Marion Conservation Commission Chairman Norm Hills updated the commissioners on plans to restore Bird Island, an important nesting location for endangered sea birds. Hills reported that during a recent meeting with Mass DEP, Marion Harbormaster, and the town’s administrator, he was debriefed on the scope of restoration work to take place. The project will be […] Read more »
The ORR Tri-Town Early Childhood Program is sponsoring a three-part Seminar Series presented by Certified Health Coach Kim Laughlin. The series will be held at Sippican Elementary School in Marion (Park Street entrance). There is only one payment of $15 per person to attend ALL three seminars. Pay at the door. Free giveaways and food […] Read more »
A clambake is scheduled on Sunday, June 28 at The Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett. The starting time is 1:30 pm and the cost is $35 per person. Tickets need to be bought in advance for this function. For tickets or information, call Jim at 508-863-3496. Read more »
The Machacam Club will hold a special meeting on June 3 at the Legion Hall, 3 Depot Street. Social time is 5:30 pm; dinner is at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be a business meeting of the club and will feature a new proposed menu for the members’ approval. We hope to have a maximum […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met May 18 to appoint a new chairman and vice-chairman following the ousting of former Chairman Stephen Kokkins from the board by Jennifer Francis. The board voted 4-3 in favor of Robert Lane, the former clerk, for chairman over Norman Hills, who was vice-chairman entering the meeting. Lane was nominated by […] Read more »
On May 24, for the 10:30 am Sunday Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, a choir of 30 children will be leading the congregants in song. The Nazareth College Bach Children’s Chorus from Rochester, New York, directed by Karla Krogstad, is in Massachusetts for a learning field trip and performing experience. From their repertoire […] Read more »
The following Tri-Town students will graduate from Tabor Academy on Tuesday, May 26. Commencement will take place on the waterfront at 11:00 am. – Robert Balboni of Marion – William Curley of Marion – Hannah Gierhart of Marion – Melissa Hooke of Marion – William Knight of Marion – Gweneth McCain of Marion – Rachel […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee elected a new slate of officers on May 16. Serving two-year terms will be Co-Chairmen Rick Ernst and Bill Cantor, Vice Chairperson Michelle Bernier, Secretary Kathy Reed, and Treasurer Diane Tsitsos. This team will continue to provide leadership on issues such as Tax & Income Fairness, Infrastructure Repair, International Trade […] Read more »
Walter Judd Sawyer, 88, of Rochester died at home on Wednesday May 20, 2015 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of M. Raye (Smith) Sawyer for nearly 56 years and the son of the late Marshall M. and Marion (Kelley) Sawyer. Walter graduated from Fairhaven […] Read more »
When my granddaughter told me that the cancer rate statistic for developing some form of the disease was ‘one in three’ I could hardly believe it. But she was well informed having just been named as chairperson of her university’s annual Relay For Life event. The American Cancer Society website says that in the United […] Read more »