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Marion Museum of Natural History69 viewsThe Marion Museum of Natural History celebrated its 150th anniversary with a Friday night discussion on the 700-pound meteorite Coahuila, led by Mark Munkacsy. Later in the evening, Ted and Elizabeth Brainard visited Coahuila with Executive Director Liz Leidhold, while Treasurer Mike Cronin set up a telescope on the sidewalk out front of the Elizabeth Taber Library where attendees took turns viewing Jupiter and its moons. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Salty Soiree69 viewsThe annual Mattapoisett Land Trust Salty Soiree held on October 22 at Dunseith Park was a huge success, as young and old enjoyed a fire pit, 200 luminaries and s'mores. Adding to the festive event was music provided by Jeff Dunn and unique, fantasy-filled puppet stories and songs by Jackson Gillman. MLT's Director and Chair of the Education Committee Ellen Flynn noted in her “thank you” message that Center School students have "artfully decorated the luminaries in Halloween and traditional art." She also ga
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Marion’s Christmas Stroll 69 viewsThe Town of Marion’s annual Christmas Stroll held on December 11 featured rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus on horse-drawn carriages, live entertainment from the Sippican Elementary School musicians, Christmas songs performed by Tabor Academy students, children’s activities and many refreshments offered along the sidewalks by village merchants. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Scout Camp Fire69 viewsMarion Boy Scouts Troop 32 and Cub Scouts Pack 32 are in need of assistance after a March 8 brush fire destroyed buildings and equipment at Camp Hadley. Marion Fire reported on its Facebook page that the department received a 911 call for a brushfire that got away from an adjacent property owner. Engine No. 1 arrived to discover the fire had quickly spread to both of the outbuildings used by Camp Hadley. Mutual aid followed from Wareham, Mattapoisett and Rochester Fire departments,
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Center School Art69 viewsChildren of all ages with their parents, guardians and grandparents filled Center School on March 23 to view artwork by Mattapoisett students ranging from Project GROW (preschool) to Grade 6. Greta Anderson is the Art teacher for both Mattapoisett schools and worked with a group of Mattapoisett PTA volunteers to mount and hang over 450 art pieces. "It's great to see so many families here!" she said. Principal Linda Ashley greeted visitors, walking some to their students' work.
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Mattapoisett Bike Path69 viewsA newly signed Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Mattapoisett and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has opened the Shining Tides section of the Mattapoisett Bike Path. On Monday, people and dogs could be seen along the attractive structure that connects Reservation Road to Goodspeed Island Road. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Dunseith Gardens 69 viewsAt the invitation of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, second graders from Center School enjoyed planting sunflowers at Dunseith Gardens on Tuesday morning. Photo courtesy of MLT
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Marion’s Memorial Day69 viewsRetired Air Force Major Christopher Bonzagni addressed Marion’s Memorial Day observance at Old Landing. The procession began at the Music Hall and concluded at Old Landing. Photos by Mick Colageo and Robert Pina
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Island Classroom69 viewsThe “Island Classroom” trip was held on June 1 in concert with the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, which sponsored 61 Old Hammondtown sixth-graders for a scientific day of workshops and activities with the STEAM Academy and island classroom. Photos courtesy of Ellen P. Flynn, MLT
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Tri-Town Against Racism69 viewsThe Town of Rochester received a Little Diverse Free Library on June 17 when members of Tri-Town Against Racism performed a ribbon-cutting and associated Juneteenth celebration at Plumb Library. The ribbon was cut by Owen Excellent, and guest speaker Leon Correy spoke to overcoming struggles and the need for equity for all people. Entertainment was provided by Grace Morrison, and Trevor Brown Jr. spoke on the design of the Juneteenth Flag. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Blessing of the Fleet69 viewsThe Reverend Eric Fialho, rector at Saint Gabriel’s Parish, presided as the Town of Marion held its first-ever Blessing of the Fleet on January 1 in Sippican Harbor. One tradition well established the past half-dozen years was the sunflower in the outer harbor, where several vessels tied up to one another at the stern and aimed their bows outward toward the sea in 360-degree formation. Photos by Mick Colageo
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