In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Because of the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
To the Editor: Marion Selectmen explain the decision to move forward with town house renovation project. The Board of Selectmen are the elected representatives of all of the residents of the Town of Marion. It is our job and our solemn responsibility to exercise our best judgment as we complete the task of representing our […] Read more »
Expand your repertoire of appetizer recipes! Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, May 20from 2:00 – 3:00 pm and see a cooking demonstration by local chef and Johnson & Wales graduate Colby Rottler. Learn how to prepare seven delicious hot or cold appetizers – from meat to cheese to veggie/vegan. Have a […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission currently has an opening for an Associate Member and is accepting letters of interest from Marion registered voters who have an interest in wetlands, environmental protection, and natural resources conservation. Conservation Commissions are the official municipal boards charged with protecting natural resources and administering the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Chapter […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Road Race committee met on April 26 to begin preparing for the 48th Independence Day Road Race that will be held on Wednesday, July 4, beginning at 9:00 am at Shipyard Park. The race began back in 1971 when Bob Gardner and a few friends used his truck to start the 37 runners […] Read more »
Robert Biehl, English teacher at Old Rochester Regional High School, announced a new field trip the English Department will offer next April vacation that will take students to England and Scotland. The Old Rochester Regional School Committee approved the proposed trip during its meeting on April 25. Biehl said the tentative dates for the trip […] Read more »
The 2018 Memorial Day Remembrances and Parade will take place on Monday, May 28starting at 9:00 am in front of the Music Hall at 164 Front Street. In the event of rain, the event will be relocated to the Multipurpose Room of Sippican Elementary School. The 2018 parade and remembrances will follow a new route, […] Read more »
To the Citizens of Marion: There is currently a Citizen Petition, Article 36, to be presented at Town Meeting that proposes scrapping the entire Town House Renovation Plan and limiting Town House renovations to $200,000 per year. Mr. Ted North, the author, does not call it renovation but a “preserve and repair approach.” I call […] Read more »
On April 4, 2018, the Mattapoisett Council on Aging Board of Directors conducted their Annual Meeting. At this meeting, the election of officers for 2018 took place. Elected for the coming year were Deb Dahill, Chairperson; Rachel McGourthy, Vice Chairperson; Ken Watts, Secretary; and Susan Roylance, Treasurer. The Board also adopted the following Goals for […] Read more »
Once upon a time, trees were taken for granted – ripped from the earth to serve people, to ensure the very survival of mankind. Trees were chopped down to warm bodies, provide shelter, build railroads, and hold goods. They were used to make forms of transportation, everything from railroad cars to boats and wagons and […] Read more »