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Park Jazz392 viewsOn August 7, the cool, jazz music from the 17-piece Southcoast Jazz Orchestra filled Shipyard Park. Organized and led by well-known local musician Bob Williamson, the series held on Sundays through August will feature other musical groups. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Boatyard Fire392 viewsSusan Moss contributed this photo of the Mattapoisett Boatyard fire.
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Tool Donation392 viewsTim Moll of Mattapoisett set up a tool and equipment trailer at the Mattapoisett Harbormaster's Office on August 27 to collect donations for the Mattapoisett Boatyard. A friend of boatyard owner David Kaiser and a "fellow boatyard guy," Moll said people have been generous in the wake of the August 19 fire that destroyed the boatyard, including several widows who offered to donate the contents of their husbands’ sheds and garages.
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church392 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church held a yard sale in and outside the church building on Saturday. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Massachusetts Fire Academy 392 viewsThe Massachusetts Fire Academy conducted a 48-hour class on Saturday involving Fire personnel from the region at Magnolia Cranberry located on Sherman Briggs’ bog accessible off Front Street. The class focused on operating the engine (pumper) in both rural areas and areas with fire hydrants. Seven students enrolled from Marion Fire Department were enrolled. According to Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony, the class was originally scheduled for completion in 2020 but was postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Marion Veteran's Day392 viewsThe Town of Marion Veterans Day Ceremony was followed by a luncheon at the Cushing Community Center. Photos by Robert Pina
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1st Congregational Church of Marion392 viewsThe 1st Congregational Church of Marion staged a group of youngsters to perform their annual Christmas Nativity. The children enjoyed a much-deserved celebration with Christmas food and cookies, and excitement filled the air with the singing of carols and the making of a beautiful nativity scene that they take home to set under their Christmas trees. A sincere thank you to all the parents and grandparents for their dedicated support. Photo courtesy of Raquel G. Macfarlane
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St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church392 viewsOn February 21, St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion celebrated Fat Tuesday with a Mardi Gras party. We ate delicious food and played lots of great games. Many thanks to the Youth Group for all their hard work preparing the evening’s Louisiana-style foods and for leading the games. Everyone was invited to bring and share their favorite dish or dessert and enter the Mardi Gras Cookoff. The winners were crowned this year’s Mardi Gras queens. Photos courtesy of Tanya Ambrosi
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Tree City USA Poster Contest392 viewsEmma Lowe, right, is recognized alongside runner-up Dominic Philie for finishing first and second, respectively, out of a record 43 entries in Old Hammondtown School’s Grade 5 Tree City USA poster contest in Mattapoisett. “I thought of a different idea, but I liked this one the best,” said the 11-year-old Lowe, who will go on to compete in statewide competition. Philie, 10, got noticed for his creative approach, putting the clock in the background of his poster. In a new wrinkle this year, participating stu
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Passover to Passion Seder Supper392 viewsOver 65 people participated in the Passover to Passion Seder supper on March 31 at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion. It was a great night of learning and eating. There were lots of amazing foods and fellowship. Photo courtesy Tanya Ambrosi
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Marion Council on Aging392 viewsUnder the guidance of artist Mary Ross, the Marion Council on Aging has featured art exhibitions from local seasoned artists for the past few years. Currently on exhibit are mixed-media pieces that demonstrate not only the immense talent this artist possesses but a wide range of techniques and themes. Pictured is Gorilla by Jane Eagan.
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STEAMapalooza392 viewsSTEAMapalooza, a combined event involving science projects, art displays and musical performances all at the same time on May 11 at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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