George Beale Emmons August 18, 1927-April 21, 2025 What an amazing life this man had! Part of an amazing generation, as a child of the Great Depression and serving in the Navy in World War II and the Korean War. Born to Alice Wetherill Emmons and George Beale Emmons, he was raised on the […] Read more »
Marion Town Meeting and Town Election
The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, May 12 at 6:45 pm in the Sippican School Auditorium (16 Spring St), followed by the Town Election on Friday, May 16. If you wish to vote at the town meeting OR the election, you must register to vote by Friday, May 2. The Town Clerk’s […] Read more »
Pier Repair Talks Continued Again
The Marion Conservation Commission met Wednesday, April 9 and immediately jumped into a hearing for a Determination of Applicability for the construction of a screened-in porch for 50 Holly Road. The Commission stated they had gone out the prior weekend to survey the site. Brian Engstrom, property owner, stated they bought the property in 2022. […] Read more »
Museum Open For Earth Day Crafts
The Marion Natural History Museum will be open Wednesday and Friday of school vacation week for crafts and exploration. Let’s enjoy crafting with an earth day theme next week. Museum open hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday and Friday. Please check our website www.marionmuseum.org to see a list of our upcoming programs. Read more »
Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library
The Library will be closed on Monday, April 21 in celebration of Patriot’s Day. During Saturdays in April, the Elizabeth Taber Library will be hosting Basket Weaving workshops with artist Patty Benson of the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium. Workshops are taking place in the Elizabeth Taber Library’s new event space. Each session in […] Read more »
Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will sponsor a Book Sale at the Marion COA, 465 Mill St, Marion on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Prior to the sale, we will be accepting donations, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on Saturday April 26 of good condition adult books, children’s […] Read more »
It’s a Matter of Balance
Falls can have very serious consequences as we age. Every year more than 25 percent of adults 65 or older have a fall, and 3 million are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries, according to the CDC. Several things increase your risk of falling. Blood pressure that falls when you get up is a […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
I often mention that the ideas for many of my articles are found in old newspaper clippings. Some of these clippings have been found in scrapbooks in the museum collection and others were in an envelope sent to me, but most of them have come from the multiple, large boxes of newspaper clippings donated by […] Read more »
ORCTV Annual Meeting
ORCTV will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 29 at the ORCTV studio. The meeting will begin at 5:00 pm and will include the election of officers to the Old Rochester Community Television Board of Directors. All current ORCTV station members are invited and encouraged to attend. 2025 Board of Director’s Nomination Slate: Marion […] Read more »
Claire Frances Belrose
Claire Frances Belrose, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by family after a long illness. Born in Boston on January 16, 1944, Claire was the cherished daughter of the late James E. Thom and […] Read more »