Happenings

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to host meeting on key issues

MATTAPOISETT – The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Neimad Facility — located at…

Donation Days and Gift Basket Raffles return to the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Donation Days at the Elizabeth Taber Library begin Monday, Nov. 17 and go through Wednesday, Dec. 3 during Library hours. The Friends of the…

A cornucopia of Mattapoisett Library Events this November

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for November events. The Library is located at 7 Barstow Street. All library programs and events are free and open to everyone. Some events request registration. For more information visit...

Bible Study, Food Outreach, Children’s Bible Story Time with the Lamb of God Christian Church

MATTAPOISETT — The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be presenting multiple events in November. Adult Bible Study will be every Sunday at 7 p.m. located at American Legion Hall at 3 Depot Street. Free Food Outreach will take place...

Fall spice and everything nice at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Join the Elizabeth Taber Library for final fall events and upcoming November events. For more information on the Elizabeth Taber Library visit www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org, email the library at ETLibrary@sailsinc.org or call 508-748-1252....

Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity seeks wheelchair ramps

MATTAPOISETT — Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations for their Ramp Donation Program. The Ramp Donation program gives low-income homeowners the accessibility they need to remain safe in their homes....

Halloween Spooktacular at Rochester Memorial

ROCHESTER — Join in the fun at Rochester Memorial School for Halloween fun on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a scavenger hunt, food trucks, a DJ, raffles and Gaga ball. This event is open to all. Suggested donations are $10....

Mattapoisett Historical Commission updates

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Historical Commission is pleased to announce that Phase Two of a community-wide survey of historic and cultural resources has been completed by Lynn Smiledge, Preservation Consultant. The survey was funded by a grant...

Slice of action: Teen Advisory Board pizza party

MATTAPOISETT — Students in ninth through 12th grade are invited to join the Mattapoisett Free Library for the Teen Advisory Board kick-off pizza party. Stop by the library on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. for a slice and to share thoughts. The Teen...

Sleigh! Clydesdale sleigh rides with Santa at East Over Farm

Santa and the Clysdale sleigh at East Over Farm in Rochester. Source: East Over Farm Facebook

ROCHESTER — Santa and Clydesdale drawn carriages are coming to East Over Farm on Sunday, Dec. 7. The farm will be decorated with Christmas lights, and there will be music, hot beverages and treats. There are a limited number of tickets available....

Old Colony to host presentation for Nov. 18 special election

ROCHESTER — On Monday, Oct. 27, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School will be presenting information on the upcoming Tuesday Nov. 18 Special Town Election. The presentation will be at Old Colony located at 476 North Avenue and will...

David Green presents energy cost saving tips

MARION — The Marion Energy Management Committee welcomes David Green on Wednesday, Oct. 29 to learn from his experience saving thousands of dollars annually on home energy bills. He will draw from personal experience, having cut his own home's...

Witch way to fun? More fall events with the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Join the Elizabeth Taber library for more fall events as October wraps up. Pick a pumpkin. Pick out a pumpkin at the library. Check out a free pumpkin from the Elizabeth Taber Library with a library card, decorate it in any style, but no...

Mattapoisett Congregational Church to honor Veterans Day

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Congregational Church will participate in the nationwide ringing of the bells tradition to honor all armed forces veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Residents of the Tri-town are invited to gather on the church front lawn...

Giddy-up! Pony rides and more at the Old Rochester Fall Family Fun Fest

MATTAPOISETT — Join Old Rochester Regional High School for a fall family event on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be live animals, pony rides, crafts and food. Join in the fun with face painting, hayrides and more. The cost of...

Marion Art Center seeks holiday shop, small works entries

MARION — The Marion Art Center is calling for entries for its final exhibition of the 2025 season, titled “Small Works + Holiday Shop.” The annual invitational show features original works of art, all under 14 inches, plus a curated selection of...

‘Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree’ at Dunseith Gardens

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust for a night of fun, family-friendly, fall activities at the Salty's Silvery Moon Soiree on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The soiree will take place at Dunseith Gardens at the corner of...

A holiday hurrah at the Mattapoisett Museum craft fair

MATTAPOISETT — Nearly 20 local artisans will offer a diverse selection of handmade goods at the Mattapoisett Museum annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Jewelry, leatherwork,...

Run, Run Rudolph: Mattapoisett Santa Stampede

A pack of Santas take off at the start line in the 2019 run. Photo by Kenneth Borges

MATTAPOISETT — Jump into a Santa suit and get outside for a 5K run or walk to support Multiple Sclerosis research. The Mattapoisett Santa Stampede 5K for Multiple Sclerosis will host hundreds of ‘Santas’ wearing complimentary five-piece Santa suits...

Slightly spooky story time

MARION — Join Sippican Lands Trust for a slightly spooky get together at Osprey Marsh on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m open to all ages. Join in the fun by listening to fun, but slightly spooky stories told by Chris Burdick and others from Sippican...

New Mattapoisett Library exhibit to feature watercolors and Christmas cards

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series will present an exhibit by local artist Edward L. Glicksman entitled "Watercolors and Grampy's Christmas Cards." Glicksman worked as an insurance broker and owned a trucking company....

A Veterans Day celebration at the Marion Council on Aging

MARION — The Annual Marion Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Old Landing Veteran’s Park on Front Street on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker is retired Colonel Jonathan F. Henry, U.S. Army. The Sippican School Band led by Mrs. Hannah...

Open position for the Mattapoisett Scholarship Committee

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Scholarship Committee is seeking applicants for an open position as a member. The Committee has seven members who meet four to five times per year to publicize, solicit student applications, determine the...

Eat, drink and be scary at Old Rochester’s Trunk or Treat fundraiser

MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional High School’s Drama Club will host a Trunk or Treat fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will be in front of Old Rochester located at 135 Marion Road. Entry is $5 per person. There...

Skele-fun at Trunk or Treat with first responders

MARION — Hang out with Marion’s Fire Department, Police Department and Harbormaster’s Department at a spooky Trunk or Treat celebration. There will be music, pumpkin painting and treats at Island Wharf Marina located at 2 Island Wharf Road. The...

Calling all the monsters: send us your spooky snapshots!

Attention all goblins and ghouls of all ages! Do you want to be featured in Sippican Week? Send us your Halloween photos of costumes, decorations or other autumnal photos. We want to showcase our readers and the spooky spirit of the Tri-town....

Hidden gem hunt at yard sale continues

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold a yard sale this Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8 am to 12 p.m., located in their community hall at 103 Marion Road on U.S. Route 6 in Mattapoisett. There will be a large variety of items for sale....

Hip-Hip-BOO-ray: Rochester Haunted Grange returns

ROCHESTER — Join Boy Scout Troop 31 for its second annual Haunted Grange Halloween Event on Saturday Oct. 25. This is an all ages and free event that will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rochester Grange, located at 205 Hartley Road. There...

Pumpkin decorating contest and Lego days at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Join the Elizabeth Taber Library for multiple upcoming events. The library will remain closed on Sundays for the remainder of 2025. Pumpkin decorating contest. Check out a free pumpkin from the Elizabeth Taber Library with your library...

A terror-ific Halloween costume contest and parade

MATTAPOISETT — Calling all Hallo-queens and creepy kings to the Mattapoisett Police for a Halloween costume contest and parade Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. The parade will start at Center School at 17 Barstow and Church Street. The parade will travel West on...

Wampanoag exhibit opens Nov. 6 at Mattapoisett Museum

Men working on a fish weir at the mouth of the Mattapoisett River in the Museum's diorama depicting what the Wampanoag village of Mattapoisett may have looked like 2,000-3,000 years ago. Source Phil Mello

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Museum will unveil its new, permanent exhibit entitled “From the Land to the Shore: The Wampanoag of Mattapoisett” on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. The exhibit tells the story of the Wampanoag people who have lived in...

Children’s events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library

MATTAPOISETT — Check out these children’s events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow St. To register for these events or to receive further information, visit the library’s website at mattapoisettlibrary.org or call...

Deja-boo! Marion Art Center’s Halloween Parade to return

Marion Art Center's 2023 Halloween Parade. Source: Marion Art Center

MARION — The Marion Art Center is brewing up plans for the non-profit’s annual Halloween Parade on Friday, Oct. 31. People of all ages wearing costumes are invited to join the family-friendly event. Participants will meet in front of Marion Music...

Tri-Town Marines invited to celebrate 250 year anniversary

The Marine Corps League of Greater New Bedford is celebrating 250 years of Marine Corps history and invites Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester Marines and Marine Corps veterans to a birthday celebration on Nov. 6 at the Freetown Veterans of Foreign...

Old Colony to be addressed at next Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Republican Town Committee will meet on Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club in Acushnet located at 242 Robinson Road. David Hughes, an Old Colony School Committee member, will be in attendance and will...

Spooktacular Marion Council on Aging Halloween Celebration

MARION — Join the Marion Council on Aging for a spooktacular afternoon with lunch and ghost stories. The event will begin at 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 with a lunch of Monster Tuna Sandwich and a Ghoulish Tomato Soup. Lunch will be followed by Gothic...

Scholar lectures explore San Francisco, the Panama Canal and medicine

Join the Marion Council on Aging for road scholar lectures this October. These programs are presented virtually. Call to register at 508-748-3570. Twentieth Century Medicines That Saved the World. Hear about the time before the age of penicillin...

Variety of educational and spooky Marion Council on Aging Events

MARION — Join the Marion Council on Aging for multiple fall events and classes this October. All events are located at 465 Mill Street. Call 508-748-3570 for registration and for more information. Evaluating Your Home Insurance. Every year,...

Annual Marion Art Center Meeting

MARION — The Annual Meeting for the Marion Art Center will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 4:30pm. The meeting will take place in the Marion Art Center’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant Street. All members are invited to...

Hidden gem hunt at yard sale

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold a yard sale this Saturday, Oct. 11 from 8 am to 12 p.m., located in their community hall at 103 Marion Road on U.S. Route 6 in Mattapoisett. There will be a large variety of donated items for...

Merrily rolling along: 19th annual Buzzards Bay Bike Ride to cruise through Tri-town

Cyclists smile for a photo at the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride. Source: Buzzards Bay Coalition

The annual Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride is back this Saturday, Oct. 5 for its nineteenth year. Participants can ride along 100-mile, 77-mile or 41-mile routes that will wind through the South Coast. The 100-mile route starts at Sakonnet...

Frightfully fun film and other October events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for upcoming October events. The Library is located at 7 Barstow Street. For more information visit www.mattapoisettlibrary.org or call the library at (508) 758-4171. Library programs and...

Quit toolin’ around! Rochester Historical Society to showcase new exhibit

ROCHESTER — This Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. is the grand opening of the Rochester Historical Society’s new exhibit: "The Tools and Industries That Made Rochester". The exhibit is supported by the Rochester Cultural Council and the...

Beads, boardgames and books at October Plumb Library events

Join the Plumb library for an assortment of events throughout October. More information and links for registration can be found on the Events Calendar www.plumblibrary.com. Boards and Cards: Games for Adults. Saturday Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....

Exploring galaxies and the deep sea at Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Listen to prize-winning regional poets at the Mattapoisett Library on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Margot Wizansky will read from her most recent collection, “Random Music in a Small Galaxy.” Her poems explore the transcendent beauty of...

Mattapoisett Library Fall Sale to be one for the books

MATTAPOISETT — The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library are welcoming literature lovers of all ages to their upcoming Fall Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library community room. Gently used books will be sold at...

Fun at the fifth annual Fall Family Festival

ROCHESTER — Old Colony Regional Vocation Technical High School is hosting its fifth annual Fall Family Festival and Touch a Truck on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Giant inflatables, laser tag, an obstacle course, a climbing tower, a...

Flute it! A Marion concert to benefit Clocktower restoration

MARION — Flutist Wendy Rolfe and pianist Deborah DeWolf Emery will perform "Musical Belles - A Benefit Recital for the Restoration of the Clocktower" Sunday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church of...

We're looking for the next generation

Calling all Tri-town students: Sippican Week is seeking news articles, opinion pieces, photos and more! Graphic by Andrew Griffith

Wanted: Students to help Sippican Week -- in any one of many ways. We aim to constantly provide news about people, events and issues in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. That’s local people of all ages. Events of interest to everyone from toddlers...

Look out below! Birding with the Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club on Saturday Sept. 27 at 8 a.m. for an early morning birding adventure. This birding walk will be led by Michael Labossiere from the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be an...

Hayrides, pumpkin bowling, face painting at Fall Free Family Fun Festival

MATTAPOISETT — Autumn is in the air in the Tri-town, and the Mattapoisett Lions Club will host their annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hayrides around town, pumpkin bowling, face painting, fortune...

Things to do: Week of Sept. 18

Friday, Sept. 19 Needle felting pop-up MARION — Create a furry friend at the Needle Felting Pop-Up Art School at the Elizabeth Taber Library on Friday, Sept. 19 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kids ages eight and up can learn the basics of needle felting...

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