Faith, Hope, and Love

To the Editor:             It takes a special form of bigotry to claim that a peaceful, family-centered gathering of Christians and other like-minded people at a local library for an event of “Faith, Hope, and Love” should be seen as something “troublesome” or sinister.             I have never heard anyone in this town speak disparagingly […] Read more »

Great Community Picnic

To the Editor:             The Mattapoisett Museum and the Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted another successful Great Community Picnic. The weather cooperated allowing for an absolutely gorgeous evening in picturesque Munro Preserve. The event brings the community together to celebrate our beautiful, welcoming town and honor the contributions of two exceptional non-profit organizations.             On behalf […] Read more »

Story Hour

To the Editor:             At our May town election, Mattapoisett voters elected candidates for School Committee and the Library Board who were opposed to removing LGBTQ material from our schools’ libraries. It was a resounding declaration of the values of diversity and inclusion that Mattapoisett stands for.             Surprisingly, the opposition has not learned a […] Read more »

Marion Board of Health

To the Editor;             In response to comments made at the Board of Health meeting of June 15, 2023 I offer the following:             Prior to 2000 the present retention pond area at Silvershell Beach was mostly unused public land which was developed into a stormwater retention system to capture and treat polluted runoff from […] Read more »

Arabella

To the Editor:             What a beautiful weekend we had as a dream came to life and a humble wooden boat brought the world to Mattapoisett’s shores.             Thank you Arabella, and God’s speed wherever you may roam. Patricia W. Cole The views expressed in the “Letters to the Editor” column are not necessarily those […] Read more »

Tables of Content

To the Editor,             A wonderful time was had by all during the Elizabeth Taber Library 4th annual Tables of Content fundraisers on May 7 and May 19.  This is a unique event where Marion residents and friends gather together at various homes in Marion for an intimate dinner followed by a discussion of a […] Read more »

Bike Path

To the Editor;             I am an avid walker [year round] I can’t tell you how much I personally appreciate the engineering marvel we have in our town.             The population that use the bike path in the winter are few, to say the least. Now the weather has entered a Spring phase, the population […] Read more »

Marion Community Preservation Committee

To the Editor;             I have been a member of the Marion Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for the past 9 years, its Chair for the past 6 years. I understand that there was a great deal of discussion regarding the CPA articles and process at our recent Annual Town Meeting. Unfortunately, I was traveling on […] Read more »

Bike Safety

To the Editor             Bikes are tools for freedom and fun; They are not toys. Like downhill skis they are designed equipment for particular “courses.” They must be used responsibly or people get hurt. The Mattapoisett Rail Trail is a SHARED use path: Please be aware of the numerous pedestrians.             I’m writing this out […] Read more »

26 County Road

To Mattapoisett Select Board,             On December 1, 2022, Sky Development Ltd. submitted a proposal per the requirements of the RFP#22-26 to develop the former fire station at 26 County Road into a full scale grocery store.             Pursuant to the RPF a Purchase and Sale should have been provided by January 31, 2023. On […] Read more »