The Rochester Women’s Club (RWC) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Raymond C Hartley and “Snookie” Scholarships, awarded to three exceptional young Rochester residents. Each recipient has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and community involvement, which the RWC is recognizing with $1,000 towards their education. The 2024 “Snookie” Scholarship recipient is Lily […] Read more »
Drum Circle class is held once a month at the Mattapoisett COA. Did you know that drumming increases dopamine and serotonin levels, which help to help elevate our mood? In addition, it can help reduce stress, among other benefits. Check it out once, and you won’t want to miss a beat. The instructor is Sam […] Read more »
On September 18 David Schafer of the Sons of the American Revolution will be speaking about the research they do to find the graves of forgotten Revolutionary War soldiers in order to dedicate the gravesites with a marker. The program will begin at 7:00 and be held at the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County […] Read more »
Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman is pleased to announce that the Town of Marion has been awarded a $212,675 grant from the state’s Department of Energy Resources (DOER) as a part of the Commonwealth’s Green Communities Program. The grant funding is part of a statewide initiative to help Massachusetts cities and towns find clean energy […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will soon be holding donation drop-off times in preparation for an October 5 yard sale. This year, earnings will go toward renovations of their community hall, including replacement of rotted fascia boards and the addition of gutters. All donations are much appreciated. Please drop off donations at 103 Marion Rd. (Route […] Read more »
I know that I have occasionally mentioned that the East Rochester Congregational Church and the Woodside cemetery are on the National Register of Historic Places. I’m not sure that I get much of a response to that statement. I know that both the woodpeckers and the flying squirrels who put holes in the siding are […] Read more »
The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the upcoming season. SCCC is open to all students from grade 1-12. Last season there were over 75 singers from 10 different cities and towns throughout the South Coast and 30 different schools. Thanks to the support of local cultural councils, the South Coast Community […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites women of Mattapoisett who are interested in learning more about club membership to its ‘welcome’ luncheon on Thursday, September 19 at 11:30 am in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Whether you are new to the area, a new mom, a stay-at-home mom, or newly retired, you are welcome […] Read more »
The Marion Historical Commission is sharing this preservation funding opportunity for eligible 501c(3) non-profit organizations throughout the Tri-Town area. Preservation Massachusetts has announced the 2025 round of the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program. The 1772 Foundation, in cooperation with Preservation Massachusetts, is making available 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 for […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council invites grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs until October 16 at massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/. Grants are available to support cultural projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett, — including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures. These programs promote the availability of rich cultural […] Read more »