The Plumb Corner Mall will be celebrating their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 7 at 10:00 am sharp. This year they will be offering an Easter egg hunt, crafts, face painting, pictures with the Easter bunny, cookie decorating and much more! Read more »
Marion Spring Water Flushing Program
The Marion Water Division will begin its Spring Flushing Program on Thursday, March 15. We expect this program will take approximately eight weeks to complete. Residents in the immediate flushing area may experience discolored water and a drop in water pressure Complete copies of our anticipated schedule are available at the Marion Department of Public […] Read more »
ORR Project Grow
Rochester and Mattapoisett are still accepting applications for enrollment for children ages three to five years of age. Project Grow is an integrated preschool program located at Center School in Mattapoisett and Rochester Memorial School in Rochester. Please contact the Early Childhood Office for an application or more information at 508-748-1863. Read more »
Rochester Historical Society
The March 21 meeting of the Rochester Historical Society will feature a program by Betty Beaulieu entitled Rochester Taverns, Inns and Stagecoach Routes. The meeting is at the East Rochester Church/Museum at 355 County Rd., Rochester at 7:00 pm. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Read more »
Registrar of Deeds Talk
John Buckley, Plymouth Country Register of Deeds, will speak on the history of the nation’s third oldest Registry of Deeds, the importance of Land title and how the Registry has adapted to change through use of technology on Saturday, March 17 at the Mattapoisett Library beginning at 10:30 am. This presentation by the Mattapoisett Democratic […] Read more »
Gateway Youth Hockey Tryouts
Gateway Youth Hockey will be holding registration and tryouts for the 2012-2013 season for all children in the South Coast including Wareham Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Fairhaven and surrounding towns. All kids from kindergarten through middle school are welcome. All tryouts will be held at Hetland Ice Arena in New Bedford. •Wednesday March 21 – Girls […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Schools’ Budget in the Positive
A preliminary budget for Mattapoisett’s elementary schools shows promise that Center School and Old Hammondtown will maintain services at a near level-funded capacity next year – with no significant cuts in programs or staff on the table. At the Mattapoisett school committee meeting on Monday, March 12, Chairperson Gracinda Knox said the $5,752,725 preliminary fiscal […] Read more »
Dates Set for Harbor Days
Mattapoisett Lions Club will hold its annual Harbor Days on July 20, 21, and 22. Over 100 crafters and artisans will set up in Shipyard Park (rain or shine) from 9:00am to closing Saturday and Sunday. There is continuous entertainment throughout the weekend. The Lions Club’s famous homemade Chowder and Seafood Roll Dinner on Friday […] Read more »
RLT To Hold Electronics Recycling Day
On Saturday, March 24, from 9AM to 1PM, environmentally conscious folks or just those wanting to get back their garages and cellars are urged to bring unwanted electronic items and appliances to the Rochester Town Hall parking lot in the town center. There, CRT Recycling of Brockton and members of The Rochester Land Trust will […] Read more »
April Vacation Performing Arts Camp
Registrations are now being accepted for Showstoppers’ 8th Annual Performing Arts Camp for boys and girls in grades 2-8, April 16-20, 9-3 daily, at the Knights Of Columbus Hall, Rt. 6 in Mattapoisett. A musical theater showcase will be presented to the public at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 20 at the Music Hall in […] Read more »