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Marion Village Christmas Stroll95 viewsThe Marion Village Christmas Stroll was this past cold and snowy Sunday. Santa and Ms. Clause arrived by their usual boat, though the cold and the wind sure made it look difficult to dock. Excited kids hurled snowballs all around (and at each other) as they waited for St. Nick. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Marion Town House93 viewsThe Marion Town House renovation project, as approved by residents at last year’s Spring Town Meeting, is on schedule and expected to finish in late-summer. The Town House was closed, and renovations began in September 2025, with work seeing the building become Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, addition of a fire-suppression system, HVAC installation, and an internal lift. Photo by Shawn Sweet
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Marion Natural History Museum92 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a terrific time learning about how some of our most common bugs survive the winter. From stink bugs to yellow jackets, caterpillars to grasshoppers, all have a plan to survive till next spring. Many thanks to Blake Dinius of Plymouth County Extension Service for a fun and educational program. Photo by Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum91 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a fun time learning about the history and biology of cranberries in Massachusetts. Thanks to Pamela Francis of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association the kids had chances to dissect, inspect and bounce their berries to determine whether they were of good quality. Thank you to Pam and the CCCA for a fun and informative program. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Tri-Town Against Racism87 viewsThe Tri-Town Against Racism held their annual Black History Month Creative Expressions Contest on February 7 in the Mattapoisett Library. The event is in its sixth year, with the 2026 event seeing around 30 grade school students from the area submit their artwork. The winners are Noah Santos, Kenna Thompson, Jacoby Santos, Alex Amaral, and honorable mention, Mathew Crain. The exhibition is open throughout Black History Month in the library. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum86 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a terrific time learning about how some of our most common bugs survive the winter. From stink bugs to yellow jackets, caterpillars to grasshoppers, all have a plan to survive till next spring. Many thanks to Blake Dinius of Plymouth County Extension Service for a fun and educational program. Photo by Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Village Christmas Stroll86 viewsThe Marion Village Christmas Stroll was this past cold and snowy Sunday. Santa and Ms. Clause arrived by their usual boat, though the cold and the wind sure made it look difficult to dock. Excited kids hurled snowballs all around (and at each other) as they waited for St. Nick. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Marion Natural History Museum86 viewsOn Saturday, January 10 the Marion Natural History Museum’s Nature Journaling program had a great time working with watercolors. We created color wheels and different techniques we could use to paint with watercolors. Next program is February 21 - Pen and Ink and Ink Wash. No experience necessary. To register please go to the museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum86 viewsOn Friday night the Marion Natural History Museum welcomed state fish and wildlife biologist Stephen Wright. A large group joined us on a very chilly night to learn about beavers in Massachusetts. We heard about how beavers create and maintain their lodges, how they cache food for when their pond freezes over, and much more. No more mistaking a beaver, which averages 60 pounds, with a muskrat, which averages 2-4 pounds! We had a chance to examine pelts, skulls, teeth and examples of their favorite food. We
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Marion Natural History Museum84 viewsOn Saturday, January 10 the Marion Natural History Museum’s Nature Journaling program had a great time working with watercolors. We created color wheels and different techniques we could use to paint with watercolors. Next program is February 21 - Pen and Ink and Ink Wash. No experience necessary. To register please go to the museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum82 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a wonderful time on December 17 using recycled and natural materials for gift giving. We made snow globes, bird feeders, shell ornaments, and more! We also enjoyed snacks and having fun visiting with friends. The museum wishes to thank all the terrific volunteers that came out to help. Happy Holidays from the museum and see you soon. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Town House81 viewsThe Marion Town House renovation project, as approved by residents at last year’s Spring Town Meeting, is on schedule and expected to finish in late-summer. The Town House was closed, and renovations began in September 2025, with work seeing the building become Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, addition of a fire-suppression system, HVAC installation, and an internal lift. Photo by Shawn Sweet
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