In discussing the Harbormaster’s operating budget of $285,000 for FY23, the February 16 meeting of the Marion Finance Committee made sure the public understands how the department generates the revenue to absorb that budget figure and associated indirect costs for liability, fuel, Town Hall maintenance, shared employees, etc. “Long story short, the revenue […] Read more »
The SHS Speaker Series returns on February 24 at 7:00pm with a presentation by veterinary scientist and Marion resident Michael Moore (via Zoom.) Michael will be speaking on the topics presented in his newly published book, We Are All Whalers, which is available in the SHS Shop. Michael Moore is a veterinary scientist at […] Read more »
Amy L. Gamache-Blood, 46, of Fairhaven and formerly of Marion, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Born in New Bedford, daughter of Patricia A. (King) Cullen and her husband Thomas of Rochester and Raymond L. Gamache, Jr. of Dartmouth, she grew up in Wareham where she graduated from […] Read more »
Ronald J. Labbe, 88, of Marion died Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary (Morais) Labbe. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Emil and Alice (Carrier) Labbe, he lived in New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Marion during his life. He was a […] Read more »
There is still plenty of pencil sharpening and number crunching to be done by Town Administrator Mike Lorenco and the finance team at Town Hall, but the preliminary FY23 general fund operating budget currently stands at $30,913,841, 3.38 percent over expected FY22. The draft budget was rolled out during the February 22 meeting of the […] Read more »
Maeve B. McEnroe of Marion was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2021 semester. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. Isabella Rodrigues of Mattapoisett is […] Read more »
Michael Edgar Couture died at home on February 18, 2022, in his eighty-sixth year. Born January 23, 1937, to Anna (Olszowy) Couture Piekelniak and Edgar Couture, he was the beloved Godson and nephew of Rose (Couture) and Ernest Quintin. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of thirty-three years, Diane Brown-Couture; his son Quintin […] Read more »
Stephen C. Myers, 55, of New Bedford died in an automobile accident on February 9, 2022. Steve was a lifelong learner with an indomitable spirit and zest for living on his own terms. He had a powerful intellect complemented by mechanical skills, and physical coordination and stamina. He was an avid reader. He recently […] Read more »
A light February 14 agenda for the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission was heavy with Enforcement Order follow-ups. The commission’s contract agent, Brandon Faneuf, reported on four previously issued Enforcement Orders, not the least of which is the subdivision known as Brandt Beach Village. Commission member Trevor Frances had photographed site conditions that concerned the commissioners, […] Read more »
The MAC Theater is pleased to present its first play of the season, The Puzzle with the Piazza, written by Mark Dunn and directed by Pippa Asker. The cast includes Oliver Asker, Cynthia Latham, Stephanie Lawrence, Susan Salveson and Susan Sullivan, with Donn Tyler as stage manager, sound and lighting by Steven McManus, and radio […] Read more »