The Mattapoisett Planning Board agenda on August 5 contained A, B, and C subdivision filings in various stages of approval and/or completion. Subdivisions can be very complex or very simple and understanding the language and technical elements of each can be, at times, vastly more challenging then learning the a, b, cs.              Coming before the […] Read more »

            When the Hartley Pond flume collapsed last May, there were questions as to whether or not the historic Memorial Day Boat Race could take place. In spite of the pond being completely drained, the race went on as planned. Now months later, repairs to the flume are complete and the pond is slowly filling with […] Read more »

 For many families owning a home is often just a dream. To say that Habitat for Humanity makes dreams come true, is true. But it is much more than that. It is a community of business people, vendors, tradesmen, landscapers, and oh yes, the most important element, volunteers.             On August 3, a ceremonial groundbreaking took […] Read more »

            In response to the state’s “high risk” Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) infection status in Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester, Plymouth County Mosquito Control conducted local spraying throughout the Tri-Town to try and cull the mosquito population and lessen residents’ chances of contracting the dangerous mosquito-borne virus.             The Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH) issued the “high risk” […] Read more »

It is with a heavy heart that we notify you that The Rochester Country Fair was notified by the Rochester Board of Health on Monday afternoon of a dusk to dawn curfew.             Due to the High Risk of EEE in our area, this curfew has been implemented for all Town events, the Fair being one […] Read more »

            The Finance Committee on July 25 came together to discuss and vote on inter-departmental money transfers to pay for budgetary overages that require balancing as the fiscal year draws to a close. Town Administrator Michael Gagne asked the FinCom to move $128,388 from the health insurance account to cover other municipal expenses.             From the documented […] Read more »

            In the boating world, understanding navigational rules and regulations is paramount to safe enjoyment on the water. Boaters should fully understand best practices and – this is where it gets tricky –common courtesy. It seems that one issue that is currently troubling boats moored in Mattapoisett’s harbor: dangerous wakes thrown out by boats exceeding the […] Read more »

            Although the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals wasn’t opposed to a tactical training and shooting range at Steven Morrell’s 0 County Road property, there would be no special permit for the operation until at least getting a written OK from the Rochester police chief.             Morrell has an extensive background in the field, having served as […] Read more »

            Now that the Marion Conservation Commission has jurisdiction over the maintenance of Sprague’s Cove, the commission’s administrative assistant, Lissa Magauran, told the ConCom on July 24 that she has had some visitors in the office inquiring about whether or not dogs are permitted there, given its proximity to Silvershell Beach where dogs are not allowed […] Read more »

            Former executive director of the Carver, Marion, Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District (CMWRRDD), Ray Pickles, will appear in Superior Court in Brockton on August 7 for a pre-trial conference.             Pickles, 85, is charged with six counts of Larceny over $250, a felony offense, and accused of stealing over $610,000 in public funds over a period […] Read more »