The number 24,901 is symbolic to most minds, but it is especially fascinating in Brad Hathaway’s because he sees it as a finish line coming into view. “I’m kind of a numbers freak, I could tell you exactly how much money I have found on my walk,” he said while resting at the Town Beach […] Read more »
Our Speaker Series continues this month with a presentation via Zoom by Dr. Nina E. Harkrader of NYU. The lecture, which will take place on Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 pm, is entitled “All the Single Ladies: Women-Only Buildings in Early 20th-Century New York”. SHS members will receive the Zoom link by email on the day of […] Read more »
Summering in Marion with her grandparents, seven-year-old Greta Agnew of Pennsylvania spent much time riding bikes around the village. Curious about the history of this little town, she read through her grandmother’s books and found old photos online. She learned all about historic buildings, local architecture, and Marion’s “fairy godmother,” Elizabeth Taber. Knowing kids (and their […] Read more »
David Lawrence Bramley, 72, of Marion formerly of Woburn, passed away on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret-Mary (Dailey) Bramley. They were married and deeply in love for 39 years. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Mary Angela (Bailey) and David L. Bramley. Mr. […] Read more »
Maureen A. (Jackson) Hedges, 71, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at home, Saturday, September 5, 2020. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Frederick and Evelyn (Tyson) Jackson. She grew up in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, lived in North Carolina and raised her family in Rochester, MA prior to returning […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society is pleased to announce the Thursday, September 10 lecture in its Speaker Series, which will be delivered via Zoom at 7:00 pm. The lecture/PowerPoint is entitled All the Single Ladies: Women-Only Buildings in Early 20th Century NYC, presented by Dr. Nina E. Harkrader of Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Harkrader holds the Ph.D. and MA with […] Read more »
MCPHS University is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 semester: Krishna Patel is a native of Mattapoisett, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Global Healthcare Management. Krishna will graduate in 2020 from the Boston, Massachusetts campus. Sarah Sirois is a native of Mattapoisett, and […] Read more »
If you walked a mile in Russ Cohen’s shoes, you’d be bent over plucking at all manner of flora, finding there something to eat. Whether scouring the landscapes of urban or suburban sprawl to hiking along woodland trails or seashores, Cohen is going to find a plant that early settlers would have recognized instantly for […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission began its meeting held on September 1 by addressing a request for determination of applicability on a new solar array project. Their review primarily centered around whether or not the proposed project fell under the commission’s jurisdiction. Eric Las of Beals and Thomas Inc., representing the applicant, shared his screen over […] Read more »
Fall Classes at the MAC – Registration is now open at the Marion Art Center for fall courses for both children and adults. Instructor Jay Ryan will teach a four-week Intersession course, All-Levels Watercolor Painting for adults. This course for beginning through advanced watercolor painters will run from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday mornings […] Read more »