One of the maps in our current exhibit shows the Lothrop-Thomson Purchase of 1673. The purchase of 1800 acres was made by John Tomson, Joseph Lothrop and Barnabus Lothrop. They paid 10 pounds to Native Americans, William Wetispaquin, Assaweta, Tobyss and Beevat for the tract of land. The acreage in part bordered Snipatuit Pond and […] Read more »
March 27 – Inviting Pollinators in your yard with Joe Dwelly. Let’s take a look at gardening with the native plantings that our local pollinators rely on,, including Monarchs and milkweed, Spicebush Swallowtail and sassafras, and the Mourning Cloak and hackberry. We will also be looking at wing pattern diversity. Meet at the Marion Natural […] Read more »
Welcome to Book (re)Marks, all the info you need about what’s happening at the Library this month. Did you know that April is National Gardening Month? The Library has lots of books on garden planning for growing vegetables, fruit, and flowers, as well as gardening ideas for attracting butterflies, bees and wildlife. We have some […] Read more »
The Tri-County Music Association is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2024 John R. Pandolfi Music Scholarship and Summer Study Grant. Each year the Tri-County Music Association awards thousands of dollars to aspiring local high school and college musicians from the Tri-County area. The music scholarships are conditional and available to […] Read more »
With the days getting longer and the ocean air warming up, it’s hard to deny springtime is coming. Have you started gardening yet? The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s seed library is restocked and ready for you. Our seed collection features a variety of options to promote planting, encourage healthy eating and support local agriculture. Some […] Read more »
Over the last months I’ve written about various buildings in North Rochester; the old telephone office, the boarding house/ tavern/ private home and others. There is one that I haven’t mentioned and that is a house at 765 Snipatuit Rd. Now a private residence, it was first the site of the North Rochester Social Union. […] Read more »
As a proud beneficiary of Mass Cultural Council grants from the Towns of Mattapoisett, Marion and Rochester, the Friends of Old Rochester Music (FORM) has 100 complimentary tickets available to seniors and veterans for the Night of Jazz musical event on Tuesday, April 9. If you would like to enjoy this instrumental and choral evening […] Read more »
First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way in Rochester, is pleased to announce its Holy Week schedule. We invite you to come and worship with us. Our gatherings will also be live streamed on our website, www.rochestercongregational.com. March 24 at 10:00 am – Palm Sunday. Our pastor, Rev. Colby Olson, will help us […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Recreation is pleased to announce late Spring program sign ups are now open online. We have Youth and Adult pickleball starting in late April along with running club for grades K-6. Summer planning is well underway, and we plan to have online registration open for our Seahorse Explorers program for Mattapoisett Town residents only […] Read more »
The Friends Annual Meeting will be held next Saturday, March 16 at 1:30 pm. At this brief gathering, President Kathy Sites will update everyone on the Friends’ activities for the year. Please plan to attend, and renew your membership if you haven’t already. We look forward to seeing you, and bring a friend. All welcome. […] Read more »