In one of the Rochester Journals that we have for sale at the museum, there is an excerpt from the memoirs of J. Augustus Johnson who was born in Boston in 1836. Though he was born in the city, Augustus and his family spent many of his younger years in Rochester. His mother, Mary, was […] Read more »
School’s out and you know what that means. The annual Summer Reading Program has kicked off at the Library. This year’s theme is “Level Up at Your Library.” and we have a calendar full of things to keep kids, teens, and adults reading and entertained. The 2025 program runs from June 11 to August 2, […] Read more »
In the early days of Rochester, toys and games were scarce. Any toys that very young children had were handmade. Once a child turned five or there abouts, there were chores that they were expected to perform. However, kids being kids, whenever a group got together (maybe during the break between Sunday services) they would […] Read more »
Please be advised that the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project will begin truck based adulticide applications on June 2, 2025, through October 2025. Spraying is conducted between 2am and sunrise, Monday through Friday. Plymouth County residents may request spraying of their area by phone (781-585-5450), fax (781-582-1276), drop off, or mail (272 South Meadow […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Children’s Summer Reading program starts Saturday, June 21. Just like last year, we will be doing Book Bingo, where the readers choose what to read. There are rewards for achieving a Bingo, and readers can receive more rewards for completing the entire sheet. Reading and participating in activities will […] Read more »
It may not feel like summer outside, but Silvershell Beach is opening for the season on Monday, June 16. Reminder that Beach Stickers or Guest Passes are required year-round, all hours, not just when the gate is staffed. Marion residents, stickers are available at the Harbormaster Building at Island Wharf. Rochester residents, stickers are available […] Read more »
The picture with this article is of the Town Hall entrance with the plaque sourced by the Historical Commission. It bears the year that this version of Rochester Town Hall was built after earlier buildings were outgrown. The town has been governed by residents beginning several years after the Proprietors purchased the land on […] Read more »
The 50th reunion will take place on Saturday, September 20 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Reservation Golf and Beach Club, 10 Reservation Road, Mattapoisett. Please share this information with anyone who may not have been contacted so that we can forward an invitation to them. Contact email: ORRHS1975@gmail.com. Read more »
The Trustees of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library are pleased to announce the appointment of Jenny Martin as the new Library Director. Coming to Mattapoisett from Argyle, TX, Martin brings over twenty years of library experience and a demonstrated history of success in library administration, community engagement, and strategic planning. Martin’s most recent role […] Read more »
“Women’s Rights Day” was celebrated by all the fifth graders of Old Hammondtown School on May 20. OHS teachers, Katherine Trudell, Amy Casi, and Stacy Barrows collaborated with the Mattapoisett Museum to develop a program of workshops to dovetail with their unit of study in presentations at the school. The morning began with a […] Read more »