The 2023 MA statewide summer library program (SLP), “Find Your Voice”, begins at Plumb Library on June 16 and ends on August 5.  This broad theme of self-expression encompasses a variety of mediums for youth and adults to find their voice: from visual arts to writing, storytelling, music, and so much more.  Join us to […] Read more »

Come visit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series from July 1 to July 29 to view an exhibit by local artist Jane Egan called Paintings by Jane Egan. Egan is a life-long summer resident of Mattapoisett and a graduate of Mass College of Art and Design. Egan works primarily in pastel, pastel oil and […] Read more »

The Town of Mattapoisett Historical Commission is pleased to announce that the Commission has been awarded a $15,000.00 Survey and Planning Grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission, and a matching $15,000.00 Community Preservation Act Grant from the Town of Mattapoisett. These funds will be used to contract with a Preservation Consultant to complete Phase One […] Read more »

Over 50 members of the Marion Garden Group were joined by 10 new members for the Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the Beverly Yacht Club on Tuesday, June 6.  The following officers for the Board were proposed and approved:  Suzy Taylor, president; Sarah Mitchell, vice-president; Lindy Williamson, Secretary; Phyllis Partridge, treasurer; Kathleen Egger, membership; Martha […] Read more »

Not long ago someone from a local paper asked me to explain Rochester’s groups/boards with the word “historic” in their names. There are three entities that fit that bill. Two of these are town boards and the addition of “al” helps to distinguish one from the other.             The Historic District Commission has as its […] Read more »

In the early to late 1800’s, there was a movement in more urban areas to create “rural” cemeteries. This was in part to alleviate overcrowding in many city cemeteries caused by both increased immigration and deaths from the Civil War. The first rural cemetery in Massachusetts was the Mount Auburn Cemetery created in Cambridge in […] Read more »

The Children’s Memorial Garden in front of Sippican School will be rededicated in an all-school ceremony on June 14 at 9:15 am. The student body will have their tradition Flag Day Ceremony around the Flag Pole at 9 am, then regroup around the Children’s Memorial Garden. The Marion community is most welcome to participate.             […] Read more »

Chief Brian Jackvony and the Marion Fire Department would like to express their gratitude to the Marion EMT Association for its donation of a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) and trailer that will be used by the department for off-road search and rescue missions.             The 2023 Polaris Ranger UTV will assist first responders in finding […] Read more »

Greetings from Plumb Library!  Welcome to BookRemarks, our new monthly feature focusing on all things library related!             Allow me to introduce you to our Library of Things!  What on Earth is that, you may be wondering? Well, it’s basically a collection that lives in the Library that is comprised of items that are not […] Read more »

The Marion Art Center announces open auditions on Saturday, June 10 from 10 am-12 pm and Sunday, June 11 from 7-9 pm for the August production of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Kate Fishman. Eight performance dates are scheduled August 4 through 20.             Curses. The hounds are […] Read more »