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MARION

The Town of Marion, Massachusetts is a seaside community located on Buzzards Bay at the gateway to Cape Cod. Like her sister town of Mattapoisett, Marion was once part of the collective Rochester until it incorporated itself as a separate community in 1852. Present day Marion was originally a Rochester village called Sippican, so named after the Indian tribe that once lived there.

The name Marion was selected to honor Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion. Like Mattapoisett, the town first developed as a summer resort, but now boasts a more stable, year-round population. The town's scenic Sippican Harbor offers a variety of recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and swimming; and the community still retains the character of a small-town New England community.

Marion was home of Captain Benjamin Briggs, who was lost with his family and crew aboard the ill-fated Mary Celeste. Points of interest include the Marion Music Hall, the Elizabeth Taber Library, and the well-known Tabor Academy preparatory school. All of these landmarks stand as legacies to the town's great benefactor, Elizabeth Taber, who was devoted not only to her hometown but also to culture, the arts and education.


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Upcoming Town Meeting, Election Dates, and Events

Last day to post Warrant: Monday, May 12, 2008

Annual Town Meeting: Monday, May 19, 2008 - Sippican School, 7:00 PM

Town Election: Friday, May 23, 2008 - Marion Music Hall, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Past Town Meeting and Election Results

Presidential Primary Election Results
February 5, 2008

Marion Special Town Meetin
November 5, 2007

Marion Annual Election
May 29, 2007

Marion Annual Town Meeting
May 21, 2007

Massachusetts State Election
November 7, 2006

Marion Special Town Meeting
October 30, 2006

Marion Annual Election
May 30, 2006

Marion Annual Town Meeting
May 15, 2006