Saturday is the day. The Rochester Grange #257 will hold its annual fair this Saturday, August 15. Doors open to the public at 1:30 pm. Admission is free. A ham and bean supper will be held at 6:00 pm. Tickets will be available at the door and are $10 for adults and $5 for children […] Read more »
Summer Reading is winding down at the Elizabeth Taber Library, but there is still fun to be had. The last day for kids to get their reading log stamped for a free ice cream coupon is Saturday, August 15, but they have until the first day of school to complete their goal and receive a […] Read more »
The State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 1. Mattapoisett voters will cast their ballots at Old Hammondtown School, which is located at 20 Shaw St. Polls will be open from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm. In-person early voting will take place at Town Hall, 16 Main St., on Saturday, August 22, from […] Read more »
During the opening of our new exhibit, “Rochester and the Revolution,” someone said he understood that Rochester had once been part of Marion. Some other museumgoers felt that many were unaware as to why the term Tri-Town is used. So, to straighten this out, Old Rochester (official name: Rochester – Town of New England) originally […] Read more »
The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be presenting the following events in August: Sunday Church Services and Adult Bible Study every Sunday at 5:30 pm, American Legion Hall, 3 Depot Street, and held at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, in the lower meeting room, August 18 at 6:00 pm. Free Food […] Read more »
This month, our Wednesday meeting and program will be August 19 at 7:00 pm at the Museum at 355 County Road. The program is “The Life of a Revolutionary Soldier,” presented by Malcolm Phinney. If you come at 6:30 pm, you can take in some of our current exhibit, “Rochester and the Revolution.” As always, […] Read more »
The Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has declared Southeastern Massachusetts in a Level 2 drought. For more information, visit www.mass.gov/info-details/drought-status. Please be reminded that mandatory water restrictions are in effect through September 15. Outside watering is prohibited except from 6:00 am to 8:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and […] Read more »
This past Saturday, we presented our 250th Anniversary exhibit, “Rochester and the Revolution.” Thank you to all those who contributed to a successful day. In addition to learning history, we also sold 250th Anniversary hats, pies and cookies. Thanks, as always, to our bakers. The Phinneys provided a glimpse into the past with their Revolutionary […] Read more »
Discover tide pools, marshes, forests, rivers, and the amazing wildlife of Marion in a week of hands-on outdoor adventures as a Coastal Explorer: Monday, August 3, through Friday, August 7, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Designed for children entering 2-6, this engaging program inspires curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of nature. We uncover […] Read more »
This article was meant for the week after the 4th of July, but it kept getting pushed back by other topics. As I looked through several files and other sources, I found few references to the 4th of July. I did come across a reference to an annual clambake in Marion, although it didn’t […] Read more »