The ‘delayed start’ program might work well at the high school, but Marion School Committee members were not as receptive toward bringing delayed start to Sippican School. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Elise Frangos on February 5 proposed delayed start at Sippican as a way to effectively and economically deliver professional development to its teachers, without having […] Read more »
It may be winter weather outside, but it is time to think ahead to summer! Think Fireworks! Our fundraising efforts for 2014 fell short of our goal. We are confident that we will be able to bring the fireworks back this year! The fireworks are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 4. The Marion Fireworks Committee […] Read more »
Are you looking for a fun outdoor activity for your family over break? The Elizabeth Taber Library, in collaboration with the Sippican Lands Trust, has the perfect challenge for you! How about trying to locate some “Champion Tree” species found in Marion’s open spaces?! You simply head to the library, grab a pre-stocked loaner backpack […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Winter Farmers’ Market runs the second Saturday of the month, and this month is on February 14 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the ORR Junior High School gymnasium. We will have face painting and balloons for the kids. We will have fresh organic grown veggies, breads, oils, jams, meats, cheeses, […] Read more »
Lunchtime, for many students, is the highlight of the school day. This break of between 20-25 minutes gives Old Rochester Regional High School students a chance to catch up with friends and talk, relax, and of course, use their cell phones. One topic that is not likely discussed much at lunch tables is the amount […] Read more »
During a special meeting held specifically to address the EPA’s draft NPDES permit, the Marion Board of Selectmen on February 5 were joined by consultant engineers from CDM Smith who schooled the selectmen on the history of the Town’s wastewater treatment plant, the EPA’s new stringent requirements, and a tentative $20 million encumbrance for the […] Read more »
The monthly meeting of the Florence Eastman Post 280 will be held at the Post Hall at 7:00 pm, February 18. The meeting will cover the Ham & Bean supper scheduled for February 21, as well as the past supper and changes to the portions for future dinner events. These events have to be successful […] Read more »
Over the last couple of weekends the Marion Boy Scouts Troop 32 attended a Klondike Derby at Camp Cachalot in Myles Standish State Park and had their annual Movie Night at the cabin at Camp Hadley, Marion. The Klondike Derby was attended by Jackson St. Don, Chris Horton, Jack Nakashian and David Sheldon on January […] Read more »
During our annual leadership symposium, one student group was assigned to generate ideas for improving the community service program at Tabor Academy. Both this group and the newly formed Community Service Board discussed the theme of using Tabor’s facilities to benefit the wider community. This led to the idea of a “Learn to Skate” event. […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board approved the main pylon sign for the Rochester Crossroads commercial development on Cranberry Highway, as expected. Planning Board Chairman Arnold Johnson during the January 13 meeting ordered a draft decision drawn up for approval during the February 10 meeting when the public hearing was closed and the decision ratified. The 26-foot […] Read more »