Fire Chief Thomas Joyce fired back at the Marion Finance Committee in front of selectmen on May 6, saying he is baffled by the seeming hostility and accusations that he “would not provide timely and adequate information,” “would not collaborate with the town,” and “’get[s] defensive’ when questioned,” quoted Chief Joyce from an April 29 […] Read more »
Department heads gathered with the Rochester Board of Selectmen to review the Special and Annual Town Meeting warrants, with minimal discussion that led to the recommendation of all relevant articles by selectmen and the Finance Committee. The fiscal year 2015 operating budget, standing at $19,029,986 and featured on Article 5, passed with only a few […] Read more »
Organizers were pleased by the “record turn-out” for the Candidates’ Night hosted by the Tri-Town League of Women Voters on April 30, and many commented that the debate was the most successful ever, with every seat occupied and some people standing in the jam-packed Marion Music Hall. There were roughly 100 residents present that evening. […] Read more »
Upon the termination of its lease, Nextel has agreed to leave its antenna and cables behind at the Mill Street water tower so the Police Department can use the cables for its own benefit, saving the Town thousands of dollars. During a quick, special mid-day meeting of the selectmen on April 25, Town Administrator Paul […] Read more »
After a couple of traffic accidents and vocal concerns from residents living by the North Avenue/Neck Road intersection, selectmen on April 28 approved Police Chief Paul Magee’s recommendations to repaint the stop lines on the road and trim back trees close to the intersection. A memorandum from Chief Magee to the Board of Selectmen cites […] Read more »
In a lead up to the annual town meeting and special town meetings that will take place beginning May 12, Mattapoisett’s Board of Selectmen met with Town Moderator John Eklund. Eklund told the board that he needs members of the community to be fully prepared for town meeting in order to preserve the smooth flow […] Read more »
Marion Finance Committee members are unhappy with an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant requesting “x amount of dollars” for a new fire engine with a pump, and Finance Committee Chairman Alan Minard is sending a letter to selectmen telling them FinCom plans to oppose the article on the Town Meeting floor. Committee members […] Read more »
A Rochester woman must get rid of three of her six dogs after the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals denied Karen Morrison’s petition for a special permit for a kennel at her 617 Mary’s Pond Road property. The Town by-law limits dog ownership to a maximum of three dogs. To keep four or more dogs, […] Read more »
Residents who raise a ‘ruckus’ get attention. This was apparent at Wednesday’s Conservation Commission meeting at the Marion Town House where a Notice of Intent filed by the Town of Marion, c/o Department of Public Works, to rehabilitate River Road in order to improve roadway infrastructure and roadway safety was discussed. On April 9, residents […] Read more »
The April agenda for the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals listed six hearings. Sitting board members were: Mary Ann Brogan, Norman Lyonnais, Susan Akin, Colby Rottler, and Kenneth Pacheco. With the assistance of Andy Bobola, director of inspectional services, they dispatched all but one with an approval. The hearing garnering the most time and debate […] Read more »