Acting Superintendent of the Marion Department of Public Works Jon Henry said he would withdraw his resignation on Wednesday, June 27, at the request of the Board of Selectmen, but under one condition: no more micromanaging. According to Henry during a follow-up after the meeting, things had been going great for him as interim superintendent, […] Read more »
On Friday,July 6, the MarionConcert Band will open its 2018 season with a program of patriotic music in celebration of Independence Day. The program is as follows: National Emblem March – E. E. Bagley Captain America March – A. Silvestri American Anthem – G. Scheer American Pageant – T. Knox Our Glorious Land – J. […] Read more »
Arts in the Park, sponsored by The Marion Art Center (the MAC), returns on Saturday, July 7, to Bicentennial Park from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Arts in the Park is a juried, outdoor art festival with dozens of talented artists and artisans exhibiting in a magical park setting with food and entertainment. Come see […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center invites all members in good standing to submit two pieces for exhibit and sale in its 2018 Summer Members’ Show. All pieces must be appropriately matted, framed and ready to hang (with hanging wire on the back affixed securely to the frame with eye hooks – no sawtooth hangers) and must […] Read more »
George B. Bassett, Sr., 73, of Marion, died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham unexpectedly. He was the husband of Janice L. (Valle) Bassett. They were married for 54 years. Born in Acushnet, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Florence H. (Bumpus) Bassett. George worked as a driver […] Read more »
The National Weather Service has issued multiple heat advisories over the past several days, and expects this level of heat to be present through Friday. The Marion Board of Health reminds everyone to increase their fluid intake to decrease their personal risk of experiencing dehydration. Dehydration occurs when there is a fluid imbalance in your […] Read more »
When you see the Town of Rochester’s new big-wheel wheelchair, it’s rather obvious where it is meant to take someone with mobility challenges. With its bright blue and white striped chair, and big, bright yellow inflatable tires and armrests that make the chair look like it could float on water, you know immediately where that […] Read more »
Do you enjoy sunshine, salt air, and harbor views? If so, please join the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Garden Groomers! We meet at Munro Preserve (just west of the Town Wharves) at 8 am each Wednesday morning to pull weeds and do light garden maintenance, while enjoying the sunshine and a cup of coffee. Join us […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library will be holding its Annual Used Book Sale at the Music Hall in Marion on Friday, July 20(3:00-6:00) and Saturday,July 21(9:00-1:00). The sale will feature books covering a range of subjects such as fiction, history, biography, cooking, sailing, as well as a large selection of children’s books. There will also be […] Read more »
Alice G. (Markey) Callaghan, 74, of Middleboro died June 29, 2018 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late John “Pat” Callaghan. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Stephen A. and Elizabeth M. (Allen) Markey, she lived in Mattapoisett and Lakeville before moving […] Read more »