On October 16, a group of volunteers agreed to work collectively to rebuild the Mattapoisett Disabilities Commission. An earlier version of the commission petered out after the loss of a prime mover of the group. Now the town and the newly re-established commission are picking up the pieces. To that end, Assistant Town […] Read more »
Tuesday, Rochester’s Planning Board reviewed, without a definitive resolution, a plan to place new utility poles and lines on Robinson Road just as residents complain about how that plan has changed. Joseph Harrison of ReWild, representing Cushman Solar LLC, explained to the board that the work is part of Eversource substation upgrades to connect utility […] Read more »
The First Congregational Church of Marion is pleased to sponsor a “Heart Saver Training Class” to members, friends, and the Marion community. This is an opportunity to learn valuable techniques to be prepared for an emergency. It is for anyone with little or no medical training. This 3 to 4 hour class will be […] Read more »
Come join the Marion Natural History Museum on November 8 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, as we hear about the Mysteries Of The Midwater: Exploring the Ocean Twilight Zone with Benjamin Grassian of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Benjamin Grassian is a Postdoctoral Investigator from WHOI working with imaging, acoustic, and net data collected […] Read more »
The town drew one step closer toward establishing a local historic district in Marion Village. Meg Steinberg, chairman of the town’s historic commission and advisor to the historic study committee, met with the planning board Monday with plans for the new district. Steinberg said historic officials will share plans with the planning board for […] Read more »
My father had many aphorisms. One which I use frequently is, “figures don’t lie, but liars figure.” The drug companies are masters at using numbers to mislead; they will make big print statements that are accurate but convey a message not consistent with real value. You might see “Our new cancer drug lets patients […] Read more »
The Rev. Bruce Bassett grew up in New Jersey and now lives on Cape Cod. Like many of us, he became interested in his ancestry. Ultimately, his search led him to Thomas Bassett of Rochester, Massachusetts. Thomas was born here in Rochester on June 19, 1759. The Bassetts were known as a family of […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Town Clerk Catherine Heuberger announces that the Town of Mattapoisett will be conducting in person early voting hours for the November 5, State Election at Mattapoisett Town Hall, 16 Main Street. Early voting hours will be through October 26 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Additionally, voting will also be held through Friday, October […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5:00 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts […] Read more »
The agenda for the October 16 meeting included three Appointments, 10 Action Items, and 10 items in the report from the Town Administrator. The meeting started on time and the committee moved fairly quickly through its list. Animal Control provided an update on a problem dog, “Georgie,” whose owner is under an agreement […] Read more »