The newest town employee has been nicknamed “Aquaman” by the Marion Select Board. However, new Police Officer James Cuoco, a champion high school swimmer, will likely take his abilities to land instead. At the September 3 Select Board meeting at the Marion Police Station, Cuoco, a former state champion in swimming for Old […] Read more »
It was a night of continuances, but the Site Plan Review hearing for a 68-unit, age 55 and over, senior-living apartment building at 22 Cranberry Highway within Rochester Crossroads drew most of the Rochester Planning Board’s attention Tuesday night. Joseph Sanda, representing developer Ken Steen Realty, said this plan is a revision of […] Read more »
On Tuesday, September 2, the Marion Planning Board met and held a public hearing on the proposed addition of a new section to the Zoning Bylaw to address Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) General Permits to the Code of the Town of Marion. Per the Marion Department of Public Works, “In compliance with the […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission Tuesday continued its review of a Notice of Intent application to permit ecological restoration work at the former Stuart Cranberry Bog on Walnut Plain Road proposed by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Coalition consultants Alex Patterson and Sara Quintal explained when the hearing began at the last meeting that the plan […] Read more »
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met on August 28 to review a Special Permit Request made by Mark Verille of 74 Allen Street for the removal of a 10×13-foot shed. The applicant seeks the removal of the existing shed and replacing it with a larger, 16×24-foot shed that would lie closer to the lot […] Read more »
After hearing the details of homeowner Jorge Rodriguez’s plan and neighbors’ concerns, Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals on August 28 continued a Special Permit Request to allow a personal fitness gym at 12 Mayflower Lane to its next meeting to give Rodriguez time to rethink his proposal. Rodriguez explained he is looking to […] Read more »
Rochester’s Select Board met Tuesday to award citations congratulating four local Boy Scouts for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Noah Bellesville, Logan Empey, and Reece Bethoney of Troop 31 were present to receive their honor in person. The fourth honoree, Quinn Thompson, was unable to attend. “While it’s a rare honor, it’s not […] Read more »
The Marion Marine Resources Commission held a brief meeting on August 20 at the town’s Maritime Center Conference Room. The meeting spanned less than 13 minutes but was filled with some unforgettable tributes. The Select Board and the MRC gave citations to retiring commissioners: Toby Burr, Greg Houdelette, Peter Borsari, and Eiv Strand. […] Read more »
Rochester’s Park Commission on August 21 focused its discussion on needing a bigger budget for FY26. Commission Chair David Sylvia said the board hasn’t had a budget increase since he began serving on the board 21 years ago. Its annual allotment is $25,000 for expenses and another $7,000 for salaries. He said the department […] Read more »
Michael King’s variance petition case 1563 involving King’s right to use 84 North Street as a farmstand came to an end on August 21. King, through his attorney James Marsh, asked for a withdrawal without prejudice which was granted by the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals. King’s long journey to get a definitive ruling […] Read more »