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Marion 4th of July Parade390 viewsMarion held its Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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Arts in the Park390 viewsThe Marion Art Center’s annual “Arts in the Park” event was greeted by a gorgeous weekend, as cars lined Marion’s streets and visitors strolled through Bicentennial Park, ducking into the shade of white tents to visit the many artisans and their goods. Patrons enjoyed live music outside the Art Center on Main Street, refreshments from a food truck and even visited with Elizabeth Taber. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Park Jazz390 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 Council on Aging390 viewsAdministrative coordinator Jessica Fraine and Mattapoisett resident and Council on Aging volunteer Paula Coffey take a quick break from food service, as many staff and volunteers helped the Mattapoisett COA celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday outside Center School. Photos by Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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Massachusetts Fire Academy 390 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 Museum of Natural History390 viewsThe Marion Museum of Natural History celebrated its 150th anniversary with a Friday night discussion on the 700-pound meteorite Coahuila, led by Mark Munkacsy. Later in the evening, Ted and Elizabeth Brainard visited Coahuila with Executive Director Liz Leidhold, while Treasurer Mike Cronin set up a telescope on the sidewalk out front of the Elizabeth Taber Library where attendees took turns viewing Jupiter and its moons. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Veteran's Day390 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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Marion Veteran's Day390 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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Marion Tree Committee390 viewsMembers of the Marion Tree Committee and Marion Garden Group joined forces on November 26 to place identification plates on trees planted by the town. The plates were provided by the Garden Group. From left: Karilon Grainger, Suzy Taylor and Sylvia Strand. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Arbor Day390 viewsMattapoisett's Tree Committee held its annual Arbor Day poster contest in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation on March 2. Forty-three Old Hammondtown fifth-grade students participated in this year's contest. The winner will have their poster with the theme "It’s time for trees" entered into the state-wide competition. The poster contest is an ongoing effort by the Tree Committee to enlighten children regarding the importance of trees in our landscapes.
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Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School390 viewsWhat do you get when you mix technical know-how with artistic creativity? You get the first art exhibition hosted by Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School. With only two months to plan, staff members Meredith Wilbur, Danielle Craig and Jessica Linehan worked with other staff members from all shops assisting the students in expressing their artistic and technical skills. Spanning nearly every shop offered, the students created such inspired pieces as a Doomsday clock, metal flowers, photograph
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Mattapoisett Road Race390 viewsA humid atmosphere challenged the competitors, but the Mattapoisett Road Race was nonetheless conquered by over 1,000 runners. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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