This is the first time that Massachusetts voters will experience the convenience of casting their ballots ahead of Election Day, now that early voting will this year be allowed across the Commonwealth. Early voting starts on October 24 and lasts until November 4. Unlike absentee voting, all registered voters are eligible for early voting, and […] Read more »
On Wednesday, September 28, the Rochester Land Trust again welcomed the strong young backs of ten Tabor Academy students and three teachers to help RLT volunteers with a major project on Church’s Field River Trail. RLT volunteers had transported and stockpiled locust logs and pressure-treated planks donated by Peter and Carolyn MacGregor of Rochester to […] Read more »
The Town House Building Committee and their architects, Turowski Architecture, are moving forward with planning for the Historic Renovation of the Marion Town House. The Marion Town House, built in 1876 and 1890 in the Italianate style of the time, is the most significant architectural treasure in Marion. It is also a powerful symbol of […] Read more »
The Monday Morning Painters of the Rochester COA will hold an Art Show and Sale on Saturday, October 15 at the Rochester Senior Center, 67 Dexter Lane from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. A portion of the sales will go to the Friends of the COA. Lunch will be available by the Friends. The following […] Read more »
We are excited to announce that all registered voters will be able to vote before Election Day for the first time ever in Massachusetts. Early voting will begin on October 24 and continue through November 4. Prior to the enactment of this new law, the only way a registered voter was allowed to vote prior […] Read more »
October 19 is the last day to register to vote in the 2016 national election. The League of Women Voters urges all citizens, 18 years of age or older, to exercise their right to participate in the important decisions facing our nation this year. If you have not voted before, registration is easy and can […] Read more »
Drop-in Technology Help is available on Tuesdays, October 4 to November 15, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Having trouble with that new electronic device you acquired? Need assistance navigating through the Internet or social media sites? Pesky computer issues? Then stop into the Elizabeth Taber Library for some one-on-one help with one of our […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society Museum, 355 County Road, will be open on Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm during the month of October. The Museum features a Display of Historical Places and a Cookbook Sale, and the Gift Shop will be open. Read more »
The Marion Cultural Council needs your help! We need the people who live and work here to help advise us on how to best allocate public dollars for programs and activities in the arts, humanities, and interpretive science. As you may know, our all-volunteer, municipally appointed council receives an annual allocation of approximately $4,400 to […] Read more »
Autumn Story Time, for children between the ages of 3 and 5, begins October 3 in the Children’s Room at the Elizabeth Taber Library. Children are invited to enjoy stories, finger plays and crafts on Monday mornings at 10:30 am. Autumn Story Time continues through November 28. Sign-up is required. Lapsit Time is a nine-week […] Read more »