The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will begin its 59th season with a program entitled “Fall Virtual Panoply” on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 pm. The concert will be a virtual live-stream, free of charge, and can be viewed on ORC-TV (Comcast: Channel 9 or Verizon: Channel 36).  You can also […] Read more »

Come to the Elizabeth Taber Library outdoor book sale, Friday and Saturday, October 23-24 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Novels, best sellers, non-fiction, children’s books, and more! Find used books in great condition, fill a small bag for $5 or a large bag for $10! One party per table at a time. Masks required. […] Read more »

Nasketucket Bird Club will host Birding for Beginners on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 pm.             From backyard feeding to adventures around the world! Evan Dalton, Lead Instructor of Landbird Conservation at Manomet will help us delve into how to get into birding, and the basic tips and tricks for exploring on your own. For […] Read more »

Cushing Cemetery has not had a meeting for a while due to Covid-19, but we now feel safe to hold a meeting in an outdoor setting. We are holding a meeting at Cushing Cemetery on October 25 at 11:00 am; the rain date is November 1 at 11:00 am. We are inviting the public to attend so […] Read more »

The Town of Marion Special Town Meeting will be held at the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium at 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett on Thursday, November 5 at 6:45 pm.  Face coverings are required and social distancing will be required. Read more »

Marion Cub Scouts welcome children from Marion and the surrounding area to a contactless Trunk or Treat drive-through experience on Saturday, October 24 at the Marion Community Center from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Cars from the Cub Scout, Sippican Land Trust, Marion Police Department, and more will be handing out candy and treats to children. We encourage […] Read more »

            The Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) will hold a virtual public information session on Wednesday, October 28 to advise the community of its plans to construct two affordable condominium units in a duplex building on a parcel of land on Sodom Road purchased from the Westport Affordable Housing Trust.             The Trust conveyed the 5.3-acre parcel […] Read more »

Fall is finally in the air, with Halloween around the corner, colorful foliage making its appearance, apples ready to be picked and baked into pies, and pumpkins to be displayed or carved. The Mattapoisett Library has prepared a simple craft in a bag for you to enjoy at home and celebrate the season.  Sign up for […] Read more »

The Marion Art Center will be offering families some much-needed Halloween fun with a new COVID-safe twist for 2020. The beloved annual Halloween parade will not take place this year; such large-scale gatherings are still prohibited by the state due to safety concerns. However, the MAC is encouraging families to keep that Halloween spirit alive!  […] Read more »

In these difficult times, the Tri-County Symphonic Band continues to offer a helping hand to local college and high school music students. Despite the lack of income from live performances, the band has been able to continue its scholarship and summer study grants program for promising local students through excellent financial management as well as […] Read more »