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Fill-A-Cruiser Toy Drive196 viewsSunday’s Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive at Sippican Elementary School was a success! Volunteers representing the Marion Police Department, Police Brotherhood, and Sippican School (VASE) welcomed a parade of vehicles of families dropping off a variety of Christmas gifts for cookies and cupcakes. Marion Police Chief John Garcia donned the Santa suit and took pictures with kids in school resource officer Matt McGraw’s 1924 Ford Model-T. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Benson Brook Transfer Station196 viewsTown of Marion officials cut the ribbon on the Benson Brook Transfer Station to Marion and Rochester residents on January 27. From the left: Town Administrator Jay McGrail, Selectman John Waterman, Bob Partridge, Board of Selectmen Chairman Randy Parker, Stephen Cushing, and Selectman Norm Hills. Adjacent photo, Parker displays future plans for the station. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Memorial Day195 viewsRochester fared far better with its Memorial Day celebration than Marion and Mattapoisett did with theirs on rainy Monday. Sunday, May 29, was a picture perfect day for a parade. At the Town Hall, the names of the fallen soldiers were read aloud and the Rochester Memorial School Band played patriotic songs before heading out for the parade. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Back By Popular Demand 195 viewsAnd the rockets’ red glare, fireworks bursting in air over Sippican Harbor during the Marion fireworks, which resumed this year after a surge in fundraising efforts to bring the tradition back to Silvershell Beach. Photo by Jean Perry
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Back By Popular Demand 195 viewsAnd the rockets’ red glare, fireworks bursting in air over Sippican Harbor during the Marion fireworks, which resumed this year after a surge in fundraising efforts to bring the tradition back to Silvershell Beach. Photo by Jean Perry
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Muddy Rescue195 viewsMarion firefighters rescued Girlie the mule and Tick the horse on Sunday night at Merrow Farm on Converse Road. The two animals were buried neck-deep in mud. Plymouth County Tech Rescue, Plymouth County Large Animal Rescue Team, Mattapoisett Fire Rescue, ACO Connor, and Washburn Stables all assisted. Photos courtesy Marion Fire Department
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Marion Natural History Museum195 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's Coastal Explorations summer nature program had a wonderful time last week exploring a diverse selection of natural areas. We investigated marshes, bogs, vernal pools, and upland forest habitats and the plants and animals that call these areas home. The museum would like to thank the Marion Harbormaster's office for allowing us access to Bird Island to take a look at some of our more rare and endangered birds and their nesting habitat. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Festival of Trees 195 viewsThe Festival of Trees opened on November 27 with a reception at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 in Marion. Sponsored by the Friends of Marion Council on Aging, the event showcased 14 decorated Christmas trees, along with an artisan sale, music, refreshments and a raffle for over 10 gift baskets. For more information about the Festival of Trees, call Karen Gregory at 508-748-3570. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Chief Garcia Retires194 viewsAt 2:06 pm on Friday, December 11, Marion Chief of Police John Garcia signed off to radio dispatch, ending his shift and a law enforcement career that spanned three and a half decades. The Town of Marion recognized his retirement with a drive-thru sendoff outside the Cushman Community Center. School children created a banner for the occasion that included greetings from the Board of Selectmen, Fire Department, town and school district officials, police cruisers from several towns across southeastern Mass
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Benson Brook Transfer Station194 viewsTown of Marion officials cut the ribbon on the Benson Brook Transfer Station to Marion and Rochester residents on January 27. From the left: Town Administrator Jay McGrail, Selectman John Waterman, Bob Partridge, Board of Selectmen Chairman Randy Parker, Stephen Cushing, and Selectman Norm Hills. Adjacent photo, Parker displays future plans for the station. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum194 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's Coastal Exploration summer program had a lot of fun last week exploring a variety of habitats in Marion. We took a close look at barrier beaches, vernal pools, salt marshes, and tide pools. We learned about the terns on Bird Island, the salamanders and tadpoles in vernal pools, and netted fish along the coastline. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Harbor Dredging 194 viewsMattapoisett’s Highway Department has been busy dredging soils that have built up between the wharves, impeding the use of dinghies at low tide. Photos by Marilou Newell
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