The Rochester historical Museum at 355 County Rd. will be open on Sunday, November 17 and Sunday November 24 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Both the exhibit and shop will be open. Read more »

Get your November Take and Make Crafts available starting November 15, while supplies last. Adult Cross Stitch Kits are recommended for Ages 12 and up. Each kit includes instructions, pattern, colored floss, two needles, and a hoop with cross stitch fabric attached.             Story Times Monday and Tuesday starting at 10:30 am, Messy Mornings for […] Read more »

Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a major public health problem. While it was made worse by the pandemic, both before and after the pandemic loneliness was common and troublesome to many.             A survey from Harvard’s School of Education found that 21% of U.S. adults described loneliness as a major problem; surprisingly, […] Read more »

Come join the Marion Natural History Museum on November 8 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, as we hear about the Mysteries Of The Midwater: Exploring the Ocean Twilight Zone with Benjamin Grassian of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.             Benjamin Grassian is a Postdoctoral Investigator from WHOI working with imaging, acoustic, and net data collected […] Read more »

To sleep…perchance to dream             Insomnia, dissatisfaction with sleep quality or duration, is a common problem. Some 10% of Americans have chronic insomnia and another 15-20% have occasional insomnia.             While scientists do not fully understand why we (and virtually all living animals) need to sleep, lack of sleep contributes to many problems, including interpersonal, […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites potential new members and interested local residents to its October 17 monthly meeting, which will feature an art history presentation by the well-known Jill Sanford of Art For Your Mind. Art For Your Mind is an engaging, educational, art observation experience designed to broaden the minds of its participants. Jill […] Read more »

Anticipating the new state housing law going into effect in February, the Marion Select Board and Planning Board conducted a joint session to discuss potential modification of existing town bylaws in compliance with both the state law and the town’s needs.  The law requires all municipalities to allow homeowners to create accessory dwelling units, or […] Read more »