Entering the Elizabeth Taber Library on March 24 for the grand reopening upon the completion of renovations, one was first struck by the gleaming appearance of the newly renovated space – shining bright like a diamond. The 15-week renovation project was funded by a local benefactor who had remained anonymous until now. Executive Board […] Read more »
Kathleen Dunn of Mattapoisett has been named to the 2024 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston. Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to present its newest exhibition, the Pastel Paintings of Janet Schwartz & Dave Kaphammer, which features two artists working in pastels. The exhibit runs April 5 through May 16 with an artists’ reception on Saturday, April 5 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the MAC, located at 80 […] Read more »
The Rochester Republican Town Committee invites the public to a pizza & movie night at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club, in Acushnet, on Monday, March 31, at 6:00 pm. The movie is, “Am I Racist?” by Matt Walsh. Come, and invite a friend. Read more »
Monday was a busy evening in the town office building meeting room. First, Rochester’s Select Board met briefly to refer to the Planning Board a proposed zoning change to the 40R residential/mixed use project at Cranberry Highway and County Road, one that would expand the plan onto an adjacent parcel. Town Administrator Cameron Durant […] Read more »
Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman and Energy Management Committee Chair Alanna Nelson are pleased to share new information about the recently updated state building code regarding energy efficiency standards for new construction, building alterations, and additions. The Stretch Energy Code first became effective in 2009 and was adopted by Marion when the Town joined the […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5:00 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts […] Read more »
There will be an ORCTV Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, March 27 at 5:00 pm Via Zoom meeting and in person at the ORCTV Studio 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett. The link for the Zoom meeting is: us02web.zoom.us/j/9377728445?pwd=U2hNdU9OZEVzbVYwMmFnbFppOE9TQT09&omn=81699895463 Meeting ID – 937 772 8445 – Pass Code – 1uGsze. Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met Monday, March 17, for two continued hearings including further discussion on short-term rentals (STRs) and the proposed bylaw in reference to them. The meeting began with comments on community outreach, with Vice-Chair Alanna Nelson mentioning comments and complaints she has received regarding the new Harbormaster Maritime Center and its stairs […] Read more »
To the Residents of Marion: Although the village still looks much the same as it did when I first arrived 53 years ago in 1972, many people, including myself, feel that a plan to protect our beautiful and historic architecture is needed. We also need a proposal that offers thoughtful guidelines to future […] Read more »