There’s only one contested race in the upcoming Rochester election and it’s the top spot. The deadline for filing paper to run for office in Rochester passed on February 20 and two candidates have filed to run for the position of Selectman. Brad Morse is the incumbent in the race and he is seeking another […] Read more »
After five years of work in planning the first ever Habitat for Humanity home to be built in Marion, Habitat member Jack Beck and architect Will Saltonstall presented the final plans for the home to be built at 185 Wareham Street. The ‘pork chop’ shaped lot presented many issues, primarily access to the home which […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Selectmen met Tuesday evening to discuss several issues, including future improvements to the infrastructure of the town, an update from Police Chief Lincoln Miller and two surplus police vehicles. Sean Syde and Mike Guidice from CDM Smith presented a plan for Infrastructure Capital Improvements within the Town of Marion to the […] Read more »
A special permit for a pier extending 253 feet into Marion Harbor at 203 Front Street was approved unanimously at the Marion Planning Board’s meeting on Tuesday evening. A zoning bylaw change approved at the May 2011 Town Meeting led the way for the pier proposal by David and Linda Nielson. David Davignon addressed the […] Read more »
ORR School Committee Members met Wednesday night to discuss numerous issues, including potential cuts and additions at the middle school and high school for next year, the introduction of a new math curriculum at the high school for next year, and the effectiveness of the use of three schools as shelters during winter storm Nemo. […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Police Chief Mary Lyons commended two young men for their help in assisting the town with emergency response after the blizzard Nemo hit the Tri-Town this past week. The two young men were presented certificates of appreciation at the Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting on Tuesday, February 12 in the Mattapoisett Town Hall. “They […] Read more »
At their regular meeting, the Rochester Planning Board applied their signatures to the official plans for the proposed solar panel array, to be located in the Little Quittacas part of town. The application process for the array, which would collect solar power to be used by the water department of the City of New Bedford, […] Read more »
As if the blizzard on the previous two days wasn’t enough, the aftermath of the storm caused continued problems for one Mattapoisett family. At just before 9:00 pm on Sunday, February 10, the Mattapoisett Fire Department was called to Crystal Springs Road for a structure fire which eventually destroyed the home. “We were behind the […] Read more »
The donation of a traverse climbing wall to be installed in the gym at Center School was discussed and approved at the Mattapoisett School Committee meeting on Monday evening. The wall, which is approximately 3 feet high helps students build upper body strength and learning skills. The wall is designed for elementary students and does […] Read more »
As of 6am, Monday, February 11, 2013 the majority of power was restored to the Town of Marion. At that time, NSTAR estimated that 29% of their customers in Marion were still without power. Most of this restoration was completed by 10PM on Sunday. Just prior to the time of restoration, the town had been […] Read more »