On Saturday, September 9 from 9 am to 1 pm, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church will once again host their annual yard sale in Reynard Hall, rain or shine. Lots of great items will be available, including small antiques, collectibles, home furnishings, housewares, sports equipment, books, small furniture, toys and games as well as new […] Read more »
The first meeting for the 2023-2024 season of the Rochester Women’s Club will be held on Wednesday September 13 at 6:30 pm. The Rochester Women’s Club is located at 37 Marion Road in Rochester. The mission of this club is support our objective of promoting civic, educational, intellectual and social interest among our members […] Read more »
The 139th Summer Season at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church concludes on Sunday, September 3. The Rev. Jeffrey Paull Cave, Retired Diocese of Atlanta, GA will conduct services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Then at 4:00 pm, the Rev. Cave and the Rev. Benjamin Straley, Rector St. […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Recreation has added new fall offerings as many programs have filled. We now have Podcast Club at Old Hammondtown School on Mondays and Girls Free Basketball Clinics on Wednesday evenings. We also have spots available in Running/Track Clubs, Flag Football. Youth and Adult Pickleball, Finger Knitting and Robotics. Sign up online today at www.mattrec.net. Read more »
The diversity of local talent able to produce outstanding works of art in a vast variety of mediums is, in a word, stunning. That reality was on full display at the Rochester Council on Aging, as the members held their first Beachside Art Show on August 24. Although not a juried exhibit, attendees […] Read more »
Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals still hasn’t changed its mind about a requested variance of the town’s 40-foot minimum setback requirement for an existing pool shed at 2 Bishop Road that it had previously cast doubts about approving. On August 24, the board ended up repeating the same message, leading to a further continuance […] Read more »
Scott D. Gauvin, 55, of Rochester passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30th 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Janet M. (Plaud) Gauvin. Born in New Bedford, the son of Bernard and Nancy (Hawes) Gauvin, Scott grew up in Mattapoisett having graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School in 1986. Scott […] Read more »
On Saturday September 9 at 10:00 there will be a Butterfly Walk with the Marion Natural History Museum. Andrew Griffith of the Massachusetts Butterfly Association will be leading a walk at Nasketucket State Park in Mattapoisett. We will be looking for local butterflies and moths while examining their habitat requirements. Let’s have some fun looking […] Read more »
On Wednesday, September 13 at 3:00 pm, come listen to a presentation on mosquitos by Erin Morrill, Community Liaison for the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project. Learn about the life cycle of a mosquito, services provided by the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project to the Community, and using effective repellents along with eliminating stagnant water […] Read more »
Henry Huttleston Rogers and Mark Twain were good friends and kindred spirits in many ways. They both were fond of theater, poker, billiards, practical jokes, the good-natured spoof, literature and architecture. Mr. Rogers was a very successful American industrialist and financier. He made his fortune in the oil-refining business, becoming a leader at […] Read more »