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Marion Fire Department 321 viewsSunday was a solemn day for the Tri-Town and its first responders as many gathered to honor Thomas Nye, 72, a 45-year veteran of the Marion Fire Department who died February 27 in the line of duty. Over 100 firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel from the Tri-Town and beyond marched together down Route 6 in Mattapoisett on March 3 to pay their respects to their fallen comrade who suffered a cardiac arrest at home after assisting in a fire call the night before. Photos by Jean Perry
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Touch-A-Truck 321 viewsMarion Recreation held its 8th annual Touch-A-Truck event at Washburn Park on May 11. The turnout exceeded past Kids Equipment Fun Day events in Marion, especially last year’s, which was repeatedly postponed and then canceled altogether. The weather was sublime this year, drawing hundreds to the park for some fun and free food courtesy of the Recreation Department. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Art Center321 viewsA new exhibit featuring the bold linear paintings of Peter Hussey, and the sublime, soothing images of pastel artist Janet Gendreau, opened at the Marion Art Center on May 24. Open through July 6, the Center’s Art in Bloom event on June 14 will feature floral arrangements that reimagine these artists’ works. Photos by Marilou Newell
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4th Fireworks320 viewsDespite funding setbacks, the Marion fireworks took place this year at Silver Shell Beach under perfectly clear skies. Revelers enjoyed the patriotic music of Phil Sanborn and the Marion Concert Band while brilliant colors illuminated the harbor. Unless the town can secure a permanent source of funding, next year’s fireworks may be in jeopardy. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Spring Lake320 views“Spring Lake” by Diane Rappisi will be exhibited with eight other pastel artists at the Marion Art Center located at 80 Pleasant Street from Friday, April 29 to June 8, 2011. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 29 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Cecil Clark Davis Gallery.
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Cedar Beach320 viewsA Tabor original play, Cedar Beach, will be performed at the Will Parker Black Box Theater at the Tabor campus on Front Street, until November 12. Writer Mark Howland is directing the play, which spans three generations at a Cape Cod summer house. Admission is free, but reservations are required. For reservations and times, call 508-748-2000. Photo courtesy of Tabor Academy.
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Marion Holiday Stroll 320 viewsEach year, Santa arrives for Marion Holiday Stroll festivities on a boat at Barden's Boatyard on Front Street. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Marion Natural History Museum320 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school program got a close up look at some amphibian egg masses recently. The children were shown various egg masses and tadpoles of amphibian species found locally. Don’t worry, all the animals made it safely back to their pools! Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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4th of July Parade320 viewsThe annual 4th of July Parade in Marion was a great sucess dispite the rain. There was music, vintage cars, fire engines clowns with candy and even a shark car! Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Gardens by the Sea Tour320 viewsOn Friday, July 13, St Gabriel's Church hosted their annual Marion Gardens by the Sea Tour. This year, six properties in town showcased their beautiful gardens to the public. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Employee Appreciation Cookout320 viewsOn Thursday, July 12, the Marion Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator held an employee appreciation cookout for all of the town’s board members and employees. All attendees enjoyed standard barbeque fare underneath a white canopy in Bicentennial Park. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Marion Turkey Trot 5K Road Race320 viewsThe 2012 Marion Turkey Trot 5K Road Race was held on Novembet 18th to benifit the Marion Recreation Department. Photos by Felix Perez
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