On Sunday, October 19 at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will perform their season opening concert; “Power and Glory.” The program will be held in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy in Marion, MA and will feature a collection of dynamic pieces that help tell some […] Read more »
On Friday, October 17, at 3:30 pm, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Children Department’s Graphic Novel Book Club is having a special guest speaker visit via Zoom. Author Violet Chan Karim will be talking about her book Summer Vamp and doing a short Q&A with the group. In order to attend, library patrons must register […] Read more »
During the October 4 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board, candidates for the position of Building Commissioner were interviewed. Ken Murphy of Sagamore Beach told the board he had been a building commissioner for six years. Presently Murphy is the building commissioner for the town of Bourne. Murphy also shared that he has […] Read more »
The Marion Fire Department will host an Open House on Friday, October 17 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Meet Marion’s Firefighters, Trooper Harris, and his partner Koala, Sparky the Fire Dog, and Pat Patriot. Enjoy demonstrations, education, free swag, pizza, popcorn, and bounce house. Read more »
All interested Marion residents are invited to the Marion Democratic Town Committee meeting Thursday, October 16, at 5:30 pm in the Community Room, Marion Police Station, 550 Mill Street. The agenda will include current outreach efforts and activities scheduled through the end of the year. MDTC welcomes residents who just want to engage in particular […] Read more »
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met on Thursday, October 2 following an Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Heron Cove Estates LLC vs. Marion Zoning Board of Appeals through Plymouth Superior Court. ZBA Chair Cindy Callow moved to discuss a variance for the modified application from Heron Cove Estates which would […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. Last week, George Washington set out to make a detailed list of all soldiers in all regiments in his army. This is so he can send it to the Continental […] Read more »
David Roy Anderson, known and admired for his intellect, eloquence, and the rare ability to welcome all points of view with kindness and grace, died peacefully at home with his loving wife Phoebe Girard at his side, on October 3, 2025. He was 92. Born March 16th,1933 in Westbrook, Maine at the beginning of […] Read more »
At the Marion Board of Health’s last meeting on October 2, the board heard updates from town health officials and held a Public Hearing for a variance requested for work at 24 Ichabod Lane. Following a quick update from Health Agent Gabrielle Almeida regarding septic inspections and restaurant compliance, the board heard Public […] Read more »
To look back to the year 2000 is to nearly look back across the entire extent of my life. Though for others, it will bring back (hopefully) good memories of a time now lost, where I couldn’t merely pull out the little one-pound block in my pocket and instantly answer any question I could […] Read more »