Wednesday, April 21, from 6:30 pm–7:30 pm, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, in conjunction with the Fairhaven Nasketucket Bird Club, will be hosting a remote Zoom presentation by photographer Peter Christoph, who will narrate a slideshow of his favorite bird photographs all taken right here in Massachusetts where he lives. His program is both entertaining and […] Read more »
Save the date for the Marion Art Center’s Online Art Auction, July 28-31. In the meantime, the MAC is collecting art donations in preparation for this premier fundraising event. Do you have a piece of art or special item you no longer use or have room for? The MAC’s auction committee is now accepting paintings, prints, […] Read more »
Vernal pools are a vital breeding habitat for resident amphibians and invertebrates such as wood frogs, spotted and blue-spotted salamanders, and fairy shrimp. The MLT is once again offering an introduction to vernal pools and instructions on how to certify them through two field trips into the Old Aucoot District. Because of COVID-19 precautions, the […] Read more »
The Marion Town House is once again opened to the public. Hours of operation are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday –Thursday, and 8:00 am – 3:30pm on Friday. Masks are required to enter the building, and contact tracing information will be collected. Masks will be available in each department if a member of the […] Read more »
The Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride provides one of the most scenic coastal cycling courses in all of New England, and it returns for its 15th year on Sunday, October 3. Cyclists of all ages and abilities can sign up now to bike 35, 75, or 100 miles at the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride by visiting www.savebuzzardsbay.org/ride. […] Read more »
A rabies clinic for cats and dogs will be held on Sunday, April 18 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Fire Station, which is located at 26 County Road. The fee for the vaccination is $15. Cats must be in carriers and dogs must be leashed. Dog licensing for Mattapoisett residents will be offered. […] Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum will be starting their spring afterschool nature programs on the following dates; April 28: Eastern Box Turtles, presented by Brian Butler of Oxbow Associates. Why are these animals called “box” turtles? What do they eat and what do they need to survive? And why are they endangered? Let’s learn a […] Read more »
The Marion Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, May 10, at Sippican School beginning at 6:45 pm. Due to the continued COVID-19 social distancing requirements and recommendations, we will be asking that anyone wishing to attend the meeting contact the Town Clerk’s Office to make a reservation. You may do this by email (lmagauran@marionma.gov) or […] Read more »
We missed you over this last year, and we are excited to bring Marion back a social-distancing version of our annual community event, Earth Day Trash Bash, for all ages. Streets will be cleaned, and closets cleared as the Marion Cub Scouts Pack 32 and Marion Boy Scouts Troop 32 join forces with GiftstoGive and […] Read more »
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents “Doubles and Triples,” on April 10, virtually. Get ready for a few fastballs and a pair of homeruns! Due to overwhelming demand following their recent Holiday Pops appearance, NBSO Music Director Yaniv Dinur joins SCCMS Artistic Director Janice Weber for two keyboard classics, Schubert’s ineffable F Minor Fantasy, […] Read more »