Services for Elizabeth S. “Betsy” Dunn, of Marion, who died in February will be held on Saturday, April 29th at the First Congregational Church, Front St., Marion at 11 am with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betsy’s memory to: Betsy Dunn Music Fund, The First Congregational […] Read more »
Recreation Director Scott Tavares met with the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission on April 6 to discuss emerging needs, especially where it concerns places to play lacrosse and soccer. MOSAC Chairman John Rockwell asked Tavares to inform the commissioners on the department’s programming. Indications at the time were that the Recreation Department did […] Read more »
My mother loved flowers. Not that she gardened or kept houseplants in sunny windows. That wasn’t her thing. But if you gave her a bouquet or even a wilting dandelion presented from the sticky paws of a child, she’d smile and appreciate the gift. How many water glasses filled with weeds and flowers from […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust seeks applicants for its Helen A. Arthur Scholarship. The applicant for this $1,000 award must be a Marion resident in their last year of high school or enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college elsewhere. A preference will be given to applicants who are majoring in or plan to major […] Read more »
Jeanette Rosenthal King, 60, of Marion passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Long Beach, CA on June 16, 1962, Jeanette was the eldest of nine children of Judith and Henry Rosenthal and graduated in 1980 from La Serna HS. Driven to help […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District is trying to work a borrowing scheme after being denied a State Revolving Fund loan for its long-planned upgrade to the filtration system of the water-treatment facility located in Mattapoisett. According to Mass.gov, the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program offers affordable financing options to cities, towns […] Read more »
Residents and town officials crowded the Rochester senior center Monday to hear input on whether to withdraw from the Commonwealth’s Green Communities program, which provides grants and technical assistance to support constructing more energy-efficient buildings and homes but also mandates compliance with building codes that increase construction costs. Attendees ended up with only […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is seeking art contributions for the MAC’s annual summer fundraiser, Cocktails by the Sea. The fundraising committee will collect a limited number of high quality items, including original artwork, fine reproductions (must be framed), ceramics, glass, jewelry and more. Experience packages are also welcome for the silent auction. Those who wish […] Read more »
Born and raised in Mattapoisett, Catherine Heuberger says she has thought for “quite some time” about running for Select Board. When the thought got serious, she wrote the state Ethics Commission to find out if her full-time job as Mattapoisett’s town clerk poses a conflict of interest. “They’re supposed to let me know […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board on Tuesday night approved putting two articles deleting zoning bylaws on the May 22 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. One will eliminate the temporary moratorium on permitting marijuana retail-sales operations, which is no longer needed because state regulations on such licensing have now been finalized and the town has already approved […] Read more »