The nine ballot questions for the November 3 election will be the topic of discussion at the next Marion Democratic Town Committee meeting. The questions address issues that are important to our state and our towns. This will provide an opportunity to assess the potential impact of everyone’s votes. The meeting will be held at […] Read more »
Looking for storytimes? Family Storytime, for kids ages 2 and up and their families, happens on Thursday mornings in October at 10:30. Baby Storytime, for ages 0-2 and their families, happens on Friday mornings in October at 10:30. We’re throwing a Halloween Party. It starts at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 17, with storyteller […] Read more »
On a recent sunny school day, fourth-grade students at Old Hammondtown ventured outside and got their hands dirty exploring their school garden. With guidance from Nathan Sander, an educator at the Marion Institute, they participated in a harvest taste test, investigated the soil, learned about square gardens, and pulled garlic from the soil. The […] Read more »
We’re getting into the spooky spirit and would love to have you join us for our upcoming, free Halloween events. Our annual pumpkin decorating contest is back. Check out a pumpkin with your library card and then bring it back to the Library by Monday, October 26, to enter it in our contest. All […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church will be hosting a Drive and Drop food collection on Thursday, October 15, in the Mechanic Street parking lot from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Thanks to the generosity of the church and community members, last month, we were able to donate over 400 pounds of nonperishable food to Damien’s Pantry. […] Read more »
Golf: Old Rochester’s golf team beat Greater New Bedford Voc/Tech 222-275 on September 30. Jack Czerkowicz, John Bongiorno, Drew Butler and Brendan Fuller all shot a 37(+2), and were named the players of the match. They’re 11-0 heading into Tuesday’s match against Apponequet, Wednesday’s match at Dighton-Rehoboth, and the Greater New Bedford Voc/Tech match on […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the early-United States. Last week, General George Washington, pressed with his men into Harlem Heights, tried to get a handle on the diminishing stockpiles for his men: both ammunition and other supplies. The Howe brothers had […] Read more »
Looking for some story times? Family Storytime, for kids ages 2 and up and their families, happens on Thursday mornings in October at 10:30. Baby Storytime, for ages 0 to 2 and their families, happens on Friday mornings in October at 10:30. Join us on Thursday, October 15, at 3:30 pm to create your […] Read more »
Tiny Beautiful Things opens on the Marion Art Center Stage on Friday, October 16, with Margo Ruggiero, Macy Kinney, Amy-Susie Bradford, Stephanie Lawrence and Frank Mitchell Scanzillo. Sarah Jick manages the show, with Steve McManus as technical director and Hannah Bessey as technical assistant. The play is directed by Jennifer Palmer. The writer Cheryl […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission began its deliberations Tuesday by approving a Certificate of Compliance for the 7 Forbes Road residential construction project, meaning the completed new home there substantially complies with the board’s earlier Order of Conditions. Conservation Agent Merilee Kelly clarified that this is one of the new house lots next to […] Read more »