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Marion Council on Aging138 viewsMerry Conway, president of the Friends of the Marion Council on Aging, cuts the ribbon officially opening the new Walking Path at the Cushing Community Center on September 24. From left: Town Administrator Jay McGrail, Select Board member Randy Parker, Merry Conway, COA Chair Harry Norweb, Administrative Assistant Donna Hemphill, Select Board Chair Norm Hills, and Community Preservation Committee Chair Jeff Doubrava. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Department of Public Works Director138 viewsFrom the edge of Marion’s wastewater lagoon, Department of Public Works Director Nathaniel Munafo points out what’s in store for the surrounding area should Marion voters approve funding for a new DPW operations center at the May 9 Annual Town Meeting. Munafo said the recently rehabilitated lagoon only contains rainwater as of now and is expected to come online by the end of May. Photos by Mick Colageo
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CARES Act 137 viewsFrom left, Marion Finance Director Judy Mooney, Town Administrator Jay McGrail, Board of Selectman Chairperson Randy Parker, Plymouth County Treasurer Thomas O’Brien, County Commissioner Sandra Wright, and County Commissioner Greg Hanley were at the steps of Taber Library on Friday for the presentation of the first CARES Act reimbursement check and a framed map of Marion. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Chief Garcia Retires137 viewsAt 2:06 pm on Friday, December 11, Marion Chief of Police John Garcia signed off to radio dispatch, ending his shift and a law enforcement career that spanned three and a half decades. The Town of Marion recognized his retirement with a drive-thru sendoff outside the Cushman Community Center. School children created a banner for the occasion that included greetings from the Board of Selectmen, Fire Department, town and school district officials, police cruisers from several towns across southeastern Mass
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Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk136 viewsDespite a downpour perfectly timed for its planned gathering on Friday off Point Road in Marion, the Sippican Lands Trust celebrated the completion of the new Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk. Executive Director Jim Bride and president Alan Harris held a live Zoom meeting for those who could not attend, and some of the donors for the project assisted in the ribbon-cutting. The boardwalk is open by appointment. See story by Marilou Newell. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Marion Art Center136 viewsThe Marion Art Center exhibit open now through November 7 features to local giants in the world of vital arts, watercolorist Mike Mazer, and sculptor Erik Durant.
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Marion Art Center136 viewsThe Marion Art Center exhibit open now through November 7 features to local giants in the world of vital arts, watercolorist Mike Mazer, and sculptor Erik Durant.
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Running with Hannah136 viewsHannah Strom ran from Island Wharf down Front Street to Silvershell Beach on Sunday morning, surrounded by her brother and friends. The accomplishment is a major step in the Marion native’s long road back from severe injuries sustained last January in a horrific crash while traveling in Florida with the Holy Cross rowing team. At the end of her run, her father surprised her with a puppy. The Tabor Academy graduate plans to go back to the Worcester-based college and rejoin the rowing program.
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Marion Natural History Museum136 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group had a wonderful time learning about “Amazing Arthropods” with entomologist Blake Dinius of Plymouth County Extension Service. Members of the group were able to handle a couple of beautiful Io moths, which as caterpillars feed on maple leaves. The adult moths emerge with no mouths and only live in this stage for one to two weeks. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum136 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group had a wonderful time learning about “Amazing Arthropods” with entomologist Blake Dinius of Plymouth County Extension Service. Members of the group were able to handle a couple of beautiful Io moths, which as caterpillars feed on maple leaves. The adult moths emerge with no mouths and only live in this stage for one to two weeks. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Memorial Day136 viewsThe Town of Marion held its Memorial Day Ceremony 2021 on May 31 at Old Landing, officiated by Major Andrew Bonney of the United States Air Force and featuring keynote speaker Dr. Steven L. Pierce of the College of Distance Education at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion 4th of July Parade136 viewsMarion Town Administrator Jay McGrail and Select Board members Norm Hills, John Waterman, and Randy Parker walked the Independence Day parade route on Monday morning along with veterans, marching bands, Boy and Girl Scout troops, youth baseball teams, decorated floats, fire engines, and a convoy of antique cars. Beginning at the Town House, the parade route went up Spring Street, then east on Route 6 before going right onto Front Street all the way down to Main Street and back up to Spring. Photos by Ryan F
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