Sippican Historical Society

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 »

Marion Awarded $93K Grant

A study proposed by the Town of Marion to assess the vulnerability of its wastewater infrastructure was one of nineteen projects to have been awarded a Coastal Resilience Grant from the Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM). The Town received $93,660 to assess the risks from coastal flooding and storm surge to its pumping stations, […] Read more »

Registration for Watercolor Classes Now Open

The Marion Art Center (MAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the visual and performing arts. It has been offering classes for adults and children for more than 25 years. This Fall the MAC will be offering three adult watercolor classes. Patty White will be instructing a beginner watercolor class on Thursdays from 10 […] Read more »

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the 2018-2019 season schedule of the South Coast Chamber Music Series. Each concert presents an engaging array of styles, timbres, and artists in lively acoustic environments in Marion and South Dartmouth. This season’s programming includes first chair players from the NBSO performing two concerts on the […] Read more »

Rochester Council on Aging

For the complete newsletter please visit us at 67 Dexter Lane Rochester Ma, or visit us on our website at rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Also please don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/rochestercoa/ for weekly updates! For August we have a lot of upcoming trips, so please sign up in advance for any of the trips […] Read more »

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Around mid-August, Orientation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) begins. During this time, the Academy welcomes about 14-16 individuals, cadets, and staff, from the International Maritime University of Panama (UMIP) to join our Orientation programs. Their experience begins and ends on campus. The UMIP underclassmen fully immerse in orientation, while the upperclassmen receive hands-on deck and […] Read more »

Sippican Historical Society

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 »

Volunteers are needed now to

Volunteers are needed now to train for the upcoming tax season in 2019. Tax-Aide volunteers make a difference in their communities by assisting many older, lower-income taxpayers who might otherwise miss out on the credits and deductions they’ve earned. Tax-Aide volunteers receive training and support in a welcoming environment. There is need for volunteer tax […] Read more »

Annual Rochester Grange Fair

The Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair is this Saturday, August 18from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Our Fair books have been out all over the Tri-Town area and beyond. The Grange looks forward to seeing lots of entries in the many categories listed in the fair book by old friends and new alike. Anyone of any […] Read more »

The Friends of Plumb Library Tent Sale

The Friends of Plumb Library are gearing up for our upcoming tent sale on August 18from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the Rochester Green, and we’re looking forward to using the proceeds toward exciting upcoming library events! Currently, we need your long forgotten about jewelry, scarves, shawls, and belts that are still in amazing […] Read more »