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Marion Art Center Halloween Parade 264 viewsIt looked as though nearly a thousand people came out for the Marion Art Center Halloween Parade on Monday, October 31. The event gets bigger and better every year, it seems, judging by the number of people and the degree of creativity when it comes to the costumes. Photos by Jean Perry
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Annual Turkey Trot 5K 264 viewsThe Annual Turkey Trot 5K wound its way through Marion Village on Sunday, November 17, with 182 trotters (and some ‘turkeys’ as well) braving a chilling wind that morning to make it to the finish line. Organized by the Marion Recreation Department, the event every year draws quite a flock of runners to the start and finish line at Tabor Academy, raising funds for Marion Rec programs and events. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Boots264 viewsMarion resident ‘Boots’ the cat, AKA ‘Mr. Boots’ is a familiar sight to neighbors of Little Neck Village in Marion when he takes his owner Suzanne Peterson out for a walk around his little world several times a day with his little cat collar and leash. Mr. Boots is a regular passing by the doors of his neighbors who give him treats and bid him a good day before he leads Peterson off on their merry way. Photos by Marilou Newell
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No-Shave November264 viewsCosmetology students at Old Colony gave five Rochester Police officers a shave and a haircut on November 30, marking the end of No-Shave November. The officers raised over $1,500 letting their facial hair grow out, a no-no for the rest of the year for the officers. The funds will benefit Home Base, a charity that serves soldiers returning from combat with PTSD. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pizza with Santa264 viewsThe Marion Police Brotherhood held its 5th annual Pizza with Santa on Sunday, December 4, at the Marion Music Hall. Kids shared a pie with jolly old Saint Nick and later posed for pictures. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Christmas Stroll264 viewsSunday, December 11, was the annual Marion Christmas Stroll when Santa greets the crowd at Town Wharf before mounting his horse-drawn carriage for a ride through Marion village.
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Holiday in the Park264 viewsT’was the fortnight before Christmas and all through the park, every creature was stirring including Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and Frosty the Snowman! On Saturday, December 10, hundreds turned out for Mattapoisett’s holiday celebration at Shipyard Park where fun, free food, and frolicking characters made for a great night of revelry leading up to the tree lighting. Photos by Jean Perry
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Open Skate at Tabor264 viewsTabor Academy, in conjunction with Marion Recreation, held an Open Skate session on Sunday, January 15 at its ice rink. Open Skate Sundays will continue weekly until March 5. Hours are 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Photos by Felix Perez
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Pinewood Derby264 viewsCub Scout Pack 53 of Mattapoisett had their annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, March 4, at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church Hall. The top three racers will move onto the regional race that will be held in Rochester on March 18. Photos courtesy of Mike Eaton
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Sippican School Basketball264 viewsThe Sippican School gymnasium was lit up the night of Thursday, March 23, for the annual sixth grade versus staff and parents basketball game. The adult team seemed to have fun giving the students a consistently hard time throughout, but in the end, it was the students who triumphed 37-33. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Eagle Scout264 viewsFour Boy Scouts from Mattapoisett Troop 53 received the distinguished honor of achieving Eagle Scout status on Sunday, April 23, at Camp Cachalot in Carver. Adam Perkins, Matthew Kiernan, Davis Mathieu, and Justin Sayers all soared to new heights as Eagle Scouts after many years shared as Boy Scouts together. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Tractor Pull264 viewsIf you were anywhere near the Rochester Country Fair grounds on Saturday, you heard the familiar sounds of revving tractor engines echoing throughout the town. The country fair committee held a tractor pull/swap fundraiser on April 29. Those who attended got an early taste of the sights, sounds, and smells of the Rochester Country Fair with dirt flying, engines blasting, and diesel smoke billowing up into the air. Photos by Jean Perry
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