Late into the April 25 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission, Mattapoisett Neck Road property owner Michelle Gregoire informally appeared in what became a bitter discussion over enforcement orders and permitted cutting of barrier beach campsites. To fully understand the chain of events that led to the Enforcement Order that Gregoire received in […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Free Public Library has music and more May events for adults and teens. Singer/songwriter Matt York brings Songs & Stories of The Highwaymen on Tuesday, May 3 at 6:00 pm. He will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. Weaver Lisa Elliott will demonstrate her craft […] Read more »
The Marion Scholarship and Education Committee met recently to consider applications for the 2022 Town Scholarship. Applicants who are graduating were judged on their academic record, extra curricular activities, direction for future study, leadership and personal passion. The following Marion students were selected to receive a $500.00 scholarship award: From O.R.R.: William Baltz, Brendan […] Read more »
Climate change is already affecting ecosystems and communities across the globe, but it’s not too late to take action. Join local Climate Reality leader and chair of Climate Reality Massachusetts Southcoast, Laura Gardner, to learn about local and global effects, as well as what you can do to help create a better future for the […] Read more »
To the Editor, During the Holocene epoch, which stretched out over 12,000 years—until the 20th century—temperature, precipitation patterns and terrestrial and ocean ecosystems settled into a “sweet spot” conducive to human propagation and well-being. That environmental stability allowed the human species to thrive. We could have continued in that Holocene geological epoch, but we […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Museum, in collaboration with the Tri-Town Against Racism organization, has a special treat for the Tri-Town area – 32 family portraits featuring diverse families. The goal of the exhibit as stated by TTAR organizer Rhonda Baptiste is to give diverse families a level of recognition sometimes not easily found and to give their […] Read more »
Representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation presented to the Marion Select Board during the latter’s Tuesday night meeting on the future of Route 6 as it passes through town. Pam Haznar of MassDOT was joined via Zoom by Rosie Jaswal and Aidee Cira, who are part of the ensemble put together to […] Read more »
The action items on the Rochester Planning Board’s April 26 agenda will have to wait until next time. The board continued until May 10 its hearing into the site-plan-review application for Industrial Tower and Wireless LLC’s proposal for a 190-foot-tall, monopole-style telecommunications tower facility on High Street. Planning Board Chairman Arnold Johnson reported […] Read more »
Two fascinating perspectives on local and regional history through the unique lens of the arts will be offered at the Marion Art Center during the SouthCoast Spring Arts festival May 12 and 15. On May 12, the MAC partners with Friends of the Blackstone, a nonprofit environmental organization supporting the Blackstone River, for a […] Read more »
Over the course of these articles, I have written more than once about aspects of Eastover Farm. This picturesque area protected for the future through the efforts and money of many has become an iconic reminder of Rochester’s past. Prior to the Hiller family, the land was owned and developed by several families. The Leonard […] Read more »