On July 28, the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission heard a Request for Determination of Applicability filing by Chapman Dickerson. He was requesting permission to remove two clumps of trees adjacent to the edge of the Mattapoisett River as it flows past River Road. However, an abutter, Kenneth Rocha of Kyla Way, called the project a “desecration […] Read more »
The Rochester Cultural Council met at Town Hall on Monday to gear up for the 2026 state grant-funding award season. Council Chair Kate Duggan began the meeting by announcing that the list of Rochester grant recipients for 2025 has been posted on the state council website (massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/rochester), and a press release on the announcements […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners met on Wednesday, July 23 for a brief open session. Following a roll call by Chair Dan Chase, Water and Sewer Superintendent Henri Renauld began by addressing correspondence with Eversource, where he said the corporation would be performing vegetation control along powerlines near the town’s drinking-water […] Read more »
On July 29, the Mattapoisett Select Board met with members of local families who have donated land. Three parcels are to be given to the Mattapoisett Land Trust for the purpose of having those lands conserved in perpetuity. Mike Huguenin, president of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, noted that the Lenk and Kenney properties being […] Read more »
Important structural roof tiles are missing from the Dexter Lane ball field dugout shelter after the brief but destructive thunderstorm that hit Rochester on July 3. But the town might find it unusually expensive to repair and replace the tiles, according to Facilities Manager Andrew Daniel, who indicated they are less available than usual for […] Read more »
The morning of Sunday, July 27 was the return of this year’s Mattapoisett Triathlon, hosted by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. There were over 100 different participants, with some competing in just one leg of the event and many in all three. Athletes began arriving just after sunrise, with the race beginning at 8:00 am […] Read more »
Boaters and residents along Rochester’s Snipatuit Pond are on notice to not take seriously posted warnings of fines for revving powerboat motors on the town’s recreational waterway. The Rochester Police Department recently posted on its Facebook page a disclaimer to the signs that state there is a new Massachusetts law in effect as of […] Read more »
The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission met briefly via Zoom on July 3 and covered some important topics, mostly regarding the use of Island Wharf Park. Select Board member Norm Hills said two years ago, the wharf area’s jurisdiction was transferred over to the Marine Resources Commission. However, the use of the wharf […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met on Monday at 550 Mill Street and approved a Town Meeting zoning map. The map’s approval by the board will be uploaded to the town’s official website (marionma.gov) and General Informal System. Town Planner Doug Guey-Lee said a town representative, John Rockwell, worked with Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health met on July 17 for a quick but informative meeting at the Town House, touching upon the rise of tick-borne illnesses and the safety of town beaches. Health Director Lori A. Desmarais informed the board that Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE or “Triple-E”) and West Nile Virus cases, both […] Read more »