BBC’s Buzzards Bay Swim

Three hundred fifteen swimmers dove into outer New Bedford Harbor early Saturday morning to celebrate clean water in Buzzards Bay during the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 25th anniversary Buzzards Bay Swim. As of the start of the event Saturday, swimmers had raised $146,500 to support the nonprofit Coalition’s work to protect clean water, conserve land, 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 »

Rochester Council on Aging

For the complete newsletter please visit us at 67 Dexter Lane Rochester, or visit us on our website a http://rochestermaseniorcenter.com/ Also, please don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at: fb.me/rochestercoa for weekly updates! Volunteers Needed – To help in the Breakfast Program one morning a week in several capacities and/or to help with special […] Read more »

Medication Lock Boxes

Store your medications safely to help prevent accidents and misuse. Lockable medication boxes are available free of charge for the safe storage of prescription medications used in the home setting. Storing your medications safely helps to prevent accidents and misuse. For more information: Mattapoisett residents, please contact the Public Health Nurse at 508-758-4118. Marion residents, […] Read more »

MAC Call for Artists

The Marion Art Center invites all members in good standing to submit two pieces for exhibit and sale in its 2018 Summer Members’ Show. All pieces must be appropriately matted, framed and ready to hang (with hanging wire on the back affixed securely to the frame with eye hooks – no sawtooth hangers) and must […] Read more »

Marion BOH Heat Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued multiple heat advisories over the past several days, and expects this level of heat to be present through Friday. The Marion Board of Health reminds everyone to increase their fluid intake to decrease their personal risk of experiencing dehydration.  Dehydration occurs when there is a fluid imbalance in your […] Read more »

Garden Groomers Are Back

Do you enjoy sunshine, salt air, and harbor views? If so, please join the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Garden Groomers! We meet at Munro Preserve (just west of the Town Wharves) at 8 am each Wednesday morning to pull weeds and do light garden maintenance, while enjoying the sunshine and a cup of coffee. Join us […] 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 »

The Marion Garden Group

For many years The Marion Garden Group has been planting and tending window boxes, planters, and urns throughout Marion Village in an effort to beautify the village. Building on that mission, Liz Hatch, newly elected Vice President, along with a dedicated group of volunteers is heading up a new initiative – beginning with beautification of […] Read more »

Rochester Council on Aging

For questions, please contact: Sharon Lally, Director, at 508-763-8723 or at slally@townofrochester.com. For the complete newsletter please visit us at 67 Dexter lane Rochester Ma, or visit us on our website a http://rochestermaseniorcenter.com/ Also, please don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at: fb.me/rochestercoa for weekly updates Volunteers Needed – To help in the Breakfast […] Read more »