In the wake of reported unpermitted activity at 290 Delano Road, the Marion Conservation Commission was pleased to hear from property owner David R. Hooke during its September 11 public meeting and assured him that the town has no problem with his replacement of a deteriorated wall. This was in response to concern expressed […] Read more »
A large majority of older people want to stay in their own homes rather than move to a retirement community or, heaven forbid, a nursing home. Closeness to friends and family is a key factor, as is the comfort of familiarity and the freedom to do what you want when you want. At […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson would like to share that there are limited openings available for Marion and Mattapoisett students wishing to attend the Project GROW preschool program this school year. Project GROW was established in an effort to provide high-quality preschool to children in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. “We are very excited to […] Read more »
In the style of a “Big Sit,” Mattapoisett Land Trust and Nasketucket Bird Club are hosting a fall birding program. A “big sit” is a type of birding event that usually lasts a prolonged period of time with the goal of identifying as many species of birds as possible while participants are all stationary and […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations for Ramp Donation Program. According to Executive Director Christine Lacourse, “When we introduced our ramp loan program, we suspected there would be a need in the community, but we had no idea how many phone calls we would be getting.” Earlier […] Read more »
Three projects in different vetting stages made up the bulk of the agenda at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Marion Planning Board: a Pre-Submission Conference for Papa’s Real Estate on Luce Avenue, a continued public hearing for 78 Wareham Road and a public hearing for a project proposed by FSJ Marion Realty at 207-215 Wareham […] Read more »
There are many serious issues confronting the world these days. The presidential election looms large of course. There are serious wars around the world that we must keep our eyes on. Global warming is not going away. There are astronauts stranded in space. And, the question of will Taylor Swift’s endorsement for president turn […] Read more »
Paul B. Whitehead, 75, of Rochester passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a period of declining health. He was surrounded by his loving family. Paul was a devoted husband to his wife of 47 years Suzanne M. (Zajac) Whitehead. Paul was born and raised in New Bedford, and was […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center welcomes artists Kim Barry and Pamela Hoss to its newest exhibition, Two Painters, Two Friends. The show runs September 28 through November 1, with an opening reception on Saturday, September 28 from 3-5 pm at the MAC, 80 Pleasant Street in Marion. Kim Barry is a painter, potter, sculptor and […] Read more »
Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 pm to hear a fascinating story of a pedestrian journey around the perimeter of America by Mattapoisett resident Charlie Bell. Storyteller and podcaster, Bell will share incredible tales about his solo run around the continental United States. While his 10,000-mile run was, […] Read more »