At a regular meeting of the Rochester Planning Board on January 24, 2012, Town Planner John Charbonneau reviewed the Approval Not Required (ANR) plan submission requirements. These requirements apply to plans that would be submitted to the board that are believed to not need approval from the planning board for a permit to be […] Read more »
Little Interest at Town Auction
It was standing room only at the Mattapoisett Town Auction on January 24. The town put five parcels up for bid for non-payment of taxes. The fifty plus people filled the conference room overflowing into the hallway. Auctioneer Paul Zekos of Municipal Auction Strategies explained that all properties were being sold as is where is […] Read more »
Bob’s Tire License Contingent Upon ZBA
Bob’s Tire is one step closer to obtaining the necessary licensing and permitting to operate – but the journey there is far from complete. At its January 23 meeting, the Rochester Board of Selectmen approved a Class III license for the company to operate at 35 County Road – but only if it and Murphy’s […] Read more »
Cedar Road Home Reconstruction Approved
What constitutes new construction versus reconstruction was debated during a heated Mattapoisett ZBA hearing on Thursday, January 19. And in the end, it was the Webster’s dictionary that helped settle the matter. Applicant Cedar Realty Trust submitted a request for a Special Permit to demolish and rebuild a house on a non-conforming, L-shaped lot at […] Read more »
Marion Police Warn of Computer Scam
The Marion Police Department is warning residents of a scam involving persons claiming to be affiliated with Microsoft Technical Support. In two recent cases, the victims were contacted by telephone, with the claim that their computers were at risk from harmful viruses. The suspect then offers to fix the computer for a fee and is […] Read more »
Blanchette Will Not Seek Re-Election
Roger Blanchette will not seek another term on the Marion Selectman Committee this spring, he announced at the Marion Board of Selectmen’s January 17 meeting. The selectman will be wrapping up his second three-year term. “I’d like to congratulate you,” Chairman Jonathan Henry said, commenting on the “length” and “depth” of Mr. Blanchette’s 26-year long […] Read more »
Cumberland Traffic Concerns Addressed
With the recent closing of a Marion Cumberland Farms gas station and retail store, the Cumberland Farms directly across Route 6 has doubled its sales and traffic, according to the Marion Planning Board. “I’m concerned that someone may be injured or killed entering or exiting the property,” said board member Steve Gonsalves. “It’s an accident […] Read more »
Marion Man Arrested in Mattapoisett Narcotics Sting
Mattapoisett Police arrested Nicholas Carnazza of Marion after a one month drug investigation. During this investigation, undercover narcotic officers facilitated controlled purchases of 30 mg Oxycodone pills from Mr. Carnazza on several occasions. Carnazza was also observed on multiple occasions engaging in hand to hand drug transactions. These transactions were observed within the Tri-Town area […] Read more »
ZBA Stands by Building Commissioner
Adding to litigation already underway between Tabor Academy and the town regarding the school’s failure to undergo a site review process for work on its new turf fields, the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals formally put its weight behind the Building Commissioner’s denial of a permit for scoreboards at its January 12 meeting. Tabor Academy […] Read more »
Murphy’s Salvage Hearing Continued
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals agreed to write a letter to Murphy’s Auto Salvage and their attorney requesting that a representative attend the next ZBA meeting to be held on February 9. The board agreed that they would ask for the petition for a Class III license for Bob’s Tire, located on the same […] Read more »