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Shop for Christmas on Church Street

MATTAPOISETT – The Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s annual holiday fair will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Reynard Hall at 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett. This year’s event will include homemade frozen foods, baked...

Tri-Town against racism achieves nonprofit status

Tri-Town Against Racism (TTAR) has now received official 501c3 non-profit status, which will open them up to more opportunities and future projects. TTAR began in April of 2020 as a grassroots organization formed in in response to racist incidents...

Rochester eligible for over $1 million in ARPA funds

ROCHESTER – The Town of Rochester will soon be able to apply for up to $1,190,500 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, were signed into law on March 11, 2021 to provide funding to state and...

Storytime, food drive at the library

MARION – In celebration of Thanksgiving, the Elizabeth Taber Library will be open until 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and closed on Thursday and Friday on Nov. 25 and Nov. 25. The library will be open for our normal business hours on Saturday. They...

Rochester Select Board signs firm, considers properties for public safety study

ROCHESTER – The Rochester Select Board unanimously voted to sign The Galante Architecture Studio as the firm to conduct a study for a public safety building at their meeting on Monday, Nov. 21. The study is planned to take place through the winter,...

From Rochester to Congress: the history of Tristam Burgess

In the most recent installment of From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society, Connie Eshbach reflects on a man of note from Rochester’s history: Tristam Burgess, who had a storied career in court and congress. As I mentioned...

Turkey Trot takes runners through protected trails

MATTAPOISETT — It was a brisk 38 degrees on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 20 when a group of runners gathered for the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s “Turkey Trot.” “We’ll get rockin’ and rollin’ soon. I know everybody’s cold and wants to run,” said AJ Perry...

Lockheed Martin closes its doors in Marion

MARION — The Lockheed Martin facility in Marion, which was originally founded in 1940 as Francis Associates, has finally closed its doors after 82 years, a spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday, Nov. 16. “ We have transferred all production work from...

Alumni soccer game to be held at ORR

Old Rochester Regional High School is inviting alumni to participate in its Alumni Soccer Game. The game will be held on Friday, Nov. 25 at 3:30 p.m. on the front field at Old Rochester Regional High School. Alumni of all shapes, sizes and ages are...

Local World War II veteran will celebrate 100th birthday

MATTAPOISETT – As seventh-generation Mattapoisett resident Howard Tinkham nears his 100th birthday, he keeps his sense of humor about it. “Yesterday, I went to the cardiologist to verify that I’m alive, and he said yes, I still am,” Tinkham said...

Sippican Woman’s Club is making plans for the holiday season

MARION – On Friday, Dec. 2, the Sippican Woman’s Club invites members and guests to join them for a holiday luncheon at the Wamsutta Club. The luncheon will be followed by a guided tour of the holiday-decorated Rotch-Duff-Jones House in New Bedford...

Purchase a wreath from Rochester Women’s Club

ROCHESTER – The Rochester Women's Club will be having their annual Christmas wreath sale on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Women's Club is located at 37 Marion Road on Route 105. This event is a...

Family crafts and soup supper

MARION – The First Congregational Church is hosting a family craft and soup-supper evening on the first Wednesday of Advent, Nov. 30. The community is invited to join the festivities beginning with making a Jolly Frosty Snowman from donated wood...

Search committee named in Marion town administrator hunt

MARION — The search for a new Town Administrator has moved one step further as the Marion Select Board appointed a five-member search committee at its Nov. 15 meeting. The search committee, which will be responsible for interviewing prospective...

Artist meet and greet at the library

Meet local artist Liz LaValley at a meet and greet on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. She will present her work on her gallery show, Evolution of a Poetic Medium: Handmade Books in a Digital Age. LaValley’s...

Mattapoisett approves Holy Ghost property renovations at Town Meeting

MATTAPOISETT – With nine decisions for residents to make, 62 voters showed up for Mattapoisett’s Special Town Meeting at Old Rochester Regional High School on Monday, Nov. 14. Moderator Jack Ecklund said that he recognized the usual suspects. “This...

Learn about building stone walls

MATTAPOISETT – Due to inclement weather last weekend, the Mattapoisett Land Trust has rescheduled their stone wall building workshop to Sunday, Nov. 20. From 10 to 11 a.m., those interested in learning more about building stone walls can meet at the...

Food pantry accepting applications for Christmas meals

The Sacred Heart Food Pantry, 53 Oak St., Middleboro, is signing up Rochester applicants to receive a complete Christmas meal for the holiday. Sign-ups continue any time the pantry is open. Pantry hours are: the first four Saturdays of the month...

Rochester boy scouts give back with annual turkey dinner

ROCHESTER — Down a muddy path and into the woods near Snipatuit Pond in Rochester, the Boy Scouts of Troop 31 spent the morning of Saturday, Nov. 12 preparing a feast. The troop of 20 registered Boy Scouts placed eight turkeys inside clean aluminum...

Where to recycle mattresses, textiles in the Tri-Town

As of Nov. 1, Massachusetts residents are no longer able to throw away their old textiles and mattresses. Instead, clothes, bedding, curtains, fabric, footwear towels and other such items must be recycled. For residents in the Tri-Town, there are...

Homes For Our Troops kicks off build process for Mattapoisett home

MATTAPOISETT – On Saturday, Oct. 22, Homes for Our Troops kicked off the building of a custom home for Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rebecca Mann. Mann was injured while serving in Afghanistan. In March 2014, during her second deployment, Mann was...

Celebrate advent with Mattapoisett Congregational Church

MATTAPOISETT – Kick off the Advent season with the Mattapoisett Congregational Church as they host a schedule of special events. Services will begin with a Hanging of the Greens service on Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. Members present symbols of Advent such as...

Tri-Town honors veterans

On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, in the Tri-Town, residents gathered to honor heroes who have served our country. In ceremonies with guest speakers, musical performances and moments of silence, those around the community payed homage to lives spent...

Kids learn to care for sea turtles in after school program

MARION – To teach the kids at the Marion Natural History Museum’s program about local sea turtles, Sarah Sperber of the National Marine Life Center visited their class. In the presentation, Sperber went over the different species, what they eat, how...

Join the Marion Natural History Museum for a birding walk

MARION – Join the Marion Natural History Museum and the Nasketucket Bird Club on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 8:00 am for a fall bird walk at Washburn Park, which is located off of Front St. This event is great for new birders or those interested in...

Resident’s 100th birthday to be celebrated with parade

MATTAPOISETT – All residents are invited to attend the 100th Birthday Party for Mattapoisett's Howard Tinkham on Nov. 20. Tinkham has been a pillar of the Mattapoisett community and is one of its last remaining World War II veterans. The party will...

Celebrate Veterans Day in Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT – The Tri-Town Veterans Office in conjunction with American Legion Post 280 invites the community to the Mattapoisett Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will be held Friday, Nov. 11, at the Old Hammondtown School at 20 Shaw St at 11...

Tri-Town voters favor Straus, Healey in midterm election

Longtime Democratic incumbent Rep. William Straus (D-Mattapoisett) won a 16th term as 10th Bristol Representative after voters cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 8, marking his 31st year in office. Straus earned 10,541 votes from residents of...

Turkey cookout with Rochester Boy Scouts

Join Rochester Boy Scouts Troop 31 on Saturday, Nov. 12 for their annual Turkey Cookout. The troop will be down at their camp cooking all day and will be serving guests from the community starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Rochester Grange Hall on 182...

Where to vote, what’s on the ballot for Election Day

On Nov. 8, Tri-town residents that have registered to vote can cast their ballots in the state election. Read on for information on the ballot and where residents can cast their votes. Where to vote: The last date to register for...

Mattapoisett Special Town Meeting voters to discuss Holy Ghost Grounds, free cash

MATTAPOISETT – Mattapoisett will hold a Special Town Meeting on Monday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Old Rochester Regional High School, 135 Marion Road. Mattapoisett voters will have their say on nine different articles regarding subjects like the...

New bill could help fund Old Rochester athletic field renovations

BOSTON – On Thursday, Nov. 3, the House and Senate voted to approve a major appropriations bill that includes $750,000 for new athletic fields at Old Rochester Regional High School. The funding for the fields is part of a larger economic development...

Proposed bill would fund athletic fields for Old Rochester

Spruce up your life with greens sale

MATTAPOISETT – The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is holding their 3rd annual Holiday Greens Sale. The sale will take place on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rain date will be the following day, Dec. 4. The event will feature freshly decorated wreaths...

Tri-town Girl Scouts fundraise for camping trips

Tri-Town Girl Scout troop 67047 spent the weekend of November 5 at Girl Scout Camp Wind-in-the-Pines in Plymouth, MA this past weekend. The Girl Scouts participated in outdoor cooking, jack knife skills, outdoor art making, hiking, archery, gaga...

Learn about Southeastern France with Sippican Historical Society

MARION – The Sippican Historical Society Speaker Series continues with a presentation on Nov. 17 at 7:00 p.m. by Madeleine Deschamps at the Marion Art Center's Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater at 80 Pleasant St. The presentation is on the creation of la...

Marion releases requirements, benefits for Town Administrator position

MARION — Applicants to be Marion’s new Town Administrator can look forward to a starting salary of plus or minus $150,000, health packages and retirement benefits, according to a recently released job description . But to fill the shoes of outgoing...

Marion will honor veterans with speaker, band performance

MARION – Marion’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held next Friday, Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Old Landing Veterans Park on Front Street. The guest speaker is Marion resident Technical Sergeant Mandy Givens. Hannah Moore and the Sippican...

Historical District Study Committee seeks members

MARION – The Marion Select Board recently approved the request of the Marion Historical Commission to appoint a seven member Local Historic District Study Committee to explore the possibilities of establishing a local historic district in the Marion...

Historic District Study Committee formed in Marion

MARION — Buildings, roads or even entire neighborhoods in Marion could become part of a historic district following a vote to approve a seven-person Historic District Study Committee at the Nov. 1 meeting of the Marion Select Board. According to Meg...

Tri-town residents donate most to Straus, Swift, Hall ahead of election

When the Massachusetts primary election on Sept. 6 narrowed the political playing field, area residents had the opportunity to narrow their support — and donations — to single candidates. In the Tri-town, residents can cast a vote for candidates...

Costumed kids parade around for trick or treat

Halloween celebrations were back in full swing this year as swarms of trick-or-treaters took to the streets in the Tri-town to model costumes and fill bags with candy. Both Marion and Mattapoisett hosted their Halloween parades that evening, with...

Marion Board of Health offers Covid boosters

MARION – The Marion Board of Health will be hosting a Covid Moderna Bivalent Booster Clinic at the Benjamin D. Cushing Center on Thursday Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call the Marion Board of Health at 508-748-3530 to register for the clinic...

Mattapoisett seeks new owner for old fire station

MATTAPOISETT – The Town of Mattapoisett is seeking proposals for the purchase of the former Mattapoisett Fire Station at 26 County Road, Mattapoisett. In an email, the Town states that this property is “strategically located along the Route 6...

Developer plans to break ground on Rochester Crossroads in spring

ROCHESTER – Construction for the 208-unit Rochester Crossroads project is expected to begin in the spring of 2023, said developer Kenneth Steen of Steen Realty. Since its initial proposal in April 2019, the plan for Rochester Crossroads underwent...

Marion Pumpkin Palooza brings Halloween fun for families

MARION — Something spooky happened at the Benjamin Cushing Community Center in Marion on Saturday, Oct. 29, as the Marion Council on Aging held their first Pumpkin Palooza. The grounds of the community center were filled with children in costume and...

Spice up your life at Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT – Register now for a spice blending workshop hosted by library staff on Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. Discover how to create your own spice blends. The library will provide spices and containers for three different combinations:...

Brattle Book Shop owner to present on rare books

MATTAPOISETT – Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section, will give an in-person and virtual presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Museum on 5 Church...

Jim Pierson presents backyard archeology to after school group

Hidden treasures and metal detectors were part of Jim Pierson’s presentation on an introduction to Backyard Archaeology to the Marion Natural History Museum’s after school group. The students had a chance to take a close look at some of the...

Find the perfect holiday gift

Visit the 55th Annual “Christmas by the Sea Bazaar” on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish at 26 Hammond St., Mattapoisett. New to this year, over 50 pieces of original painted artwork by Sandy McIlmail, a Mattapoisett...

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