To the Editor: The last letter discussed the ramifications of the stretch building code requirement for the Green Communities designation for Marion. A stretch building code can be voluntarily adopted by a majority vote of the Town Meeting. The purpose of a stretch code is to promote energy efficiency in Town construction projects by imposing […] Read more »
Marion Solar By-Laws
To the Editor: Marion needs a solar bylaw that serves and protects both its businesses and its residents, while allowing access to the benefits of energy from the sun. At present, the town’s zoning bylaws do not specifically address solar installations, leaving the Building Inspector and potential applicants without definitive guidance. Massachusetts General Law 40A, […] Read more »
Blue Wave Meeting Postponed
Dennis Mahoney & Sons with Blue Wave Capital is seeking a special permit to build a 25-acre solar farm on Tinkham Hill Road. Last night’s planned meeting with abutters and interested residents – which had been planned by Blue Wave – was cancelled due to horrific bombings in Boston. Blue Wave’s Arlington Street Boston offices […] Read more »
Capt. David W. Paquin
Capt. David W. Paquin, age 71, passed away at home, on Friday, April 12, 2013, with his family at his side. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the husband of the late Jane (Isaksen) Paquin and the son of the late Atty. Zephyr D. Paquin and Olive (Weaver) Paquin-Brown. He was a resident of […] Read more »
Marion Recreation News
On April 11, Marion Recreation held their 40th Annual Basketball Awards Night. The Grizzlies were the Champions of the Boys League, and the Lynx were the Champions of the Girls League. All players received medals and certificates. Team awards were presented to the following: Fever: Most Improved: Sydney DaSilva, Coach’s Award: Delaney Soucy, MVP: Hannah […] Read more »
Marion Spring Clean-Up
Plans are well underway for Marion’s Annual Spring Clean-Up Day to be held on May 11 from 9am-noon. We invite all of our friends and neighbors to join with us as we pick up, dust off, and generally spruce up following a long and cold winter. There will be many ways in which you can […] Read more »
Southcoast Special Olympics
The spring Young Athletes program for children 2-7 years old will begin May 5! We will be meeting at the Center School from 3-4pm on Sundays. We’re planning on having 4 stations: soccer, field hockey, t-ball, and track and field. The kids will rotate throughout each station during the hour-long session. Space is limited; to […] Read more »
OHS Concert Band Takes Gold
The students of Old Hammondtown School Concert Band recently earned a Gold Medal Award at the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association festival. MICCA hosted its Concert Festival of 160 student instrumental ensembles from across the state at seven different locations over a three-day period. The purpose of MICCA is to encourage and support the […] Read more »
An Evening with Robert Finch
The Marion Natural History Museum presents an evening with Robert Finch on Friday May 3rd at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall located at 164 Front Street. Widely regarded as one of America’s leading nature writers, Robert Finch has lived on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, since 1971. He has published seven books of essays and […] Read more »
Habitat’s Cars for Homes
In recognition of Earth Day, Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity invites its supporters to recycle their used cars and vehicles to help build hope and homes in partnership with low-income families in Wareham, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Acushnet, Fairhaven, New Bedford and Dartmouth. Throughout the month of April, Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program […] Read more »