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Marion Food Pantry 174 viewsThe Marion Food Pantry is almost set to open at the Cushing Community Center. Hours will be Tuesdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to noon, according to Council on Aging Director Karen Gregory. The pilot program will begin by offering nonperishable food and household items and is considering expanding to Mattapoisett and Rochester, adding perishable food offerings contingent on available storage.
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Snow Scene174 viewsPhoto by Robert Pina
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Marion Holiday House174 viewsThe 33rd annual Marion Holiday House Tour was enjoyed by many on December 9. The annual fundraiser began at the Handy Tavern, the headquarters of the Sippican Woman's Club, which hosted the event. The tavern was built in 1812 and has been owned by the club for many decades. Club historian Jeanine Bruen shared that the club is celebrating its 100th year and for nearly that long has been taking care of this structure in the heart of Marion village. "We women have kept it in good shape," Bruen boasted. Along w
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Sippican Choral Society 174 viewsThe Sippican Choral Society at their first rehearsal of the new year on January 6 in the Wickenden Chapel in Marion. Darry Dolezal is seen as Music Director. In preparation for their “60s Songs for 60 Years” concert this May, celebrating their 60th anniversary, the choir meets on Mondays to practice.
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Arts In The Park172 views“Arts In The Park” festival hosted by the Marion Art Center. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Marion natural History Museum172 viewsThe Museum hosted a very popular program for adults who wanted to learn a little about slowing down and becoming more aware of the health benefits of the forest. Professional forest bathing guide and author Nadine Mazzola led our group through some simple and restful exercises such as "the pleasures of presence" and noticing "what's in motion", to slow down and allow the forest to help us relax and feel more joyful.
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Fill-A-Cruiser Toy Drive172 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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Chief Garcia Retires172 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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Marion Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant172 viewsRepresentative William Straus, Marion Sewer Superintendent Frank Cooper, Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Operator Nathaniel Munafo, Marion Board of Selectmen Chairman Randy Parker, Finance Director Judy Mooney, Town Administrator Jay McGrail, and Selectmen John Waterman and Norm Hills gathered on April 2 at the wastewater treatment plant off Benson Brook Road, where Straus presented the Marion delegates with a $250,000 check. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Marion Christmas Stroll 172 viewsCars lined several Marion streets as residents gathered for the town’s Christmas Stroll on December 12. Front Street and connecting village roads were partially closed for the event, as families enjoyed refreshments provided by area merchants at their doorsteps and along the roads. Clydesdale horses escorted Santa Claus and passengers, while the Sippican Elementary School Band played, Tabor Academy student singer Wesley Lai of Hong Kong sang, and a bike rider juggled bowling pins. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Flu Clinic171 viewsThe Town of Marion held a flu-shot clinic for residents on October 8 at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. The event was organized by Public Health Nurse Lori Desmarais, Marion Police Lieutenant Richard Nighelli and the town’s Board of Health, along with the assistance of many volunteers from within and outside Marion. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Fill-A-Cruiser Toy Drive171 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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