Several undergraduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) completed research-driven, professional-level projects that apply science and technology to address an important societal need or issue including: David Strom from Marion, class of 2026, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, completed a project titled Funding and Communication Plan for Integracni Centrum Praha (Prague, CZ). Isabel Friedrichs […] Read more »
In what can only be described as a coincidence, a surprising coincidence, Rochester’s Plumb Library along with the Friends of the Library, hosted Matt Davis on January 11. Davis’ timely lecture was on the topic of coping with threats from natural disasters. Davis brought his understanding of how humans cope with natural disasters in […] Read more »
In a continued informal discussion regarding possible erosion issues sustained near the footings of benches installed at the entrance of the bike path boardwalk on Good Speed Island, environmental agent Samantha Carew reported her findings. Carew said that the benches in question were not on the original plan of record and had not been permitted. […] Read more »
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to try to read more, or read outside of your comfort zone, maybe joining a book club will help you accomplish that goal. Plumb Library has two book clubs for adults that run monthly and are open to anyone 18+. The COA Book Group meets the third […] Read more »
Secretary William F. Galvin, Chair of the Massachusetts Historical Commission is pleased to announce that Round 31 of the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPPF) grant program has been scheduled. It is anticipated that funding will be in the range of $1,000,000. Administered by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), the MPPF is a state-funded 50% […] Read more »
Noah Curtis Greany 26, of Mattapoisett, MA and Boston, MA died January 12, 2025 in Boston from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Born in New Bedford, son of Scott M Greany and Marie E. (Lambalot) Greany, he was raised in Mattapoisett before attending college and moving to Boston. Noah was a beloved […] Read more »
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals held its first meeting of the new year on January 9. Two special permits were requested. Susan Billings of 17 Kabeyun Road sought a special permit to allow for the reconstruction of a non-conforming single-family dwelling. The building has a 7.8-foot deviation towards the property line. The owner […] Read more »
On a bitterly cold Monday, the first of 2025, members of the Sippican Choral Society met in the northern section of the Wickenden Chapel on Marion’s Spring Street. For sixty years, the choral society has graced the Tri-Town with its performance of many different genres of song. For their anniversary, the chorus will perform […] Read more »
Creating a winter habitat will be held on January 22 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Winter can create some survival difficulties for the animals of our area. In this program we’ll be creating our own winter habitats for a few of our winter residents including Black Bears, Snakes and Beavers. We’ll be covering what […] Read more »
United Congregational Church is excited and honored to announce the ordination of Patricia Berry, the first woman ordained in the church’s 330-year history. The ceremony not only marks the culmination of years of dedication and work for Rev. Berry but also represents a significant step forward for both the church and the wider community. […] Read more »