We are getting excited at First Congregational Church of Rochester for our free summer Vacation Bible School program to be held July 15 to 19 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. There are plenty of spots still available for kids in grades K-6 and openings for teen volunteers as well. Come for one day or […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Recreation Department is pleased to offer math tutoring for skills support for students free of charge. The program will run for 7 weeks and is open to students entering Grades K-9. The classes will take place on Thursday mornings July 11 – August 22 at 9:00 and 10:00 am. They will be held […] Read more »
In a newly released video from the Buzzards Bay Coalition, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Sam Waterston warns residents of southeastern Massachusetts that nitrogen pollution from septic systems continues to put serious stress on the Bay’s ecosystem. The video also explains what residents and communities can do to tackle the problem. In the […] Read more »
Hopefully, during our Historic Fair with a Colonial Flair on June 22 and 23, we introduced some of our younger residents to the idea that history can be both interesting and fun. Watching them march in formation behind a colonial drummer was a highlight of the fair. Without the funds we received from the Rochester […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Library has a variety of July happenings for adults and teens. Join local artist Devin McLaughlin on Saturday, July 13, for a fun-filled day of creativity. Devin will begin the morning with a watercolor exploration workshop from 10:30 am to noon and conclude with a step-by-step acrylic painting lesson from 1 to […] Read more »
The Lamb of God Christian Church is having open public Bible studies every Sunday for the summer at Ned’s Point, Mattapoisett at 4:00 pm. Join us every Sunday on the ocean, bring a Bible and a chair, and enjoy God’s word and his scenic creations, weather permitting. Pastor/Evangelist-Mathew Vangel (Long-term resident of Mattapoisett, and 6-year […] Read more »
The Marion Garden Group has just installed one of their beautiful garden beds on the island at the end of Point Road and Route 6. It features an abundance of perennials that are staged to provide a show of blooms all season. One of our newly approved sprinkler systems has been added to provide the […] Read more »
Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library between July 2 and July 31 to see a unique photographic exhibit by local photographer Richard Van Inwegen entitled “Musical Hands – A Photographic Study.” Van Inwegen self-assigned himself a project to photograph hands of musicians playing their instruments. Most of the images in this exhibit are of […] Read more »
Looking at the picture accompanying this article, you’re probably wondering why I’m writing about Halloween in June. This is a picture from our collection and I want to pose a question for you. What could this picture have to do with our new exhibit which will be opening Saturday and Sunday (June 22 & 23) […] Read more »
Summer has arrived. Mattapoisett’s Town Band will begin concerts in Shipyard Park on July 3 at 7 pm. Concerts will continue on subsequent Wednesday nights through July and August. In the meantime, rehearsal will take place on June 26 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm for all members and new members are welcome. Read more »