As the committee for the Carver, Marion, Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District opened the December 27 meeting, Chairman Stephen Cushing, with relief in his voice announced, “We have a signed contract with Jeff Osuch!” After months of failed contract negotiations with its first pick for the position to head up the beleaguered multi-town agency, Jeffrey […] Read more »
Check your calendars and register for a new program for PreSchoolers – Thank Goodness It’s Friday storytime and craft with Amos, our therapy greyhound, and his “mom”, Holly, that will take place on Friday,January 18from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Children and their grown-up can also have a brief, private “Read to Amos” session after […] Read more »
Elizabeth (Betty) Houghton Weinberg died peacefully at her home in Marion, Massachusetts on Christmas morning 2018 at age 96. She was the daughter of the late Amory and Laura Houghton, and the wife of her late husband of 59 years, Sidney James (Jim) Weinberg, Jr. Betty was born October 13, 1922 in Corning, New York […] Read more »
The weather could not have been better had it been special ordered. Air temperatures hovered in the high 50s. Water temperature was 42 degrees. Although the sun was blocked by a sky reminiscent of a silver and grey quilted blanket, when it peaked through, its warmth could be felt. And thus January 1, 2019 was […] Read more »
Photographer Noah Tavares is currently showing some of his recent work at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library in the Reading Room. Many of the scenes are local, depicting familiar scenes in an evocative style. Noah is currently cultivating his craft on the southcoast of Massachusetts. As a recent transfer and photo major at UMass Dartmouth, […] Read more »
The Annual Meeting of the Mariner Youth Soccer Association will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday,January 24at the Fairhaven Council on Aging, 229 Huttleston Ave, Fairhaven. All members and families are welcome to attend. Read more »
The Marion Board of Health is pleased to announce the availability of a limited amount of seasonal flu vaccine. Anyone interested in receiving the flu vaccine may contact Maureen Murphy at 508-748-3530 to schedule an appointment. Read more »
On the final afternoon of December 31, the Rochester Council On Aging held its annual New Year’s Eve luncheon and celebration. Director Sharon Lally spooned up heaping piles of Chinese food as the buffet line wound around the central conference room and corridor. By her side helping to serve the partygoers was Program Assistant Edna […] Read more »
To the Editor: The Sippican Woman’s Club of Marion would like to thank you and all the members of the Woman’s Club for contributing to the success of our recent Holiday House tour. Without the effort of so many members, from those who decorated Handy’s Tavern ‘Festival of Trees’ to members who served as hostesses […] Read more »
Come celebrate the New Year at Open Table on Friday,January 11in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. The menu is usually a surprise, but always delicious. There is no charge for the meal, although donations are gratefully accepted. Doors open at 4:30 pm and the meal is served at 5:00 pm. This is a […] Read more »