Board member Eileen Marum presented the Planning Board with a draft “Adult Use of Marijuana” by-law for its review Monday night, with the intention of getting the board’s approval to send the article to the fall town meeting. However, some board members took issue with elements of the draft, compelling the board to schedule a […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Board of Selectmen met at 7:30 am on August 16 to sign some twenty legal documents related to the upcoming construction of Phase1B of the Mattapoisett shared use recreational path, aka, the bike path. This section of the bike path has had its fair share of obstacles including the number of easements needed, the […] Read more »
On Friday, August 24, the Marion Concert Band pays tribute to the legendary American composer, educator, and conductor Leonard Bernstein, on the eve of his 100th birthday. The program, which includes highlights from some of Bernstein’s most memorable contributions to the Broadway stage, as well as music from his mentor, Aaron Copland and his Broadway […] Read more »
METAPHOR prevailed over the three races, after once again sailing neck & neck with ABLE throughout the day. METAPHOR’s Skipper, David Neumeyer of Marion, held off continual challenges by Dave Kane’s ABLE for a win in two of the three races and the overall 2018 Builder’s Cup on August 11. Dave Kane’s win in the […] Read more »
All children from kindergarten to grade 5 are invited to join Marion’s Cub Scout Pack 32! We are excited to welcome boys and girls to our truly inclusive family friendly pack! Membership in the Cub Scouts entails camping, hiking, philanthropy, citizenship, service, and just plain fun. During the school year both the Pack and each […] Read more »
Stingray City Reality Corporation got a pass on July 19 when both applicant and representative were “no shows” for a scheduled hearing to determine the merits of an application for a Special Permit; however, on a baking hot August 16 night with the Zoning Board of Appeals populated with two new members, both applicant Bill […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Rochester Democratic Town Committee is August 25at 10:30 am at the Rochester Town Hall. We will be planning for the September 4 primary election and reviewing the ballot questions in anticipation of November 6. All are welcome to attend and participate. Read more »
The Marion Art Center (MAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the visual and performing arts. It has been offering classes for adults and children for more than 25 years. This Fall the MAC will be offering three adult watercolor classes. Patty White will be instructing a beginner watercolor class on Thursdays from 10 […] Read more »
After threatening a storm all day, the skies finally opened late afternoon Saturday, trapping fairgoers in the main tent to watch the fury of the thunder and lightning. The winds sent tents flying, and some vendors frantically packed their animals or wares into their trucks and hustled home. This reporter’s 4 1/2-year-old son had never […] Read more »
The Third Annual Dog Walk-A-Thon to benefit the future construction of a dog park in Mattapoisett will take place on Saturday, August 25from 8 am – noon, rain or shine. Hosted by Freemin Bauer of Mattapoisett, the walk begins at the Center School parking lot. You may select either the half-mile route or one-mile route […] Read more »