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Spot more Marion mushrooms
MARION — Join the Marion Natural History Museum for a mid-autumn hike on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to look for mushrooms still fruiting. Participants will chat about basic anatomy and diagnostic features for identifying mushrooms as...
Celebrate Salty with annual soiree
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust will hold its annual “Salty’s Soiree” on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Dunseith Gardens. This year, the soiree will feature a bonfire, smores, music and storytelling by Diane Edgecomb. This...
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Little Free Diverse Library to be removed in Rochester
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Donations sought for Mattapoisett Library jewelry, book sale
MATTAPOISETT — The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will host its annual jewelry and accessory sale on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 am to 2 p.m. Friends members will be able to shop at a preview sale on Friday, Nov. 17. Save the Date for the Friends...
Rochester Boy Scouts prepare for MassJam event
ROCHESTER — During the weekend of Oct. 7, 8 and 9, Rochester’s Troop 31 Boy Scouts will join thousands of scouts from around the state at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds for MassJam. MassJam is a multi-troop event where scouts gather for challenge...
Mattapoisett Museum to host fall walking tours
MATTAPOISETT — This autumn, the Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church Street, will have a variety of interesting programming both on-site and around town, including the Hidden Histories & Invisible Industries Walking Tours Series in October and...
Little Free Diverse Library to be removed in Rochester
ROCHESTER — A Little Free Diverse Library that sparked controversy in Rochester will no longer stand on Plumb Library property following a vote by the Rochester Board of Library Trustees at its Thursday, Sept. 28 meeting. The Little Free Diverse...
Marion resident chosen for finance director job
MARION — Following hour-long interviews with three candidates last week , the Marion Select Board unanimously voted to hire Marion resident Heather O’Brien as the town’s new Finance Director on Thursday, Sept. 28. “She has far and away more...
Mattapoisett to host flu clinic
MATTAPOISETT — There will be a flu clinic held at the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow Street, on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/mattapoisett?site=...
Welcome walk at new Land Trust preserve
MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust for a fall welcome walk at the new Alves-Bucciarelli Preserve at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 9. Mattapoisett Land Trust acquired this new preserve in 2022 and has spent the last year cleaning up and...
Former New Bedford mayor to give author talk
MATTAPOISETT — Join former New Bedford Mayor John K. Bullard at the Mattapoisett Library for a talk about his new book, “Hometown: A Memoir,” on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. In his book, Bullard explores the meaning of public service, greater good,...
Mattapoisett resident’s new book has ‘a real story to tell’
MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett Resident Kimberly J. Ward set sail in 2014 along with her husband, Michael, and daughter, Ally, on a trip that would change their lives forever. The crew of three took their 34-foot catamaran down to Grenada, stopping at...
Ladies lock, load and learn in Rochester
ROCHESTER — For 74-year-old Cheryl Jensen, it was “now or never” if she was ever going to learn to shoot a gun. “My husband, who is deceased, was a hunter,” she said. “We’ve always had guns around.” On Saturday, Sept. 23, Jensen and 25 other women...
Date set for annual Pumpkin Palooza
MARION — The second annual Pumpkin Palooza will be held at the Benjamin Cushing Community Center in Marion, 465 Mill Street, on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Pumpkins and pumpkin-carving tools will be provided and participants can help create a...
Get a pet blessed at St. Gabriel’s in Marion
MARION — Join Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church for a blessing of the animals on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 8 to 10 a.m. The pet blessing will be held to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Francis. Pet owners are invited to bring their dogs, cats, and other...
Marion Council on Aging yard sale accepting donations
MARION — The Friends of the Marion Council on Aging is holding its fourth annual yard sale, rain or shine, on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street, Marion. The organization is accepting donations of...
Discover Cape Verde with Sippican Historical Society speaker
MARION — Discover Cape Verde through the lens of Rick DaSilva on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Marion Music Hall. Using both black and white and color images, DaSilva will take the audience from Marion to the volcanic islands more than 250 miles west of...
Mattapoisett Democrats to hold monthly meeting
MATTAPOISETT — On Tuesday Oct. 10 the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will hold a meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow Street. The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee invites all Tri-Town community members “...
Three finalists interview for Marion Finance Director position
MARION — According to Marion Select Board Chair Toby Burr, “if we could clone Judy Mooney, we would.” But the Select Board can’t clone Marion Finance Director Judy Mooney, and since she announced her retirement earlier this year, the board has been...
Mattapoisett Republicans to meet, hear from former Bristol County sheriff
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Republican Party will meet on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. This month, the group will hear from guest speaker Tom Hodgson, former Bristol County...
Turning Point celebrates 20 years with a taste of the towns
WAREHAM — Turning Point Day Resource Center celebrated 20 years of service with a “Taste of the Towns” on Monday, Sept. 18. Attendees got their favorite meals from South Coast restaurants, heard the musical stylings of Frank Noonan along with...
A memorial for ‘Mr. Marion’
MARION — For Buddy Washburn, his father Warren Washburn, who died in 2001, was “Mr. Marion.” “[He was on] committees … when he learned about something that needed to be done, he did it,” said Buddy at a meeting of the Marion Select Board on Tuesday...
New generator to come to Rochester Council on Aging
ROCHESTER — It’s time for an upgrade. The Rochester Council on Aging will soon receive a new power generator to keep the building running for years to come. The Rochester Select Board voted to approve a contract with South Shore Generators, the...
Marion Board of Health to offer flu shots
MARION — The Marion Board of Health and Marion EMS will host a drive-thru flu clinic from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street. The clinic will be a drive-thru under a tent. Anyone...
Land trust to host wetland walk
MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Education Committee on Saturday Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. for a Wetland Discovery Program hosted by Carlos T.B. Fragata, an environmental analyst for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental...
‘Crew of Three’ author talk at Mattapoisett Library
MATTAPOISETT — Meet Mattapoisett resident Kimberly J. Ward, author of “Crew of Three: How Bold Dreams and Detailed Plans Launched Our Family’s Sailing Adventure” at the Mattapoisett Library on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. The book is the story...
Rochester Historical Society to host open house, bake sale
ROCHESTER — On Sept. 30, the Rochester Historical Society will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its museum, 355 County Rd. The open house will introduce part two of the society’s exhibit “Maps, Signs and Celebrations.” This exhibit will...
Rochester to hold flu clinics for seniors, children and adults
ROCHESTER — There will be a high-dose Flu Vaccine Clinic at the Rochester Senior Center, 67 Dexter Lane, on Tuesday, Oct.10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. High-dose flu vaccines are for those age 65 and older. Walk-ins will be available from 12 to 1 p.m. if...
Tropical weather warning dropped for southern New England, Tri-Town
Post-tropical cyclone Lee, formerly categorized as a hurricane, passed by the Tri-Town and the rest of the South Coast from Friday evening into Saturday morning. As of 11:17 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, all tropical storm warnings have been dropped...
Little Free Library sparks controversy, discussion surrounding flag policy
ROCHESTER — Concerns about whether a diversity flag should be allowed to fly on Plumb Library property and if a Little Free Diverse Library should be located outside the official town library were raised, at times heatedly, at the Rochester Board of...
Marion boaters: Remove vessels from Island Wharf and Old Landing
MARION — Due to the projected path of Hurricane Lee, the Marion Harbormaster Department asked all Marion boaters to remove their vessels from the Island Wharf and Old Landing Dinghy docks no later than Thursday, Sept. 14, according to an email alert...
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club to meet, hold gala potluck
MATTAPOISETT — On Thursday, Sept. 21, join the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club at 11 a.m. for a social get-together, recognition of new members, a gala potluck and business meeting. These events and all upcoming monthly meetings of the Mattapoisett Woman’...
Proposed Marion historic district sees support from village residents
MARION — According to Historic Preservation Planner Eric Dray, Marion is “the most historic, intact village on the South Coast,” and the Marion Historic District Study Committee hopes to maintain the village by establishing an official historic...
‘Very positive’ results in Long Wharf redesign soil study
MATTAPOISETT — The concept design process for the Long Wharf redesign project can now begin after soil testing yielded “very positive” results, said Childs Engineering representative Andrew Nilson at a Tuesday, Sept. 12 meeting of the Mattaposiett...
A moist walk in search of Marion mushrooms
MARION — It was a “nice, moist day” on Sunday, Sept. 10, said Sippican Lands Trust Director Alan Harris, with “lots of mushrooms all along the trail” at the trust’s White Eagle Parcel in Marion. The Sippican Lands Trust was joined by the Boston...
Drop-off dates set for Friends Meeting yard sale
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will have donation drop-off times in preparation for its yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 a.m. Stamps and covers will be sold at one of the tables. There will also be many stamp items for beginning...
Mattapoisett Museum extends fall hours
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church St. is extending its hours through September and October. The Museum will be open to visitors on Thursdays by appointment, and on Friday and Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. Directions to the Museum are...
Marion Social Club to hold pig roast
MARION — Head to the Marion Social Club, 44 Pumping Station Road, for a pig roast on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased by calling Betsy Youngson at 508-295-8253. Side dishes will include jag, baked beans, corn on...
Fall mushroom foray with the Sippican Lands Trust
Learn about local mushrooms with the Boston Mycological Club and the Sippican Lands Trust on Sunday, Sept. 10. The event will be held at the White Eagle Cranberry Bog property at 10:30 a.m. The Boston Mycological Club is second oldest mushroom club...
Rochester shooter continues to be held without bail
PLYMOUTH — Rochester resident Cody Perry, who is being charged with first degree murder for the April 7 shooting of Mattapoisett resident Justin Doberck , will continue to be held without bail in Plymouth County Correctional Facility following a...
Rochester employee recognized by town
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Select Board recognized facilities department employee Joey Bacchiocchi for his service to the town at a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6. “He helped out the facilities manager with improving the buildings around town,” said...
Bridging the way to Eagle Scout
MARION — When the Sippican Lands Trust needed help to build 12 new bridges for Tucker’s Trail in Marion’s Osprey Marsh, they enlisted the help of local Boy Scouts, including Wareham Troop 39 Scout Haralambos "Labby" Sivvianakis. Throughout middle...
Rochester residents to participate in Jimmy Fund walk
ROCHESTER — Three Rochester residents will participate in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, Oct. 1. Rochester residents Andrew Rodriguez, Donna Rodriguez, and Kathy Shea, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the...
Rochester Women’s Club to meet
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Women’s Club will hold its first meeting of the 2023-2024 season on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at 37 Marion Road in Rochester. The club’s mission is to promote civic, educational, intellectual and social interest...
St. Philip’s Church celebrates longtime clergy at hymn sing
MATTAPOISETT — While some Mattapoisett residents celebrated Labor Day weekend at the town beach, parishioners at nearby St. Philip’s Episcopal Church closed their 139th summer season by recognizing the contributions of three longtime priests on...
Beginner birding walk with Mattapoisett Land Trust
MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club for a beginner’s level birding walk on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Grace Meadow Preserve. Mike LaBossiere of the Nasketucket Bird Club will lead participants...
New coach, new opportunity for Old Colony girls soccer
ROCHESTER — New leadership is coming to the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School girls varsity soccer team this season. Old Colony carpentry instructor and girls soccer head coach Paul Soucy said that he hopes this season the team...
Recycled art show brings variety to the Mattapoisett Library
Books, fabric and water bottles all received new life during the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s “RE-ART: Recycled Art Show ”reception on Saturday, Sept. 2. Textile artist Julane Soares creates jackets, vests hats and more with repurposed Kantha...
Sippican Lands Trust to host fall mushroom foray
MARION — Join the Sippican Lands Trust and the Boston Mushroom Club — the second oldest mushroom club in the world — for a foray through the White Eagle preserve in Marion at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10. The Sippican Lands Trust recommends that...
Taber Library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with community read
MARION — Tri-Town Against Racism and the Elizabeth Taber Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a “Community Read” on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. The book will be “Family Lore” by Elizabeth Acevedo, which tells the story of one...
A blast from the past: Then and Now exhibit brings back memories
MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett residents took a stroll down memory lane during the Mattapoisett Museum’s reception for its first Then and Now exhibit on Thursday, Aug. 31. The exhibit features photos of Mattapoisett locations as they were in the past...
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