Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman is pleased to announce that the Town of Marion has been awarded a $212,675 grant from the state’s Department of Energy Resources (DOER) as a part of the Commonwealth’s Green Communities Program. The grant funding is part of a statewide initiative to help Massachusetts cities and towns find clean energy […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will soon be holding donation drop-off times in preparation for an October 5 yard sale. This year, earnings will go toward renovations of their community hall, including replacement of rotted fascia boards and the addition of gutters. All donations are much appreciated. Please drop off donations at 103 Marion Rd. (Route […] Read more »
I know that I have occasionally mentioned that the East Rochester Congregational Church and the Woodside cemetery are on the National Register of Historic Places. I’m not sure that I get much of a response to that statement. I know that both the woodpeckers and the flying squirrels who put holes in the siding are […] Read more »
The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the upcoming season. SCCC is open to all students from grade 1-12. Last season there were over 75 singers from 10 different cities and towns throughout the South Coast and 30 different schools. Thanks to the support of local cultural councils, the South Coast Community […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites women of Mattapoisett who are interested in learning more about club membership to its ‘welcome’ luncheon on Thursday, September 19 at 11:30 am in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Whether you are new to the area, a new mom, a stay-at-home mom, or newly retired, you are welcome […] Read more »
The Marion Historical Commission is sharing this preservation funding opportunity for eligible 501c(3) non-profit organizations throughout the Tri-Town area. Preservation Massachusetts has announced the 2025 round of the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program. The 1772 Foundation, in cooperation with Preservation Massachusetts, is making available 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 for […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council invites grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs until October 16 at massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/. Grants are available to support cultural projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett, — including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures. These programs promote the availability of rich cultural […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces open auditions for Peter Pan, which will run at the MAC December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15. Curtain is 7:30 pm for Friday and Saturday performances and 2:00 pm for the Sunday matinee. Auditions will be held at the MAC, located at 80 Pleasant Street, on September 21 starting at […] Read more »
Marion Cultural Council is excited to receive online grant applications for individuals and organizations for art and STEM-related projects that will help to enrich the Marion community. Marion Cultural Council has set an October 15 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities and proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, […] Read more »
Many people are asking why Marion seems to have several different preservation groups and what each one does. Here we explain the various titles and responsibilities: The Marion Historical Commission is a Town-appointed board and an important part of municipal government. Each city and town in Massachusetts has one. Historic Commissions are responsible for […] Read more »