With the arrival of ‘Back To School’ marketing in the mail and on the television, my mind wanders back to a time when thinking about going to school created happy excitement in my little girl brain. The most memorable had to be entering first grade. In September 1958, I left home for good, so to […] Read more »
In keeping with this year’s goal of visiting parcels in the Explore Rochester trail booklet – jointly published with the Conservation Commission’s Open Space Committee – the RLT invites the public to join us on Leonard’s Pond to explore its inlet and shoreline Thursday, August 7 at 5:30 pm. The public is urged to bring […] Read more »
Join us for the August 14 AHA! when Art, History, and Architecture come alive in Downtown New Bedford! As the sun goes down and the stars come out, celebrate with live music and garden parties, all on a Midsummer’s Night Eve. The free family-friendly event is held rain or shine the second Thursday of each […] Read more »
Mattapoisett citizens need to be on the alert. Vandals are destroying property and thieves are stealing from the community. During the August 5 Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Administrator Mike Gagne asked the residents of the community to report any suspicious activity after a series of thefts and an occurrence of vandalism have taken place […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a program of music from the British Isles on Friday, August 8. The program, which features several classic British Brass Band pieces as well as music from the Beatles and an appearance by members of the Cape Cod British Car Club, LTD (CCBCC), is as […] Read more »
The meeting room at the Mattapoisett Free Library on August 1 became a temporary “crime scene” so that kids could learn a little bit about CSI and the science behind it. “Detective for the day” Rob Magee, with some assistance from his father, Rochester Police Chief Paul Magee, gave some fingerprinting and dental impression demonstrations […] Read more »
Walking Tour with Seth Mendell: Join Seth Mendell of the Mattapoisett Historical Society for a Walking Tour on Saturday, August 2 at 2:00 pm. Learn more about the little town that built the whalers for Nantucket and New Bedford. Explore the waterfront streets, parks and wharves where the action took place. Tour is free with […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Historical Society held Part II of their summer program “History by Hand” last Wednesday at the museum. Children ages eight and up were invited to learn through hands-on activities what it was like to live in Mattapoisett roughly 150 years ago. Last week’s program focused on the working aspect of life. “Around here […] Read more »
The Fifth Annual Brad Barrows Youth Athletic Fund Motorcycle Ride will take place Saturday, September 20 at Rick’s Tavern in Mattapoisett. The Brad Barrows Youth Athletic Fund is a non-profit organization which, through an annual motorcycle run, raises money to offset the cost for families of children who otherwise would not be able to afford […] Read more »
It is that time of year again for the 3nd Annual Summer Soiree brought to you by the Friends of Old Rochester Swimming. The event will be held on August 19 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at the Inn at Shipyard Park. There will be plenty of appetizers as well as a silent auction. Items […] Read more »