The Rochester School Committee has voted unanimously to move the Open Comment section of its regular meetings to the beginning of the agenda. Chairperson Sharon Hartley introduced a discussion on Open Comment during the committee’s August 29 meeting. She referred to a meeting of school-committee chairpersons to discuss the matter. Her takeaway from […] Read more »
Where Art Meets Science
Imagine, if you will, a world where words like recycling and sustainability are no longer novel but are deeply entrenched in everyday life and society in general. A world where bottle caps, paper scraps, bits of cloth and found objects inspire art for art’s sake. A world where a back jeans pocket can become a […] Read more »
Angelica Yacht Club Awards
Angelica Yacht Club held its Annual cookout and sailing awards Sept 2 on Point Connett, Mattapoisett. This year, the Angelica Yacht Club lead by Commodore Dan Warren, featured mainly junior and beginner sailors in the Sunfish Class. Races are held every Sunday morning off Tuttle Pier. Beginners, sailing with an experienced sailor, race several […] Read more »
Penny Pinchers’ Exchange 50th Anniversary Celebration
It is with immense joy and gratitude that The First Congregational Church of Marion announces the 50th Anniversary of the Penny Pinchers’ Exchange. For half a century, our Penny Pinchers’ Exchange (PPX) has been a place to discover unique treasures, along with being a hub of community spirit, support and generosity. Founded in 1974, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Museum
On Thursday, September 19, from 6 pm to 7 pm, the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street is proud to present John Horrigan who will give a unique and interesting presentation on The Hurricane of 1938. This surprise hurricane raced up the Atlantic Seaboard on September 21, 1938 at 67 mph (with a record […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
When we were organizing items that we received for this year’s exhibit, the blue item in the picture was among them. It looked vaguely familiar and I wanted to call it a “niddy-noddy”. After some research, I realized that I had seen a “niddy-noddy”, but it didn’t look anything like our item. The niddy-noddy […] Read more »
Native Plant Species
Join Doug Tallamy for a special presentation about native plant species and the value of biodiversity, starting with your backyard, on September 12 at 6:30 pm at the Marion Natural History Museum (8 Spring St, Marion). Please note: while this is a virtually given talk, it will still be held in-person with other in-person […] Read more »
Bradley Last to Improve Bird Island
At the May 13 Annual Town Meeting, Marion voters approved a package of recommendations made by the town’s Community Preservation Committee, including an appropriation of $28,925 from Historic Preservation Reserves for design, permitting and bidding of the restoration of the Bird Island Lighthouse, the funds being available through Fiscal Year 2025. It will cost […] Read more »
Paintings from Back Roads
Come visit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library between September 3 and September 29 to view an exhibit of oils on panels by South Dartmouth artist JP Powell. Entitled Paintings from Back Roads – Wild and Imagined Places, Powel describes his work as imaginative realism, where he creates images that have people seeing the world differently, […] Read more »
An Invitation to the Women of Marion and Beyond
An open invitation is extended to the women of Marion (and all who would enjoy getting involved in village activities), to join the Sippican Woman’s Club’s season of friendship, education and philanthropy. Friday, September 13, begins the new season for the SWC, with great programs each month starting with Rescuing, Sheltering and Caring for […] Read more »