StoryWalk returns to Sippican Lands Trust’s Peirson Woods this August in Marion. This year’s StoryWalk at Peirson Woods features “Forest Bright, Forest Night” written by Jennifer Ward and illustrated by Jamichael Henterly. StoryWalk is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Clerk, Victoria JC Asiaf, recently completed her first year of studies at the New England Municipal Clerks’ Institute at Plymouth (NH) State University. This first year is for clerks who have not previously attended an Institute. It offers an introductory course in public administration with interactive classes on communication skills, decision-making, management theory, inter-government […] 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 »
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 »
For the complete newsletter please visit us at 67 Dexter lane Rochester Ma, or visit us on our website at www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Also please don’t forget to follow us on Facebook by liking our page “Rochester Council on Aging” for weekly updates! Friday’s Movie for August 3: “Where is Kira? – 2018; Rated R; Drama; Starring […] 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 »
Edward Albee’s “Seascape,” winner of the 1975 Pulitzer Prize, will open at the Marion Art Center on Thursday, August 9with subsequent performances on Friday, August 10; Saturday, August 11; Thursday, August 16; Friday, August 17; and Saturday, August 18. All performances will start at 7:30 pm. This two-act drama (dramedy) is about a retired couple […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District (MRVWD) is one of the 58 public water systems to be awarded a Beyond Compliance Award by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for 2017. The MRVWD received the award in the Consecutive System category. As stated by MassDEP: “The 58 systems in the four different categories of […] Read more »
Tabor Academy recently transferred 35 extremely significant oil paintings by American painter Cecil Clark Davis (1877-1955) to the Sippican Historical Society on permanent loan. Davis was born in Chicago in 1877. She was primarily self-taught and started painting at age 16. She was greatly influenced by her friend John Singer Sargent. Her family summered in […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) will sponsor pony rides and face painting at Harbor Days on Saturday, July 21from noon to 4 pm. Bowen Stables from Rochester will bring two ponies and offer rides for children of all ages. The ponies will carry riders up to 125 pounds. Rides will cost $8 each or two rides […] Read more »