Once again, Tabor Academy has been generous and supportive of the many youth programs that the Marion Recreation Department offers throughout the year. This year is no exception. The recreation department will be offering public ice skating at Tabor Academy starting Sunday, November 24 until March 1, 2020. Public skating sessions will run from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. […] Read more »
To the Editor; Two of your Selectmen attended the ZBA meeting last Thursday evening at which Tabor was seeking approval for lights on their playing field along Spring St. Due to the open meeting rules, I have not discussed the ZBA meeting with either of my fellow Selectmen, so what I express here is my […] Read more »
The Friends of Plumb Library are once again selling 12-inch double-sided wreaths for $14 each (with a red bow) or $11 each (without a bow). Order forms can be picked up at the library, or downloaded from the library’s website at www.plumblibrary.com. Deadline for wreath orders is Tuesday, November 26. Wreaths can be picked up at […] Read more »
Tabor Academy gave an hour-long presentation on November 14 when its petition seeking permission to install lights on an athletics field was heard by the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals. The field in question is one that has been a cornerstone of the school’s sports programs for decades, situated between the corners of Spring Street, […] Read more »
Did you know that 1 in 9 children in Massachusetts are food insecure? Help to end hunger in our community by donating canned goods, cereal, peanut butter, and any other non-perishables. Bring your donations to the bins in the Old Rochester High School and Junior High lobbies from December 2 to December 13. All proceeds will go to […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham/New Bedford Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and community service, […] Read more »
Come join autistic self-advocate Chuck McIntyre at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm for a presentation titled “I am Autistucis.” McIntyre will discuss several autism-related topics, such as what it is like to be autistic, autistic communication, autistic socializing (including friendship and holiday stressors), understanding and overcoming disability discrimination, mental health, […] Read more »
Dr. Lincoln Edmond Ford, 81 of Marion died November 16, 2019, after a long illness from Alzheimer’s disease. He was the husband of Susan (Gilbert) Ford. Born in Boston, MA, May 14, 1938, he was the son of the late John B. and Margaret (Clark) Ford. He was a graduate of Tabor Academy, class of […] Read more »
For Marion’s Open Space Acquisition Commission, its pet peeve has historically been the illegal use of motor vehicles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), which mars the trails of the public conservation space under its stewardship. Now, it’s your pet’s poo that peeves the commission. The Goldavitz Bog, a 75.57-acre property off Old Indian Trail, has been […] Read more »
New Board Members Elected – The Marion Art Center (MAC) Board of Directors welcomes five new members, who were approved at the MAC October 17 meeting. New board members are: Suzanne Bellanger, currently Manager of Strategic Stewardship for Brown University, who has a background in marketing and development for nonprofits; Kate Corkum, who recently retired from […] Read more »