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 »
This program allows taxpayers to provide services to municipalities in exchange for a reduction in their tax bill.Participants must be over the age of sixty at the time of application and own and occupy, as a principal resident, the property for which Marion taxes are paid.Only one qualifying resident of the parcel may participate and […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center has extended the registration deadline to October 6for its next show titled Images: The Lands of the Sippican Lands Trust.This is a non-juried exhibition with no entry fee.All entries will be shown, and all mediums will be accepted.The Marion Art Center will receive a 35% commission for each sale.All works must […] Read more »
The Friendly Visitor Program of the Marion COA seeks to maximize independence and enrich the quality of life for isolated seniors within the community.The program provides screened and trained volunteers to visit seniors in their homes.Visitors support seniors through weekly contact, providing social support, and a connection to the community.All volunteers are screened through a […] 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 »
The Marion Art Center (MAC) proudly welcomes Jodi Stevens as its new Executive Director. Stevens joins the MAC with more than 10 years of management and administrative experience and extensive work in art and design. She will provide key leadership and operational support for the MAC’s wide array of arts and education activities and community […] Read more »
Are you ready for some spooktacular fun? Dust off the cobwebs and sharpen those scary pencils! Your best Halloween artwork could be on the cover of The Wandererand you could win a cash prize! Submit your best original Halloween drawing, photo, compilation, or artwork to enter for publication on our November 1 cover. Deadline for […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society, a small group of supporters, and the Cheney family, owners of the General Store, have forged a unique partnership. The Sippican Historical Society and supporters are providing funding to restore the exterior of the building and to renovate the building’s structural support and electrical system. The restoration project will be managed […] Read more »
Sixteen educators will conduct an on-site Accreditation of Old Rochester Regional High School starting on Sunday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 3. The Accreditation visit will be conducted under the direction of the Committee on Public Secondary Schools of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The visiting team will be chaired by Mr. […] Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum Fall/Winter 2018 after-school programs will include: September 26– Netting the shore – We will be enjoying one of the last warm days of summer by using the seining net to collect a few critters to identify and document before they move out to sea. Please bring a suit or wear […] Read more »