To Whom Marion’s Future May Concern: If you live in Marion and care about the future of our town, please read on. On Saturday morning, August 1, the Planning Board will hold a public forum to discuss three elements of Marion’s Master Plan, a document that will guide the Town’s evolution through the coming decade […] Read more »
Marilyn Monroe Matinée Series
The public is invited to enjoy Sippican Historical Society and Marion Council on Aging’s summertime collaboration: The Best of Marilyn. Beginning on Tuesday, August 4 and continuing over the following three weeks, the organizations will present a selection of Marilyn Monroe’s most popular and acclaimed films. The selection for Tuesday, August 4 is Gentlemen Prefer […] Read more »
The MAC Presents “Now and Then”
The Marion Art Center’s latest exhibit featuring artist Leslie Baker and sculptor St. George Tucker Aufranc opened on July 17 with a reception, giving MAC members and the public the opportunity to view the artwork and talk to the artists about the pieces selected for display. Baker, based in Martha’s Vineyard, exhibits a casual boldness […] Read more »
Residents, Board Air Solar Farm Concerns
A letter dated July 16, 2015 from G.A.F. Engineering and addressed to the Marion Board of Selectmen about the withdrawal of seven acres of Chapter 61A agricultural/horticultural use land for the purpose of a solar farm prompted a new line of questioning from the Marion Planning Board on the first night of public hearings for […] Read more »
Free Movie: Last Tuesday of the Month
McFarland USA (PG, 2hr. 9min.) will be shown at the Mattapoisett CoA Senior Center, Center School, 17 Barstow St., on Tuesday, July 28 at 12:00 noon. The free movie is sponsored by the Friends of the Mattapoisett CoA. McFarland USA is the true against-all-odds story of the 1987 McFarland high school cross country team in […] Read more »
Marion Concert Band
On Friday, July 24, the Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a program of American popular music. The program, which features a variety of pop styles from the 1920s to 1980s, is as follows: Washington Post March – J. P. Sousa Second American Folk Rhapsody – C. Grundman Concertino for Flute […] Read more »
Bishop Stang Q4 Honor Roll
The following students have achieved honors to the fourth quarter at Bishop Stang High School: Jessica Rush of Marion, Grade 11, First Honors Joseph Russo of Marion, Grade 9, Second Honors Matthew Russo of Marion, Grade 9, Second Honors Olivia Ucci of Marion, Grade 10, Second Honors Elizabeth Lonergan of Marion, Grade 11, Second Honors […] Read more »
Every Hero has a Story … to Read!
The Mattapoisett Library has spent the summer delivering superhero-themed presentations and stories to area children, including the latest presentation by storyteller Rona Leventhol, as part of the library’s Superhero Summer Reading Program. But as kids are reading about heroes of all shapes, sizes, and sorts, they themselves are taking on the roles of superheroes – […] Read more »
SLT Free Yoga Class and Storywalk
Come to a free yoga class on Saturday, July 25 at 9:00 am at the Sippican Lands Trust’s beautiful, waterfront property Brainard Marsh, which is located off of Delano Road in Marion. Kripalu-certified instructor Angela Curry will lead the session. For your own comfort, please remember to bring a yoga mat and water. Bug spray […] Read more »
MattRec’s Frozen
After spending the week at MattRec’s Musical Theatre camp, participants in the camp put on an exciting show based on scenes and music from Frozen for family and friends on Friday afternoon. Mattrec also offers the Musical Theatre program in the Fall, Winter, and Spring as an after school program. Photos courtesy Greta Fox Read more »