The Mattapoisett Planning Board convened for their regular meeting on Monday, June 18, to continue the hearing regarding the construction of a 145-foot cell phone tower, proposed to be installed off the end of Jane Lane, near Marion Road. ” The site itself will be 883 feet off of Route 6. The lease area we […] Read more »
It’s been a busy day on the roads. At noontime, Marion emergency crews responded to a roll over motor vehicle accident on Route 6 at Spring Street. The crash involved two vehicles with one ending up on its roof. Two ambulances responded to the scene to treat injuries which were reported to be minor. Earlier […] Read more »
So close, yet so far away. That describes Marion Zoning Board of Appeals’ final decision on the Bay Watch Realty’s proposed affordable housing project. Bay Watch representatives agreed to yet another extension at the ZBA’s June 14 meeting, postponing a decision on the 40B project that includes 60 rental units and 36 single family homes […] Read more »
Shortly after 8am the Marion Police, Fire and EMS responded to eastbound 195 for a report of a truck that had rolled over. What they found was box truck carrying beer that had rolled onto its side in the travelling lane. The driver of the vehicle was conscious but had been injured in the crash […] Read more »
A co-ed swim team, as a winter varsity sport, was proposed by parents at the ORR School Committee meeting of the Old Rochester Regional District, which was held on Wednesday, June 13 at the Tri-Town Conference Room at the ORR facility. Citing statistics around swimming as a varsity sport, parent representatives Peter Johnson and Chrissi […] Read more »
On Wednesday, June 13, the Marion Conservation Commission met and held two public hearings. The Commission heard from Dave Davignon, of Schneider and Associates, on behalf of Henry and Judy DeJesus, who would like to build a house at 12 Hartley Lane. Many abutters felt the scope of the project could negatively impact the neighborhood, […] Read more »
On Tuesday, June 12, Officer Kris Smith and Officer Shawn Costa of the Marion Police Department were running radar on Front St in the center of Marion. At approximately 5:05 pm, Officers Smith & Costa stopped a grey 2002 Honda Civic for speeding. The vehicle was being operated by Rachael Silvestri, age 18, of Marion. […] Read more »
Harbormaster Horace Field said that the new launch service in Mattapoisett Harbor could be available to boaters starting as early as this weekend, June 16-17. Field, along with Marine Advisory Board Chairman Alan Gillis met before the Board of Selectmen during their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 12. Field also gave an update on the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Planning Board and Board of Selectmen appointed a new member to the Planning Board during a special meeting on Tuesday, June 12. Mary Crain of Mattapoisett was unanimously elected after meeting before both boards for an interview. “You would bring a lot to the position,” said Town Administrator Michael Gagne. Crane relocated to […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board is deeply entrenched in the process of working on several bylaws that pertain to home businesses, solar projects, a new village center overlay and a right to farm. At the board’s June 12 meeting, language for all these bylaws was put under a microscope. Prior to adoption, all bylaws require public […] Read more »