Help Make Marion Even Greater – Run for Office! No question, Marion is a charming town. How did it get that way and how is it staying that way? Because caring, dedicated residents have stepped up to serve on boards, committees, and commissions. Marion elections are coming up on Friday, May 17 and there are […] Read more »
Special Luncheons: Monday, February 25 at 12:00 pm. Mike & Ann are preparing lunch at the Rochester Senior Center. Please RSVP so that we are sure to have plenty to eat. Greater Boston Food Bank Free Commodity Foods: The Greater Boston Food Bank provides free food items (roughly 30 lbs) monthly to financially eligible seniors. […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center (MAC) has announced open auditions for the upcoming production of Be My Baby by Ken Ludwig, directed by Pippa Asker. Be My Baby tells the story of John, an irascible Scotsman, and Maud, an uptight English woman, both in their 60s, who take on the journey of a lifetime. When their […] Read more »
Is your listing in the Blue Book correct and up to date? Want to list a mobile number instead of your landline? Have you moved? A new edition of THE BLUE BOOK is in the works. The 2019-20 phone directory to be published by the Tri-town League of Women Voters will be mailed FREE OF […] 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 »
Mr. Tom Kinsky teaches second grade at Rochester Memorial School (RMS) and has pioneered several creative projects including the establishment of a popular organic garden that can be seen and accessed from the playground and an educational classroom production for students and family members. The final performance of the “2K Theater” on February 1 included […] Read more »
COA Peer Review – Monday, February 11. This visit from 2 COA Directors in Connecticut culminates a 1 1/2 year process to achieve national senior center accreditation for another five years. Over 65 volunteers participated in the self-assessment process. Please stop by and visit with the reviewers for a few minutes! Those of you who […] 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 »
At May 2018 Town Meeting, Fire Chief Andrew Murray presented the need to replace our aging Mattapoisett Fire Department (MFD) building with a modern facility to accommodate our equipment, provide office and training spaces, and address the critical health and safety code violations to protect our first responders. Ten years after bringing this to 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 »