Spring will be here soon and the historical society is gearing up for a busy season. Some of our events: April 19, meeting at 7:00 pm at museum 355 County Road, Rochester, celebrations through 1936 with a sneak peek at our exhibit Maps, Signs and Celebrations. Part 2 opening in September May […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Historical Commission is pleased to announce that Skelly Preservation Services, in cooperation with the Mattapoisett Historical Commission, has completed a Historic Property Survey Plan for the Town of Mattapoisett. A survey plan serves to guide a community in identifying and documenting community-wide historic resources. Identification and documentation of community resources is the foundation […] Read more »
Salt marshes across Buzzards Bay are experiencing significant stress from climate-change driven sea level rise, but also a range of factors that include tidal restrictions and nitrogen pollution. This is the conclusion of the report, “Buzzards Bay Salt Marshes: Vulnerability and Adaptation Potential,” released today by the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the Buzzards Bay National Estuary […] Read more »
The new towns of colonial Massachusetts started as theocracies with church and town businesses intertwined. In fact, one of the requirements for the Rochester grant was that “worship should be established within 4 years”. This was clear in Rochester with the 1699 meeting house serving as a place to conduct both church and town business […] Read more »
Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library during March 21 to April 14 and see the Let the River Run photography exhibit by Mattapoisett resident David Walega. The exhibit will feature approximately 20 photographs of the Mattapoisett River Valley, captured through a uniquely traditional photographic process. Walega documents the 11-mile journey of the Mattapoisett River […] Read more »
We have started our spring cleanup, and it would be very helpful if you would remove your Christmas decorations by March 15. All Christmas decorations will be picked up and removed to the landfill after the 15th. If you want to throw your decorations away, you can put them in the trailers closest to you. […] Read more »
To see the sun sparkling on the water, To watch the Osprey circle high above the bay, Is to feel the blessed miracle of sight, And to glory in the beauty of God’s world. The doctor’s voice was gentle and sympathetic, As he pronounced me legally blind. But I live not in a cold, grey […] Read more »
The Rochester Republican Town Committee is planning on holding its monthly meeting March 14, at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club 242, Robinson Road in Acushnet. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. On the agenda will be a discussion and planning for Rochester’s Town Meeting May 22 and town elections to be held May 24. Also […] Read more »
State Representative William M. Straus joins Mattapoisett Cultural Council in announcing the award of 20 grants totaling $11,250 for cultural programs in and around Mattapoisett. Grant recipients include Friends of Old Rochester Drama, Mattapoisett Free Public Library, Mattapoisett Historical Society, Mattapoisett Land Trust, Mattapoisett Lions Club and Mattapoisett Recreation. A complete list of recipients […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Tuesday, March 7 from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. Topics for discussion are: 1) The upcoming town elections; 2) Massachusetts GOP Activities; 3) Other local events of interest If interested, please attend or […] Read more »