Back by popular demand, the Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) is proud to offer a summer yoga series that will be held at our Brainard Marsh property located off of Delano Road in Marion. We will be offering both adult and children’s classes this year. These events are free and open to the public, so we […] Read more »
Gardens by the Sea
A tour of beautiful Marion Gardens, sponsored by St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church will be held on Friday, July 11 from 10.30 am to 4:30 pm, rain or shine. Admission is $20. Tickets may be purchased at The Bookstall in Marion, The Marion General Store, and at the church office on South Street in Marion. The […] Read more »
Academic Achievements
Kelsey Frink of Marion was named to the President’s List for the spring 2014 semester at Ouachita Baptist University. To be named to the President’s List, a student must compile a 4.0 grade point average and be classified as a full-time student, with a minimum of 12 academic hours. Read more »
Snipatuit Pond Projects on Agenda
Rochester’s Conservation Commission members arrived just in time for the start of their 7:00 pm meeting, after completing a site visit to 566 Snipatuit Road. This location and one other on Snipatuit Pond were the public hearings on the night’s agenda. Kei Lau of 566 Snipatuit Road and Rick Charon of Charon Associates came before […] Read more »
Silvershell Beach Officially Opens
The reopening of Town Beach signifies the first day of summer in Marion. Dozens of beach-goers in bathing suits scattered along the beach made for a summery scene by the sea on June 21. Marion Recreation was on hand with hotdogs and chips for lunch. By Jean Perry Read more »
Appaloosa Hearing Continued
It was another packed house with residents coming out to hear and, if necessary, once again voice concerns and issues regarding the sub-division project on Appaloosa Lane. After several months of hearings with both the Mattapoisett Planning Board and the Conservation Commission, residents from River Road finally succeeded – along with the input from Highway […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Road Race: Why?
Why run the Mattapoisett Road Race? Why sponsor the Race? Why volunteer hours all year long and on the 4th of July? The answer is simple – scholarships. The sole purpose of the Road Race is to raise funds for scholarships for seniors graduating from ORRHS. As a former high school guidance counselor, I know […] Read more »
Marion Recreation News
Silvershell Beach Opening Day: It was a long cold winter and a dreary spring. Summer is finally here! Celebrate with Marion Recreation at the Silvershell Beach Opening Day on Saturday, June 21! Beach opens at 9:00 am. There will be free hot dogs, chips and drinks courtesy of Marion Recreation from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. […] Read more »
Gateway Youth Hockey Golf Classic
Gateway Youth Hockey will present its 3rd Annual Gateway Youth Hockey Golf Classic on June 28 at the Bay Pointe Golf Club, located at 9 Bay Pointe Drive in Onset. Cost to golf is $500 per foursome or $125 for singles. Shotgun Start Time is 1:00 pm with a Hole in One Vehicle Giveaway sponsored […] Read more »
Marion Art Center Events
The Summer Members Art Show will open at the Marion Art Center on Friday, July 18 with an opening reception honoring the artists from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. All artist members in good standing of the Marion Art Center are invited to submit two pieces for this non-juried exhibition. Artists should drop off their work […] Read more »