After hearing story after story of how Coast Guard families are being negatively affected by the federal shutdown, Tabor Academy librarian Ann Richard took her concern and put it into action, contacting the Cape Cod Military Support Foundation to ask how the Tabor community might help. When she learned that the greatest need is for […] Read more »
Do you know of Marion neighbors who need help and do not know where to turn? Every day we receive calls from individuals in the community who are facing a new diagnosis, who are caring for a loved one, who need help navigating the increasingly complex healthcare continuum, who cannot afford essential quality of life […] 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 Institute (MI) Board of Directors and staff welcome their new Executive Director, Liz Wiley, to the organization. Wiley will lead MI, which celebrated its 25th year in 2018, as it evolves its mission to focus primarily on holistic healthcare and fostering healthy, engaged individuals and communities. “We’re so pleased to welcome Liz back […] Read more »
Inclement Weather/Senior Center Closings: The Senior Center closes for all activities when Rochester schools are cancelled. Upcoming closings in January: January 21 (Martin Luther King Holiday). Special Luncheons: Reservations are required for these events and a donation of $5.00 would be appreciated! Meals will be served at 12:00 pm. Please join us. -Pampered Chef Luncheon: […] Read more »
Did you know ORCTV films and produces monthly TV episodes called Tri-Town TV!? Tri-Town TV is a great way to showcase your event, concert, or any other happenings! We will come to you or you can come down to the studio and use our state-of-the-art equipment. We love to work with the community and help […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett Historical Commission is inviting all amateur photographers to submit images of Mattapoisett for possible inclusion in the 2019-2020 edition of the Mattapoisett Visitor Guide. This free publication is produced by the Historical Commission in collaboration with Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School and highlights Mattapoisett’s history as well as its […] 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 »
Applications for Community Preservation Act funding are now available in the Town Clerks office at the Marion Town House located at 2 Spring Street, Marion. The Community Preservation Act is a Massachusetts Law that allows participating cities and towns to adopt a real estate tax surcharge, supplemented by State matching funds, in order to fund […] Read more »
Make your New Year’s resolution to have a great time for a good cause at the 26th anniversary Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday, June 22. Registration is now open at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/swim. The Buzzards Bay Swim is an exciting outdoor experience that welcomes swimmers of all abilities and fitness levels ages 11 and up. Over 300 […] Read more »