Dear Marion Harbormaster(s), all Fire Department Personnel, and a big shout out to Gary from Aucoot Cove: We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! On Monday, July 31, 2017 we four adults decided to take advantage of a beautiful summer day and head to the Vineyard. After topping off the gas tank, we […] Read more »
2017 Stone Horse Builder’s Cup
The 2017 Stone Horse Builder’s Cup race will again be hosted by the New Bedford Yacht Club on Saturday, August 12. On the day of the race, the course will be set in the Buzzards Bay, between the Main Channel to New Bedford Harbor and Round Hill. The Stone Horse Builder’s Cup is a one […] Read more »
Marion Republican Town Committee
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, August 14 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. Please join us. The public and new members are welcome. Read more »
Historical House Demo Bylaw Proposed
Despite the proposal on August 7 to the Marion Planning Board by the Sippican Historical Society for a demolition delay bylaw, the historic saltbox-style Cape at 42 Main Street is still in jeopardy. Judith Rosbe, treasurer of the Society, began the presentation describing the catalyst behind the evening’s proposed bylaw. After being notified by one […] Read more »
Dorothy F. (DeMello) Anselmo
Dorothy F. (DeMello) Anselmo, 91, of New Bedford died Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was the wife of the late Alexander B. Anselmo. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John F. and Angelina F. (Mendez) DeMello, she lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett for most of her life. She was a member of […] Read more »
Alice Seifert
Alice Seifert, 95, of Marion passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. Alice was the daughter of the late John J. and Martha (Geier) Seifert. She was a lifelong area resident and she worked as a bookkeeper. She is survived by a brother, Arthur Seifert and his wife […] Read more »
Summer Season at St. Philip’s
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, continues their long tradition of visiting clergy from Massachusetts and beyond. Services using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer are conducted at 8:00 am and 10:00 am each Sunday through Labor Day weekend. The Rev. Robert Malm, Rector, Grace Church, Alexandria, VA officiates on […] Read more »
Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center Open House
The Marion Recreation and Council on Aging Departments invite the community to celebrate their new location at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street, Marion, during an open house on Saturday, August 12 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Enjoy some music (Yesterday’s Country Band will perform from 10:00 am – 11:00 am), […] Read more »
Farmer’s Market Developer Rescinds Withdrawal
Dozens of residents on August 7 applauded after farmer’s market developer Craig Canning announced that he was rescinding his July 25 request to withdraw his Site Plan Review application with the Rochester Planning Board. During that July 25 meeting, some Planning Board members, notably Gary Florindo, expressed frustration with some abutters and residents who publically […] Read more »
Tri-Town Profile: Hannah Guard
Name: Hannah Guard, valedictorian, ORR Class of 2017 Age: 18 How she came to Tri-Town: Lifelong resident of Marion Favorite place: “I like going to Silvershell Beach, we keep our boat at Barden’s Boat Yard – and I love Captain Barney’s in Marion.” Ever seen a celebrity locally? “Not in Tri-Town, but a few weekends […] Read more »