To the Editor;             The May 27 Select Board meeting perfectly illustrated why Mattapoisett needs to expand from three to five Select Board members – exactly what Town Meeting voted to support on May 12.             Our current three-member structure now presents critical problems in full display. With only three members, just two individuals can […] Read more »

To the Editor;             If you are looking for evidence to support the expansion of our Mattapoisett Select Board from 3 members to 5, look no further than the May 27 Select Board meeting and the conversation there about that subject.             The current Select Board members ranged from outright negativity to a disinclination to […] Read more »

Dear Marion Residents,             I am deeply honored by your trust in electing me to serve on the Marion Select Board. Your support throughout this campaign has been truly inspiring, and I want to extend my gratitude to everyone who participated in the Marion Town election.             I promise to serve all residents fairly, diligently, […] Read more »

To the Editor;             A sincere thank you to everyone who supported the Historic District bylaw and especially to all of you who attended Town Meeting and voted Yes for its enactment. The Study Committee dedicated over two years to creating a proposal sensitive to the needs of all Marion residents. I am so appreciative […] Read more »

To the Editor;             After another successful Earth Day on April 20 the Rochester Women’s Club would like to thank everyone who came on that beautiful Saturday.  Our Boy Scout troop 31 and their leader Kevin Thompson, The members of the women’s club who come together year after year for over 23 years, the residents […] Read more »

To the Editor;             I encourage Rochester voters to vote yes on an appointed Town Clerk. If you vote yes, the Town Clerk will not simply be “appointed,” but will go through a hiring process which ensures that we get a qualified candidate to fill the non-decision making clerk’s role. The process would be similar […] Read more »

To The Editor :             The Green Communities Program is a transformative initiative that champions environmental sustainability while invigorating economic vitality. By engaging in this program, the Town of Marion unlocks the potential for a greener future, fostering positive change that benefits the planet and our local economy.             Advantages of the Green Communities Program […] Read more »

To the Editor:             As someone who was born and raised in Marion, who spent my entire childhood on Pie Alley, I want to lend my full support to preserving the timeless beauty and unique character of the Historical District of our Village Center.             Because I have always cherished my time in Marion, about […] Read more »

To the Editor,             As a resident of the proposed Historic District, I write to express my opposition to the bylaw proposal as currently written. While I value our village’s unique historical character and initially approached this initiative with an open mind, my engagement with the Historic Commission’s process – and a careful review of […] Read more »

To the Editor;             As proposed, the draft Short-Term Rental (STR) bylaw is contrary to the Marion Master Plan goals of Village Style residential areas and expansion of affordable housing for families and empty nesters. It ignores the Marion Housing Production Plan goals: (1) promote housing options for those with moderate and fixed incomes, (2) […] Read more »