Tuesday, Rochester’s Planning Board chair Arnold Johnson had to tell a hearing room packed with residents that the panel couldn’t hold its regular meeting because it lacked a quorum. “Sorry, folks,” Johnson said. “We can’t open the meeting. We can’t talk about anything on the agenda.” Johnson, Ben Bailey and Michael Murphy […] Read more »
To sleep…perchance to dream Insomnia, dissatisfaction with sleep quality or duration, is a common problem. Some 10% of Americans have chronic insomnia and another 15-20% have occasional insomnia. While scientists do not fully understand why we (and virtually all living animals) need to sleep, lack of sleep contributes to many problems, including interpersonal, […] Read more »
On Sunday, October 6, 323 riders enjoyed the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride with perfect crisp, clear fall conditions. This annual fundraising event has become a cherished tradition, bringing together cyclists from all over Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and beyond to raise over $240,000 to advance the mission of the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Participants chose from […] Read more »
Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman and Town Clerk Lissa Magauran would like to remind community members of voting information for the Massachusetts State Election. The 2024 Massachusetts State Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5. All requests for Vote by Mail (VBM) ballots received by October 3 have been mailed. Any new requests […] Read more »
The Marion Social Club, located at 44 Pumping Station Road, will be hosting a pig roast on October 20 at 1:00 pm. Dinner will include pork, baked beans, jag, corn on the cob, applesauce and dessert for $40.00. For Tickets, call Betsy Youngson at 508-295-8253. Cutoff date for purchasing is 10/13. The club opens at […] Read more »
At their September 25 meeting, the Marion Conservation Commission held several hearings on routine matters, mostly involving property additions. The presence of Japanese knotweed and the presence of an elusive stream around the Wareham Avenue area drew some conversations but no controversy. The commission started the meeting by approving three notices of intent […] Read more »
During the October 7 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board, open discussion about earth-moving activities at the motel located on Route 6 were aired. Member John Mathieu said that the owner of the property, who was never named during the discussion, had a right to perform certain activities. But he asserted several times, …”it […] Read more »
If you read this column regularly you know that from time to time I rant on unelected bureaucrats at the state and federal level dictating what we can and cannot do in our own town. What I am about to tell you falls under “you ain’t seen nothing yet.”. Let me introduce you […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Yacht Club crew won the Buzzards Bay Trophy. Jim Barnes and the crew of Hamburglar took racing honors in the Spinnaker Class of the 2024 Buzzards Bay Trophy In the Corinthian spirit of yachting, with the goal to increase and sustain PHRF Yacht Racing on Buzzards Bay, the following yacht clubs: […] Read more »
Stop by the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, October 27 between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm to see a live demonstration by Fall River artist/exhibitor Mj Manville Cloutier. She will be working on a pastel pet portrait. During this demonstration, Cloutier is happy to speak to patrons and answer any questions about her work. […] Read more »