In the 57th year of the Clement L. Yaeger Music Scholarship, the Committee is pleased to announce this special award which helps talented music students further their education in music performance, music education, or music therapy at the undergraduate or graduate college level at an accredited institution.             The scholarships are named for Mr. Clement L. […] Read more »

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path (the “Friends”) announced that they have received a commitment from a local donor to match dollar for dollar every donation (up to $25,000) made to the Friends after Monday, September 28, for the completion of the Marion Connector.             “This generous matching commitment brings us much closer to our […] Read more »

The Rochester Historical Society/Rochester Land Trust Photo Contest winners have been announced.  Thank you to everyone who entered. In the Youth category: First place – Logan Perry; Second place – Eva Muldoon; Third place – Alia Cusolito. In the Adult category; First place – Linda Lapre; Second place – David Desroches; Third place – Virginia Dunn. To view all the entries, go […] Read more »

As part of National Fire Prevention Week, Chief Brian Jackvony and the Marion Fire Department would like to provide cooking safety tips and are also encouraging everyone to create a home escape plan in the event of a fire.             National Fire Prevention Week, organized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) begins this year on […] Read more »

The Rochester Senior Center and Friends of the Rochester Senior Center would like to thank the generous people who donated items and volunteered at the Craft Supply Sale, with special thanks to Cecelia Hall.  The Craft Supply Sale was a great success because of all of you and your efforts.               The Greater Boston Food Bank’s monthly […] Read more »

Sippican Lands Trust will change its reservation system for visits to the Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk in Marion starting Sunday, October 11 with reservations only required on Sundays of any given week. Monday through Saturday will be open for visitors to walk the Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk, and those days of the week will not require a […] 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 »

The Marion Art Center kicks off its annual giving campaign this week. As a nonprofit organization, the MAC relies on funding from donors and members. The MAC has come a long way since March, when COVID-19 concerns forced the closure of the building and the cancellation or postponement of many programs. With its dedicated board, […] 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 October 1, 2020. Marion Cultural Council has set a November 15 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities and proposals for […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Cultural Council seeks grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs until November 16.  Grants are available to support cultural projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett — including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures.             Next year, Mattapoisett Cultural Council will distribute about $10,000 in grants. […] Read more »