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Fire Doused471 viewsDespite an aggressive education campaign on the part of the Mattapoisett Fire Department, voters once again turned down a $4.58 million proposal to build a new Fire Station. A total of 1,973 voters said “no,” while 1,808 said “yes” — a small margin of just 165 votes. Town Clerk Barbara Sullivan reported there were an additional 254 blanks on ballot Question #4. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza). 
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Cancer Benefit452 viewsThis past weekend on Saturday, October 11, organizers from the Mattapoisett Community Cancer Fund held a yard sale at Saint Anthony’s Church on Barstow Street in Mattapoisett to help benefit community members with cancer. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Treasure Hunters588 viewsThe Mattapoisett Sea Hags team reprised their 150th Anniversary win during the 2008 townwide Treasure Hunt held on August 2 as part of the town’s first annual Heritage Days celebration. Members of the winning team included: (from left) Debbie Abelha (Mattapoisett), Polly Lawrence (Rochester), Kate Souza (Mattapoisett), Holly Smith (Mattapoisett), Kerrin Souza (Mattapoisett), and Katie Lorenco (Mattapoisett). (Photo courtesy of Tim Smith).
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Bike Safety Day535 viewsThe Marion Police Department sponsored a Bicycle Safety Day for children and young adults at Silvershell Beach on Saturday morning, August 2. The day included bicycle safety information, a rodeo course and certificate awards for all participants. In addition, the Marion Police Department was awarded a statewide grant by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to provide 75 bicycle helmets during the event. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Cushing Wins498 viewsThe fourth attempt at running for Marion's highest office finally paid off for Stephen M. Cushing, who handily defeated former Selectman Joseph P. Zora Sr. to fill the three-year seat on the board vacated by Andrew Jeffrey. Here Mr. Cushing breathes a sigh of relief after learning the results at the polls and would soon thereafter be sworn into office by Town Clerk Ray Pickles. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Marion Oscars533 viewsAt the culmination of the first ever eight-week Sippican School Drama Club program, each of the students who participated received their own “Oscar” for a job well done. (Photo courtesy of Suzy Taylor).
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Choral Concert518 viewsMembers of the Sippican Choral Society will present their annual Spring Concert on Friday and Saturday evenings, April 25 and April 26 at Saint Gabriel’s Church, 124 Front Street in Marion. Tickets may be purchased at the Seaport Village Ice Cream and Coffee Shoppe in Mattapoisett, The Bookstall in Marion, and at Baker Books in North Dartmouth. A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 12 and under.
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Curtain Call616 viewsSippican Historical Society President Judith Rosbe presents a check to Phyllis Washburn of Marion’s Music Hall Advisory Committee. The $3,000 donation will be used for the purchase of a new back curtain for the Music Hall’s stage. (Photo courtesy of Kimberly A. Teves).
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Cream of the Crop523 viewsMembers of the Souza family of Rochester all pitched in to help harvest this year’s crop of cranberries at one of the few remaining bogs in town. The family recently took over the bog in an effort to revive and continue the proud farming tradition for which the area has become known. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Seaside Symphony507 viewsThe eleventh annual Buzzards Bay Musicfest was held in the Fireman Performing Arts Center of Tabor Academy in Marion on July 11-14, 2007 under the direction of Maestro Russell Patterson. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Horse Power562 viewsA benefit for the non-profit South Shore Horsemen’s Council was held on Saturday, July 7 at Rochester’s Sterling Pointe Farm. Visitors were greeted by volunteers who offered everything from pony rides and face painting for children to extended tours of the expansive grounds, arena and barn. Those interested in making a donation of time or money to the South Shore Horsemen’s Council are encouraged to contact them through their website at www.sshconline.com.
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Raking In The Clams!590 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum recently sponsored a Soft-shell Clam Relay where student participants sucessfully planted 50,000 clams off Silvershell Beach in Marion. The group was assisted by Marion Shellfish Warden Issac Perry. (Photos by and courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold, Marion Natural History Museum).
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