The Regain Addiction Family Support Group will be starting a new group session in Mattapoisett. This peer discussion group will provide encouragement and information to anyone that has been affected by another’s addiction. Each session has a Certified Naloxone/Narcan trainer, Addiction Recovery Coach, and faith-based ministry group host to answer questions. Meeting groups are being […] Read more »
Rochester Memorial School will be hosting this year’s “Fitness Fun Day” on June 2. Originally known as the “Miles for Memorial School Kid’s Fitness Challenge,” this day-long, community service event was created to promote the health and wellness of RMS students while providing a grassroots fundraising initiative in support of fitness and fun! Beginning in […] Read more »
In the early morning hours, around 1:00 am on Friday, May 26, there was a lightning strike on the Tabor Academy campus that struck a roof peak on a faculty residence. There was a small fire to which the Marion Fire Department responded and extinguished quickly. There was some damage to the home, in which […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of an exhibition of mixed media paintings, Breaking News, by artist Gayle Wells Mandle. From Friday, May 26 through Saturday, June 24, both of the Art Center’s galleries will be filled with works by the renowned artist. A reception in her honor will be […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust invites you to view the Memorial Day Boat Race from a viewing spot on one of its properties along the Mattapoisett River. The Church’s Field River Trail at approximately 101 Mattapoisett Road leads to Church’s Falls, a wide open-area, where watchers can sit on one of several riverside benches and see […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center has announced auditions for its summer production of The Dinner Party, a bittersweet comic drama by Neil Simon. Auditions will be held on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, June 3 at 10:00 am at the Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant Street (the corner of Main and Pleasant) in […] Read more »
Kathleen Massey, Animal Control Officer for the Town of Mattapoisett, wishes to remind all dog owners that late fees of $10 each on dog licenses will start on June 1, 2017. If you haven’t already done so, please stop by the Town Clerk’s Office between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday to license […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library, in partnership with the Marion Garden Group, has kicked off a seed saving and lending program this May! Community members may “checkout” seeds for free from the Elizabeth Taber Library. The idea is that you plant the seeds, let some go to seed, and then return some of these next generation […] Read more »
Jim Bride has joined the Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) as its new full-time Executive Director this month. “We are very excited that Jim will be joining the SLT as Executive Director and bringing his wealth of knowledge and experience to our organization. This is an exciting time for the Lands Trust as we continue to […] Read more »
Fire Chief Brian Jackvony is proud to announce that the Marion Fire Department is implementing a residential Lock Box Program to expedite access to senior and handicapped adults’ homes during emergencies. In many emergency situations, individuals who call 911 may not be able to open their door when firefighters arrive, especially if a person falls, […] Read more »