The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts by […] Read more »
In 1975, the Mattapoisett Grange building, now a four-unit condominium complex situated at the corner of Route 6 and Main Street, received the esteemed designation of qualifying for inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places. While it has long stood as a significant piece of the community’s storied beginnings, the building, would now […] Read more »
The last meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission was held on April 23, where the Commission set out to continue a public hearing from the previous meeting, hold four separate public hearings, and go over some correspondence with other town bodies. The commission continued its hearing for Robert Luchetti’s Notice of Intent for […] Read more »
What’s Happening in May at the Library? May is a transitional month at Plumb Library, when the spring program cycle wraps up and we prepare for the start of summer reading. So, while that means we don’t have any children’s programs on the books this month, we do have some upcoming Saturday events for adults […] Read more »
The League of Women Voters SouthCoast hosted a candidates’ forum on Tuesday night at Sippican School for those seeking election in Marion’s local elections on May 16. Eileen Marum, Co-Chair of the League of Women Voters SouthCoast, spoke before passing to the moderator saying, “democracy requires active participation.” Serving as Moderator was Jack Eklund, […] Read more »
May is American Stroke Awareness Month. The Marion Fire Department/Marion Board of Health/ Marion Council on Aging are hosting a Stroke Awareness Kick-off event. Join us on Friday, May 2 from10:00 am to noon for a healthy walk around the Community Center outdoor path located at 465 Mill St. in Marion. During the […] Read more »
The Silent Book Club returns on Thursday, May 1, at 2:00 pm in the upstairs Reading Rooms. Participants will enjoy delicious treats, tea, and quiet time to read. Relax with friends, acquaintances, and strangers while learning about your next interesting book. Due to space limitations, the club will be limited to 20 readers. Please call […] Read more »
Eleanor May Martin, 90, passed away on March 19, 2025 at Vantage of New Bedford. She was the daughter of Harry and Constance (Buchan) Martin of New Bedford and Mattapoisett.. A lover of animals (especially cats), flowers and all natural beauty, classical music and reading, Eleanor was raised in New Bedford and graduated from […] Read more »