2024 Herring Counts

This year’s count of herring in the Mattapoisett River was 9,353, an increase more than double that of the 2023 total of 4,050, an increase of 5,303.             Herring were going into Snipatuit Pond before we got the counter installed, and there were more than three weeks early in the counting season due to high […] Read more »

Rochester Friends of Library Book Sale and Clothing Drive

The Friends of Plumb Library will be holding a Book Sale on Friday, September 27 from 12 noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, September 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. The Plumb Memorial Library is located at 17 Constitution Way in Rochester, and will be offering bargain prices on books, games and puzzles. The […] Read more »

State Primary Info for Marion Voters

Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman and Town Clerk Lissa Magauran would like to remind community members of voting information for the Massachusetts State Primary. The 2024 Massachusetts State Primary will be held on Tuesday, September 3.             The last day to register to vote for the State Primary is Saturday, August 24. The Town Clerk’s Office, […] Read more »

An Invitation to the Women of Marion and Beyond

An open invitation is extended to the women of Marion (and all who would enjoy getting involved in village activities), to join the Sippican Woman’s Club’s season of friendship, education and philanthropy.             Friday, September 13, begins the new season for the SWC, with great programs each month starting with Rescuing, Sheltering and Caring for […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Early Voting Information

Town Clerk, Catherine Heuberger announces that The Town of Mattapoisett will be holding in person early voting for the September 3, State Primary at Mattapoisett Town Hall, 16 Main Street. Early voting hours will be Saturday, August 24 from 9 am until 3 pm and Monday, August 26 through Friday, August 30, from 8 am […] Read more »

Revolution Hero to Be Remembered

At 11:00 am, Saturday, October 26, the Cape Cod and Islands Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will host a ceremony honoring Revolutionary War veteran Thomas Bassett by installing a memorial marker at his grave. Thomas Bassett served both as a seaman and as a soldier in the Revolution. He was married to […] Read more »

State Primary Info for Marion Voters

Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman and Town Clerk Lissa Magauran would like to remind community members of voting information for the Massachusetts State Primary. The 2024 Massachusetts State Primary will be held on Tuesday, September 3.             The last day to register to vote for the State Primary is Saturday, August 24. The Town Clerk’s Office, […] Read more »

Annual Marion Town Party

            The Annual Marion Town Party will be held on Saturday, August 24 (rain date is Sunday, August 25) on the grounds of Silvershell Beach, Front Street.             Festivities begin at 4:00 pm. This year the proceeds will benefit the Marion Firefighters Association and the Marion Cultural Council. There will be food and beverages for […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club 2024 Scholarship Winners

The MWC Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that Mattapoisett residents Rylie Coughlin and Jaymison Gunschel are the winners of the 2024 MWC scholarships awarded to graduating high school seniors. Rosemary Williams is the recipient of the continuing education scholarship, reserved for a Mattapoisett resident who is re-entering the academic world in pursuit of a […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

Part of our current exhibit is devoted to dolls, which are one of the oldest of playthings for children. Making the way through the exhibit, you can learn of the many roles that dolls have had in different times and different cultures. One of the dolls in our display has an interesting local story of […] Read more »