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Arts in the Park296 viewsSeveral hundred people came out to enjoy the annual Arts in the Park fundraiser hosted by the Marion Art Center on July 10. Forty artists who had been invited by a MAC jury to participate featured their crafts and art objects. The jury ensures the quality of the items on display and also gives up-and-coming artisans a platform to showcase their work. Strolling along the paths, people found pottery, wearable art, custom crafted furniture, and a wide variety of jewelry. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Art Center 296 viewsThe Marion Art Center held an opening reception to showcase the career of local artist Nancy Dyer Mitton on July 12. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Special Olympics Fitness Day295 viewsTabor Academy hosted a Special Olympics Fitness Day on Saturday, April 23, attracting dozens of participants of all ages and abilities despite the on and off rain showers. In addition to an array of games and activities, there was also a fitness walk through the village. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum295 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s after school program recently visited Bird Island. Many thanks to Isaac Perry and the Marion Harbormaster crew for a wonderful trip to view the changes taking place at Bird Island. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Liedhold
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Marion Memorial Day295 viewsRochester fared far better with its Memorial Day celebration than Marion and Mattapoisett did with theirs on rainy Monday. Sunday, May 29, was a picture perfect day for a parade. At the Town Hall, the names of the fallen soldiers were read aloud and the Rochester Memorial School Band played patriotic songs before heading out for the parade. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant295 viewsRepresentative William Straus, Marion Sewer Superintendent Frank Cooper, Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Operator Nathaniel Munafo, Marion Board of Selectmen Chairman Randy Parker, Finance Director Judy Mooney, Town Administrator Jay McGrail, and Selectmen John Waterman and Norm Hills gathered on April 2 at the wastewater treatment plant off Benson Brook Road, where Straus presented the Marion delegates with a $250,000 check. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Marion Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant295 viewsRepresentative William Straus, Marion Sewer Superintendent Frank Cooper, Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Operator Nathaniel Munafo, Marion Board of Selectmen Chairman Randy Parker, Finance Director Judy Mooney, Town Administrator Jay McGrail, and Selectmen John Waterman and Norm Hills gathered on April 2 at the wastewater treatment plant off Benson Brook Road, where Straus presented the Marion delegates with a $250,000 check. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Marion 4th of July Parade295 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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Marion Holiday House295 viewsThe 33rd annual Marion Holiday House Tour was enjoyed by many on December 9. The annual fundraiser began at the Handy Tavern, the headquarters of the Sippican Woman's Club, which hosted the event. The tavern was built in 1812 and has been owned by the club for many decades. Club historian Jeanine Bruen shared that the club is celebrating its 100th year and for nearly that long has been taking care of this structure in the heart of Marion village. "We women have kept it in good shape," Bruen boasted. Along w
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Sippican Schooner 5k and Mini Fun Run 294 views Sunday, May 4 was a perfect day for a fun run through Marion, and about 200 people turned out to participate in VASE’s second annual Sippican Schooner 5k and Mini Fun Run to raise money for educational programs at Sippican Elementary School. VASE member Diana Martin organized the event, with the support of about 12 volunteers who assisted that morning in making sure the two races went off without a hitch. Photo by Felix Perez
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Super Duper Summer Fair294 viewsThe Super Duper Summer Fair sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Marion had something for everyone. There was a plant sale, baked goods, books and toys for sale, and games for the kids – just a lot of good old-fashioned fun on a beautiful sunny summer day. Photos by Jean Perry & Felix Perez
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Marion Halloween Parade 2015294 viewsThe Annual Marion Halloween Parade was a Monster Mash smash with hundreds turning out to haunt the village and collect treats along the way. The parade is sponsored by Marion Art Center. Photos by Colin Veitch
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