A Universe of Stories

To the Editor:             The Elizabeth Taber Library wrapped up this summer’s program for children, “A Universe of Stories”, with an Ice Cream Sundae Social.             Over the course of six weeks, many children ages two to twelve enjoyed story times, reading games, a magic show, as well as activities such as: building and blasting off water […] Read more »

To the Editor:             The number of times I have heard, “Well, it’s your generation’s problem now” whenever I discuss climate change is almost as high as the number of people who would be affected by rising sea levels. The website “Gallup” publishes that fifty-six percent of persons older than fifty-five are worried about global warming […] Read more »

Thank You

To the Editor:             I would like to thank the Mattapoisett Police and EMT’s for their fast response, professionalism, and kindness during my recent episode.             Thank you all, Helen Sylvia The views expressed in the “Letters to the Editor” column are not necessarily those of The Wanderer, its staff or advertisers. The Wandererwill gladly accept any and all […] Read more »

School Costs

To the Editor:             The School Committees and Superintendent are in overdrive. September’s Town tax bill should be a pause for reflecting on increasing taxes.             Escalating ORR school costs 4.72% FY’20 and 3.29% FY’19 significantly above the State’s Prop 2.5 limit materially impacts tax increases. ORR is the largest line item in the Town’s Budget followed […] Read more »

Bridge Benefit

To the Editor:             The Elizabeth Taber Library would like to thank all the companies and participants who helped make our August 2 Bridge Benefit so successful. All proceeds from the day’s event will go towards enhancing the programs, services, and collection materials offered by the Elizabeth Taber Library during the coming fiscal year.              Thank you […] Read more »

Restore ORR Project

To the Editor:             The Restore ORR Project would greatly benefit students at the school by creating safer playing fields, improving the auditorium, and giving a revenue-generating opportunity to the town.  The main field, currently, is unsafe for students. The grass is patchy and there are holes and rocks covering the field, causing a hazard for those […] Read more »

Marion Town Party Cancelled

Dear friends and neighbors,             In light of the critical risk level of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in our area, and the closure of town property at 6:00 pm, we regret to inform you that the 2019 Marion Town Party is cancelled.             This decision to cancel rather than reschedule to an earlier time of day was made […] Read more »

Old Rochester Regional School Committee

Dear Editor and Tri-Town Community Members,             Over the past few months many comments, both positive and negative, have been made about the Old Rochester Regional District. Some of these comments, however, have been inaccurate. As a public, elected body, the ORR School Committee cannot publicly address these inaccurate statements until we have discussed them as […] Read more »

Healthy Tri-Town Coalition

To the Editor:             On behalf of the Healthy Tri-Town Coalition, I would like to sincerely thank the Guides and attendees for their enthusiastic participation in the Tri-Town History Walking Tour Series which took place earlier this summer. In Marion, Judy Rosbe of the Marion Historical Society combined her knowledge of the town’s rich history with […] Read more »

Celebrate Elizabeth Taber Publicity Committee

To the Editor:             The Celebrate Elizabeth Taber Publicity Committee, a sub-committee of the Celebrate Elizabeth Taber Statue Committee, extends sincere thanks to Tim Sperry, Eric Strand, and Esmeralda Braga for their support enabling the Elizabeth Taber themed float to participate in the Marion Fourth of July parade. Thanks also to Patty Nicholson for the loan […] Read more »