The Mattapoisett Free Public Library (MFPL), located at 7 Barstow Street, has more amazing summer programs coming up. Calling all writers. The MFPL Writing Group is meeting on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The group will do a combination of brief writing exercises, progress check-ins, out-loud readings of work, peer […] 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, a week of eclipses! On August 12, […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health met on Thursday, July 23 for two lengthy discussions and some town health updates, though the meeting start was taken up by a dispute with a local business. They began with a discussion on the Food Establishment Inspection for Gone Country Creamery at 2 Cottage Street. There has […] Read more »
The Rev. Marc Eames, Rector at St. John’s Church in Vernon, Connecticut, will return to St. Philip’s on Sunday, August 2. Services using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer will be held at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. St. Philip’s is located next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett. All are welcome to attend. Read more »
On Wednesday, August 5, at 3:00 pm, kids ages 8-12 are invited to join the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for Natural Dye and Fibers. Learn how plants can be used for dye and make a creation of your own. Registration is required. On Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 pm, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will present […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band, with over 40 musicians and led by Maestro Tobias Monte, presented a wonderful evening of entertainment on Friday, July 24. With a slight breeze, 75 degrees, and the smell of bug spray in the air, it was a beautiful day for Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, or a little night music. […] Read more »
Jerome Rand will be the host speaker at the Mattapoisett Yacht Club. His epic solo, around-the-world adventure aboard Mighty Sparrow, a Westsail 32, took him 271 days and covered nearly 30,000 miles. Listen to his tales from this voyage and his other sailing adventures. The event is on Saturday, August 1. Doors open at 5:30 […] Read more »
The 2026 Marion Town Party was this past Saturday evening. Though it started at 4:00 pm, festivities continued on after sunset. The party was in the field by Silvershell Beach, moved up from August as it was in years past to increase accessibility and turnout. When the party began, residents slowly trickled in […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, June 22, to discuss reorganizing to appoint a new representative to the town’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The CPC is responsible for recommending how Community Preservation Act funds should be allocated and appropriated at Town Meeting. Its membership includes representatives from ConCom, the Historical Commission, the […] Read more »
Join us for a Teen Craft Workshop on Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00 pm. Grades 6-12 are invited to make a vintage card catalog junk journal at the library, with all materials provided. Teens can also earn raffle tickets towards a gift basket by registering for and attending this program. Raffle winners will be announced […] Read more »