Old Colony Highlanders Pipe Band (OCH), which practices locally in Lakeville, was recently recognized as the second place band in their division in the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association after a successful year of competition in 2018. This distinction was recognized out of 100 bands in the competition grade. While other local bands also […] Read more »

Town Administrator Paul Dawson is pleased to announce that Katherine Milligan has been hired as Marion’s new Treasurer/Collector and will be starting her new position next month.             Milligan is currently employed as the Assistant Treasurer/Collector for Orleans, a position she has held for over three years. She also has prior municipal experience working for the […] Read more »

In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »

State Representative William M. Straus, Selectman Jordan C. Collyer, and Kathleen Damaskos, Chair of the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, have announced the award of 15 grants totaling $8,262, for cultural programs in and around Mattapoisett.              Grant recipients include Mattapoisett Free Public Library, Friends of Old Rochester Drama, and Showstoppers Performing Arts. A complete list of recipients and […] Read more »

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) has received a challenge gift from an anonymous donor who will contribute $1,000 for each new person who joins the symphony’s membership or subscription program from now until June 15, up to a total of $150,000. “Under the impetus of this gift, we are launching a Symphony Club membership […] Read more »

In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »

New Exhibitions – The Marion Art Center (MAC) is pleased to present two new exhibitions. Students of Sippican and Menagerie at theMAC will open on Friday, March 1with a reception from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The upper gallery will feature works by students in grades K-6 at Sippican Elementary and will include art books on loan from the Elizabeth Taber […] Read more »

Registrations are now being accepted for Showstoppers’ 15th Annual Performing Arts Camp to be held April 16-19, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily, at the Knights Of Columbus Hall on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Once again we are offering a Junior Program for elementary-aged students and a Senior Program for junior and senior high school students. […] Read more »

Friends of Mattapoisett Council on Aging, 17 Barstow Street, is having a Winter Sale on long-sleeved tee shirts and sweatshirts as our innovatory lasts. Winter is still here for another few weeks. Shirts were $18, now on sale for $14. Your purchase helps the Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging. Read more »

Special Luncheons: Monday, March 4 at 11:30 am. Pampered Chef, Linda Medeiros will share a cooking demonstration followed by lunch! Please give us a call to let us know that you are coming! Suggested donation of $5.00.             Monday, March 18 at 12:00 pm. Hanna’s Special Luncheon! Hanna & friends are preparing lunch at the Rochester […] Read more »