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Marion Fire Department Open House199 viewsThe Marion Fire Department hosted its annual Open House on October 12 during National Fire Safety Week. There was fun, food, fire demos, and a whole lot more that brought scores of families out Friday night. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 199 viewsThe Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 5k brought scores of runners out to the Marion village streets on November 18. Although there were no actual turkeys trotting, thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner are trotting through many of our thoughts as we approach Thanksgiving. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Tree Lighting in Shipyard Park199 viewsMattapoisett held its annual tree lighting at Shipyard Park on Saturday, December 8, treating hundreds to an afternoon of festivities that included live Christmas music, free food courtesy of local restaurants, time to chill with Santa, and, of course, the excitement of the town’s tree lit up for the first time. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Museum199 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum opened its Summer 2019 exhibit on June 27 titled “Inspiration: Time & Texture.” Local artists, including members of Center School’s third grade class, created works of art inspired by objects in the museum or of historical significance to the town. There are 12 works in the main gallery plus the students’ submission, an interpretation of Center School’s clock tower in the Museum’s carriage house. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Kneel for Nine199 viewsA peaceful crowd gathered on the lawn of the Marion Music Hall on June 2 to kneel in solidarity for nine minutes calling for justice for the death of George Floyd and accountability for police brutality. Marion Police Chief John Garcia dressed in his police uniform was among the roughly 200 kneeling on the grass that afternoon. Photos by Jean Perry
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Sammy Swims199 viewsBoston Pride hockey player Samantha Davis was back in Marion for Christmas Eve, the final day of her 24-day “Sammy Swims” fundraiser for the Travis Roy Foundation. The 2015 Tabor Academy graduate and her friend, Jenna Seibold, an Endicott College student from Reading, swam off the beach from various south shore locations beginning on December 1. The effort drew dozens of participants and raised $15,372 in memory of Tabor legend Travis Roy, who passed away in late October. Photo courtesy Travis Roy Foundatio
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Sippican School Field Day 199 viewsA huge thanks to Coach O. for all of the planning and preparation for Sippican School Field Day this year. Each grade level enjoyed a half-day of group activities. Students from the high school came to help. Photos courtesy Tanya Ambrosi
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Talk Like A Pirate Day198 viewsJacob Bessey shows off his pirate hat during Plumb Library’s celebration of International Talk Like A Pirate Day, on September 19, 2012. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Veteran’s Day 198 viewsOn November 12, members of the Mattapoisett community gathered together at Old Hammondtown Elementary School for their annual Veteran’s Day ceremony. Commander Michael Lamoureux served as emcee of the event while State Representative William Straus, Selectman Paul Silva, Veterans’ Agent Barry Denham and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Scott Burrill addressed the audience. The school’s chorus and band played patriotic tunes while the Mattapoisett Police Department presented the colors. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick
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Pinewood Derby198 viewsOn Saturday, March 2nd 2013, The Cubs Scout Pack 32 held a pinewood derby at the Community Hall of the Congregational Church in Marion. The results were 1st Lucas Marcolini, 2nd Brendan Hubbard, 3rd Nathaniel Bangs, and 4th Nate Robertson. All four move on to regional finals in New Bedford later this month. Other awards included, Best Theme to Connor Lavoie for his Batmobile, Best Design to David Strom for Kool Kone and Best Paint Job to Max Richins for Bulldog. Photos by Felix Perez
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Ballroom Dancing198 viewsThe Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly held a Ballroom Dance Party on Saturday, April 6 to benefit the Mattapoisett Council on Aging and other senior activities. Live music was provided by the Meadow Larks. Photos by Felix Perez
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Mad Scientist198 views The Joseph H. Plumb Library in Rochester kicked off their summer reading program entitled “Dig Into Reading” last Friday evening at the Congressional Church, where “Mad Scientist” Laser Leigh presented a group of K-6 graders from the Tri-Town area with several scientific experiments and an informative-yet-fun lecture on the wide scientific world. Photos by Nick Walecka.
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