Sippican Week

02/22/2026

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10/04/2025

Mattapoisett will host its Special Town Meeting today at 1 p.m. in the Old Rochester Regional Gymnasium, located at 135 Marion Road in Mattapoisett.

MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett Special Town Meeting will take place today, Saturday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. in the Old Rochester Regional Gymnasium — located at 135 Marion Road. With one issue on the warrant, residents will discuss the expansion of the Select Board from three to five members. The vote a...

06/11/2025

Get ready for a summer of rodeos!

ROCHESTER — Saddle up for a summer of rodeos. On Saturday, June 14, the New England Rodeo is opening its gates in Rochester for the first time. The event, which begins at 5 p.m. at the Rochester Fairgrounds at 65 Pine Street, is the first of the...

06/11/2025

Mattapoisett's 7-11 to close?

MATTAPOISETT — All good things must come to an end: the Mattapoisett 7-Eleven located at 51 County Street is now closed indefinitely. Among the cleared shelves and empty aisles, signs are now posted around the entrance and interior stating that “7-...

03/19/2025

Marion is preparing guidelines for short-term rentals to present at the annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 12

MARION — A proposed bylaw that would provide guidelines on short-term rentals in Marion will be on the agenda at the upcoming Monday, May 12 Town Meeting. With the bylaw, the Marion Planning Board aims to ensure the town retains quality of life and...

03/19/2025

The iconic Oxford Creamery in Mattapoisett is now up for sale

MATTAPOISETT — Co-owners Liz and Ken Ackerman served up chilled treats to thrilled customers at the Oxford Creamery for 22 years, fulfilling their ice cream dream to run a small restaurant. However, every cone must come to an end. The Ackermans are...

03/19/2025

Rochester man is sentenced to eight to ten years in state prison for fatal shooting of sister's allegedly abusive partner

ROCHESTER — After being found guilty on criminal charges relating to the deadly shooting of his sister’s boyfriend, Rochester resident 36-year-old Cody Perry was sentenced to eight to 10 years in state prison on Friday, March 14. The shooting victim...

03/19/2025

The 200-year-old First Congregational Church of Rochester will be renovated after years of wear and tear

ROCHESTER — As the bell has tolled, and thousands of church-goers have filed into the pews of the First Congregational Church of Rochester over the years, the building has seen wear and tear. With peeling paint and original windows that need to be...

03/10/2025

The long forgotten Holy Ghost Grounds will be renovated for community use. The question is, what exactly will it be used for?

MATTAPOISETT — The Holy Ghost Reuse Committee is looking to resurrect the original spirit of the 7.8 acres land that was once used as a historic community gathering space. Clambakes, religious holidays and public events on the grounds were...

03/10/2025

An Old Rochester alum competes in an internationally renowned armlifting competition created by Arnold Schwarzenegger

MATTAPOISETT — Since his time at Old Rochester Regional High School, David Reynolds, 22, continues to see the fruits of his athletic talents that first got their start on the school’s track and field team. Beginning his athletic career in the 7th...

03/10/2025

The Old Rochester boys basketball team has qualified for semifinals in their state tournament after a close game with Lawrence Tech

ROCHESTER — The Old Rochester Regional High School boys basketball team is advancing to semifinals after a close match with Lawrence Tech High School where the team won by just three points, ending the game with a score of 52-49. Old Rochester will...