On Sunday, June 12, the Tri-County Symphonic Band will present a concert featuring the music of John Williams, one of America’s greatest film composers. The magnificent music composed by Williams for five films will be played under the grand tent on the lawn next to the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy in Marion. […] Read more »
During the May 26 meeting of the Mattapoisett Marine Advisory Board, Chairman Carlos DeSousa and Harbormaster Jamie McIntosh shared options for repairs of the Freddie Brownell Wharf commonly referred to as Long Wharf. McIntosh said he had gone over the study conducted by Child’s Engineering Corporation, which called out “multiple issues” with the […] Read more »
On May 26, the Mattapoisett Museum hosted a presentation featuring two dedicated researchers who have studied the lives of several important persons who had lived in Mattapoisett. The lecture title was “Notable Women of Mattapoisett.” It is the second time Carole Clifford and Jennifer McIntire have offered the presentation focused on Elizabeth Barstow […] Read more »
The 5-mile version of the July 4 Mattapoisett Road Race is back for its 50th running after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. A 5k race was held last year and the year before a virtual running. In honor of the anniversary race that has waited two years to properly commemorate its […] Read more »
Bishop Stang High School conducted an Alumni Medal Ceremony in the Chapel of the Annunciation followed by a Baccalaureate Mass for the graduates of the class of 2022 on Wednesday, May 25 at St. Julie Billiart Church. The graduation of 135 seniors who have successfully completed their course of studies was held on Friday, May […] Read more »
April Nye confessed she had felt excitement while preparing her May 25 Chairperson’s Report to the Marion School Committee, listing items such as the first Grade 6 field trip since the fall of 2019 and the tree-top adventure of May 20. “They had a ball, I witnessed it all,” said Nye, whose prepared […] Read more »
Jack McLean played trumpet at Phillips Andover, and because of his participation in the prep school band at age 14, he was around ceremonies that in various forms paid respect to the service of people who dedicated their lives to the defense of the United States. The impression that those encounters made on […] Read more »
Town Administrator James McGrail and the Marion Fireworks Committee are pleased to announce that the town’s fireworks display will return this summer. The fireworks are scheduled for Friday, July 1 at dusk at the traditional location off of Silvershell Beach. The fireworks have been cancelled for the past two years due to the […] Read more »
Gwendolyn Miedema of Marion qualified for the Dean’s List at High Point University for the spring 2022 semester by maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher. Stephanie Dondyk of Marion, Victoria Quinlan of Marion, Abigail Stark of Mattapoisett, Carly Demanche of Rochester and Aidan Thayer of Rochester graduated from the University of New Hampshire in […] Read more »
The owners of a house at 406 Point Road will not be required to replace their existing Title 5 septic system with a new system that includes denitrification technology after the Marion Board of Health voted 2-1 in favor of granting variances sought in a public hearing held during the board’s May 26 meeting. […] Read more »