Soggy Saga Continues

On November 7, Conservation Agent Laurell Farinon for the Rochester Conservation Commission once again discussed the status of the Notice of Intent filing by REpurpose Properties whose plans to construct 22 duplexes adjacent to the Plumb Corner Mall has been bogged down with water runoff issues. “We’ve been working behind the scene dealing with the […] Read more »

The Occasion Singers Holiday Concert

Celebrate the season with music, laughter, and song. The Occasion Singers, directed by Cassandra Morgan, bring their unique talents and harmonies to concert goers during this special holiday event. Come to The First Congregational Church of Marion Community Center on Saturday, December 15, to hear your seasonal favorite songs and enjoy an evening of music, […] Read more »

Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner

The Marion Police Brotherhood Annual Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner will be held at the Benjmain D. Cushing Community Center on Saturday, December 1. Door opens at 11:30 am, dinner served at 12 noon. Open to Marion residents; residents may bring one guest, free admission (must R.S.V.P. by November 28, 2018). To R.S.V.P., contact the Marion […] Read more »

Noëlla (Trahan) Chevalier

Noëlla (Trahan) Chevalier, age 95, of Rochester, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Ernest Chevalier and the daughter of the late Polydore and Alexina (Quintin) Trahan. Noëlla worked as an inspector and supervisor for the Acushnet Company for many years until […] Read more »

Friends of Mattapoisett COA Christmas Store

Friends of Mattapoisett COA Christmas Store on 21 Barstow Street will be open on November 26, 27, and 28 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and on November 29from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and on Friday, November 30from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. We have gifts of T-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry, umbrellas, and more to […] Read more »

Re-Join the Club

The offer was just too good for any minor under the age of 18 to refuse. Twelve CDs for just one penny! Then, every subsequent month, they send you one CD and, if you don’t like it, simply return it and they’ll refund your money? That seemed like a perfectly manageable membership to a seemingly […] Read more »

Trustees Look to VFW Site for Affordable Housing

It’s now the home to the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, but the Marion Affordable Housing trust thinks the 6.48-acre property that was once the old VFW might be a feasible location for some affordable housing. On November 13, the trustees inched closer to exploring this option. Administrator Terri Santos summarized her recent search efforts […] Read more »

New Programs and Classes at the MAC

The Marion Art Center (MAC) is pleased to present the Putnam Murdock Trio on Saturday, December 22 at 7:30pm. Putnam Murdock (guitar and vocals), Barry Gross (bass and vocals), and Colin Bradley (pedal steel) have been conducting experiments in sonic allure for three years. Creating soundscapes laced with lyric and story, they provide audiences with […] Read more »

Upper Cape Tech Craft Fair

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School will hold their 24th annual American Made Professional Arts and Craft Fair on Saturday, November 17and Sunday, November 18from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm each day. The Craft Fair is sponsored by Upper Cape Tech’s Parent Teacher Organization, which funds student activities, scholarships, and other school events. For additional […] Read more »

Holiday Luncheon and Cookie Walk

Stop by The First Congregational Church of Marion Community Center, 144 Front Street, on Saturday, December 8, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm for the 28th Annual Holiday Luncheon. Enjoy a delicious lunch stop while on the Sippican Woman’s Club Holiday House Tour, or just come by for a welcome break from the holiday rush. […] Read more »