Morning Brief
$2.09M grant to fund water main upgrade
Marion secures $2.09 million state grant to replace aging Wareham Road water main. From our own coverage: Marion wins $2.09M water main grant; Front Street sidewalk rebuild begins.
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Front Street sidewalk work closes lanes Monday
Front Street sidewalk reconstruction begins Monday with lane and sidewalk closures near Cottage Street. From our own coverage: Rabid raccoon found near Point Road water tower; Final paving set for three Marion roads Oct. 17.
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DPW sets final paving for three streets Friday
Marion's DPW schedules final paving on three streets for Friday with possible delays. From our own coverage: Rabid raccoon found near Point Road water tower; Final paving set for three Marion roads Oct 17.
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Rabies-positive raccoon triggers advisory
Marion health officials warn residents after a raccoon tests positive for rabies.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026
This week's obituary notices column carries one Marion-resident obituary: Shire, Thomas J. Jr. Thomas J. Shire Jr., 89, a longtime Marion, MA resident, died October 2, 2026, following a brief hospitalization. His obituary, posted by Chapman Funerals & Cremations of Wareham and carried o…
Morning Brief
Eight property transfers recorded, prices still missing
Eight property transfers landed in Marion town records this week, but most buyers' prices remain undisclosed. From our own coverage: Eight property transfers recorded in Marion this week. Also in today's brief (9 items): Water supply protection panel meets Tuesday; Water district commis…
Real Estate
Two Marion sales top $1 million as half of deeds carry no price
Marion recorded eight property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, four with sale prices ranging from $200,000 to $1,300,000 and a median of $875,000. The remaining four were nominal-consideration transfers, not market sales, several involving trust entities on both sides of the transaction.
Morning Brief
Charity gala raises money for schools
A charity gala over the weekend raised money for Marion students and school programs. Also in today's brief (9 items): Charity gala raises money for Marion schools; Town offices closed Monday for holiday; Two water valley panels meet back to back; Affordable Housing Trust meets Tuesday …
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Water, sewer rules panel meets Thursday
Marion's water and sewer regulations review committee meets Thursday afternoon at Town House. Also in today's brief (10 items): ORR alumni grant applications now open; Natural History Museum offers ocean research program; Osprey Marsh plans Halloween-themed storytime; White Eagle preser…
Morning Brief
Nine deeds recorded in September
Marion saw nine property deeds recorded in September with sale prices emerging for five so far. From our own coverage: Nine deeds recorded in Marion in September. Also in today's brief (9 items): Education and Scholarship Committee meets Monday; Planning Board meets Monday at Mill Stree…
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