The way they were

Peter Smith, curator of the Sippican Historical Society in Marion, has just released "A Picture Postcard History of Marion." Published for the nonprofit historical society, the 160-page book chronicles the growth and changes in the small seaside community as recorded on postcard illustrations during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he said.

"They bring back memories of places, people, and a way of life long gone," said Smith, who edited the book. "They also stir a bit of awe about how some aspects of the town endure through the generations, alongside the press of commercialism and development, and despite repeated attempts by Mother Nature to remake the landscape."

Smith used 250 postcards for the book, drawing from his collection as well as the society's holdings and those of others in town. Many postcards show nautical scenes around Sippican Harbor, and several show longtime architectural landmarks such as the Marion Town House and Tabor Academy, which was founded in 1876.

Proceeds from the book go to the society. For information, call 508-748-1116, or visit the society's office at 139 Front St., Marion, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: Twenty $500 scholarships have been awarded to employees, or their immediate family members, at the Cardinal Cushing School in Hanover through a fund created in the memory of Sister M. Shawn Dunn. She came to the school as its principal in 1949 and later became superintendent, staying until 1975.

The scholarships, funded by private donations, were presented during the school's annual employee appreciation dinner. The scholarships are given to staffers or their immediate family members who are pursuing an education degree, said Paul Hudson, president and CEO of St. Coletta & Cardinal Cushing Schools of Massachusetts. The Hanover school, for people with diverse special needs and their families, is Hanover's largest employer. The school also has a facility in Braintree.

Employees receiving scholarships were: Michael Choate, Lisa Lamoureux, Pavla DiBenedetto, Ashley Molinari, Emmanuel Manigat, Stephan McGunnigal, Diane Dumont, Denise Glavin, Amy Smith, Richard Henderson, Jennifer Jaruse, Molly Keith and Melissa Laidlaw. Employee family members receiving scholarships were: Mary Allo, Sarah Cole, Deborah Sironen, Amy Fanning, Patrick Fanning, Kevin Harkins and Christie Jennings.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Robert Studley of East Bridgewater has been promoted to supervisor for the Route 66 Overnight Delivery Service of Columbia Electric Supply Inc. in Brockton, operating from the company's recently opened distribution center in Taunton. Studley, originally from Brockton, has been with Columbia for 20 years.

Mia Regazza, an Italian-American restaurant, is scheduled to open next month in Abington at 268 Washington St., formerly Carmen's Cafe Nicole. The restaurant has been bought by John and Kristin Martin of Whitman. Carmen's Cafe Nicole has been a fixture on Route 18 since 1979, run by Janet and Carmen DiGiusto. John Martin had been a partner and general manager at DiNero's in Cohasset, and was also chef and general manager of the Hingham Bay Club until it was sold in 2001. Kristin Martin grew up working in her family's restaurant, Butterfield's in Rockland, where she and her husband met, the couple said.

Brian McGillicuddy has been appointed director of membership at the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce. He had worked in marketing, account management, and business development for 25 years with AT&T. McGillicuddy lives in Foxborough.

Paul E. Kandarian can be reached at kandarian@globe.com.