Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building […] Read more »
On August 27, Mattapoisett Harbormaster Jamie McIntosh proposed a number of changes to the Harbormaster’s department, including but not limited to an examination of waterway fees with an eye toward increases. McIntosh explained in his written proposal a necessity to offset the 21-percent increase in salaries now in place with a full-time harbormaster and more […] Read more »
Lorraine B. Carter, of Marion was born on March 18, 1947 in Norway, Maine and she passed away on August 28th, 2020, with her two daughters by her side. During her 73 years Lorraine was truly the most loving, kind and patient Mom, Nan, Aunt and friend one could hope for. She was simply a wonderful […] Read more »
Jack LeBrun of Mattapoisett worked tirelessly as Tabor Academy’s 2020 Head of School and received the Lyndon Paul Lorusso Award, the ultimate prize for community and unwavering goodwill. Quoted from his award, “His endless optimism and willingness to extend himself to others in meaningful ways has truly been something that has helped bring our community […] Read more »
The Rochester Senior Center would like to remind people about the COVID restrictions and guidelines in place; there is a maximum capacity of 15 people permitted in the large room at the Senior Center. This includes staff and participants. This limit is in adherence to the MA Department of Public Health guidelines for reducing capacity […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, will have 8:00 am services on September 6 with the Rev. Robert Malm, Interim Rector, St. Gabriel’s Church, Marion, MA. Masks are required and all other safety precautions will be in place at the church. We appreciate all the parishioners who joined us this summer. We […] Read more »
Public Health Nurse Kathleen Downey was so impressed with the job that Tabor Academy did in bringing its students back to campus last weekend, that she wanted to make sure Marion Town Administrator Jay McGrail and Assistant Town Administrator Judy Mooney were there to see it, too. “I had Judy and Jay come in Monday […] Read more »
Council on Aging Knitters meet at Ned’s Point to knit at 11:00 am on Mondays. (rain dates are Wednesdays at 11:00 am). All knitters are welcome to join us. Photo courtesy Marie Rottler Read more »
On Thursday, August 27, a dozen members of the Tri-Town and Beyond Community Read group met for a live Zoom discussion to share their thoughts and questions about the books they have been reading, How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi and Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. They were joined […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Library now has eight fishing poles available for check out. Included are both saltwater and freshwater equipment, in great shape, thanks to patron and lifelong fisherman David Kaplan. He donated new poles to the library, some particularly suitable for children to use. Mr. Kaplan generously prepared a handout, which includes information about where […] Read more »