To the Editor, Attention Families of Rochester Memorial School: I am the parent of a third grader who attends the Rochester Memorial School. I also serve on the RMS School Council. It was recently brought to my attention (and others) that our school stands to lose staff members—teachers and paraprofessionals because of dollar shortfalls […] Read more »
Thank you Ms. Marum
To the Editor, We want to express our appreciation to Marion resident Eileen Marum for advocating on behalf of senior citizens and appearing before the Fall River City Council recently to do so. Ms. Marum, president of the Bristol County Chapter of the Massachusetts Senior Action Council, voiced the concerns of all those appalled by […] Read more »
To the Editor
It is time we take a stand! Observe the candidates, what they have accomplished. March 6, 2012 is the Primary for a presidential candidate. Who do you want to represent your values and views on the world stage? It is not a time to slack off or to be indifferent. Be vigilant, read and observe […] Read more »
GiftsToGive
To the Editor, On Monday, January 16, Martin Luther King Day (“A Day of Service “, “A day on, not a day off”), 400 volunteers came together at GiftsToGive in New Bedford to sort through toys, books, clothes, jackets, and baby safety items that will be distributed to local families in need. Many people in […] Read more »
Thank You Roger
To the Editor, It was with great sadness that I learned yesterday of Roger Blanchette’s decision not to seek another term as Selectman for the Town of Marion. As someone who has always looked deeply into issues, been engaged in service to the town, both in public service and with his private time in so […] Read more »
Register to Vote!
To the Editor, It is time we take a stand! Observe the candidates, what they have accomplished. March 6, 2012 is the primary for a presidential candidate. Who do you want to represent your values on the world stage? It is not a time to slack off or to be indifferent. Be vigilant, read and […] Read more »
Heritage Days Needs Volunteers
To the Editor: You may be aware that there is an advertised meeting for January 17 at 6:30 pm in the Library meeting room. Since our Sesquicentennial celebration in 2007, this subcommittee of our Historical Commission has tried to keep the feeling of a close, culturally and historically rich community alive. We have offered a […] Read more »
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: Thank you to all who supported Girl Scouts at the Plumb Corner’s Holiday Celebration. Be on the lookout for more Girl Scout events in near future. Girl Scouts will be in Rochester at Plumb Corner on December 17 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and December 31 from 8:30 am to 5:00 […] Read more »
Neighbors Respond to CVS Proposal
To the Editor: The proposed CVS development for Mattapoisett is not a positive step for our community. A 13,000 square foot building would dominate the Route 6 corridor and change the aesthetic of Mattapoisett forever. In addition, there are 10 retail pharmacy outlets available in the area. This level saturation begs the question of what […] Read more »
To the Editor
To the Editor: Many people in Mattapoisett feel that the town is special. Marilyn and I feel that many people in Mattapoisett are very special. During my recent illness, after hospitalization, and during my stay at Alden Court, I required radiation daily for 43 days. Transportation to and from Southcoast Cancer Center in Fairhaven was […] Read more »