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Happenings

Two Old Rochester students recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program

MATTAPOISETT — A pair of Old Rochester Regional High School students were named “Commended Students” in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, Principal Michael Devoll announced Monday, Dec. 16. Xavier Pateakos and Dillon Furtado were named...

North Rochester Congregational Church no longer accepting donations

ROCHESTER — The North Rochester Congregational Church announced Monday, Dec. 16 it is no longer accepting donations of cans and other items. There will be notification if there’s a change in the future. “Thank you all for your donations over the...

‘Drawn to Nature’ exhibit to open at Mattapoisett Library in January

MATTAPOISETT — As part of its artist series, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library is presenting a collage exhibit by Helen Lozoraitis called "Drawn to Nature," which runs from Thursday, Jan. 2 to Tuesday, Jan. 31. A longtime nature observer,...

Two Marion students inducted to Upper Cape Tech chapter of National Honor Society

BOURNE — Two Marion students were inducted into Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School’s chapter of the National Honor Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Seniors Haley Lawrence (Veterinary Science) and Shaun Miranda (Horticulture), both of Marion, were...

Swim in sea on Christmas, support Mattapoisett nonprofit

MATTAPOISETT — Helping Hands and Hooves will host the 20th annual Christmas Day Swim at 11 a.m. at Mattapoisett Town Beach. “Please join us for a fun family tradition that helps those in need,” a press release said. Each swimmer is asked to donate $...

Calling all artwork for winter member show at Marion Art Center

MARION — The Marion Art Center announced a call for works for its Winter Members’ Show opening Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. The show runs through Feb. 14, 2025. All members may enter up to two pieces each. Works must be...

Celebrate the holiday at Shipyard Park

MATTAPOISETT — The winter holidays arrive at Mattapoisett’s Shipyard Park on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will feature the annual tree lighting and family crafts and activities. Sample food from local restaurants will also be...

Mattapoisett to open public review period for revised electricity aggregation plan

The town of Mattapoisett is holding a 30-day public review period for its revised aggregation plan for Marion Community Electricity Aggregation, the town announced Monday, Dec. 9. Mattapoisett Community Electricity Aggregation is the town’s official...

Sippican School student wins ‘golden ticket,’ donates award to Marion Council on Aging

MARION — A Sippican Elementary School third grader won a “golden ticket” from a Rhode Island nonprofit, earning $500 for her and $5,000 for the school. Rose O’Brien won the award in a random drawing for “Feinstein Jr. Scholar,” children who have...

Historian to speak about restored Cathedral of Notre Dame at Sippican Historical Society

MARION — The Sippican Historical Society is hosting a historian on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. who will speak about the restoration and reopening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris. Dr. Caroline Bruzelius first worked on the cathedral during...

Boating group to offer courses, seminars in 2025

Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron, a local boating organization part of United States Power Squadron (America’s Boating Club), is presenting a series of seminars and courses this fall. The squadron’s area covers the coasts of Marion and...

Learn about global affairs and politics with Mattapoisett Woman’s Club program

MATTAPOISETT — Learn about global politics, national relations and other important topics through the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club’s Great Decisions program. The class will be offered for eight consecutive Wednesdays starting Jan. 15, 2025. John...

Historic organic, holiday trumpet solos to be played at Rochester Historical Society

ROCHESTER — On Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m., Bruce Gardzina, an organist for more than 50 years, will play holiday songs on the Rochester Historical Society’s rare Vocalion organ built in 1893. Gardzina “is able to make beautiful music fill the church/...

Plaque presented to Rochester church built in 1841

ROCHESTER — As part of the Rochester Historical Commission historic plaque program, the commission has presented a historic plaque to the North Rochester Congregational Church. The church building was built in 1841, but it’s actually not the church’...

Marion to open public review period for revised electricity aggregation plan

MARION — The town of Marion is holding a 30-day public review period for its revised aggregation plan for Marion Community Electricity Aggregation, the town announced Monday, Dec. 9. Marion Community Electricity Aggregation is the town’s official...

Mattapoisett Lions Club offering $5,000 in scholarships to high school seniors

Two Tri-Town high school seniors will soon be awarded with the $2,000 Peter B. Hodges Memorial Scholarship from the Mattapoisett Lions Club. In addition, the Mattapoisett Lions Club announced that one $1,000 scholarship will be presented to a high...

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to celebrate end of year with casual meeting

Mattapoisett – Celebrate a year of hard work and friendships at the Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee’s monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting, held at the Niemad Facility at 57 Fairhaven Rd., will be a “casual”...

Marion strolls into the holiday season with ‘wholesome’ gathering

MARION — Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right through Sippican Harbor. St. Nick strayed away from his typical method of transportation on Sunday, Dec. 8, arriving at town wharf aboard a tugboat to greet a sea of starstruck children...

‘Magnificent’ Holiday House Tour draws ‘phenomenal’ attendance

MARION — Any visitor of the Tri-Town driving through Marion Village on Saturday, Dec. 7 might have been confused by the hundreds of people walking the streets, most with maps and hot coffees in hand. In what may have looked like an adult-version of...

New Sippican Lands Trust trail opens

MARION — The parking lot at Hoff Property and connecting trail to White Eagle were officially opened Sunday, Dec. 1, the Sippican Lands Trust announced. Marion Select Board member Randy Parker, who “was instrumental in securing the land required for...

All eyes on bird watching expert at Marion Natural History Museum

MARION — The president of the Nasketucket Bird Club presented a program to children at the Marion Natural History Museum on learning how to bird watch. “The kids had a lesson on using binoculars and had a chance to practice outside,” during the...

Teen board seeking donations for veterans

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board is requesting help collecting new hats, gloves and white socks through Jan. 15, 2025. The board “understands that winter can be especially tough for veterans” and has...

Sing with friends, neighbors at Tinkham Town Chapel Christmas Sing-along

MATTAPOISETT — The annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Sing-along will take place Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. at the chapel on the corner of Acushnet Road and Tinkham Lane. “Join your friends and neighbors as we sing the old favorites under the...

Local literary journal release issue centered on ‘home’

MARION — Sippizine, the South Coast Massachusetts literary journal showcasing local creative talent, announced the release of its fourth volume. Centered on the theme of “home," the issue brings together local voices with prose, poetry, and visual...

Tri-County Symphonic Band to celebrate festive season with children’s concert

MARION — The Tri-Country Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, is celebrating the festive holiday season with its annual children’s Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Sippican School. “‘Twas the night before Christmas...

ACLU field director to speak in Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will host Olivia Santoro, deputy field director for Civic Education and Mobilization for the ACLU of MA, at its Tuesday, Dec. 10 meeting from 6 to 7:45 p.m. in the public meeting room at the...

Behind the scenes at The Nutcracker

Around 15 years ago, longtime dance teacher, choreographer and Mattapoisett resident Kay Hanley Alden created a program meant to teach children about what goes into a theater production. The program, “Behind the Scenes at the Nutcracker,”...

‘Wholesome, old-fashioned’ fun set for Marion Village Christmas Stroll

MARION — One thousand hot dogs proved to be not enough at last year’s Marion Village Christmas Stroll. That was the amount purchased for the annual holiday festivity, according to event organizer Angela Rossi. They ran out of hot dogs then, so this...

Find the holiday spirit at upcoming Tri-Town events

The Tri-Town is a place nearly as busy as the North Pole at this time of year. In coming weeks, there are a plethora of Holiday themed events for all ages taking place in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. Festivities will kick off on Friday, Dec...

‘Magnificent’ design to highlight holiday house tour

MARION — Tara Calabrese’s home was one of the secret houses included in last year’s holiday tour hosted by the Sippican Woman’s Club. And this year, she’s organizing the tour as a member of the club. Between preparing a home for the tour and...

Readers’ theater to be held in Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — Enjoy a light lunch followed by an entertaining “Readers’ Theater” at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. The readings will consist of poetry, prose and short plays/excerpts. There will be a focus on...

Rochester Woman’s Club to hold wreath sale

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Women’s Club will hold its annual Christmas wreath sale Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last year, the club sold out within two hours, so attendees are urged to arrive early. Wreaths sold are decorated as naturally...

Rochester church to hold lessons, carols service

ROCHESTER — North Rochester Congregational Church, located at 247 North Ave., will have a celebration of lessons and carols Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. Refreshments will follow. There will be no morning service that day.

Marion Fire/EMS to hold Santa ride

MARION — Santa will be traveling through Marion on Sunday, Dec. 15 with the town fire department. The ride will start at 11 a.m. at Jenna Drive and end at the Marion Fire/EMS Station 1, where Mrs. Claus will be available for photos. For the full...

Sippican Lands Trust to hold final 50th anniversary walk of year

MARION — The Sippican Lands Trust will be celebrating its final 50th anniversary walk and its traditional post-Thanksgiving dog and human “waddle” Sunday, Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m. The walk will leave from Hoff parking lot, or if the parking is full...

Tickets for Old Rochester class of ‘85 reunion now on sale

The Old Rochester Regional Class of 1985 will be hosting its 40th class reunion Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club at 242 Robinson Road in Acushnet. Tickets are $30 and on sale now. Payment can be made on Venmo to @...

Tenth annual Old Rochester alumni soccer match to be held after Thanksgiving

MATTAPOISETT — The 10th annual Old Rochester alumni soccer game will be held Friday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. at Old Rochester Regional High School. Alumni of all shapes and sizes are invited to try to help keep their nine-game winning streak alive over...

Marion Police Brotherhood to hold annual senior citizens dinner

MARION — The Marion Police Brotherhood is hosting an annual senior citizens holiday dinner on Saturday, Dec. 7. The dinner will be held at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the meal will be served...

Marion Police Brotherhood to hold annual ‘pizza with Santa’

MARION — The Marion Police Brotherhood is hosting an annual “pizza with Santa” event on Sunday, Dec. 8. The event will be held at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will be accepted to help “fill...

Marion Village Christmas Stroll arrives in December

MARION — The 30th year of the Marion Village Christmas Stroll will be held Sunday, Dec. 8 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. During the event, coordinated by Angela Rossi and sponsored by the Marion Business Community Association, local merchants offer hospitality...

Get ‘swept away’ at Sippican Woman’s Club 39th holiday house tour

MARION — The Sippican Woman’s Club presents their 38th annual holliday house tour, “Holiday by the Sea,” on Saturday, Dec. 7. Arrive at 10 a.m., “early to start your seaside holiday,” at Handy’s Tavern, 152 Front St., “while delighting in glee with...

From the files of the Rochester Historical Society: Thanksgiving

The writer of this piece, Connie Eshbach, is the vice president of the Rochester Historical Society. As I've mentioned before, Abraham Holmes doesn't make much mention of either Christmas or Thanksgiving. This is not surprising as the...

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Trio Trio’ chamber concert

The South Coast Chamber Music Series presents “Trio Trio” on Saturday, Nov. 30 in Marion and Sunday, Dec. 1 in South Dartmouth. The concerts’ musicians are Nicholas Brown (clarinet), Jesse Holstein (violin), Leo Eguchi (cello) and Janice Weber (...

Mattapoisett Museum to hold holiday sing along

MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church St. on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 3 p.m. for the annual “Holiday Sing Along.” “Get into the holiday spirit by singing songs with live musical accompaniment,” an announcement said. The song list...

Rochester Republican Town Committee to hold December meeting

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Republican Town Committee will hold its next meeting Monday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club, located on 242 Robinson Road in Acushnet. The public is invited to attend.

‘This kicks off the season’: Festival of Trees begins

MARION — Although Thanksgiving is yet to pass, Christmas tunes and the smell of hot chocolate circulated in the air at the Benjamin C. Cushing Center on Saturday, Nov. 23. The building played host to a reception celebrating the start of Marion...

Mattapoisett YMCA to hold ‘Buoy Tree Lighting’

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett YMCA is holding the third annual “Buoy Tree Lighting” on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. The evening will include food trucks, family-friendly crafts, beer and wine, and desserts. Admission is free. “Celebrate the holiday...

Santa to ride through Rochester with fire department

ROCHESTER — Santa Claus is coming to Rochester with the help of the town’s fire department. On Sunday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m., Santa will be leaving the Rochester Fire Department station 3 at 200 Ryder Road. From there, he’ll travel to several roads...

Rochester police to hold first annual ‘Christmas Cruiser Illumination Celebration’

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department will be holding a “Christmas Cruiser Illumination Celebration,” the first of its kind in town. The celebration will be Friday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. at the police department, 29 Dexter Lane. The event will be...

Get new greens at the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club holiday sale

MATTAPOISETT — The fifth annual Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Holiday Greens Sale will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 in Ying Dynasty’s parking lot at 22 County Rd. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until items are sold out. In past years, items...

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