On Tuesday,Rochester’s Planning Board began a review of a proposal for a three-lot Definitive Subdivision on an 8.67-acre parcel at 19 County Road. Robert Esposito, engineer for the petitioners Robert and Christine Murphy, explained that one lot will be for the existing house lot. The two new lots would also be for four-bedroom residential […] Read more »
During the July 22 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board, the members continued discussion on a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw. Chairman Tom Tucker said, “We’ve been talking about this for months now and we’ve been putting it off because they’re waiting for a full board.” He said it has been difficult to […] Read more »
From a new police vessel, parking issues at Island Wharf, and delinquent boat-mooring permits, the Marion Marine Resources Commission’s meeting on July 16 at the Island Wharf Dock office led to some long discussions. Parking issues around and on Island Wharf, within the village district, remains a growing concern for the MRC and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met briefly on Thursday, July 26. The board saw over and approved three Special Permit requests with Building Inspector Bill McGrady present. They began with a Special Permit request from 7 Spruce Street, filed by owner Katherine Myatt. The owner seeks to remove the current deck and, […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board Monday focused on important police appointments, Council on Aging donations, and accepting a plaque honoring the town’s long list of Eagle scouts. The board emerged from contract negotiations in executive session to sign the contract for and appoint Zachary Dupere as a Police Department lieutenant. Dupere is being promoted […] Read more »
On July 14 the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission, chaired by David Nicolosi, read through a list of cases that were scheduled to be heard. However, as the proceedings began it was announced that all cases would be continued to the next meeting on July 28. The agenda had included a Request for Determination of Applicability filed […] Read more »
The Conservation Commission at its July 9 Meeting in the police station conference room had a light agenda but still managed to promote associate member Alex Hansell to full commissioner status. Previously, Hansell was an associate member. The commission’s unanimous decision to promote him is still pending Select Board approval. The commission, last […] Read more »
Long-time Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals member Davis Sullivan sat on the other side of the meeting room table on July 10 as he asked the panel to approve his variance request to allow the construction of a detached garage at 6 Union Church Terrace. The board granted Sullivan a variance of the 40-foot […] Read more »
“That’s a wrap,” as they say, as Mattapoisett’s fiscal year came to an end. The total amount being shifted from saving realized when employee group health enjoyed a savings of $323,500. The transfers are in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General laws. The transfers were as follows: $50,000 to cover […] Read more »
The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission (OSAC) met briefly via Zoom on July 3 but covered some important topics, mostly regarding use of Island Wharf Park. Member Norm Hills said two years ago, the wharf area’s jurisdiction was transferred over to the Marine Commission. However, the use of the wharf has expanded to parking for […] Read more »