The monthly Bereavement Group with Reverend Larry from Continuum Hospice will be held on Tuesday, May 11, at 11:00 am. Reservations are not required. The Greater Boston Food Bank pickup is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, from 11:00 am –1:00 pm. Food pickup must be made in person, unless prior arrangements have been made. […] Read more »
The First Congregational Church of Marion and Saint Gabriel’s Church invite you to come and pray during the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 6, at 7:00 pm. We will jointly be hosting a Candlelight Prayer Service in the courtyard at Saint Gabriel’s Church at 124 Front Street. For more information call the church office […] Read more »
The decline of COVID-19 cases in Marion is encouraging, reflecting the overall trend across the state as more are vaccinated and fewer are testing positive. Marion had zero positive cases of COVID-19 as of press time on May 4 when the Marion Board of Health met for a brief meeting. “The numbers are […] Read more »
If Article 38 gains voter approval at Marion’s May 10 Town Meeting, there will be a maximum time limit for approved projects to spend appropriated Community Preservation funds. After this year, every article fielded by the Community Preservation Committee, in addition to a dollar amount, will pitch a time limit to which the CPC […] Read more »
The untimely passing of John DeCosta, a 58-year-old man who dedicated his life to his family, friends, and in service to the hometown he loved, sent shockwaves through Mattapoisett on April 29. On April 13 at the beginning of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting, DeCosta spoke directly to the townspeople, assuring them that […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust is partnering with the Buzzards Bay Coalition to buy this property, protect it with a conservation restriction, and then sell it (at a loss, likely, because of the restriction) to someone who wants to buy a property with the understanding that it will be legally required to be preserved (but will […] Read more »
Ruth J. “Jane” Comstock, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 28, 2021. Jane was born in Woodbridge, NJ and was the daughter of the late Martin Ratajack and Clara (Olsen) Meier. Jane was employed with Cornell Dublier for several years and also worked locally as a waitress. […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibit featuring Contemporary Prints by Allison Bianco and Stella Ebner. The MAC’s newest show is presented as a collaboration with Cade Tompkins Projects, a contemporary art gallery located in Providence, RI, owned and operated by art dealer and gallerist Cade Tompkins. The gallery “focuses on […] Read more »
The Tri-Town Education Foundation welcomed Michelle Roy as a new member during its April 27 Zoom meeting. A recently retired Rochester resident, Roy brings the experience of an educational career that began at Old Rochester Regional schools in 1985 before developing into a career that saw her spend the last six years as assistant superintendent […] Read more »
Michael J. Reed, Sr., “Iron Mike”, 72, of Marion passed away on Thursday April 29, at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marjorie I. (Schroth) Reed of 50+ yrs. Born in Wareham the son of the late Ralph E. Reed and Mary H. (Kelly) Reed. A 1968 Graduate of Wareham High […] Read more »