The Annual Town Election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Old Hammondtown School. We understand that many people are concerned about the current public health situation. Therefore, we are encouraging voters to request absentee ballots by mail. This way, your voice can still be heard without the worries and anxiety of exposing yourself to any […] Read more »

Since Massachusetts has proclaimed that all citizens should practice social distancing until May 18, the Southeastern MA LWV annual Candidates’ Night has been canceled.             The Selectmen have now tentatively scheduled our Annual Town Meeting for late June with Elections to follow.              There are three contests in Marion. Selectboard incumbent, Norm Hills, is being challenged by […] Read more »

Old Rochester Regional is continuing to provide meals for all children, ages 0-18, during school closure. These meals are free and can be found at the following meal site locations: ORR High School, Center School, Sippican Elementary, Rochester Memorial. Meals are available Monday through Friday from 10:30 to 12:30 pm. Meals include free breakfast and […] Read more »

As other clubs and organizations have done, Sippican Woman’s club has responded to COVID 19 quarantine and canceled their Annual Meeting at the Kittansett Club on April 24. The “Oar Project” has been postponed until the summer of 2021. Members are determined that this is just a “pause” and the Sippican Woman’s Club will resume […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Land Trust is disappointed to announce the cancellation of our annual Vernal Pool Exploration on Saturday afternoon April 18. Social distancing mandates in light of the COVID-19 pandemic will not allow safe operation of this event. But spring is here, and vernal pools are full of frog and salamander egg masses, usually found clinging […] Read more »

The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. For many months the MAC has been working closely with the talented team at Design Principles of Marion to bring its visitors a fresh, interactive, user-friendly experience. See the Marion Art Center as it truly is – a vibrant, growing organization […] Read more »

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra has found new ways to bring music to our community! You can live stream an array of performances by NBSO musicians from the NBSO website or Facebook page. Performances can be viewed afterward as well. Visit the Events page on the NBSO website: nbsymphony.org/events or join in via the NBSO […] Read more »

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Rochester Historical Society will not be holding its monthly meeting in April. Depending on the status of the virus, we hope to have a meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at the museum. Announcements will be made in May.  Read more »

Due to the sharp restriction on daily life following Governor Charlie Baker’s orders that all nonessential businesses in Massachusetts close their doors, and the State’s residents stay home in the face of the novel coronavirus’s rapid spread, the Mattapoisett Women’s Club officers and its Board of Directors has voted to cancel their Annual Meeting on […] Read more »

Restrictions on public gatherings during the current viral pandemic have forced the Sippican Choral Society to cancel its Spring Concert, which had been planned for April 26 in Marion.               “It’s a decision we did not like, but we cannot see a way forward between now and curtain-up,” said Mike Chaplain, president. “We have lost a […] Read more »