Registration for all summer camps at the Marion Art Center will open to MAC Members on Friday, January 30, and to nonmembers on Friday, February 13. ArtStart returns to the MAC for four weeks this summer. ArtStart is the MAC’s summer art program for children ages 4 1/2 to 9 years, offered in June […] Read more »
The Rochester Democratic Town Committee is coordinating a non-perishable food drive to benefit local families in need. The drive will run February 2 to February 15. Collection boxes are located at Rochester Town Hall, Plumb Memorial Library, and Lloyd’s Market, 8 Hartley Road. All donations will be delivered to Damien’s Pantry in Wareham, whose mission […] Read more »
I hope that some of you out there are researching our Rochester Revolutionary War soldiers. With all the cold weather, it’s an excuse to stay in where it’s warm. Remember all the information that you need to get started is on the Rochester Town Website under the Historical Commission. Following up on names from […] Read more »
TTAR (Tri-Town Against Racism) is excited to announce our seventh annual Black History Month Creative Expression Contest is wrapping up and the exhibition and awards presentation is fast approaching. TTAR aligns the contest each year with the theme chosen by Association for the Study of African American Life and history. The 2026 contest theme is […] Read more »
With the number of Americans aged 65 and older projected to increase by 24 million by 2050, MFPL is proud to announce the availability of Gale Presents: GetSetUp, a proven digital resource designed to support the growing needs of older adults across our community. According to the 2024 Active Aging Report, older adults are increasingly […] Read more »
It’s that time of year when we reach out to current members and the community to either renew memberships or perhaps join for the first time. We’re planning a busy and historic 2026 season, including events at the Museum on County Rd. and in conjunction with Plumb Library and other community members. Our 1st Wednesday […] Read more »
The Grassi Bog Conservation Area is a popular spot, but it’s riddled with potholes and people who use it to socialize during night hours, according to Open Space Acquisition Commission members at their January 8 Zoom meeting. OSAC members are looking to find donated posts to rebuild the gate to close the parking […] Read more »
The Town of Rochester is accepting letters of interest from residents who wish to be considered for appointment to a vacant seat on the Rochester Memorial School Committee. This appointment will fill the remainder of a term that expires at the Town’s May Annual Election. Submission Deadline is February 6 at 12:00 pm (noon). […] Read more »
Happy New Year. This will be a busy year as there will be 2 Elections as well as a State Primary. The dates are as follows: -Marion Town Election: Friday, May 15* -State Primary: Tuesday, September 1 -State Election: Tuesday, November 3 * Nomination papers will be available for the […] Read more »
Applications for Community Preservation Act funding will be available in the Town Clerk’s office at the Marion Town House Annex located at 14 Barnabas Road, Marion, MA 02738. The Community Preservation Act is a Massachusetts Law that allows participating cities and towns to adopt a real estate tax surcharge supplemented by State matching funds in […] Read more »