Charles Jarvis Holmes was the son of Abraham Holmes, whose memoirs tell us much about Rochester’s history. Charles followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a lawyer (having studied under his father). He was very involved in the business of running the town. He was on the Board of Selectmen and in 1832 was chosen as […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center continues its annual giving campaign through the holiday season. As a nonprofit organization, the MAC relies on funding from individuals and businesses in the community. The MAC has received generous support from members and donors during this difficult year, and we’re on our way to reaching our 2020 goal. Help the […] Read more »
Marion residents will be able to purchase the 2021 Marion Beach/Parking stickers, Marion Transfer Station stickers, Shellfish Licenses, and Guest Passes beginning Wednesday, December 16. However, the process to purchase them will be different this year. Stickers, etc., will only be available for purchase via mail. In order to purchase stickers, etc., you […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path are pleased to report that the community has responded enthusiastically to the Friends’ campaign to raise funds to complete the Marion Connector. To date, over 90 households have made contributions or pledges ranging from $5 to $25,000. Although contributions are still coming in and some pledges remain to […] Read more »
Order a hand-quilted, 12×16-inch throw pillow decorated with book spines in your favorite color and one book title of your choice. One color and title choice per pillow. The cost is $25 per pillow (cash or check), and all proceeds go to the Friends of Plumb Library. Your pillow will be completed 21 days after […] Read more »
Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building […] Read more »
In 1947, the Sippican Woman’s Club President Alice Ryder and members of the club voted to award a Marion high school student of Wareham High School a $50 scholarship. At the time, Marion students went to Wareham High School. In the following years, the program expanded to give scholarships to Marion residents at Tabor Academy […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces its first exhibit of the 2021 season: The Annual Winter Members’ Show. Any current MAC member is invited to enter up to two pieces for exhibition. All art must be original, of the artist’s own design and creation, and prepared for installation. Show dates are January 15 – February 24. […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path are pleased to report that the community has responded enthusiastically to the Friends’ campaign to raise funds for the completion of the Marion Connector. To date, over 90 households have made contributions or pledges ranging from $5 to $25,000. Although contributions are still coming in and some […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club has had a Holiday House Tour to benefit the Scholarship Fund since 1986. Chairing this first-time event in 1986, were Shirlee Thomas, Jeanne Collison, and Judy Harrison. This week’s Christmas cookie recipe, which is the third, is from Judy Harrison. Judy was an active member and worked on many events that […] Read more »