The Rochester Board of Selectmen and the Board of Assessors met on the evening of Tuesday, April 17, to discuss the possibility of adding a part-time “floating” position in Town Hall to assist with various different departments. While the idea was entertained for an hour or so, no progress was made. Jana Cavanaugh and John […] Read more »
A large brush fire on the Rochester/Mattapoisett town line broke out sometime Saturday afternoon, burning about five acres in the woods near Wolf Island Road and Long Plain Road. The blaze was first reported by towns to the north of Rochester, with a second report coming in from some campers who were near by. Engines […] Read more »
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals met briefly on Thursday, April 12 at the Town Hall. Due to an administrative error, the board was unable to entertain its one scheduled public hearing. Applicants Edward and Mary Bessey – present at the meeting – were seeking a Variance to allow a 25 by 32-foot addition to […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on the evening of Wednesday, April 11 and the meeting went smoothly. They voted to issue a certificate of compliance to Pappalardo Nominee Trust for pier maintenance, including concrete caps and new timber decking. They signed off on a request for determination for John P. and Craig F. Lawrence, who […] Read more »
The ORR School Committee voted unanimously to both continue the School Choice program and expand the number of available spots at their meeting on the evening of Wednesday, April 11. According to committee members, the program has been extremely well received and successful for its three years in existence. “I don’t have a bad thing […] Read more »
The polls are closed in Rochester and it was a close one. With only two contested races and low voter turn out, it appears every vote counted. In the race for Parks Commissioner, Kenneth Ross beat out Travis Lalli by one vote with a final result of 120 to 119. In the only other race […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to approve the 2012 Town Meeting warrant during a special meeting on Tuesday, April 10. Town Administrator Paul Dawson said that there were virtually no changes to the warrant, which has 44 articles, since the last time it was revised a couple weeks ago. Here is a look […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 10 and heard updates from several committees as the Annual Town Meeting quickly approaches. Fire Chief Andrew Murray spoke to the Board about plans for the old fire engine, now retired thanks to the purchase and delivery of a new engine two weeks […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board introduced a new commission comprised of six men and women who are passionate about agriculture at their meeting on Tuesday, April 10. “It’s so nice of you to volunteer you time,” said Planning Board Member Ben Bailey. The Agricultural Commission came to fruition after years of planning with the ultimate goal […] Read more »
Rochester residents are planning several activities in recognition of Earth Day later this month. At the Selectmen’s April 9 meeting, the board approved two efforts to mark the occasion: a town-wide trash clean up and temporary Rochester Green Ways promotional signs at the 65 trees the group has planted in town. After some discussion, Nancy […] Read more »