Look for the Rochester Historical Table at the Rochester COA’s Crafter Bash and Attic Treasure event on September 11 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. We will have our new 1/4 zip sweatshirts and long-sleeved town seal t-shirts, as well as all our other clothing and hats. In addition, we’ll have Rochester-themed books, boxes, maps, […] Read more »
Are you interested in supporting local cultural events in Marion? Have you considered serving on a board and helping to determine how to disperse funds for cultural events? The Marion Cultural Council is looking for up to five volunteers interested in serving as voting members who can help share ideas and knowledge when making determinations […] Read more »
Marion Cultural Council is excited to receive online grant applications for individuals and organizations for art and STEM-related projects that will help to enrich the Marion community beginning September 1, 2021. Marion Cultural Council has set an October 15 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities and proposals […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the return of several programs for children and adults this fall, including a few new classes. Children’s Art Lab returns to the MAC with Art in the Afternoon on Fridays after school with the first session beginning on September 17. Benares Angeley will lead three sessions this […] Read more »
For the second consecutive year, the Marion Historical Commission has been selected to receive a Survey & Planning Grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission in its statewide 2021 grant cycle. The matching grant of $15,000 will be matched by $15,000 of local funds allocated from 2020 Community Preservation funds. An historic preservation consultant will […] Read more »
Maine Commissioner of Public Safety Michael Sauschuck has tapped Rochester resident Matthew M. Clancy to serve as Bureau Chief and Chief of Police of the Maine State Capitol Police Department. A long-time resident of Rochester and a native of Rockland MA, Mr. Clancy started his law enforcement career in 1982 as an officer with […] Read more »
Today, Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) has announced that the Town of Marion will be awarded a Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council grant for $300,000 to assist in the design of a new harbormaster and marine center at Island Wharf located in Sippican Harbor. Word of the project’s approval was received by the Representative from Lieutenant Governor […] Read more »
Over the span of the pandemic, governors throughout the country have gained a lot of news coverage as they led their states through difficult days and months. While none of our recent governors have come from Southeastern Massachusetts, historically Rochester has had ties to more than one. Not long ago I wrote about Charles Bryant, […] Read more »
We have all watched with horror, and a sense of helplessness, as families struggle to escape Afghanistan and the impending retribution that the Taliban will bring to those who supported our troops and personnel over the past 20 years. Regardless of your views on why we were in Afghanistan, we can all agree that those […] Read more »
Is your library card peeling, tattered, or worn out from over-use? Have you lost your card, or never had one? Then September is your lucky month. We are replacing lost and worn-out library cards for free (usually costs a $2 fee) during the month of September. Bring your old library card to us and come […] Read more »