To the Editor;             The Marion Open Spaces Acquisition Committee’s (MOSAC) $250,000 charitable contribution to the Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) is problematic.             MOSAC’s Town Meeting Warrant Article requests up to $250,000 for the purchase of a conservation easement on a 33.7-acre property to be owned by the SLT. MOSAC’s recently disclosed target purchase price is now […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             I would like to encourage residents of Marion to support the Hoff project and come, if possible, to the Fall Town Meeting at ORRHS on November 5 at 6:45 pm. You may have seen concerns about the value of this land to the town, particularly the financial impacts. First, if we are […] Read more »

Fellow Marion birdwatchers:             Please attend Marion’s Town Meeting on November 5 at 6:45 pm and vote YES on Articles 5, 6, 7 and 8. This will preserve an approximately 42-acre forest block for bird and animal habitat, which, as you are aware, is crucial to keeping our bird friends around. One of the most […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Attention dog lovers, nature walkers, bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts: There are open space articles on the Marion Fall Special Town Meeting warrant that need your voice. We all enjoy the beautiful woods around town, and a YES vote on articles 5, 6, 7 and 8 will preserve about 42 acres […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Marion septic system owners and developers planning new projects are in for a shock when they see the cost of new septic regulations adopted by the Marion’s Board of Health. The nub of this Board of Health regulation is to control nitrogen emissions from septic systems. This regulation applies to new […] Read more »

To the Editor;             I would like to thank the Police Department for their expeditious and very professional manner in transporting my wife to the hospital on two recent occasions. Not only were they medically knowledgeable, they had a very calming effect on my wife. We are fortunate to have such a team that we […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Marion Open Spaces Acquisition Committee’s Land Deal Substantive Problem A partnership or joint venture appears to have developed among conservation groups and individuals including The Marion Open Spaces Acquisition Committee (MOSAC ) and the Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) along with individuals aligned together to bring 43 acres of open land under […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Elizabeth Taber continues to put “some snap” back in Marion!!!             In the time of COVID, the legacy of Elizabeth Taber endures and thrives. Not only will there be a statue in her memory in October but there was also a pop up concert series at the Music Hall five Thursdays […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Why I resigned from Tri-town Against Racism (TTAR)             For the last forty-two years of my life my primary goal has been to lead a life that would lead God to say to me, when I stand before Him, “Well done my good and faithful servant”. I am, and have always […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Building a Taj Mahal on Sippican Harbor             There was a great turn out for the presentation on the proposed Maritime Center.  While the public was generally positive, discussion regarding the size of the building, the amount of office space, and the proposed uses was noticeably missing.               It will have a footprint of 5,343 […] Read more »