The Marion Planning Board announces a new regular item in its regular meeting agenda called “Community Engagement.” Fifteen minutes will be set aside at the beginning of each regular meeting during which any Marion resident may bring questions, ideas, and/or concerns to discuss with the Planning Board – no advanced notice required. Topics related to […] Read more »
Marion Planning Board member Jen Francis on June 6 was happy to announce a new initiative she has devised. “The idea is to increase our access to community and the community’s access to us,” Francis said. “If the board agrees, I’d like to add 15 minutes to the Planning Board agenda in which anyone can […] Read more »
Over Memorial Day Weekend, girls from the Marion Rochester United U12 travel soccer team beat out eight other teams to claim the GU12 championship in the 20th annual Cape Cod Challenge Cup soccer tournament. The Warriors were undefeated throughout the three-day tournament. The “No Goal Patrol” led by goalies, Avrie Oliviera and Claudie Bellanger along […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is a well-known and much-loved cultural venue that over many decades has hosted light-hearted musicals to serious works of art and nearly everything in between. The building itself is a treasure – a historical and architectural gem in the heart of Marion. On the evening of June 3, the center hosted […] Read more »
Joyce Marie Corbett West, who generously shared her infectious spirit and her wide range of talents with her communities in Washington, D.C. and Marion, Massachusetts, died peacefully in Marion on June 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was 85. Joyce lived a fun and meaningful life. She was kind, smart and generous, with […] Read more »
Nancy Ann (Dodge) Dickson died peacefully in her sleep on June 8th, 2016. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on October 13, 1930, daughter of the late Gilbert and Elsie (MacLeod) Dodge and sister of the late Mary Ann Dodge. She grew up in New Bedford and graduated from New Bedford High School. Nancy […] Read more »
Rochester Historical Society presents “From Horse Drawn to Horseless Carriage” with Richard Cutler. Richard Cutler, Trustee of the Horseless Carriage Education Institute, will present the program at the Rochester Historical Society on Wednesday, June 15 at 7:00 pm at the East Rochester Church/Museum, 355 County Road. Not long after the time of the American Civil […] Read more »
Longtime employee and counselor Brian Tranfaglia takes the helm at Silvershell Beach this summer. Brian Tranfaglia is a rising senior at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, NH. Majoring in Health Sciences, Tranfaglia plans to pursue a career as a Physical Therapist. On campus, he is involved in Peer Leading, the Science Inquiry Scholars program, is […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Town Beach Opening Day will be held on Saturday, June 25 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Join us for games, crafts, face painting and an Ice Cream Sundae Party. This will be a fun afternoon for the whole family. Rain date is Sunday, June 26 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm. For more information, contact […] Read more »
Seven of ORR’s eight spring sports teams competed in postseason play this week. Five of those teams competed in state tournament play, with all five winning their first round games to advance to the second round. Meanwhile, the boys’ and girls’ track teams capped off their seasons by participating at All-States. The most impressive win […] Read more »