Bernard Philip Greenwood, 81, passed peacefully at home on October 10, 2026, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna Howes Greenwood; his son Brett Greenwood (Adrienne Hull) and his daughter Bridget Greenwood; his grandson, Cole Robert Greenwood; and his brother, Richard Greenwood (Donna) of New Jersey. He was […] Read more »
A universal truth is that we all need a little more empathy and compassion — and humor — in our lives. The Marion Art Center’s production of Tiny Beautiful Things explores what makes us human and highlights the power of listening and really seeing one another. Based on Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling book and adapted […] Read more »
A new municipal building may be the most practical long-term solution for Mattapoisett’s aging Town Hall, according to a space needs study presented to the Select Board on October 13. But where that building might go, how much it would cost, and whether existing town properties could provide an alternative remain open questions. […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center will hold the Annual Meeting in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater on Thursday, October 15, at 4:30 pm. All members are invited to attend, either in person or virtually. Zoom information will be provided on the website before the meeting and can be requested by emailing info@marionartcenter.org. The MAC […] Read more »
The Old Colony PTO is hosting its annual Fall Family Festival & Touch a Truck event on Saturday, October 17. The community celebration will take place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Old Colony RVTHS located at 476 North Ave, Rochester. The festival features a wide array of family-friendly entertainment, including a […] Read more »
The Select Board met on October 6 at the Marion Police Conference Center to address routine water and sewer commission matters. The board agreed to lift a moratorium on road-opening work on Water Street to help a homeowner seeking to increase the gas line size for a new home there. Kenneth Michaels Jr. […] Read more »
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 »