The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee (MDTC) is looking for a few good neighbors. If you’re a registered Democrat in Mattapoisett who cares about what’s happening in this town — and in this country — we’d love to have you join us. The MDTC is your local Democratic committee, and we do real work: supporting […] Read more »
These are difficult times for many local families as they struggle to manage the rising costs for everyday needs. As a new school year approaches, students and staff at Rochester Memorial School could use some help with classroom supplies. To that end, the Rochester Democratic Town Committee is coordinating a collection of supplies to be […] Read more »
An Hour with Eleanor, written and performed by Cynthia Krause, will take place at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on Saturday, September 26 at 4:00 pm. “I was a little controversial,” so says Eleanor Roosevelt in her opening greeting in An Hour with Eleanor. This one-woman play was the winner of the 2022–23 Marion Art […] Read more »
When we envision a company of militia fighting in the Revolution, I think we usually picture the well-known three white marchers with the flag, the drum and the bugle. However, the Revolutionary War was also fought by men of color and Native Americans. Early in the war, the Native American tribes chose sides, with most […] Read more »
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 »