The Mattapoisett Land Trust protects approximately 900 acres of open space in the town, and each of our preserves, if large enough, is open to hunting during the state-regulated hunting season. We welcome hunters to responsibly hunt on our preserves, even allowing them to place temporary hunting stands in their favorite hunting spot. We only […] Read more »
The Friends of Marion Council on Aging is pleased to announce new technology is now available at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 for anyone experiencing hearing loss. This new ADA-compliant technology has been installed after identifying the need to support those with hearing disabilities at the COA. The new dual-zone, state-of-the-art technology includes […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church is pleased to once again offer scholarships to students graduating from high school in June 2025 who reside in the town of Mattapoisett, Marion, or Rochester or are a member of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Two $2,500.00 scholarships will be awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, community service and financial need. […] Read more »
Rochester has had many noteworthy residents, some born here and others arriving from other places. One such person, Dr. Gabriel Farrel, with his wife, like many before them, started as weekend residents until 1953 when they began to spend more of their time living in town. The change of address from Cambridge to Rochester came […] Read more »
This is a friendly reminder that harbor invoices for the 2025 boating season are now due. If we had an email address on file, an invitation from our new vendor, Town Moorings, was sent during the first week of December. This email contained a link to set up an account as well to pay your […] Read more »
After a very successful October opening and with the support of our pastor, Rev. Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo of St. Isidore Parish, the Church Mouse Thrift Shop in the former rectory of St. Rose of Lima Church at 282 Vaughn Hill Road in Rochester is expanding. A very dedicated group of volunteers hope you will […] Read more »
If you have wandered by the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on 27 Church Street at night recently, you might have noticed a profusion of lights on its entrance. What is going on? Pastor Michael Frady, when questioned, explained, “As a Church community, we are intentional about the change of seasons both on our liturgical calendar […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites interested local residents to its February 20 monthly meeting featuring a presentation by Connor Gaudet, the curator of the Mattapoisett Museum. Mr. Gaudet will discuss the Mattapoisett Museum and its treasure trove of artifacts that bear witness to the fascinating history and unique culture that give Mattapoisett its charm. The […] Read more »
Enjoying a “staycation” this winter? The Marion Natural History Museum will be open Wednesday February 19 and Friday February 21, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm during school vacation: Come on into the museum for play, puzzles, coloring, crafting and visiting our exhibits. We have loads of Legos for creative play, and lots of open […] Read more »
My grandparents’ house on Snipatuit Rd. (one of Rochester’s older houses) was a rambling structure with an added-on addition and an upstairs with two bedrooms and several attics. When we visited on school vacations, there was often something interesting retrieved from an attic that we could play with. A short aside, my grandmother, Marion […] Read more »