Mattapoisett Land Trust is joining with the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for outdoor story time, a leprechaun loot hike and pea planting on St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday, March 17 at 10:00 am.             The adventure will begin at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. parking area (Angelica Ave.) with a leprechaun-themed story read by children’s librarian […] Read more »

On April 20, Geoffrey Noonan from Marion, Massachusetts, is running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 130th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America, along with more than 500 Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge teammates from across the country and around the world, will run Massachusetts’ historic marathon route […] Read more »

Whether March comes in like a lamb or lion, two events presented by the Sippican Historical Society (SHS) this month will give you new historical perspectives.             On March 19, textile curator Madelyn Shaw connects war, wool and economics with what we wear today. With co-author Trish FitzSimons, Shaw wrote Fleeced, which ties the Australian, […] Read more »

The Rochester Town Democratic Committee (RDTC) is asking local knitters and crocheters to lend their skills to support the Committee’s March fundraiser. The RDTC is raising money to support The Community Economic Development Center of New Bedford by selling handcrafted hats based on the Norwegian red hat (nisselue), a historical symbol of Norwegian national identity. […] Read more »

The annual census forms for the Town of Mattapoisett were mailed out in January. If you have not returned your form yet, please do so as soon as possible. Please review the information and make any necessary changes. According to Massachusetts General Laws, failure to respond to the census may cause you to be made […] Read more »

I want to thank everyone who has sent in their 2026 dues and hope there are more memberships coming in. Remember they can be sent to the Rochester Historical Society PO Box 322 Rochester, MA 02770. Single memberships are $12.00 and family $20.00, but we will gladly accept larger amounts.             Though it may not […] Read more »

For a small town, Rochester has been home to many creative people (some recently mentioned in the Wanderer). Some artists that come to mind are Charles Matthews, best known for his Sunbeam bread billboard, but also the creator of the oil painting of Rochester Center hanging in the Select Board room at Town Hall. Then […] Read more »

The Rochester Democratic Town Committee will be hosting its 2026 Caucus on Monday March 9 at 6pm. Early registration will start at 5:30 pm. The 2026 Massachusetts Nominating State Democratic Convention will take place at the DCU Center in Worcester on Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30.  The RDTC caucus will take place at […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Library is excited to announce the return of our beloved Seed Library. As the days grow longer and the snow gradually melts away, it’s a perfect time for local gardeners and nature enthusiasts to prepare for spring planting. Whether you’re starting a new garden or expanding your collection, our Seed Library is restocked […] Read more »

The Bourne-Wareham Art Association (BWAA) is happy to announce that their Art Achievement Award will be taking place again this year. We are a group of local artists promoting visual arts throughout the Buzzards Bay region. Graduating seniors from the region who plan to pursue a career in visual art are eligible and encouraged to […] Read more »