The Marion Art Center, in collaboration with the Sippican Lands Trust, presents Along the Trails, including works inspired by the natural landscape. The exhibition runs October 14 –November 12, with an opening reception scheduled on Thursday, October 14, from 5:00 pm –7:00 pm. Guests are required to wear masks while inside the MAC. This […] Read more »
The holidays are upon us! In celebration, we have several new programs for children to enjoy. On Thursday, October 14, at 3:15 pm, sign up for our “No-Sew Monster Fleece Craft.” Using fleece, stuffing, and your imagination, create your own cuddly monster. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Registration is required. Starting Wednesday, October […] Read more »
The Tri-Town was delivered a jolt last week when news came down that E. coli bacteria had been found in the drinking water supply of Mattapoisett River Valley Water District member towns. Following a prescription of flushing, system chlorination, and further testing, the MRV is hoping by the end of Friday, October 15, […] Read more »
One of the side benefits of working on an exhibit for the historical museum is discovering people and stories of which I hadn’t been aware. The military part of our new exhibit, which opened October 2, was full of such stories. They were found in news clippings saved over the years by Rochester residents. The […] Read more »
Suellen Aiken, 72, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 10, 2021 with her beloved life partner Richard W. Walker by her side. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy M. (Fell) Aiken and Warren V. Aiken, and the sister of the late Robert W. Aiken. Suellen graduated from Fairhaven […] Read more »
Anne Braitmayer Webb, of Marion, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021. Born in New York City to Otto E. Braitmayer and Marian Schoeffel Braitmayer on February 2nd, 1930, Anne was raised in Marion, MA. She graduated from Vassar College in 1952, and then went to work for the W. D. […] Read more »
The Marion Special Town Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 19, at 6:45 pm in the auditorium at Sippican School (16 Spring Street). Masks will be required, and we ask that you socially distance as appropriate. There are 13 articles on the warrant, which may be viewed at www.marionma.gov. Everyone is welcome to attend; […] Read more »
Coming before the Mattapoisett Capital Planning Committee on October 4, Town Administrator Mike Lorenco shared the good news that, although free cash is just an estimate at this point in time, all indications point to a “healthy” number, he said. Early estimates peg the free cash number at $1.900,. With that in mind, he […] Read more »
Free programs for adults on Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am at the Marion Natural History Museum: October 20 – Forestry Health with Felicia Hubacz, MA DCR Forester. Join DCR Forest Health Specialist Felicia Hubacz as she discusses the State’s major forest health issues of the last year. These include beech leaf disease, white pine […] Read more »
The Board of Trustees will be holding a meeting at the Mattapoisett Library on October 20 at 6:00 pm. All members are asked to attend, and any interested parties are welcome to attend. We will be discussing our new Cemetery Find Website that will soon be online, and general cemetery business. Read more »