When I think about moonshine and rotgut liquor, which I assure you that I rarely do, I think of places like Arkansas or Tennessee with revenuers chasing old pickup trucks through the hills. In that scenario, Rochester never comes to mind. However, as I was looking through the diary of Annie Hartley Gurney written in […] Read more »
The Marion Energy Management Committee welcomes David Green on October 29 to learn from his experience saving thousands of dollars annually on energy bills. The event will provide actionable, independent advice for achieving significant financial returns while cutting carbon emissions. He will draw from personal experience, having cut his own home’s carbon emissions and […] Read more »
Our four-week Fall Yoga Series continues on Thursday, October 2 and October 9, at 11:00 am. There will be no yoga on October 16. The class concludes on October 23 at 11:00 am. Stretch, unwind, and relax with a beginner-friendly yoga flow series. This adaptable experience suits all ability levels. Class will be held outside, […] Read more »
Let’s look ahead to October. We have some interesting events on the schedule, and we’d love for you to join us. More information and links for registration can be found on our Events Calendar on our website www.plumblibrary.com. Boards and Cards: Games for Adults. Are you a grown-up gamer? Join us for a social […] Read more »
The Marion Department of Public Works, will begin reclamation work and structure adjustments for roadway improvements on Tuesday September 30, 2025, on the following roadways: -Delano Road (Point Road traffic lights to Cross Neck Road). -Point Road (Jenna Drive to West Drive). -Hiller Street (Front Street to Main Street). -Spring Street […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Center School Principal Linda Ashley would like to announce the temporary closure of the Center School Playground to accommodate a resurfacing project. The Center School Playground, located at 17 Barstow St., Mattapoisett, will be closed starting on October 1 for a period of approximately two weeks. As part […] Read more »
Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman is pleased to share that the Town of Marion is holding a renaming ceremony at the former Point Road Playground at 11:00 am on Friday, September 26. The site, now known as Manuel and Felizarda Pina Recreational Park, is located at 983 Point Road, north of Route 6. The park […] Read more »
After writing about the dances at Dewey Park, I started to think about how important dances have been to the Rochester community and its residents, especially young people. In the mid to late 1800’s, some of the places where teenagers (I don’t think they called them that back then) could socialize were harvest festivals or […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites local women who are interested in learning more about club membership to its ‘welcome’ luncheon on Thursday, September 18 at 11:00 am in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Whether you are new to the area, a new mom, a stay-at-home mom, or newly retired, you are welcome to […] Read more »
Eight residents from Rochester will participate in the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk Sunday, October 5. Donna Tocci, Kathy Shea, Lisa Pelletier, Michelle Munroe, Brenda Spearin, Denis Pelletier, Steph Galary, and Mia Galary along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic annual event that will unite the community to raise funds to […] Read more »