It took one voter making a motion at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s 2023 Annual Meeting, and a unanimous vote in favor, to set into motion a process to explore becoming an Open and Affirming Church. This meant that the Church would welcome people of all sextual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions into the full […] Read more »
Quite a while ago, one reader asked if I had written about Rochester’s schools and said she would be interested to read about them. I have written a few articles about some of the schools that are no longer in existence, but there’s always more to tell. Long before schools were even considered, Rochester’s […] 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, “There is a growing need in our area of people that need wheelchair ramps but cannot afford them. Our Ramp Donation program is making such a difference in people’s lives that need […] Read more »
Before the advent of shopping malls, the internet and other modern inventions on which we spend our time, the people of Rochester have belonged to a variety of organizations some of which are still with us today. Growing up in Rochester, my mother belonged to Girl Scouts (briefly), 4H and also spent a lot of […] Read more »
Bikes for All has continued with its mission to make sure that everyone who wants a bike can get one. Throughout the past four years, generous donations from our community members have enabled our volunteers to refurbish and distribute over 200 bicycles. With the help of school counselors and local non-profits, the bikes have been […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council has announced the award of 31 grants totaling $20,950 for arts, humanities, and science programs in and around Mattapoisett in 2025. Grant recipients include Friends of Old Rochester Drama, Mattapoisett Free Public Library, Mattapoisett Historical Society, Mattapoisett Land Trust, Mattapoisett Lions Club, and Mattapoisett Recreation among others. Mattapoisett Cultural Council […] Read more »
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 »