All five articles on the warrant for the Special Marion Town Meeting carried on Monday evening, November 26 in the Sippican School Auditorium. Four of the articles passed unanimously. The article that generated the most discussion was the fifth and final item which asked for $26,500 of the town’s free cash for mold remediation services […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission voted in favor of a Request for Determination of Applicability for a project that would clean up an empty lot at Park Place. The renovation to the lot would serve as a precursor to a larger project down the road that would include the construction of a new home. “Currently, we […] Read more »
The Marion Energy Management Committee and Planning Board disputed the future of the solar panel farm project that was approved at the Spring Town Meeting. The discussion took place at the Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting on Tuesday, November 20. Bill Saltonstall and Jennifer Francis went before the Selectmen to try and gauge their sentiments […] Read more »
A proposed natural gas service pipeline of 4,300 linear feet with six-inch piping intended to service the Quittacas Water Treatment Plant of New Bedford was discussed at the Rochester Conservation Commission’s meeting on Tuesday evening. The City of New Bedford is proposing the gas service pipeline to supply the plant, located at 1 Negus Way […] Read more »
On Monday, November 19, the Town of Mattapoisett held a Special Fall Town Meeting at ORR. About 200 residents attended the meeting, voting in favor of 11 of the 12 articles on the Warrant. In Article 2, a Home Rule Petition, the Town of Mattapoisett would contribute 50% of cost for health insurance premiums for […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board held an open-and-closed public hearing for The Kittansett Club at their regular meeting on Monday, November 19. During the public hearing, for which there was no audience, the Board unanimously voted to approve the minor site plan review. “Pat [McArdle] and I met last week with Ken Motta, the town engineer,” […] Read more »
The renovation project that was recently completed at Rochester Memorial School received two awards, which the Building Committee and Town Administrator Richard LaCamera presented on Monday, November 19. The presentation was made during the Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting. “I think that’s fantastic,” said LaCamera. “The Building Committee should be commended.” The Committee planned the […] Read more »
The Mattappoisett Zoning Board of Appeals extended their thanks Thursday night to Building Commissioner administrative assistant Maria Cananzey, who is retiring from her position after 23 years. “It was one of the best decisions I made, hiring this individual over 20 years ago,” said Code Enforcement Officer Andrew Bobola. “She’s always gone above and beyond […] Read more »
A lively discussion of the recent MCAS scores happened at the ORR School Committee meeting Wednesday evening. The ORRJHS reported a total of 224 students took the tests. The ORRHS had approximately 161 students who took the tests. The tests included English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science and Technical Engineering. Biology is included in the […] Read more »
A garage for the residence of 183 Front St. in Marion will be demolished so a new one can be constructed. A notice of intent for the project was presented during the regular meeting of the Conservation Commission on Wednesday, November 14 in the Marion Town House. Anne Hatton, the owner of the property, filed […] Read more »