As of November 1, sharps (used needles, syringes, etc.) will no longer be collected at the Board of Health Office at the Town Hall Annex. Sharps will be collected at the Rochester Fire Department, Station 1, at 4 Pine Street. Collection will be on the second Tuesday of each month. A prior appointment must […] Read more »
Girl Scout Troop 67041 will be working on their National Service Project. The girls are looking for your help through the donation of toiletries. All items donated will be going to local veterans’ homes. Items needed are toilet paper, shampoo, cologne, deodorant, soap, disposable razors, shaving cream, toothpaste, mouth wash, toothbrushes, aftershave, and wipes. […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health would like to let residents know that they still have flu and COVID-19 vaccines available. If you are in need of in-home vaccination appointments, these are administered through the Marion Community EMS Program. Please contact Maureen at the Board of Health at 508-748-3530 then press #1 if you […] Read more »
This is the text of the speech I gave at the SAR dedication on September 26 – wearing both hats – chairperson of the Historical Commission and vice president of the Historical Society. I want to preface it by saying how lucky Rochester (along with Marion and Mattapoisett) residents are to live in a town […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s steeple is lit nightly and is a beacon of welcome and comfort to all. The Beacon of Light was started as a way to celebrate and honor loved ones or special occasions. If you would like the steeple to be lit in remembrance of, in celebration of, or in honor of […] Read more »
The First Congregational Church of Marion is pleased to sponsor a “Heart Saver Training Class” to members, friends, and the Marion community. This is an opportunity to learn valuable techniques to be prepared for an emergency. It is for anyone with little or no medical training. This 3 to 4 hour class will be […] Read more »
The Rev. Bruce Bassett grew up in New Jersey and now lives on Cape Cod. Like many of us, he became interested in his ancestry. Ultimately, his search led him to Thomas Bassett of Rochester, Massachusetts. Thomas was born here in Rochester on June 19, 1759. The Bassetts were known as a family of […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Town Clerk Catherine Heuberger announces that the Town of Mattapoisett will be conducting in person early voting hours for the November 5, State Election at Mattapoisett Town Hall, 16 Main Street. Early voting hours will be through October 26 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Additionally, voting will also be held through Friday, October […] Read more »
The North Rochester Congregational Church, 247 North Avenue in Rochester, has services at 10:00 am on Sundays. The services are now conducted by Lay Minister Kevin Thompson, who is also the Boy Scout Troop Leader in town. Other members of the congregation also do services. Paul Sardinha is our longtime organist. Food and fellowship follows. […] Read more »
Three important institutions in the United States have recently accepted donations of etchings done by British artist James Alphege Brewer, who made his fame producing large color etchings of European cathedrals and other historical buildings damaged or threatened during WWI. The donations, totaling more than 170 etchings, includes: -a comprehensive collection of more than […] Read more »