The town of Mattapoisett is planning to start the second phase of tree spraying for winter moths this Friday, May 11, at 5:00 am in the village and surrounding areas. Read more »
Moth Spraying This Friday
Online Textbooks Coming to ORR
Come September of 2012, fewer students will be toting home heavy math books in their backpacks. Junior High Principal Kevin Brogioli told the ORR Regional District School Committee that in September, students in some math classes will be utilizing online text books. The benefit is that the online texts are updated on a regular basis, […] Read more »
Eel Pond Hearing Continued
The Conservation Commission had their meeting on Wednesday night, rather than Tuesday, due to scheduling rearrangements because of the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. They approved requests for amended orders for the Gauvins, to change the house footprint, adjust grading and the septic system. They also approved a request for an amended order for property at […] Read more »
Major Errors Found in FEMA Flood Plain Maps
Rochester conservation agent Laurell Farinon spoke the Planning Board at their meeting on the evening of Tuesday, May 8, to address many errors that plague the new FEMA flood plain maps, which must be adopted and accepted by the town in order for Rochester to be eligible for federal flood insurance assistance. The maps go […] Read more »
Launch Service Approved for Mattapoisett
The Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen gave the green light for a Launch Service program in Mattapoisett Harbor this summer. The approval was given at the board’s regular meeting on the evening of Tuesday, May 8. “It’s something we need and we should try it,” said Marine Advisory Board member Alan Gillis. For the past several […] Read more »
Cumberland Farms Changes Approved
After a lengthy discussion of the plans for a subdivision of a 4.6 acre lot at River Road, the Marion Planning Board decided at its regular meeting on Monday, May 7 to have the project representative, Gregory Morse, review the plans with Town Council and meet with the Marion Board of Health regarding the septic […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Landing Decision Ends in Tie Vote
On Monday, May 7, 2012, the Mattapoisett Planning Board met and voted 2-2 with no abstentions on a motion to require a minimum of one resident of or over the age of 55 to occupy homes at the new Mattapoisett Landing retirement community. According to Brian Porter, who spoke on behalf of the project builders, […] Read more »
Elementary School Choice Debated
The Mattapoisett School Committee voted 3-2 to not participate in school choice at the elementary level for fiscal year 2013. Superintendent Doug White recommended that the committee vote against the program, which allows out of town students to fill available slots within Center and Old Hammondtown Schools. Committee members Gerald Johnson and James Higgins argued […] Read more »
Rochester Selectmen Approve Town Warrant
The Rochester Board of Selectmen OK’d the 17-Article Annual Town Meeting Warrant, which includes a $17,750,036 request for the town’s fiscal year 2013 budget. The board met with the Finance Committee to review and finalize the warrant one last time before the May 21 annual town meeting. LaCamera said the budget reflects no department increases […] Read more »
Principal Search Continues for RMS
After spending a few months reviewing candidates to take over for retiring Rochester Memorial School principal, Jay Ryan, Superintendent Doug White said that the Rochester School Committee is re-opening its search for a new principal. “I wanted to thank the community members, staff, and parents for going through the first process. As we finished that, […] Read more »