In writings about pre-revolutionary Rochester, there is little mention of any celebrations. This is understandable as settlers were busy creating homes and farms out of pasturage, bogs and forests. In addition, the Pilgrim, Puritan ethos meant that most celebrations centered around the church. After the war things began to change and in 1793, the […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Recreation has many spring offerings. Online registration is open for the following programs: Youth & Adult Pickleball lessons, Tennis lessons, Track & Running Club and Babysitting & Home Alone Workshops. Space is limited, so sign up today on our website www.mattrec.net Read more »
On May 7 at 2:00, the Rochester Historical Commission, in conjunction with the Rochester Historical Society, will be holding a dedication ceremony for the recently created Revolutionary War Memorial. The event will take place in front of Town Hall. There will be a march from the Muster Field including the Colonial Navy of Massachusetts Fife […] Read more »
For any adventure seeking young man growing up in the 1800’s in Rochester, the idea of crewing on a whaling bark was enticing. Over the years, many a Rochester resident of a certain age went off to try his luck at sea. In the files at the Museum, there are many articles donated by area […] Read more »
The Tour de Creme is seeking experienced cyclists to volunteer for this year’s event on Sunday May 21. Volunteer cyclists help keep the other cyclists safe, acting as ride ambassadors and ride sweeps. These volunteers help to make sure all riders stay on course and that nobody gets left behind. If you are a cyclist […] Read more »
Marion Harbormaster’s Office will be hosting two Boating Safety Classes in April and May. The classes are held at the Marion Police Station 8 hours on Saturday and 4 hours on Sunday. The classes are as follows: April 22, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and April 23, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm May 20, […] Read more »
Sippican Pomona Grange #31 was organized in 1923 by State Grange Deputy Reid Dana Macafee, a Past President of Marion Grange. Last Saturday, over 50 people came together to celebrate the occasion at the Rochester Grange Hall. A delicious baked chicken dinner at 1:00 pm began the festivities. Afterwards, the gathering moved to the main […] Read more »
For approximately 150 years, the Mattapoisett section of Rochester had eight or nine boatyards. With this many yards, we would assume that vessels were always built near the ocean, but some came to life in some strange places. One sloop was built in a yard near a home and launched into a creek at […] Read more »
This April vacation, try out Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Staycation Scavenger Hunts to get outdoors and have some fun. Created by MLT’s Education Committee, there are three scavenger hunt locations to choose from: Dunseith Gardens, Tub Mill and Grace Meadow. See the Family Activities page on the MLT website to download the instructions and checklists for […] Read more »
Elizabeth Magauran, Town Clerk of Marion recently qualified for the Massachusetts Town Clerks’ Association’s (MTCA) prestigious CMMC (Certified Massachusetts Municipal Clerk) designation and will receive her commemorative pin and certificate at the MTCA Spring Conference in Plymouth, MA on June 8. Currently, only 121 of the Commonwealth’s 301 active town clerks hold this designation. […] Read more »