Once The Wanderer first reported the presence of a Hollywood film crew in Rochester on April 2 word quickly spread, and so did the rumors that stars of the film production “Joy” were in town for the day. There were no star sightings, however Rochester resident Hilary Wood was able to get some photos of […] Read more »
As the town inches closer to Town Meeting, a regular topic of discussion for the Marion Finance Committee continues to be the fire pumper truck requested by the Fire Department, just as it was last year. What has changed since then, though, is the FinCom’s acceptance of the high price tag that still hovers at […] Read more »
Those interested in pursuing a career in nursing are invited to apply for a scholarship through the Friends of Marion Visiting Nurses, a nonprofit organization that awards annual scholarships to local high school seniors. Recipients must be residents of Marion, Mattapoisett, or Rochester, and are chosen on the basis of academic ability, community service, and […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust cordially invites the public to our Open Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 pm. The event will be held at Lyndon South Auditorium at Tabor Academy. Street parking is available on Spring Street. There will be a brief business meeting followed by a presentation by Dr. Tammy Calise entitled […] Read more »
Actor Stephen Collins will perform “Unlaunch’d Voices: An Afternoon with Walt Whitman” at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, April 19 at 2 pm. The public is invited to attend this free performance, supported in part by a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural […] Read more »
It was a pleasant surprise when I was invited to attend the most recent meeting of the Great Decisions group by Ellen Flynn, the group’s moderator. Originally part of a lecture series hosted by the Mattapoisett Women’s Club, Great Decisions is now sponsored by that group as a self-standing discussion group. On March 25, Flynn […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Finance Committee met with members of the Capital Planning and Community Preservation Committees on March 25 to discuss their financial decisions for fiscal year 2016. Both committees will have their decisions voted upon during the annual town meeting in May. Chuck McCullough, Capital Planning chairman, accompanied by committee members Jerry Johnson and Alan […] Read more »
To the Editor: An Arbor Day Fun-filled Day – Mark your Calendars Now! Saturday, May 9 is a day calling all citizens young and old from the Tri-Towns to welcome spring and show true community spirit. Marion’s Annual Spring Litter Clean-up will take place at the Music Hall from 9:00 am – noon. Volunteers are […] Read more »
The Marion Scholarship Committee is accepting applications from Marion residents who would like to be considered for a need-based college scholarship. The applications are now available in the Guidance/College Counseling offices at Old Rochester Regional High School, Tabor Academy and Bishop Stang High School. Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 and the […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society’s 2015 lecture series continues on Thursday, April 16 with the topic, From the Archipelago to America: Cape Verdeans on the South Coast, featuring speaker Marilyn Halter. To truly appreciate the history of Marion and the surrounding area, it’s critical to explore the Cape Verdean experience here. Immigration to the South Coast […] Read more »