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Marion’s new Fire Chief 320 viewsMarion’s new Fire Chief Brian Jackvony was sworn in on June 30 during a ceremony at the Marion Music Hall with the Board of Selectmen. Jackvony comes to Marion from the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island where he was the assistant fire chief for eight years, after 24 years with the Providence Fire Department. Photo by Jean Perry
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Star Wars Fans320 viewsLocal young Star Wars fans gathered in Rochester at the Congregational Church on July 18 for a Star Wars symposium, hosted by Star Wars expert Peter Struzziero and sponsored by the Plumb Library. Pictured in descending order left to right: Dylan Hathaway, Bridget Farias, Ryan Farias, Andrew Ronsky, Molly Ronsky, Jack Ronsky, Nicholas Miedemar, and Rebecca York. Photo by Jean Perry
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Super Duper Summer Fair320 views The First Church of Marion held its Annual Super Duper Summer Fair on July 25. The fundraising event is a familiar, welcome event every summer in Marion, and it has something to offer everyone. The fair featured a plant sale, White Elephant, games for the kids, book sale, yard sale, and of course, clam cakes. Photos by Jean Perry
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Chalk It Up320 viewsThe day before the Marion Town Party, kids chalked-up the sidewalks in front of the Marion Town House in preparation for the Saturday night event. Town Party Planning Committee members set up picnic tables and strung party lights in the background while the kids drew colorful, festive pictures with chalk. Photos by Jean Perry
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Annual Marion Town Party320 viewsThe Annual Marion Town Party was Saturday night, August 22, on the grounds of and around the Marion Town House. The event featured food, fun, and loads of children’s activities before the Fire Department lit up the neighborhood with the blaze of the bonfire. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Sippican School Open House320 viewsSippican School students had the chance to meet their teachers and discover their classrooms on August 31, the final day of school vacation. Each teacher devised their own scavenger hunt for the kids that helped the students discover their classrooms. Some older students were eager to find their desks and begin stocking them with brand new school supplies in anticipation of the big day. Photos by Jean Perry
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Brad Barrows Ride320 viewsThe annual Brad Barrows Ride took place on Saturday, September 19, with around 60 to 70 participants riding on roughly 40 motorcycles. The fundraiser proceeds go to fund local youth sports, a cause that was dear to the late Barrows’ heart. Barrows was the owner of the bad “Brad’s” in Mattapoisett until his death in 2007. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Gine Fishing320 viewsRochester Scout Pack 30 had a fishing day at Five Mile Pond at Camp Cachelot in Myles Standish State Forest on September 27. The Cub Scouts were being trained in the art of fishing, tying knots for their hooks, as well as baiting a hook. Joshua Ernstzen, 7, (middle right) was the first Cub Scout to catch a fish. Photos by Denzil Ernstzen
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Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride 320 viewsIt was a windy ride for the 120 participants of the 9th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 4. From Westport to Falmouth, cyclists rode either the 75-mile or 35-mile route to raise funds for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, bringing in nearly $90,000. Riders paused at Eastover Farm in Rochester for a lunch break before continuing on for the remaining 35 miles. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride 320 viewsIt was a windy ride for the 120 participants of the 9th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 4. From Westport to Falmouth, cyclists rode either the 75-mile or 35-mile route to raise funds for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, bringing in nearly $90,000. Riders paused at Eastover Farm in Rochester for a lunch break before continuing on for the remaining 35 miles. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House320 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department welcomed the community on Thursday, October 8 during its annual Open House. Families enjoyed food, fun games, live demonstrations, and activities aimed at educating the public on fire safety during this National Fire Prevention Week. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mass Mini Tractor Pullers 320 viewsThe Rochester Country Fairgrounds hosted a tractor pull of the Mass Mini Tractor Pullers Association on October 10. The tractors are hand-built by their owners, using naturally-aspirated auto engines that are 500-1,000 horsepower. There will be another all-day tractor pull event on October 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photos by Colin Veitch
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