Before the advent of shopping malls, the internet and other modern inventions on which we spend our time, the people of Rochester have belonged to a variety of organizations some of which are still with us today. Growing up in Rochester, my mother belonged to Girl Scouts (briefly), 4H and also spent a lot of […] Read more »
Bikes for All has continued with its mission to make sure that everyone who wants a bike can get one. Throughout the past four years, generous donations from our community members have enabled our volunteers to refurbish and distribute over 200 bicycles. With the help of school counselors and local non-profits, the bikes have been […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council has announced the award of 31 grants totaling $20,950 for arts, humanities, and science programs in and around Mattapoisett in 2025. Grant recipients include Friends of Old Rochester Drama, Mattapoisett Free Public Library, Mattapoisett Historical Society, Mattapoisett Land Trust, Mattapoisett Lions Club, and Mattapoisett Recreation among others. Mattapoisett Cultural Council […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Land Trust protects approximately 900 acres of open space in the town, and each of our preserves, if large enough, is open to hunting during the state-regulated hunting season. We welcome hunters to responsibly hunt on our preserves, even allowing them to place temporary hunting stands in their favorite hunting spot. We only […] Read more »
The Friends of Marion Council on Aging is pleased to announce new technology is now available at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 for anyone experiencing hearing loss. This new ADA-compliant technology has been installed after identifying the need to support those with hearing disabilities at the COA. The new dual-zone, state-of-the-art technology includes […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church is pleased to once again offer scholarships to students graduating from high school in June 2025 who reside in the town of Mattapoisett, Marion, or Rochester or are a member of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Two $2,500.00 scholarships will be awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, community service and financial need. […] Read more »
Rochester has had many noteworthy residents, some born here and others arriving from other places. One such person, Dr. Gabriel Farrel, with his wife, like many before them, started as weekend residents until 1953 when they began to spend more of their time living in town. The change of address from Cambridge to Rochester came […] Read more »
This is a friendly reminder that harbor invoices for the 2025 boating season are now due. If we had an email address on file, an invitation from our new vendor, Town Moorings, was sent during the first week of December. This email contained a link to set up an account as well to pay your […] Read more »
After a very successful October opening and with the support of our pastor, Rev. Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo of St. Isidore Parish, the Church Mouse Thrift Shop in the former rectory of St. Rose of Lima Church at 282 Vaughn Hill Road in Rochester is expanding. A very dedicated group of volunteers hope you will […] Read more »
If you have wandered by the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on 27 Church Street at night recently, you might have noticed a profusion of lights on its entrance. What is going on? Pastor Michael Frady, when questioned, explained, “As a Church community, we are intentional about the change of seasons both on our liturgical calendar […] Read more »