The June 1 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board found the members engaged in discussion about possible next steps to the ongoing question: “Does Mattapoisett want affordable housing?” While the quick answer seems to be yes, lingering questions and the impact of reduced price tags on residential buildings are wide open. In attendance […] Read more »
Rochester’s Conservation Commission on Tuesday hosted a meeting full of continuances and important developments. The one hearing the board opened was for a Notice of Intent from John and Stephanie Sullivan of 485 Neck Road to install a metal, retractable deck in Snipatuit Pond and an access ramp to the dock from the […] Read more »
On Monday, the Marion Planning Board held their first meeting following the Town Election. Voted upon by residents were three candidates for three open spots on the board, thus making the race uncontested. Ryan Burke was re-elected to his seat; Sean Sweeney won a seat following his appointment to finish the term of […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, May 27. Though this was their first meeting following the Town Election, none of the commission’s seats were up for vote. Chair Matt Shultz began the meeting by continuing to its June 10 meeting the Public Hearing of Elizabeth H. O’Leary of 81 Cove Circle for […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board met publicly on Tuesday following an Executive Session. The board began with a Public Hearing for Eversource Energy to locate underground cables, conduits and manholes along and across Water Street and the installation of 227 feet of 1-to-2 inch conduit. Jessica Elder, an agent for Eversource, represented the corporation […] Read more »
From tick control to vaccine refrigeration issues, the Marion Board of Health met on May 21 and discussed a wide array of topics. The board meeting was held at the Police Station conference room after the re-election of Albin Johnson III. The board named Dr. Edward Hoffer as the new chair and Dr. […] Read more »
The Marion Marine Resources Commission met on May 20 at the Island Wharf Harbormaster Center where discussion focused on a survey being drafted by consultants Kristen Uiterwjk and Shannon Hogan of UMass Boston’s Urban Harbor Institute. The MRC members discussed outreach as well as one question that did not address private boating access. […] Read more »
Superintendent-Director Aaron Polanski held an Old Colony Building Project Update Informational Session on May 14, where he and other school representatives offered insights and updates into the continuing proposal for an update to the school building. There was a multi-town vote last November, where the proposed plan for a new Old Colony building […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, May 13 for a long list of Public Hearings as well as a vote on the Washburn Park parcel swap approved at the Special Town Meeting in March. Before getting into the meeting, Chair Matt Shultz announced this would be Administrative Assistant Emma Sylvia’s last meeting. […] Read more »
The Monday meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board found the elected members wondering what they could have done differently leading up to the Spring Town Meeting to secure the voters’ confidence for cottage-style developments. They tried to convince voters such housing was a viable option for Mattapoisett’s demand for more housing. The article failed. Chair Tom Tucker said […] Read more »