Please join the Town of Marion Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee for an Informational Session at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, on Thursday, April 30 at 6:00pm. The committee will discuss proposed edits to the current water regulations. Read more »
Sippican Elementary School celebrated the creative abilities of its students during the 2026 Arts-in-Action event held on Wednesday evening, with hundreds of pieces of artwork on display and more than 20 live musical performances. Guests viewed a wide range of artworks made by students throughout the school year, including watercolor paintings and plaster masks, […] Read more »
At their meeting on Wednesday, April 15, the Marion Marine Resources Commission had a long list of action items that mostly centered around harbor management as well as the Harbor Management Plan, which is to be presented next week. The meeting was also attended by Select Board Vice Chair John Hoagland. Following the […] Read more »
The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will sponsor a Drive-up Book donation day at the Library, 8 Spring St, Marion on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. We will be accepting adult books, children’s books, large print books in good condition, also accepting games and puzzles. We are not able to […] Read more »
Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of our country means that there is a lot going on. We are collaborating this year with other town organizations to maximize the events planned. On May 9, the Historical Society will be holding its May meeting at the Plumb Library to hear Robert Barbosa speak about his book, “Patriots of […] Read more »
Have you ever been curious about the quacking and peeping going on in the woods behind your house? There’s a good chance there is a vernal pool nearby. Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust during School Vacation on Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 pm at our Woodcock Preserve to learn more about vernal pools. Vernal pools […] Read more »
To the Editor: What unfolded at Marion’s Select Board meeting on March 31, 2026, appeared routine: three agenda items, swift approvals, and a Town Meeting warrant closed in just over twenty minutes. But beneath that efficiency lies a more consequential story, one defined not by what was debated, but by what was avoided. […] Read more »
On Monday morning around 7:20 am, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a structural fire just off Cranberry Highway, Route 28, near the Wareham line. The fire began at the recycling facility operated by E.L. Harvey & Sons, Inc. Seven engines, Tower 1 and Units 190, 193, 198, 192, 210, initially responded to the […] Read more »
We are excited to share that a complete flooring replacement will be taking place on the bottom floor of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. From the Large Meeting Room to the hallways, to the entire Children’s Department, a team will be working throughout May to install a brand-new floor. We are planning for the […] Read more »
On Friday, April 24 we’ll be having two Freeplay Fridays sessions: One for ages 0-5 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am and another for ages 6-12 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. On Saturday, April 25 at 12:00 pm noon we’ll be doing an adult storytime, because listening to stories isn’t just for kids. Listen […] Read more »