MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli reports that the Marion Police Department arrested a Seekonk man Friday afternoon after he fled from officers following a house break-in. PETER SOARES, AGE 56, of SEEKONK, was arrested and charged with: On Friday, Dec. 20, at approximately 1:12 p.m., Marion Police responded to Abels Way after a resident reported […]
Town of Marion Seeks Artists for 2025 Art Exhibitions at Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center
MARION — Council on Aging Director Karen Gregory is pleased to invite community members and artists to display their work in the Town of Marion’s 2025 Art Exhibitions. The Town of Marion is seeking professionals, amateurs, and even people who have never displayed their work before, to submit their work for the 2025 Art Exhibitions […]
Marion Officials Participate in Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Tabletop Exercise
Marion officials participated in a tabletop exercise facilitated by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday, Oct. 8. (Photo courtesy Town of Marion) MARION — Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman and Emergency Management Director and Police Chief Richard Nighelli report that town officials recently tested their emergency response plans with the help of the Massachusetts Emergency […]
Town of Marion Receives $212,675 Green Communities Grant
MARION — Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman is pleased to announce that the Town of Marion has been awarded a $212,675 grant from the state’s Department of Energy Resources (DOER) as a part of the Commonwealth’s Green Communities Program. The grant funding is part of a statewide initiative to help Massachusetts cities and towns find clean […]
Marion Police Department Launching Traffic Enforcement Campaign Aimed at Speeding
MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli is announcing that the Marion Police Department is launching an enhanced traffic enforcement effort to counter the recent rise in speeding and reckless driving throughout town.
Town of Marion Offers Tips To Stay Cool This Week
MARION– Public Health Director Lori Desmarais and Fire Chief Brian Jackvony are offering the following tips to help residents stay cool during this week’s extreme heat.
Marion Police Department and Sippican Elementary School Welcome New Comfort Dog
MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli and Superintendent Michael S. Nelson are pleased to welcome a new comfort dog to the Marion Police Department and Sippican Elementary School.
Marion Police Department Launches Body-Worn Camera Program
Chief Richard Nighelli is pleased to announce that the Marion Police Department launched its body-worn camera program this week.
2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55
MATTAPOISETT — Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to share that kindergarten registration is currently available for the districts’ elementary schools.
Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Provides Latest Information Regarding Boil Water Order
MATTAPOISETT — Superintendent Michael S. Nelson wishes to provide an update regarding the boil water order which now only affects one of the six district schools.