The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission met on July 2 for an agenda that contained a wide range of discussion topics ranging from the Wings Cove Construction Project, the Marion Shared Use Path property transfer, the Point Road Bike Path, and MOSAC maintenance plan. First on the docket, however, was the election of officers. […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission began its busy meeting on Tuesday by approving a positive Determination of Applicability to town wetlands regulations for renewal of the wetland’s delineation within the vegetative management plan of a Massachusetts Coastal Railroad right of way in Rochester near SEMASS. Project representative Thomas Lewis explained this regards the company’s five-year […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Planning Board met on Monday in a hybrid-format in Town Hall and on Zoom. First, Chair Thomas Tucker began the meeting by introducing Taylor Perez from the agency Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) who walked the board through updated rules and regulations for surrounding communities. SRPEDD is working with […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met on Monday in the Police Department’s conference room and along with the approval of payment to Toll Brothers, Inc. for a Field Engineering Peer Review, held a Public Hearing for the expansion of the existing structure at Sippican Holdings, LLC’s site at 14 Barnabas Road. Following the approval of […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board Monday took under advisement the proposed adoption of a new Special Equity Policy regarding marijuana establishments, out of concern the regulation will limit who can receive that type of business license. The policy that the state is mandating every city and town adopt requires towns to grant permits for marijuana-related […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, June 24, and while their agenda was filled with many individual action items, they still managed to keep the meeting under one hour. The commission began with a Public Hearing for James A. Arne at 340 Converse Road for a Request for Determination of Applicability for […] Read more »
The Marion Marine Resource Commission met on Wednesday, June 24 to go over various ongoing projects, notably the Harbor Management Plan and Island Wharf. Following the approval of minutes from their last meeting, Chair Vincent Malkoski, Jr. moved to the discussion of the Harbor Management plan, notably introducing Shannon and Kristen from the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Marine Advisory Board met on Thursday, June 25 for their first meeting of the summer, and in it, spoke on updates to Long Wharf, parking sticker fees, and other business regarding the harbor. Following the approval of minutes from their last meeting, the board moved to discuss the ongoing Long Wharf project. […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board met on Tuesday to hear from various different residents regarding businesses to reopening, businesses looking for a home, and to recognize a previous Chair for their long service. Chair John Hoagland began by introducing Amy Felder of Felder Farms, the new General Manager of the Marion General Store. Felder […] Read more »
As you are well aware while reading this, it is hot. The National Weather Service declared an Extreme Heat Watch for the South Coast. Along with much of the eastern half of the nation, over 250 million Americans will be under the oppressive heat of a “heat dome,” not unlike what Europe has endured the […] Read more »