Marion
Massachusetts
Town of Marion
Marion is a delightful residential town, felt by its residents to have rare natural beauty and charm. The small town character, blended with the flavor and benefits of a seacoast community with lovely residential neighborhoods and modern conveniences, makes Marion an ideal town for year round living. Recreation opportunities are plentiful and Sippican Harbor hosts a variety of waterfront programs, including swimming at the town beaches, pleasure boating and fishing. There are golf courses and indoor and outdoor tennis courts, while Tabor Academy periodically opens up its hockey rink to the public.
Marion's roots go back to 1679, when the town was first settled as a village known as Sippican, a part of Rochester. Rochester, Mattapoisett and Sippican, widely separate villages under the domain of Rochester, gradually developed different interests and economies. These factors led to independence for Sippican, which was renamed Marion in honor of the Revolutionary War hero, Francis Marion, in 1852. Today it has a stable year round population with a moderate summertime increase. Over the years, the heterogeneous population has worked hard to preserve Marion's rich historic traditions.
Recent News
Town of Marion News - Marion Scholarship Applications Now Available
Marion Scholarship Applications Now Available Marion Scholarship Applications are now available. Applicants must be residents of Marion, must be graduating seniors and planning to attend post-secondary school in the fall. The number of…
Read More »Town of Marion: Nomination Papers For The May 12, 2023 Town Election
Nomination papers for the May 12, 2023 Town Election are now available in the Town Clerk’s Office (click here to see the open positions highlighted in yellow). The number of signatures required has changed from 20 to 30 based on MGL Chapter…
Read More »Town Of Marion : Geoffrey Gorman Named New Marion Town Administrator
The Marion Select Board is pleased to announce that Geoffrey Gorman has been selected to serve as the new Town Administrator. Gorman will begin in the role on Wednesday, March 1. In 2019, Gorman founded and served as president of The Falcon…
Read More »Town of Marion : Delayed Curbside Rubbish Collection - January 31, 2023
Due to a delayed start, because of mechanical issues that occurred yesterday, Waste Management may not be able to complete the curbside collection route today, Tuesday – 01/31/23. If your rubbish container is not emptied by the end of the day…
Read More »Town Of Marion : Important Information For Homeowners Regarding Septic Systems
Reminder: 5pm today (January 30, 2023) is the deadline to submit comments to MassDEP. Update on January 11, 2023: Please see the attached letter that the Marion Select Board and Marion Board of Health sent to MassDEP, Rep. Bill Straus and Sen.…
Read More »Town of Marion Receives Over $240,000 in State Grants
Town of Marion Receives Over $240,000 in State Grants Interim Town Administrator Judith Mooney is pleased to announce that the Town of Marion has received two state grants: a Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvement Grant and…
Read More »Town of Marion News - Town of Marion to Remove Spruce Tree Between Library and Sippican School Due to Safety Concerns
Town of Marion to Remove Spruce Tree Between Library and Sippican School Due to Safety Concerns Parks and Tree Committee Planning to Plant Additional Trees for Accompanying Memorial Garden Interim Town Administrator Judith Mooney and Tree and Park…
Read More »Town of Marion : Community Preservation Applications Now Available
Applications for Community Preservation Act funding are now available in the Town Clerk’s office at the Marion Town House located at 2 Spring Street, Marion, MA 02738. The Community Preservation Act is a Massachusetts Law that allows…
Read More »Town of Marion : Administrator Search
Unfortunately, contract negotiations with Town Administrator candidate Evan Lehrer were unsuccessful. The Select Board is exploring other options with the consultant from Community Paradigm Associates. More information will be shared once it is…
Read More »Town of Marion News : Delayed Curbside Recycling Collection
Due to mechanical issues, Waste Management will not be able to complete today’s curbside collection route, 01/11/23. If your recycling container was not emptied, please leave curbside for collection tomorrow, Thursday – 01/12/23. We…
Read More »Town of Marion : Christmas Tree Disposal
The Town of Marion will offer curbside Christmas tree collection during the week of January 9th through January 13th. All trees must be curbside by 7:00 AM on the day of your regular rubbish collection. Please ensure rubbish containers are not…
Read More »Town of Marion News : Delayed Curbside Rubbish Collection - December 20, 2022
Due to mechanical issues, Waste Management is unable to complete today’s curbside collection route, 12/20/22. If your rubbish container was not emptied, please leave curbside for collection tomorrow, Wednesday – 12/21/22. We apologize…
Read More »Town of Marion Employment Opportunity - Administrative Services
Employment Opportunity - Administrative Services The Town of Marion is seeking applicants for a full-time (39 hours per week) Senior Administrative Clerk position to work in the Treasurer/Collector Office. Variety of duties including: Professional…
Read More »Town of Marion : A Message From The Town Clerk Regarding Dog Licenses
Happy Holidays! The 2022 dog licenses expire on 12/31. We will be sending out dog license applications again with the census or you may come into the office or you may register online on the Town Clerk's web page. Unfortunately, we were forced to…
Read More »Town of Marion : Community Electricity Aggregation Program
The Town of Marion was notified on December 14, 2022 that the Marion Community Electricity Aggregation rate will be 10.470 c/kWh through December 2023. This is a significant savings compared to the Eversource rate of 25.649 c/kWh. As the graphic…
Read More »Town Of Marion : Historical District Study Committee Seeks Members
Historical District Study Committee Seeks Members Deadline Extended to end of business on December 20, 2022 The Marion Select Board recently approved the request of the Marion Historical Commission to appoint a 7-member Local Historic District…
Read More »Town of Marion News : This Holiday Season, Spread Cheer, Not Flu
The holiday season is here. That means more time to spend with your children, family, and friends. However, as holiday cheer spreads, so can flu, with potentially serious complications. Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to stay protected against…
Read More »2023 Beach/Parking Stickers, Transfer Station Stickers, Guest Passes And Shellfish Licenses Available December 19, 2022
Beginning December 19, 2022, the 2023 Beach/Parking Stickers, Transfer Station Stickers, Guest Passes and Shellfish Licenses will be available to purchase. Beach/Parking Stickers, Transfer Station Stickers, Guest Passes can be purchased at the…
Read More »Town of Marion News : 'Fill A Cruiser'
The Marion Police Brotherhood and the Marion Police Department are holding their annual “Fill A Cruiser” toy drive/essential items event for local children that are in need. Each year the Marion Police Brotherhood and the Marion…
Read More »Town of Marion - Festival Of Trees At the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center
Festival of Trees at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center November 26th – December 8th Opening Reception is Saturday, November 26th 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. At the festival reception there will be an artisan sale, refreshments and…
Read More »Town of Marion News : Historical District Study Committee Seeks Members
The Marion Select Board recently approved the request of the Marion Historical Commission to appoint a 7-member Local Historic District Study Committee to explore the possibilities of establishing a local historic district in the Marion Village…
Read More »Town of Marion News - Food Drive on Election Day
The Food Pantry at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center is holding a food drive for nonperishable items on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 7:00am until 8:00pm. For questions or information about the Food Pantry please call…
Read More »Public Notice South Street Trench Pavement Restoration Update - November 1, 2022
Eversource, through their contractor B&E Excavating Companies, Inc. and P.J. Keating, will continue pavement restoration of South Street on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. Activities are anticipated to be complete the same day. The roadway…
Read More »Town of Marion News - Old Rochester Unified Basketball Team vs Tri Town Police Officers Game on November 7th!
Click here to View More Information About Old Rochester Unified Basketball Team vs Tri Town Police Officers Game on November…
Read More »Town Of Marion : Board Of Health Offering COVID-19 Moderna Bivalent Boosters
The Marion Board of Health will be hosting a COVID-19 Moderna Bivalent Booster Clinic at the Benjamin D. Cushing Center on Thursday November 17, 2022 from 9:30am to 11:30 am. Please call the Marion Board of Health at 508-748-3530 to register for…
Read More »Town Of Marion : Election Reminders From The Town Clerk's Office
Last Day to request a Vote by Mail Ballot: November 1st at 5:00pm. If you have requested a mail-in ballot, please return it to us ASAP. You may mail it, bring it into the Town Clerk's office or put it in the drop box. In Person Early Voting:…
Read More »Town of Marion News - Roadway Improvements Project
The Marion Department of Public Works, through the Contractor Rochester Bituminous Products, Inc., will begin roadway improvements on Thursday, October 27, 2022. The roadway improvements include full pavement milling and overlay of School Street,…
Read More »Town of Marion : Board of Assessors - Assessors Position
The Marion Select Board and the Marion Board of Assessors are seeking a Town of Marion registered voter to fill an elected official vacancy on the Board of Assessors until the Town election in May 2023. The Board of Assessors main responsibilities…
Read More »Town of Marion - Public Notice: Pavement Core Program
Bronson Drilling will be conducting a series of pavement cores for the Marion Department of Public Works on October 11, 2022 through October 14, 2022. Pavement cores will be completed on the following roadways, in sequential order: County Road,…
Read More »Town of Marion - Job Posting - Veterans' Services Office Administrative Assitant
Administrative Assistant for the Tri-Town Veterans' Services Offices : The Towns of Mattapoisett, Marion and Rochester are seeking applicants for an Administrative Assistant in the Tri-Town Veterans' Services Office. This position performs…
Read More »Important Notice For All Marion Municipal Water Customers
On Sunday, 09/18/22, the Marion Fire Department (MFD) will be conducting training in conjunction with the Massachusetts Fire Academy. After facing delay’s due to Covid-19 the MFD will finally be able to certify its members as Motor Pump…
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