To the Editor: It was too dark to see who it was, but I would like to give a shout out to the Rochester plow driver in the red pick-up truck plowing the short end of Snipatuit Road around 6:00 – 6:15 pm Monday evening. I had just gotten home from work and finished snow […] Read more »
Friends of Mattapoisett Harbor
Dear Editor: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 pm at the Old Hammondtown School. The hearing will consider public comments about the large pier proposed for a private home at 3 Goodspeed Island. The proposed pier will be a 290-foot long pile-supported structure […] Read more »
Mixing Snow and Trash
To the Editor: It strikes me as a plan that was not really well thought out on the part of Mattapoisett and Rochester to be implementing their “NEW” trash and recycling system with the giant bins on wheels in the MIDDLE of winter. Wouldn’t it have made much more sense and been easier on all […] Read more »
Marion Planning Board
Dear Marion Planning Board: As a child that has lived in Marion for ten out of my ten years, I know better than anyone how special and astonishing our town really is. CVS is a nationwide, household name, big box store. You know that Marion is not a fit for this. So please don’t let […] Read more »
Dorothy B. Howley (Mead)
Dorothy B. Howley (Mead) passed away peacefully on February 2nd at the Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, MA at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Howley. Dorothy is survived by her loving sister Jeanne P. Hickey of Marion, MA and many nieces, nephews and their families. Dottie was the daughter […] Read more »
Moment of Silence
Can we please have a moment of silence, For the victims involved in this cities violence, Everyone is dying, I can’t take it, Seems like we are all not going to make it, Put the guns down, Listen to the sound, To the sound of people crying, Because their families are dying, So much hatred […] Read more »
Curb Your Dog
To the Editor: To whoever let their dog deposit the mini mountain of poop in the middle of the sidewalk on Water Street in Marion on Sunday morning, pick up your dog’s “pinch” for Pete’s sake!!!! Alexandra Heavey, Marion The views expressed in the “Letters to the Editor” column are not necessarily those of […] Read more »
Recycling in Rochester
To the Editor: Today, January 13, 2015, Rochester’s brand new trash recycling carts were delivered. The delivery was quite surprising since I have heard rumblings from friends that changes were coming, but even the town’s website had no schedule of events, rules or coming events regarding our trash. The two large carts were left at […] Read more »
Regional Bicycle Plan
To the Editor: Everyone interested in better bicycling in the South Coast should make sure their issues are raised and addressed in the Regional Bicycle Plan. The plan is part of the process for getting funding through MASSDOT for bike-related projects. If we the people don’t make sure our priorities are heard, then resources will […] Read more »
Marion Planning Board
To the Editor, In response to the recent letters regarding difficulties between members of the Marion Planning Board I wish to add some comments. Planning board members are ELECTED. That means a majority of voters want the candidate of their choice to serve on the Board. I voted for Eileen Marum because I thought and […] Read more »