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Munro Preserve173 viewsRuth Griffin shared this photo of the Mattapoisett Harbor from the Munro Preserve.
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Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library and Community Veg Marion173 viewsDespite a second straight year of wet weather, the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library and Community Veg Marion held their second annual Marion Secret Vegetable Garden Tour on Monday. The event took registrants to five destinations to view and appreciate the growing and arranging of seasonal plants yielding nourishment. Funds raised by the event support the library. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Elizabeth Taber Library173 viewsThe Elizabeth Taber Library held end-of-summer activities for children on August 23. Photos by Mick Colageo
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JP Powel173 viewsCompleted on September 28, 2012, JP Powel’s painting, “Open Door, Mica Mansion” is the 24x18-inch, oil-on-canvas work that first greets visitors to his collection of paintings now on display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The South Dartmouth artist trained in sculpture now paints in a style he calls “imaginative realism.” His exhibit will be showing through the end of September. Photo by Mick Colageo. September 12, 2024 edition
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JP Powel173 viewsSouth Dartmouth artist JP Powel first draws an image, then paints it out. His display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be up through September. Photos by Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum173 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum hosted a program last Friday on the Ocean Twilight Zone with Dr. Benjamin Grassian of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Dr. Grassian is researching Diel Vertical Migration, or the daily vertical migration of animals in the mesopelagic zone of the ocean in response to light and predation. Dr. Grassian described his research findings and brought in specimens of some of these animals which had been netted during the study. The museum hosted a full house for this fas
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ORRJHS Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet for Senior Citizens173 viewsOld Rochester Regional Junior High School student volunteers once again served guests at this year's 31st Annual ORRJHS Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet for Senior Citizens. Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55.
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Holiday at Shipyard Park173 viewsMattapoisett’s annual Holiday at Shipyard Park was held on December 14 to the delight of the young and not-so-young. The family-centered event featured Mr. and Mrs. Clause, Frosty, and Rudolph as well as a really big beach chair. The holiday tree was festooned with decorated buoys in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Refreshments were provided by area eateries offering a wide variety of goodies and fan favorite hot chocolate. Music was provided by local students. Photos by
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Mattapoisett173 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Marion Natural History Museum173 viewsAfter learning how to build a snake hibernaculum, a beaver lodge, and a bear den, the group tried their hand at creating miniatures for museum display. The beaver lodge was tested to see if it held water back and still kept the lodge dry inside. It was a huge success! Feel free to come in to view any of these creations during the museum’s open hours. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Charitable Giving173 viewsElder law attorney Brandon Walecka presented a lively session on charitable giving in Reynard Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. A healthy crowd attended, asking questions to be better informed about leaving a legacy that follows one's personal philanthropic goals. Pastor Michael Frady and the Finance Committee plan to hold future events in 2025 about tax-favorable gifting strategies available to the charitably inclined. Photo courtesy Jennifer Shepley
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Raccoon173 viewsA raccoon visited Robert Pina's backyard on Point Road in Marion.
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