I was planning to write about bridges this week, but the news of Robert Sherman’s passing changed that. I have to say that I’ve always called him Bob or Bobby, probably because that’s what my mother always called him. When my husband and I were considering buying a house at Center Village, the news that […] Read more »
America’s failing healthcare system: how we got here and where do we go? Presented by Dr. Edward Hoffer. Join Dr. Edward Hoffer at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Tuesday, May 28 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm as he discusses America’s failing healthcare system: how we got here and where do we go? Dr. […] Read more »
Along with the weather, things are warming up at the museum at 355 County Road. June will bring our two day Historic Fair with loads of activities for both kids and adults. July 17 will be Music with Tom and Sheila Perry (downstairs or outside) followed by our ice cream social, and August 21 will […] Read more »
Join us on Saturday, May 25 to hear from local sci-fi author Richard Cutler as he talks about his books and the current day misconceptions and confusion regarding science fiction. Richard Cutler is an engineer who dwells on historical events and future possibilities-combining these with a cynical view of what some believe led to his […] Read more »
This is a place to share ideas and your work, whether you are a writer or just have stories that want to be told. We meet every fourth Friday, from 10:15 am until 12:15 pm, at the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, in the basement Community Room. Bring a piece of writing to share […] Read more »
This information is provided to explain and clarify the Historical Commission’s role in local development and preservation activity. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the Marion Historical Commission: Why are you allowing so many historic buildings to be torn down and replaced by such big new buildings? The Marion Historical […] Read more »
Lawrence Clifford (better known as L.C.) Humphrey was an interesting man. I have mentioned him many times as his papers tell us a lot about the people and events in Rochester’s past. He is, of course, interesting in his own right. Born in 1864 into a farm family, he worked on the farm from […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church Memorials and Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the winners of our 2024 scholarship awards. We had applications from 16 area students, all with impressive scholastic achievements. Rylie Coughlin, a student at Old Rochester Regional High School, is the recipient of the $2,500 Dagmar Coquillette Scholarship; Jaymison Gunschel, a student […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett and the Library Trustees announced today that Colleen Tierney will be the next Director of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Her first day as Director will be Wednesday, May 8. Colleen is coming to Mattapoisett from Texas where she has many years of experience working in school and public libraries, […] Read more »
In L.C. Humphries’s papers that we have at the museum there is an entire section devoted to alewives (herring). The arrival of alewives in the springs of the 1700 and 1800’s was eagerly awaited. They were both a welcome food source and for some a money maker. In preparation for their arrival, all mills […] Read more »