The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents “Travelogue”, a planetary tour. Missy Mazzoli’s Death Valley Junction opens the program with withering heat before the refreshing Piano Quartet in A Minor, Op. 7 by Vincent d’Indy. This unique work offers soulful themes for cello and a ballade for viola before reaching a jovial, quite Parisian […] Read more »
Leah Reed, of Marion was named to Regis College’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Reed was among a group of students who achieved exemplary grades in their classes. The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities […] Read more »
During his January 5 interview with the Marion Select Board, Geoff Gorman said, “My expectation would be that I am a multiplier for the Select Board, not just a minion.” On March 1, Gorman will become that “multiplier,” replacing Jay McGrail as town administrator. “I’m there to represent the Select Board and what […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Capital Planning Committee met on Monday night to continue their work in crafting an updated, 10-year plan, part of which now displays projects and any associated grants. Town Administrator Mike Lorenco shared details on a variety of grants the town has received or is pending approval. First on the list was […] Read more »
What is our purpose in life? Maybe we are here to show God’s love to one another. And to learn unconditional love. Maybe we are here to love and nurture our families, to care for and support them … to teach them and to learn from them. And to share their joys and sorrows. Maybe […] Read more »
Come one, come all to the 4th annual Tables of Content dinner/book discussion fundraiser hosted by the Elizabeth Taber Library. On two nights, Sunday, May 7 and Friday, May 19, generous friends of the Library will host delicious dinners in their homes. Participants choose two books in order of preference from the Tables of Content […] Read more »
Casey Barros and Dick Giberti of the Capital Improvements Planning Committee presented Tuesday night to the Marion Select Board, working off of CIPC Chairman Paul Naiman’s letter on the committee’s FY24 project rankings and 10-year plan. As Giberti explained, the CIPC confines its interest to projects costing at least $10,000 with a useful […] Read more »
Norm Hills’ terms on both the Select Board and Planning Board will be up at Marion’s annual Town Election on Friday, May 12. On Monday, Marion announced that nomination papers are now available at Town Clerk Lissa Magauran’s office. Papers are due by Monday, March 20, for the signature-certification process. According to […] Read more »
The library is celebrating Black History Month. Visit all month long to find novels, histories, cookbooks, essays, graphic novels, picture books, crafts and more celebrating Black history and culture. In honor of Black History Month, the Excellent family is so excited to celebrate with the Elizabeth Taber Library on Friday, February 24 at 10:30 am […] Read more »
Learn new skills at two fun DIY programs at the Mattapoisett Library this month. First, on Saturday, February 18 at 10:30 am, crafting enthusiasts can learn the art of finger knitting with a tutorial using our database Creativebug. No prior knitting experience is necessary to join. One skein of yarn is all that is needed, […] Read more »