With so much to consider from every corner of the community, the Mattapoisett Master Plan Committee, a body of some 20 volunteers, has discussed a wide variety of topics since the beginning of the year. From the needs of senior citizens to the needs of school-age children, from street improvement projects to climate resiliency […] Read more »
Begin with a summer sunset by the harbor, friends and neighbors, and your own delicious picnic fare. Add great live music by Jason Kelley, Grace Morrison, and Joe Mac. Throw in beer on tap and fresh local oysters from Mattapoisett’s Copper Beech Farm. Result? The 5th Great Community Picnic on Thursday evening, August 5, 5:30 […] Read more »
There will be a yard sale at the Museum 355 County Road on August 7 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Donations to the sale may be dropped off on the Fridays of July 16, 23, and 30, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. A different time can be arranged by calling 508-763-4932. The […] Read more »
Although he spoke respectfully of abutters’ concerns over stormwater flooding on two undeveloped adjoining lots on Starboard Way near Molly’s Cove, Mattapoisett Conservation Commission Chairman Mike King was also very clear: “You should engage an engineer to help you with drainage issues on your property,” he told the abutters, invoking that comment five times […] Read more »
Mark your calendar for “An Evening on Sippican Harbor,” a town-wide celebration and fundraiser to be held on Thursday, August 19, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at One Water Street, Marion. This event, hosted by The Friends of the Marion Council on Aging (FMCOA), will be an evening acknowledging past accomplishments and a major […] Read more »
If you love art, antiques, and jewelry, mark your calendar for Summer Art Auction Days @ the MAC (Marion Art Center), scheduled July 28-31, where you can view 300+ auction items displayed salon-style in the MAC galleries. While registration and bidding will take place online only through the MAC’s website (marionartcenter.org), you can view all […] Read more »
The most common concern in the Town of Marion has been the ability of senior citizens to age in place. In the past few years, the subject has been referenced by almost every municipal government board and committee in its public meetings. On June 30, the Recreation Department took what might seem a […] Read more »
Rochester Institute of Technology announces its spring 2021 Dean’s List. Undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their GPA is 3.40 or higher for nine credit hours of traditionally graded coursework; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete,” NE, D, or F; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit […] Read more »
Children ages 8-12 are invited to join Greta Agnew on July 26 at 4:30 pm for a kid’s tour of Marion’s most interesting and historic sites and buildings! Eight-year-old Greta designed the tour with her grandmother, Meg Steinberg, and her mother, Julia Agnew, to give other children a kid’s perspective on our wonderful town! Participation […] Read more »
In Rochester, we are lucky to live in a town with many scenic vistas including ponds, bogs, and woodlands. These vistas also include meadows, though many have disappeared as farming has waned. As one enters Rochester from Marion on Route 105, the 1,000-foot frontage of 60 acres of meadow and farmland is an important part […] Read more »