To the Editor,             The Mattapoisett Bike Path Study Committee has been working with the Town Select board to complete the 4.6-mile bike path in Mattapoisett for 25 years. Currently a common question is, “Why is it taking so long to complete Phase 1B, the section from Mattapoisett Neck Road to Railroad Ave?”             Quite […] Read more »

To the Editor;             The not guilty verdict of former police Chief Mary Lyons saddens me. It is another example of the double standard the justice system employs.             Those with political influence and/or money seems to affect the verdict given by our judges. The lowest subjects on the totem pole don’t have a chance, […] Read more »

To the Editor;             A quotation in last week’s account of the Planning Board’s meeting about the proposed solar bylaw deserves my response.             A town official is quoted, “We need to look at Mattapoisett as Mattapoisett and take a hard look at what we are planning, not killing possible revenue. Ninety-four percent of the […] Read more »

To the Editor;             What is going on with the Rochester Select Board?             I ask this after reading in the Wanderer that two proposals to enhance public safety in front of Town Hall have been presented. I applauded this initiative presented by the Select Board in September 2021, but raised concerns. But let’s back […] Read more »

To the Editor,             With sincerest thanks for the tremendous outpouring of kindness, love and support from our friends and Mattapoisett families.             Special thanks to Mattapoisett Police Department and to the Mattapoisett Highway Department for your time and assistance during these very trying past several weeks. Mattapoisett is a special place filled with special […] Read more »

To the Editor,             Shave and a Haircut: “Two Bits” Celebrating Black History in Mattapoisett – What’s to celebrate? Not a great deal in our town history. But as Mattapoisett resident Jessica DeCicco-Carey makes clear in her 2021 Crow’s Nest article “The Barber of Church Street,” Black man, Abraham Skidmore, created a place here for […] Read more »

To the Editor;             I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to the Mattapoisett Police Officers and EMTs for the fast and efficient way that they handled our 911 call on Wednesday, February 2nd. Their courteousness and professionalism was outstanding.             Thanks again, Helen M. Sylvia, Mattapoisett The views expressed in the “Letters […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Last week’s letter by Dick Morgado reactivated a spark in this old man that now flames anew.             For years before Priscilla’s death, we discussed the town’s need for an art center. She was a member of the Marion Art Center (in a former church) and Westport Art Group (a self-owned […] Read more »

To the Editor,             The Marion Art Center recently held their 2022 Winter Members’ Show presenting the work of talented community artists. Reporting on the exhibit, The Wanderer called the Marion Art Center “the jewel in the crown” of the community. Indeed, it is! For many years, the MAC has offered opportunities to see and […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             My husband and I wish to thank the Mattapoisett Police/EMT for the outstanding assistance they provided to me in my time of need.             I felt safe in their care and was treated with kindness and compassion by Sgt. Justine King, Felix Perez, Kristen Borges, Rick Scherbarth and Arron Bates.             Once […] Read more »