Did you know that the Marion Natural History Museum started in the 1800s with a group of people who enjoyed getting together and sharing their natural history collections? Some of these collectors were whaling ship captains and prominent business people, including Marion benefactor Elizabeth Taber herself. Let’s continue that tradition during our first program of […] Read more »
The 2014 transfer/beach permits are now available for Rochester residents. Residents are required to bring in their vehicle registration in order to obtain a permit. Permits are $20 each. Read more »
The Rochester Police Department, in conjunction with Police Exam Solutions, will be holding an entrance exam for the Rochester Police Department on February 1, 2014. The Rochester Police Department employs 10 full-time officers, five part-time officers and a number of reserve officers serving a population of approximately 5,400 residents. The department will be holding the […] Read more »
Come relive a time when working coastal schooners frequented Mattapoisett Harbor as authors Robert Demanche, Donald F. Tucker, and Caroline B. Tucker present “The Last of the Fairhaven Coasters: The Story of Captain Claude S. Tucker & the Schooner Coral.” This entertaining and informative talk, open to the public, is free (donations welcome) and will […] Read more »
Winter Story Times Series: The eight-week winter story time sessions begin the week of January 14. Children must be registered by visiting the children’s room or calling the staff at 508-758-4171. Story time for toddlers is held Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:00 am. Story times for preschoolers are held on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:30 […] Read more »
The Music Hall Advisory Committee is pleased to announce two very significant donations – an audio system donated by an anonymous donor, as well as 150 comfortable, new chairs from a dual donation by an anonymous donor and the Sippican Historical Society. The Committee is deeply grateful for these wonderful contributions which will greatly enhance […] Read more »
January 2014 is membership renewal month. Remember to renew your annual membership, still only $5 per person (age 18 and older), and be able to vote at the Annual Meeting. Curious about what we are all about? Come to the Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 am. Forms were inserted in the January […] Read more »
Marion Annual Street Listing 2014 (census) forms are being mailed out this month. Please complete the forms as soon as possible and drop them off at the Town House, 2 Spring Street or mail them back in the enclosed envelopes. These census forms are very important for the town, as State aid is based on […] Read more »
The Marion Energy Management Committee aims to reduce the SouthCoast’s dependence on fossil fuels through an informational symposium on how to get started with clean solar energy. Scientists are telling us that our use of fossil fuels is the principal cause of global warming and climate change. The Marion Energy Management Committee’s symposium, “Explore Home […] Read more »
Annual Town Census: The 2014 Census has been mailed. Please make changes where necessary, sign, and return as soon as possible. There is a dog license renewal form on the back with directions. If you did not receive a form or have any questions, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-758-4103 ext. 2. Mooring […] Read more »