To the Editor:             Re “Town Meeting Warrant Closed” (news article, The Wanderer, April 2):             The Island Wharf green space is not an incidental parcel of land; it is protected ground, bound by a clear and enduring legal and moral commitment. The 1901 Deed to the Town of Marion explicitly mandates that this land […] Read more »

To the Editor;             In honor of Women’s History Month, the Rochester Democratic Town Committee would like to recognize Sister Aurora Avelar for her legacy of work with immigrants and the poor in Southeast MA. The true measure of any life is how it elevates the lives of others. By that standard, Sr. Aurora Avelar […] Read more »

To The Editor             Re -“The Eve of the Evacuation”: This is a spellbinding article by your writer, Sam Bishop which captivates your attention from pp. 5 ff, narrating the start of the assault by the American Continental Army on the city of Boston occupied by 11,000 British troops, who eventually would be forced to […] Read more »

To The Editor             On March 3, 2026, the Selectboard and Planning Board held a joint meeting to choose a candidate to fill a temporary vacancy on the Planning Board. Several residents stepped forward to serve. After interviews and discussion, the vote between the two finalists resulted in a 3–3 tie. A subsequent tie-breaker vote […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Development: the people of Rochester don’t seem to want it, and the Town of Rochester can’t stop it. That’s the conflict that occurred at the February 10 Planning Board meeting discussing re-zoning properties from Adrian’s Liquor Store on County Road to the old Decas Cranberry buildings on Mary’s Pond Rd. The […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             This past Valentine’s Day, a group of determined women from Marion boldly chose to celebrate more than just flowers and chocolates. They embraced the profound power of community, championed fairness, and reaffirmed their commitment to democracy.             The leitmotif, “For the Love of Democracy,” invited women to consider running for local office; […] Read more »

To the Editor;             When I was about five years old, my father would take me hiking into the forest behind our house. In those days the woods felt endless. Ferns crowded the path, moss climbed the trunks of trees, and sunlight broke through the canopy in pale, shifting columns. This was where we were […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             Rochester residents are requesting that the Town Planning Board pause advancement of the proposed border rezoning near Mary’s Pond Road to pursue a comprehensive, independent impact analysis sufficient to justify the Planning Board’s recommendation and establish a defensible public record.             In recent statements made to Sippican Week and at the February […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             Island Wharf Is a Trust, Not a Parking Lot. This article appeared in the February 5, 2026, edition of The Wanderer. At a recent meeting, the Marion Select Board discussed future regulation of Island Wharf, focusing on parking and use of the green space between the Music Hall and the Maritime Center. […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             Historical Preservation: A Path to Identity, Resilience, and Sustainable Growth in Marion Marion’s historic character is one of its most enduring strengths. The town’s maritime heritage, traditional village center, scenic coastal landscapes, and historic civic buildings create a sense of place that is instantly recognizable and deeply valued by residents. These features […] Read more »