Town of Marion, Massachusetts

06/12/2026

Waste Managment may not be able to complete today's rubbish collection, Friday, 6/12/2026. Pick up bill resume Monday morning, 6/15/2026.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Waste Managment may not be able to complete today's rubbish collection, Friday, 6/12/2026.  Pick up bill resume Monday morning, 6/15/2026.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

06/11/2026

The Marion Department of Public Works has engaged with the contractor Wilkinson Ecological Design, Inc., to complete the Sprague’s Cove Stormwater Retention Basin - Invasive Species Management (Project). The Project includes selective and targeted herbicide application for invasive vegetative species, and mowing and removal of said species at the site (MassDEP File No. SE 41-1316).



The Project will begin during the week of June 15th and will continue periodically through the summer. The upcoming work is part of a three year plan to eradicate the invasive vegetative species. Schedule and completion of all work is subject to change due to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.



The Sprague’s Cove Stormwater Retention Basin will be open to the public for the duration of the Project, except during vegetation mowing and removal activities. The DPW will place barriers at the access points to the Sprague’s Cove Stormwater Retention Basin during these activities to indicate that the area is closed to the public at that time. We urge the public to please be mindful of any construction equipment and construction work that will occur periodically.



Please contact the DPW should you have any questions: (508) 748-3540 Monday – Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM. For emergencies outside of the regular DPW office hours, please contact the Police Department and they will relay any concerns to the appropriate Town Department: (508) 748-1212. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

The Marion Department of Public Works has engaged with the contractor Wilkinson Ecological Design, Inc., to complete The Sprague’s Cove Invasive Species Management (Project). The Project include

06/11/2026

Silvershell Beach officially opens for the summer season on Saturday, June 20th, with seasonal lifeguards on duty through late August.

Parking Stickers are required and are available for Marion and Rochester residents. Marion residents must purchase stickers at the Marion Town House Annex in the Clerk's Office. Rochester Residents must purchase their stickers at the Rochester Town Hall.

06/11/2026

Mandatory water restriction will be in effect from June 15th through September 15th.

The use of any outside watering is prohibited except between the hours of 6 AM – 8 AM and 6 PM – 8 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for even street numbered addresses and Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday for odd street numbered addresses. Residents may wash vehicles and water plants on Sundays by means of a hand-held hose between the hours of 6 AM - Noon.

This restriction will be strictly enforced. Any person violating this State of Water Supply Conservation Bylaw shall be liable to the Town in the amount of $50.00 for the first violation and $100.00 for each subsequent violation. If you have any questions, please contact the Marion DPW at (508) 748-3540.

Mandatory water restriction will be in effect from June 15th through September 15th.The use of any outside watering is prohibited except between the hours of 6 AM – 8 AM and 6 PM – 8 PM on

06/09/2026

The Town of Marion invites residents to attend the first Coffee with the Town Administrator on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 9:00am to 10:00am at the Marion Town House Annex, 14 Barnabas Road, Marion.

Coffee with the Town Administrator is an informal opportunity for residents to meet with Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman, enjoy a cup of coffee, and discuss topics that are important to them. Whether you have questions about Town services, ongoing projects, upcoming initiatives, or simply want to share ideas and concerns, all are welcome to stop by and join the conversation. There is no formal agenda. The goal is to provide an open and accessible forum where residents can connect with Town staff, ask questions, and engage in constructive dialogue about our community.

Coffee and light refreshments will be available.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Join Us for Coffee with the Town AdministratorThe Town of Marion invites residents to attend the first Coffee with the Town Administrator on Tuesday, June 17, 2026 from 9:00am to 10:00am at the Marion

06/08/2026

The 4th of July will be here before we know it!

Applications are now available! Online applications are available and paper applications are available at the Marion Town House Annex, 14 Barnabas Road.

Come together with the Town of Marion as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!

Our Independence Day Parade rolls out on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9am, and we want to see your most creative, patriotic parade entries!

The Parade will form beginning at 8am in the ball field behind the Marion Town House and adjacent to the Sippican School. Parade organizers will be on-site to check participants in and to line up the parade. Trophies will be awarded for First, Second, and Third place in each category listed on the application. There is also a Best in Parade award.

The parade will start promptly at 9 am and proceed as follows:

East on Main Street to Spring Street
North on Spring Street to Route 6
East on Route 6 to Front Street
South on Front Street to Main Street
West on Main Street to the ball field for disbanding and presentation of awards

For questions, please contact the Parade Committee at 508-748-3520 or email Donna Hemphill at [email protected]

We look forward to celebrating with you!

The 4th of July will be here before we know it! Applications are now available! Click HERE for the online application. Paper applications are available at the Marion Town House Annex, 1

06/01/2026

The Marion Board of Health presents:

Cape Cod & Southeast MA Rabies Task Force

Learn about what the Cape Cod & Southeast MA Rabies Task Force, Animal Control, and the Board of Health are doing in regards to prevention and control measures for rabies in Marion.

Rabies Task Force Oral Rabies Vaccine Distribution
What to do if you or your pet gets bit by a dog, cat or other wildlife
Learn about rabies prevention for you and your pet
When to seek medical care for rabies
Learn about rabies and bats, including how to keep bats out of your home.
What to do if you see wildlife on your property.
And more!
-June 3rd

-5:30pm

-Marion Community Center

-465 Mill Street

-Light dinner will be served!

To register, please call 508-748-3570

Space is limited!

06/01/2026

Message from the Board of Health and Marion Council on Aging

On Monday, June 1st @ 1:00 p.m. at the Marion Community Center (Marion COA) 465 Mill St. in Marion, Erin and Blake from Plymouth County will be on hand to talk about the importance of protecting yourself from mosquitoes and ticks—how to choose the most effective repellents, learn what objects to remove in and around your property that hold water and the diseases that they carry. Call 508-748-3570 to reserve your spot.

Memo from the Plymouth County Mosquito Control

Notification of Mosquito Adulticide Applications

Please be advised that the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project will begin truck based adulticide applications on June 1, 2026, through October 2026. Spraying is conducted between 2am and sunrise, Monday through Friday. . Residents can call up to eight times per season to be sprayed barring any spray restrictions in the area.

Plymouth County residents may request spraying of their area on our website, by phone (781-585-5450), fax (781-582-1276), drop off, or mail (272 South Meadow Rd Plymouth, Ma). A list of streets to be sprayed the following day will be updated by 3:00pm on our website: Additionally, if an email is provided at the time of request, notifications will be sent prior to the application. Pesticide applications are made via an ultra-low volume sprayer that is on the back of a pickup truck.

The purpose of our adulticiding program is to control nuisance and/or virus carrying adult mosquitoes. The control material used will be:

Duet ULV (EPA Reg. #1021-1795-8329) at a rate of .62 fl oz. per acre.

Zenivex E4 RTU (EPA Reg #2724-807) at a rate of .75-1fl oz. per acre.

Suspend SC (EPA Reg #432-763) at a rate of .5 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft

Process to Exclude Property from Public Area Wide Pesticide Applications - State Regulation 333 CMR: 13:03 provides a method for homeowners to exclude their property from public area-wide pesticide applications. For more information, please click on the following links: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/how-to-request-an-exclusion-or-opt-out-from-wide-area-pesticide-applications

Our office will be open Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project

In addition to the above information, Plymouth County Mosquito Control offers Water Checks. If you have standing water on your property and would like it checked for larvae, please call, fax, or mail your request to the office.

https://www.marionma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/359

Exclusion requests may be submitted at any time during the year and will go into effect 14 days from the date the request is made. All requests will expire December 31st in the calendar year in which they are received.

05/25/2026

Thank you to all that joined us for our Annual Memorial Day Remembrances this morning at Sippican School.

A special thank you to Master Sergeant Mandy Givens, Bishop Orlando Harris, Mara Donnelly, Kennedy Zussey, Colin MacInnis, Technical Sergeant Sean Givens, Major Andrew Bonney, Mrs. Hannah Moore and the Sippican School Band, the Scouts of Marion, the Portuguese American Band and the Select Board.

05/24/2026

Due to the forecasted rain on Monday, May 25, 2026, the Memorial Day Remembrances will be held in the Multipurpose Room at Sippican School, 16 Spring Street.

The ceremony will begin at 9:00am.

Due to the forecasted rain on Monday, May 25, 2026, the Memorial Day Remembrances will be held in the Multipurpose Room at Sippican School, 16 Spring Street. The ceremony will begin at 9:00am.