The Marion Art Center is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of two simultaneous gallery exhibitions, both to open on February 13. Under the supervision of art teacher Erin Kirk, the art students at Sippican School will exhibit a collection of works in the MAC’s Patsy Francis (upstairs) Gallery from February 13 through March 11. […] Read more »
The side entrance to the Old Rochester Regional High School was lively on the Wednesday night dedicated to the Class of 2017’s superlative awards night. Parents and students from all grades were present and socializing before the event began, but the seniors were in the spotlight from the moment they arrived. Several students even came […] Read more »
On January 25, Town Administrator Michael Gagne and the members of the Mattapoisett Finance Committee met to begin the budget review process for FY18. While each department they met with on this night had its own narrative to supplement spreadsheets, there were a couple of reoccurring themes: succession planning and the use of technology. From […] Read more »
Tucker Adam Francis (19) died on January 31st in a snorkeling accident in the Virgin Islands. He lost consciousness while free diving, a condition called “shallow-water blackout.” He was spending the winter of his gap year working as the chef on Tabor Academy’s schooner, the Tabor Boy, during the Caribbean Studies program. In the fall […] Read more »
President Trump has pledged to enact policies that will affect our human rights such as a woman’s right to make choices about her own body or a gay man’s right to chose who he wants to marry. Are you angry that the President’s stand on immigration could deport hundreds of law-abiding people in southeastern Massachusetts […] Read more »
A Parent Orientation Meeting for parents of all children eligible to enter Kindergarten has been scheduled on Monday, February 6, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the multi-purpose room of Sippican School. All parents of children eligible to attend Kindergarten are asked to attend this special informational meeting. Any child born before September 1, 2012, […] Read more »
Marion Zoning Board of Appeals matters on January 26 took a turn away from the more contentious for a while to focus on a special permit application for an accessory apartment that appears, so far, to fall under the bylaw as allowable. William and Jaqueline Scharnick of 82 Main Street hope to renovate their basement […] Read more »
There’s a movement happening at Rochester Memorial School and it all boils down to five words, five principles: cooperation, assertiveness, responsibility, empathy, and self-control. RMS C.A.R.E.S. is the new motto at the school, and on January 26 fourth grade students spread the word on a grand scale through music and drama during a show appropriately […] Read more »
The Marion Harbormaster’s Office will host the Boating Safety Course at the Marion Police Station Conference room again this year. You will need to attend two Saturday classes consecutively. The first offering is May 13 and 20. The second offering is June 3 and 10. The class size is limited to 25, so sign up […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Lions Club will hold a Valentine’s Snow Ball fundraiser on Friday, February 10 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 6, Mattapoisett. Included is a Chicken Kiev Dinner, dancing, DJ, raffles, door prize and there will be a cash bar. Formal attire is optional. Tickets are $35/person (over […] Read more »