All programs take place at the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library, 17 Constitution Way, Rochester. Please register for all programs unless otherwise noted. Register on the Events Calendar on the library website, www.plumblibrary.com. Pop-up Projects in Your Pajamas! Ages 4 and up. Stay in your pjs and pop in to do Science and Art activities. […] Read more »
Young women and girls with special needs and disabilities from across the state will once again grace the stage and amaze the audience at the 4th Annual Miss Inspirational Program to be held at the Old Rochester Regional High School auditorium in Mattapoisett on Saturday, May 11, at 6:00 pm. With overwhelming feedback and requests to […] Read more »
During the April 9 meeting of the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen, the conversations centered on a variety of grants for a variety of projects and propositions for everything from land acquisitions to buying antique fire trucks. Coming before the board was Mike Huguenin of the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT). He enthusiastically discussed a large parcel […] Read more »
Matthew Grinnell Underwood, 35, of Providence, passed away on March 23 at home. His many loved ones are heartbroken, and wish to share love for Matt and gratitude for his short life. Matt was raised in Marion, MA by the late Peter Grinnell Underwood and the late Annie Goodwillie Underwood. In 2018, Matt received his […] Read more »
William Edwin Stolecki, 92, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Presently a resident at Tatnuck Park Assisted Living in Worcester, Bill and his devoted wife Eunice lived in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts for 58 years, where they raised their children. Born in the Bronx, Bill spent many years of his […] Read more »
The next Nasketucket Bird Club Meeting date has changed to Thursday, April 18, 7:00 pm. Learn how to improve your birdwatching with the help of your smartphone! Bird club president, Justin Barrett, will share with the group several bird-smart apps and demonstrate how to use them. Utilizing smartphone apps can help identification, assist in learning bird […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center (MAC) is pleased to present its newest exhibition, featuring paintings by Lori Bradley & John Irwin. The show runs April 12 – May 18, 2019, with an opening reception on Friday, April 12, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Join us for light refreshments and hear the artists give a brief introduction to […] Read more »
Rochester Memorial School, with grant assistance from the Rochester Cultural Committee, continues to collaborate on making the elementary school a hub for artwork and art appreciation. Students, faculty, and staff, since June of 2018, have been able to enjoy a large-scale mural, painted by accomplished muralist and tattoo artist, Todd Woodward. Based in Brooklyn, New […] Read more »
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for March, 2019: Green Team: Steven Morrison & Aiden Sylvia Orange Team: Laura Pardo & William O’Shaughnessy Blue Team: Rylie Coughlin & Ethan Furtado Red Team: Aaliyah Ingham & Theodore Cecil Special Areas: Marina Martins & Emilia […] Read more »
ArtWeek is returning to Marion this year April 26 – May 5, but in the time leading up to then, it’s an entire Art Month at the Elizabeth Taber Library, with plenty of events to inspire the artist in you. Anyone can stop by the library and create their own pin back button to hang on […] Read more »