There are 90 opportunities to be amazed, beguiled and simply awestruck when entering the Marion Art Center now through February 10. Why? Because the Members Winter Show is now on exhibit. We took a sneak peak on Saturday, before the show officially opened and were gob smacked immediately by the variety of media […] Read more »
In listening to consultant Kent Nichols Jr. of Weston & Sampson, Inc. review Marion’s 20-year Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan during the town’s final informational workshop on the CWMP held January 12, Select Board Chairman Randy Parker asked, “How are we going to do all this and increase our outfall permit?” The permit piece, […] Read more »
Five days after announcing that contract negotiations with candidate Evan Lehrer were unsuccessful, the Town of Marion was no closer to hiring a new town administrator. The January 13 announcement stated that the Select Board was continuing to explore options with the consultant (Bernie Lynch) from Community Paradigm Associates. The Select Board, which […] Read more »
Join weaver Lisa Elliott and other fiber artists in the Marion Art Center Studio the last Tuesday of each month for a textile studio session. This is not a class but an opportunity to work on your own project next to other artists, share challenges, ideas and tips, show off projects (in process or completed) […] Read more »
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals began its January 12 meeting with a vote to recommend the Finance Committee raise the former’s annual budget from $300 to $1,000 for FY24. The reason was made clear by the meeting itself. Without the help of Building Department Administrative Assistant Patrice Braz, who resigned on December 19 […] Read more »
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Lilian Frank of Mattapoisett, Aaron Bates of Mattapoisett, Pamela Waite of Mattapoisett and Luke Mullen of Mattapoisett on being named to the Fall 2022 President’s List. The fall term runs from September to December. Samuel Austin of Rochester has been named to […] Read more »
Applications for Community Preservation Act funding are now available in the Town Clerk’s office at the Marion Town House located at 2 Spring Street, Marion, MA 02738. The Community Preservation Act is a Massachusetts Law that allows participating cities and towns to adopt a real estate tax surcharge supplemented by State matching funds in order […] Read more »
Daniel Colby Rottler, 22 of Mattapoisett died January 8, 2023 unexpectedly from complications from the flu at Tobey Hospital. Born in Weymouth, son of James H. and Tanya L. (Demarais) Rottler, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett most of his life. He was a gentle giant who loved helping others and animals. […] Read more »
The ancient way known as Old Slough Road has long been looked at as a possible emergency exit roadway for residents living in the Angelica Point area. This train of thought came about over time as the town has sought to find ways to improve egress from flood-prone areas, especially those along coastal locations. The […] Read more »
The Library will be closed Monday, January 16 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Library will be closed the following Saturdays in January due to a staffing shortage: January 14, 21 and 28. Tables of Content Fundraising event is coming May 2023. Join your neighbors in Marion for great books, […] Read more »