Some of the earliest toys in colonial New England, including Rochester, were dolls. The three dolls shown in the picture would have been home made using readily available material. The yarn doll on the right could be put together quickly with leftover yarn. This would not be one of the earliest dolls as it first […] Read more »
Turning Point, the day resource center of the Wareham Area Committee for the Homeless (WACH), celebrated the opening of their “new” location for Baby Point last Thursday. A Turning Point service that helps young families in need, Baby Point’s “new” location is actually just a set of stairs away from its former location at 3 […] Read more »
Wearing a life jacket/Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while on the water is crucial for ensuring safety and can be a life-saving decision in the event of an accident. Life jackets (PFD’s) provide essential buoyancy that helps keep individuals afloat, even if they are unconscious or exhausted. This is particularly important in unexpected situations such […] Read more »
We are getting excited at First Congregational Church of Rochester for our free summer Vacation Bible School program to be held July 15 to 19 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. There are plenty of spots still available for kids in grades K-6 and openings for teen volunteers as well. Come for one day or […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Recreation Department is pleased to offer math tutoring for skills support for students free of charge. The program will run for 7 weeks and is open to students entering Grades K-9. The classes will take place on Thursday mornings July 11 – August 22 at 9:00 and 10:00 am. They will be held […] Read more »
In a newly released video from the Buzzards Bay Coalition, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Sam Waterston warns residents of southeastern Massachusetts that nitrogen pollution from septic systems continues to put serious stress on the Bay’s ecosystem. The video also explains what residents and communities can do to tackle the problem. In the […] Read more »
Hopefully, during our Historic Fair with a Colonial Flair on June 22 and 23, we introduced some of our younger residents to the idea that history can be both interesting and fun. Watching them march in formation behind a colonial drummer was a highlight of the fair. Without the funds we received from the Rochester […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Library has a variety of July happenings for adults and teens. Join local artist Devin McLaughlin on Saturday, July 13, for a fun-filled day of creativity. Devin will begin the morning with a watercolor exploration workshop from 10:30 am to noon and conclude with a step-by-step acrylic painting lesson from 1 to […] Read more »
The Lamb of God Christian Church is having open public Bible studies every Sunday for the summer at Ned’s Point, Mattapoisett at 4:00 pm. Join us every Sunday on the ocean, bring a Bible and a chair, and enjoy God’s word and his scenic creations, weather permitting. Pastor/Evangelist-Mathew Vangel (Long-term resident of Mattapoisett, and 6-year […] Read more »
The Marion Garden Group has just installed one of their beautiful garden beds on the island at the end of Point Road and Route 6. It features an abundance of perennials that are staged to provide a show of blooms all season. One of our newly approved sprinkler systems has been added to provide the […] Read more »