Mattapoisett Scholarship Committee

As the March 6 deadline to pay our Excise Tax approaches, we want to take this opportunity to remind residents of an easy and impactful way to support education in our community. Under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 3, taxpayers are given the choice to voluntarily contribute more funds to town scholarships. This can […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Cameron Gonzalez, of Mattapoisett, earned dean’s list honors at University of Tampa for the Fall 2024 semester. Gonzalez is a Freshman majoring in Biochemistry BS ASBMB-Accredited.             Lauren Rapoza of Marion was named to the Dean’s List during the Fall 2024 academic semester at Salve Regina University.             Rochester Resident Paige Sommers, Member of Project […] Read more »

Marion Social Club Scholarships

The Marion Social Club, a charitable service club made up of your neighbors, is pleased to announce the award of two $1,500.00 scholarships and one $2,500.00 to graduating high school or homeschooled students residing in the town of Marion, Mattapoisett or Rochester. To qualify, an awardee must be enrolled in a recognized school of post-secondary […] Read more »

Town of Mattapoisett Scholarships

The Mattapoisett Scholarship Committee is offering two distinct scholarship awards each of up to $1,500 to deserving and qualified applicants who complete our application process. The Details are:             1) Mattapoisett Graduating Senior Award – Eligibility: Any Mattapoisett resident who is graduating from High School prior to July 1, 2025. Award(s): The total Scholarship Award […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

            Jillian Craig, a member of the Class of 2025 from Marion, has been named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Stonehill College. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher and must have successfully completed all courses for which they were registered.             […] Read more »

Blanche B. Perry Scholarship

The Mattapoisett Land Trust is seeking applicants for its $1000 Blanche B. Perry Scholarship. This award is available to a Mattapoisett resident graduating from Old Rochester Regional High School, Bishop Stang High School, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, or Tabor Academy by June 2025, and pursuing education in the sciences and/or environmental studies […] Read more »

Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship

            The Mattapoisett Land Trust is seeking applicants for its $1000 Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship. This award is available to a Mattapoisett, Marion, or Rochester resident graduating from high school in June 2025, who is committed to keeping the core values that Priscilla Hathaway exemplified, is studying art, and plans to continue education in fine […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

College of Charleston congratulates John Butler of Mattapoisett, majoring in Economics and of Mattapoisett, Sally Butler majoring in Marketing, who were named to the Dean’s List for Winter 2024.             Springfield College has named Rylee Kouta from Mattapoisett to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the 2024 fall semester. Kouta has a primary major […] Read more »

OHS Fifth Grader Wins Feinstein Foundation Golden Ticket

On Monday, January 27, Thomas’ winning ticket and five others were announced on WPRI’s Channel 12 during the 4:30 pm news.             Thomas chose to donate the $500 gift to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to honor his “Yaya.”             “Learning about the importance of paying it forward is an invaluable experience, and this opportunity […] Read more »

Rochester Christian Learning Center

Rochester Christian Learning Center is a homeschool cooperative for Grades K-8, located at First Congregational Church of Rochester. Homeschooling is a growing popular option for parents who want to directly educate their children. A Learning Center is an organized group of homeschooled children that meet at a facility sponsored by an organization such as a […] Read more »