Of all the symbols of the Christmas season, I find the Christmas tree the most evocative. From the smell of evergreen boughs and the decorating of the tree to the wrapped presents underneath it, they all remind me of Christmases past. When we lived in Weymouth, the whole family would go to whatever tree lot […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society has named Alanna Nelson as its next Executive Director, replacing Leslie Thayer Piper who steps down in December. Ms. Piper will continue in her role as SHS Archivist through June of 2022. Originally from Wisconsin, Alanna Nelson worked as a National Park Ranger in college, lived for 11 years in […] Read more »
Wake up to the glorious Winter Wonderland! See how the majestic trees carry their regal, white robes. See how the lamp post is tipped with frosting, Looking like a Christmas card. Feast your wondering eyes on the mystical. Magical, sparkling mantle transforming the Mundane into Fantasyland of awesome beauty. The cardinal’s red flame is perfectly […] Read more »
One of the hazards of reading through historical articles and news clippings is how easy it is to get sidetracked. Some interesting item pops up, and 20 minutes later, you are still engrossed in something totally unrelated to what you were planning to research. There’s a very thick book in our museum collection titled, […] Read more »
Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) announced that the Town of Marion will be receiving an additional $250,000 from the Department of Environmental Protection for the Marion Lagoon Lining project. In 2018, Rep. Straus authored a targeted legislative earmark to the Environmental funding bill to secure funding for the lagoon relining. “This project in Marion is an […] Read more »
Rochester’s property tax bills will be mailed out in January 2023. For those seniors who claim the Mass Senior Circuit Breaker, the second property tax bill must be paid by December 31, 2022. An estimated amount will be acceptable. Read more »
Positive thoughts, Feelings and words, Bring positive results We have heard. Negative thoughts, Feelings and words, Bring negative results. It is true that more negativity Will happen to you, So why not be upbeat and light And be happy in doing what’s right. A kind word may go a long way To brighten another person’s […] Read more »
Project 351 ambassadors are hosting a food drive. We want your help in the fight against hunger. Do your part by giving donations of food. Donations of any quantity are greatly appreciated. The drive has already started and will go until December 12. We are asking for pop canned goods (cans that don’t require a […] Read more »
While the picture with this article isn’t the clearest, it surprised me when it showed up after typing in Rochester, MA. The Wikipedia entry for Rochester begins with this view of a smokestack at an industrial site. I had to double check that it wasn’t for Rochester, NY. While I did recognize it as SEMASS, […] Read more »
Mia Balestracci, a 6th grade student at Old Hammondtown School has taken the first step to becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Mia’s poster is among more than 450,000 entries submitted worldwide in the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Clubs International is […] Read more »