemen will join us for stories, Q&A, a game of catch, and autograph signing. This is an all-ages event, and no registration is necessary. The Gatemen will also be celebrating Literacy Night later […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association (MCTA) is pleased to announce the winners of a $500 scholarship for a senior member of the Old Rochester Regional High School tennis team. The recipients this year are Elizabeth Houdelette and Emily Wyman, both from Marion. Elizabeth plans to attend Springfield College to pursue Physician Assistant Studies, while […] Read more »
Our six-week Summer Yoga Series continues on Thursday, July 17 at 10:30 am on the library’s lawn. Grab your mat and mark your calendars for the remaining classes on Thursday, July 24 and 31 and August 7 and 14 at 10:30 am. Stretch, unwind, and relax with a beginner-friendly yoga flow series. This adaptable […] Read more »
Looking through pictures, newspaper articles and scrapbooks, it is apparent that in the past the people of Rochester have always supported the various organizations in town and those organizations have supported each other. The Women’s Club met at the Men’s Club and at the First Rochester Congregational Church before they had their own building. The […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Linda Ashley are pleased to share that a panel describing the history of the Center School was recently installed in front of the building by the Mattapoisett Historical Commission. The 36-inch-wide, 30-inch-high panel sits on a metal beam planted into the ground, telling the story of the Center […] Read more »
George Church was the 9th descendant of the Church family whose American story began with the arrival of Richard Church in Plymouth in 1632 where he became known as a skilled house builder. It wasn’t until the 4th generation of Churches that another Richard came to Rochester in the 1720’s. He purchased 350 acres along […] Read more »
Butterfly Walk With Andrew Griffith Of Mass. Butterfly Association: July 16, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Join the Marion Natural History Museum for a summer butterfly walk. Andrew Griffith of the Massachusetts Butterfly Association will be leading the walk in Nasketucket State Park, Mattapoisett. We will be identifying local butterfly and moth species while talking […] Read more »
Our annual sale will be on August 2 & 3. The first drop-off date at the museum, 355 County Road, will be July 15, 9:30 am until 2:30 pm. We only take clean usable items and only small electronics in good working order. We don’t take TVs or computers. We also do not take clothing. Read more »
The Mattapoisett Road Race Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 college stipends. Since the first race in 1971, over $200, 000 has been awarded to college bound ORR student athletes. This year’s award recipients are Hayden Belanger, Caroline Brogioli, Jeannine Duchaine, Calder Eaton, Jack Gallagher and Zoe Plante of Mattapoisett, Ella […] Read more »