On Thursday, September 12, the Rochester Historical Commission presented an historic plaque to be placed on the 1920 Hartley Sawmill Office. Rick Miranda, the current guardian of the Hartley Sawmill Preservation Trust site, is shown receiving the plaque from Commission members, Sue La Fleur and Stan Moszczenski. Miranda also purchased a plaque to be […] Read more »
In less than two years, the United States will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. As we await voters going to the polls to select our next president, it is a good time to reflect on the ideals put forward in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and to look at the steps the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents a library exhibit called “SouthCoast Landmarks and Whimsy” by Fall River artist MJ Manville from October 1 to October 30. Manville works mostly in realism with a sprinkling of abstract and enjoys playing with color using traditional mediums such as soft oil pastel, acrylic and watercolor. Her […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee will be accepting project funding applications for Committee consideration and presentation at the Spring 2025 Annual Town Meeting. The Project Application will be available on the Town Website and in Paper form at the Selectmen’s Office on October 4. Submit completed applications by November 6 to Mattapoisett Community Preservation […] Read more »
Picture this: a serene beach at sunrise, waves gently lapping the shore, and seagulls doing their best impression of a morning choir. But wait—what’s that? A plastic bottle half-buried in the sand, like an unwelcome guest at a beach party. Earth cleanups are our chance to kick out those uninvited guests—litter, trash, and waste—and restore […] Read more »
The neighborhood of East Rochester in the mid-1880s when the East Rochester church was being built stretched out along what is today, County Rd., but was then called Division St. At this time there were at least two mills which provided jobs to those living in the area. Some of the buildings that housed these […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations for Ramp Donation Program. According to Executive Director Christine Lacourse, “When we introduced our ramp loan program, we suspected there would be a need in the community, but we had no idea how many phone calls we would be getting.” Earlier […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center welcomes artists Kim Barry and Pamela Hoss to its newest exhibition, Two Painters, Two Friends. The show runs September 28 through November 1, with an opening reception on Saturday, September 28 from 3-5 pm at the MAC, 80 Pleasant Street in Marion. Kim Barry is a painter, potter, sculptor and […] Read more »
The Rochester Women’s Club (RWC) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Raymond C Hartley and “Snookie” Scholarships, awarded to three exceptional young Rochester residents. Each recipient has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and community involvement, which the RWC is recognizing with $1,000 towards their education. The 2024 “Snookie” Scholarship recipient is Lily […] Read more »
Drum Circle class is held once a month at the Mattapoisett COA. Did you know that drumming increases dopamine and serotonin levels, which help to help elevate our mood? In addition, it can help reduce stress, among other benefits. Check it out once, and you won’t want to miss a beat. The instructor is Sam […] Read more »