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 »
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 »
On Tuesday night, the 160 seats in the Marion Music Hall were full of residents and public servants. This meeting was for the Marine Resource Commission’s presentation on their long-developed Harbor Management Plan. MRC Chair Vincent J. Malkoski, Jr. began the meeting by joking, “this is a better crowd than they had at […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board and Finance Committee closed the 33-article warrant for the May 18 Annual Town Meeting on April 22 after debating its finer points and learning an important equipment donation intended for the event will not be used that night. In response to the recent announcement that the town has received […] Read more »
By Jeffrey D. Wagner The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission received some good news at the April 16 virtual meeting. Rockwell said the Point Road walking path’s land acquisition of town land has been approved by Town Meeting and when the state legislature approves it, the easements will go to the Select Board. […] Read more »
On April 16, the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals denied the case filed by Shelley and Vincent Mondo for a Special Permit. The Mondos sought the Special Permit to construct an attached two-car garage with a great room. Further, the filing sought relief from side- and front-yard setback requirements. The property being reviewed is […] Read more »
Marion’s long-awaited recreational pathway has hit some minor snags but has moved forward on some issues. Pathways Committee Chair John Rockwell reported at the April 15 meeting, held at the Music Hall meeting room, that the March Special Town Meeting for a land swap with the town was approved and is now before the Massachusetts […] Read more »
Residents pelted Rochester’s Conservation Commission with concerns and alternative solutions Tuesday when the board re-opened its Notice of Intent hearing for the Town of Rochester’s proposed work with a harvester to cut and remove invasive aquatic weeds in Snipatuit Pond. Commission Chair Christopher Gerrior started the meeting with the magnitude of the problem. […] Read more »
At their meeting on Wednesday, April 15, the Marion Marine Resources Commission had a long list of action items that mostly centered around harbor management as well as the Harbor Management Plan, which is to be presented next week. The meeting was also attended by Select Board Vice Chair John Hoagland. Following the […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board had much to say about the May 18 Annual Town Meeting when it met with the Finance Committee to review the meeting’s 33-article warrant on Thursday, April 16. The first revelation of the night was about a donation meant to make voting easier that night. Town Administrator Cameron Durant […] Read more »