The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission met briefly via Zoom on July 3 and covered some important topics, mostly regarding the use of Island Wharf Park. Select Board member Norm Hills said two years ago, the wharf area’s jurisdiction was transferred over to the Marine Resources Commission. However, the use of the wharf […] Read more »
Are you a crafter who has too many supplies and needs to downsize? Did you have a hobby that you no longer do, but you still have all the “stuff”? Is there a craft closet in your house you’d like to reclaim? Maybe you’re looking to try a new craft, but don’t want to spend […] Read more »
Patrick William Cooney December 8, 1991 – July 21, 2025 Patrick William Cooney passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. He was 33 years old. Born on December 8, 1991, in Newton, MA, Patrick grew up in a close-knit community where his love for the […] Read more »
Thomas M. Bibeau, loving husband of Nancy DeCosta Bibeau of Marion passed away Saturday July 26, 2025 at home from a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He also leaves behind his fur babies, Lola and Luna. He was the son of the late Robert W. and Joan F. (Laurendeau) Bibeau. He was the brother […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met on Monday at 550 Mill Street and approved a Town Meeting zoning map. The map’s approval by the board will be uploaded to the town’s official website (marionma.gov) and General Informal System. Town Planner Doug Guey-Lee said a town representative, John Rockwell, worked with Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic […] Read more »
The term “gaslighting” originates from a 1938 play and later movie which depicted a husband who manipulates his wife by dimming their gaslights and then denying that the lights have changed, making her doubt her own perception and sanity. The term has since become a psychological term for a form of emotional abuse where one […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Town Band would like to thank everyone who attended the Latin American Celebration Concert last Wednesday. Our next concert will take place on July 30, 7:00 pm at Shipyard Park. At this performance, we will celebrate our 125th anniversary as the Mattapoisett Town Band. Representatives from the town and the state […] Read more »
As mentioned previously, Rochester had many one and two-room schools scattered around town. This enabled students to walk to and from school, though many walked as much as a mile in all kinds of weather. Over time many of the smaller ones were closed and schools became more centralized. This led to a school bus […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health met on July 17 for a quick but informative meeting at the Town House, touching upon the rise of tick-borne illnesses and the safety of town beaches. Health Director Lori A. Desmarais informed the board that Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE or “Triple-E”) and West Nile Virus cases, both […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board meeting on Tuesday, July 22 took only 30 minutes, but the board managed to make some appointments, preview the Town Party this weekend, and offer an update on the bumpy Point Road. At the Police Station’s meeting room, the Select Board promoted Sommer Cardosa to Marion Police sergeant and Adam […] Read more »