Mattapoisett schools are doing exceptionally well at narrowing learning proficiency gaps, according to the results of MCAS information released by the state on September 19 and discussed at the Mattapoisett School Committee Meeting held Monday, October 15, at the Center School Cafeteria in Mattapoisett. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recognized the Center and […] Read more »
The Rochester Board of Selectmen reviewed and approved all five articles on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting. The approval came during the board’s regular meeting on Monday, October 15 at Rochester Town Hall. The first article on the warrant also boasts the biggest price tag, and encompasses a list of renovations and purchases […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board discussed the drafting of a solar bylaw, currently a joint venture by both the Planning Board and the Marion Energy Management Committee, at their regular meeting on Monday, October 15. North spoke on behalf of the Board presenting the solar bylaw terms sheet with full support of fellow Board members, as […] Read more »
There were no public hearings on the agenda for the Mattapoisett Planning Board at their regular meeting on Monday, October 15, but they did review and sign some site plan maps for the proposed cell tower to be built off Jane Lane. The new maps serve to subdivide the area and adjust the amount of frontage required […] Read more »
The dredging of the east channel of Eel Pond in Mattapoisett is well underway. The pond, which has been tide-controlled for decades, has not been completely drained in years. What’s left behind is a basin of mud and a vast assortment of shells speckle the area. The project has long been in the works and was briefly […] Read more »
A new residential subdivision is in the works for Mattapoisett. The project was presented at the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission’s regular meeting on Friday, October 12 in Town Hall. David Nicolosi filed a notice of intent to construct a residential subdivision called “Deer Woods” off of Fairhaven Road. The lot would span 53.6 acres, which would […] Read more »
Robert Lawrence came before the ZBA on Thursday, seeking a special permit to allow him to construct a 30-panel solar array on his property at 15 Lawrence Way. The piece of land proposed for the panels, which is less than two acres, is located on a private, unpaved roadway. Upon Town Administrator John Charbonneau’s recommendation, […] Read more »
At the Wednesday night meeting of the ORR School Committee on October 10, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Elise Frangos presented an MCAS update jointly with Principals Kevin Brogioli and Michael Devoll. The presentation focused on the change from Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP, to the Progress and Performance Index, or PPI. According to […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday night for their regular meeting, during which they had a generous nine public hearings. The first hearing of the night was for A. Neil Pappalardo, of Moorings Road, regarding his Request for Determination of Applicability to resurface part of an existing paved private roadway. “It’s about […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen voted to open the recreational Bay Scalloping Season two weeks earlier in order to take advantage of the upcoming weekends for shell fishing. The decision was made at the board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, October 9 in Town Hall. The original start of the 2012 Bay Scalloping season was scheduled […] Read more »