Edward Gonet IV, of Fairhaven, won second place in the annual Massachusetts VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition sponsored by the State Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Auxiliary. State winners were announced during a Zoom event on Sunday, January 31. The national theme for this year’s competition was “Is This […] Read more »
Beautiful photo book now available to purchase to help raise money for Matt Congo steeple repairs. Would you like to own a beautifully bound 25+ page photo book of local Mattapoisett landmarks, landscapes, and Matt Congo Church? These would make great gifts for any occasion. The cost of each book is $50 with proceeds going […] Read more »
The phrase “moving house” is most often used by people who are packing up their belongings and moving to a new location. However, over the years in Rochester, that phrase has had a more literal meaning. In the 1800s, Nathan Willis purchased a large two-story house built by Stephen Winslow and located on Mendell Road. […] Read more »
The Energy Management Committee along with Town Administrator James McGrail and Town Planner Gil Hilario are pleased to announce that the Town of Marion was awarded a grant totaling $120,238 that will support energy efficient projects throughout town. The grant was awarded to the Town of Marion by the Green Communities Program through the […] Read more »
Did you know that at one time, there was a piano factory in Rochester? In 1928, the Sunday Standard published an article on the F.T. Anderson and son, Piano Manufacturers located in the woods off Walnut Plain Road. Frederick Anderson began his journey to Rochester in Stockholm, Sweden. He left there in 1883 at the […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to welcome Benares Angeley as its 2021 ArtStart Director. ArtStart is the MAC’s summer art program for children age 4.5 – 9, offered in late June through July. Angeley has been working with children in creative art endeavors for more than 20 years. She is the founder and director […] Read more »
Since 1947, the Sippican Woman’s Club has awarded scholarships to Marion students. The scholarships are usually funded by proceeds from the Holiday House Tour but this year, due to the pandemic, it was funded by donations from various individuals. Eligibility: Any Marion resident who is currently a high school senior and will attend an […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church, UCC, continues to post weekly worship services on its website and broadcast services through ORCTV. All are invited to view the services at mattapoisettcongregationalchurch.org, under the “videos” pull-down menu. There you will find recorded services that include scripture, music, prayer, and a brief reflection. A new service is broadcast on ORCTV at […] Read more »
Between the 2020 election and Christmas gift giving, the United States Postal Service has been in the news. 1672 was the year mail service in the U.S. began with a post running monthly between New York and Boston. Benjamin Franklin was the first Postmaster General for the colonies, and he added a Philadelphia to Boston […] Read more »
Nomination papers are available and may be obtained by contacting the Marion Town Clerk’s office at 508-748-3502, magauran@marionma.gov, or by making an appointment. The deadline to submit the signed nomination papers will be Monday March 22, by 5:00 pm. With the new restrictions and difficulties arising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have outlined some […] Read more »