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449 viewsFrom left, Marion Firefighter/Paramedic Andrew McAlarney, Firefighter Benjamin Alden and Firefighter Seth Tomasik are among 22 new graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy as members of Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Class #100, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, Deputy State Fire Marshal and Acting MFA Director Maribel Fournier and Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony announced. The graduates received certificates of completion at a November 1 ceremony held at the Department of Fire
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Marion Halloween Parade 2015448 viewsThe Annual Marion Halloween Parade was a Monster Mash smash with hundreds turning out to haunt the village and collect treats along the way. The parade is sponsored by Marion Art Center. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Fill-A-Cruiser Toy Drive448 viewsSunday’s Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive at Sippican Elementary School was a success! Volunteers representing the Marion Police Department, Police Brotherhood, and Sippican School (VASE) welcomed a parade of vehicles of families dropping off a variety of Christmas gifts for cookies and cupcakes. Marion Police Chief John Garcia donned the Santa suit and took pictures with kids in school resource officer Matt McGraw’s 1924 Ford Model-T. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Chief Garcia Retires448 viewsAt 2:06 pm on Friday, December 11, Marion Chief of Police John Garcia signed off to radio dispatch, ending his shift and a law enforcement career that spanned three and a half decades. The Town of Marion recognized his retirement with a drive-thru sendoff outside the Cushman Community Center. School children created a banner for the occasion that included greetings from the Board of Selectmen, Fire Department, town and school district officials, police cruisers from several towns across southeastern Mass
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Library Zoo448 viewsLauren Paine of Pine Meadows Farm located in Mattapoisett, along with her father, Jeff, brought members of their “herd” to the Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion on July 8. Well over 100 people of all ages enjoyed the opportunity to visit with and learn about exotic animals. The younger members of the crowd listened intently as they heard about the eating habits and habitats of bearded dragons, Nigerian goats, lop-eared rabbits, tortoises, and alpacas, for which the farm is known. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Town Party448 viewsSilvershell Beach provided a new site and the harbor a new backdrop for the Marion Town Party, held on August 28 for the first time in two years. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Natural History Museum448 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum recently held a workshop on the many apps available to help people identify birds in the field. Justin Barrett, Nasketucket Bird Club president and museum board member, went over how best to use apps from Audubon, Cornell, Sibley and many others. We also learned how to record a bird or birds and have each one identified by call simultaneously. The museum wishes to thank Justin for his interesting presentation, and we look forward to our next walk
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Marion Art Center448 viewsWorks of art from sculpture to oil painting, from collages to textiles are now on view at the Marion Art Center's annual members show. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Goldovitz Bog448 viewsSunday afternoon presented a golden opportunity to enjoy nature in the Tri-Towns, as seen in Marion near Goldovitz Bog and other Sippican Lands Trust properties. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Village Christmas Stroll448 viewsDespite eventual rain, the Marion Village Christmas Stroll was enjoyed by many on Sunday afternoon. The event included musical entertainment by Tri-County musicians, Grades 4 and 5 bands from Sippican Elementary School, Sippican Historical Society carolers and Tabor Academy students, horse-drawn carriage rides, street entertainment, seasonal refreshments courtesy of area merchants, goodie bags from VASE, and crafts for kids. Photos by Mick Colageo
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4th of July Parade448 viewsThe Town of Marion held its Independence Day parade on July 4 along Spring Street in front of the Town House. Photos by Jared Melanson and Shawn Sweet
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Marion Art Center448 viewsFrom sculpture to pottery, from textile to painting on jeans, the Marion Art Center’s annual Members Show offers a multimedia presentation that is par excellence. The show features 138 works with traditional paintings primarily filling the gallery space with outstanding the skill on display. Now through August. Photos by Marilou Newell
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