The Marion Board of Health met on Thursday, April 23 and began with appointments. There was a Continued Public Hearing from the prior meeting at the front of the agenda, though the item was delayed in order to wait for others to arrive and to allow more people to join the discussion. Moving […] Read more »
The Buzzards Bay Coalition requested and received an amendment to a restoration Order of Conditions for “The Bogs” off Acushnet Road for trail improvements. Discussion centered around the need to control flooding and ponding in some locations in the recreational acreage and how well the project is progressing as an oasis for small, native […] Read more »
This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us, or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston or New Bedford, generally speaking, the Tri-Town has pretty good dark skies and thus are very fortunate in that regard. Last month, we even witnessed humans re-enter the orbit of the moon […] Read more »
As anyone who’s been reading Sam Bishop’s articles on Gen. Washington’s correspondence, it is evident that one of the biggest problems in the fight for independence was the shortage of ammunition (shot and powder). Prior to the start of the hostilities, some towns like Rochester voted to purchase firearms, powder, lead and flints. Later, it […] Read more »
Tickets are now available for the Tables of Content annual fundraising event to benefit the Elizabeth Taber Library. On June 7 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm join us to enjoy cocktails & dinner waterfront at Tabor Academy with optional book discussion during dessert. Tickets are on sale for $100. View the list of titles […] Read more »
To the Editor It was a surprise to many in Marion when the STOP sign at the SE corner of Main and Front Streets was recently removed. “Why?” I asked at the Town Annex. “There were complaints,” I was told. Since spring 2025 those of us who live near this intersection have observed […] Read more »
On April 23, League of Women Voters held a candidates’ night for Marion the day after they did the same for candidates in Mattapoisett. The event took place at Sippican School and offered voters the chance to get an up-close look at would-be public servants running in this year’s Town Election. For a full […] Read more »
On Wednesday, April 22, the Marion Conservation Commission met for a quick meeting, covering a single Public Hearing. The hearing was for a Request for Determination of Applicability for the removal of several trees at 115 Quails Crossing Road. The applicant was Paul Medeiros, who was also present to explain the project to […] Read more »
On April 22, the League of Women Voters hosted a candidates’ night at Old Hammondtown School. All six candidates vying for a seat on the newly expanded Select Board vowed to work amicably amongst themselves and other boards, help the town to maintain its Triple A bond rating, and find new ways to handle […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Select Board meeting held on April 28 was a joint venture with the Finance Committee. The Select Board and Finance Committee met for this final Spring Town Meeting Warrant Review taking care to ensure any lingering questions were answered before meeting with voters. The May 11 Spring Town Meeting Warrant features […] Read more »