To the Editor; The GOP’s Disturbing War on Voters’ Voices. In a healthy democracy, the will of the people is sacrosanct. Elections are held, votes are counted and the outcome, whether popular or painful, is respected. In Massachusetts, and in particular, in Mattapoisett, the town meeting form of government is a system […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Yacht Club Race Results
The battle continues on Tuesday night in the Ensign class as Black Ice and Odyssey again end up tied after the two races. Similar to last week, Black Ice winning the first race and Odyssey the second. Both boats finished second in their other race leaving Odyssey the winner in yet another tie breaker. Both […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
Visiting priest, The Rev. Nathan Humphrey, Rector, St. Thomas’s Church, Toronto, Canada will conduct services at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach, in Mattapoisett on Sunday July 27. Services, using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, will be held at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend. Read more »
Parking Headaches and New Patrol Boat
From a new police vessel, parking issues at Island Wharf, and delinquent boat-mooring permits, the Marion Marine Resources Commission’s meeting on July 16 at the Island Wharf Dock office led to some long discussions. Parking issues around and on Island Wharf, within the village district, remains a growing concern for the MRC and […] Read more »
Updates to 1950s Houses Approved
The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met briefly on Thursday, July 26. The board saw over and approved three Special Permit requests with Building Inspector Bill McGrady present. They began with a Special Permit request from 7 Spruce Street, filed by owner Katherine Myatt. The owner seeks to remove the current deck and, […] Read more »
Large Whale Vocalizations
The Marion Natural History Museum will host Large Whale Vocalizations on July 25, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Erin Burke, Protected Species Program Manager – MA Division of Marine Fisheries, will be sharing DMF’s new passive acoustic monitoring network in Massachusetts state waters and adjacent areas. These monitors collect information on large whale vocalizations, […] Read more »
Donation Days
The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will be hosting a “Donation Day” at the library at 8 Spring Street in Marion on Saturday, July 26, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The “Donation Days” are in anticipation of the annual Summer Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, August 8 & 9, from 9:00 am […] Read more »
Senior Center Receives Big Check
The Rochester Select Board Monday focused on important police appointments, Council on Aging donations, and accepting a plaque honoring the town’s long list of Eagle scouts. The board emerged from contract negotiations in executive session to sign the contract for and appoint Zachary Dupere as a Police Department lieutenant. Dupere is being promoted […] Read more »
‘Sold!’
This year’s Harbor Days was held with some sporadic, less-than-optimal weather patterns. However, as per usual, it was a success. Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and July 20, Shipyard Park packed in artisan stands like sardines, accompanied by the huge foodie-tent and patrons from across the Tri-Towns and beyond. The event is regularly […] Read more »
Article 34
To the Editor; On May 12, Mattapoisett voters approved Article 34, which would expand the Select Board from three to five members. That open-floor decision is the purest form of local democracy. Yet at their July 17 meeting, the Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee circulated a handout urging residents to reverse the will of Town […] Read more »