I’m recapping in part (before our July 4th bell ringing) facts about our bell at the Rochester Historical Society/ East Rochester Congregational Church. The church building which houses the bell as well as the next-door cemetery are on the National Register of Historical Places thanks to hard work by Betty Beaulieu. The church building […] Read more »
Judith C. (Akins) Arne age 84 died peacefully at home in Marion on June 28, 2026. Judy was born in Wareham; the daughter of the late Clyde and Edith (Morse) Akins. Judy spent most of her life living in Marion where she raised her three children. She loved spending summers at Silvershell Beach getting a […] Read more »
Fried Clams in Heaven! David M. Albert of Marion MA, passed away peacefully on June 29th with loved ones at his side. He was 84 years old. He lived an extraordinary life interspersed with laughter, family love, and many close friends who appreciated his humor, kindness and wit. Meg, his wife of 34 […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, June 24, and while their agenda was filled with many individual action items, they still managed to keep the meeting under one hour. The commission began with a Public Hearing for James A. Arne at 340 Converse Road for a Request for Determination of Applicability for […] Read more »
This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us, or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston or New Bedford, generally speaking, the Tri- Town has pretty good dark skies and thus are very fortunate in that regard. This month, aside from fireworks, there plenty to see if you […] Read more »
Following the outcome of the district-wide ballot vote held on Saturday, June 20, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District has formally notified the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) that it will withdraw its proposed school building project from the MSBA pipeline. The vote marked the second time voters in the district’s […] Read more »
If you have ever had to park a great distance away from the Fireman Performing Arts Center to attend a Buzzards Bay Musicfest concert, your experience has just become easier. The Buzzards Bay Musicfest will be offering free shuttle service for the Wednesday, July 15, Friday, July 17 and Sunday, July 19 concerts. Parking will […] Read more »
Our Kids’ Summer Reading Program officially started on June 23, so be sure to come down and sign up. All of our summer reading events are free and open to the public, so you don’t need to register for the Kids’ Summer Reading Program to attend, but you must register to be eligible for prizes. […] Read more »
A Marion public servant recently received a momentous and renowned award. Cathy Barker, Assistant Town Clerk, was recently awarded the Municipal Clerks Honor Roll Award by General Code. The nationally renowned group has recognized municipal clerks with the award since 2001, making Barker part of the 26th anniversary slate. “The Municipal Clerks Honor […] Read more »
The Marion Marine Resource Commission met on Wednesday, June 24 to go over various ongoing projects, notably the Harbor Management Plan and Island Wharf. Following the approval of minutes from their last meeting, Chair Vincent Malkoski, Jr. moved to the discussion of the Harbor Management plan, notably introducing Shannon and Kristen from the […] Read more »