MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Posted: Oct 22, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE #847
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2026 in the conference room of the Marion Police Station, 550 Mill Street, on the application of Sippican Holdings LLC, c/o Downey Development, for a Variance from sections 230-4.2, 5.3 and 230-6.5.c of the zoning by-law to allow a use variance, as permitted by section 230-2.3.D, to convert an existing commercial building in the LI District to: A) a multifamily dwelling containing 40 dwelling units, with a variance from the parking space requirement; and B) a building containing approximately 10,950 square feet of commercial office space.
The property, located at 14 Barnabas Road, is further identified on Assessors' Plan 24 as lot 44.
Cynthia Callow, Chairperson
10/22, 10/29
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE #847
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2026 in the conference room of the Marion Police Station, 550 Mill Street, on the application of Sippican Holdings LLC, c/o Downey Development, for a Variance from sections 230-4.2, 5.3 and 230-6.5.c of the zoning by-law to allow a use variance, as permitted by section 230-2.3.D, to convert an existing commercial building in the LI District to: A) a multifamily dwelling containing 40 dwelling units, with a variance from the parking space requirement; and B) a building containing approximately 10,950 square feet of commercial office space.
The property, located at 14 Barnabas Road, is further identified on Assessors' Plan 24 as lot 44.
Cynthia Callow, Chairperson
10/22, 10/29
MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
BOARD OF HEALTH Posted: Oct 22, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
BOARD OF HEALTH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Board of Health will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 4:30 pm at the Marion Town House conference room, 2 Spring Street, Marion on the variance requests submitted by Schneider, Davignon & Leone, Inc. on behalf of The James Spader Living Trust pertaining to the property located at 490 Point Road, further identified as Map 2, Lot 11A.
The following variances are requested from Title 5 of the State Environmental Code and the Marion Sanitary Code (MSC):
310 CMR 15.102: Deep Observation Test Holes:
1 Soil Evaluation & Sieve Analysis vs. 2-Soil Evaluations & 1-Percolation Test Required
310 CMR 15.211: Minimum Setback Distances:
Septic Tank 3.7' vs. 10' to a Property Line
310 CMR 15.211: Minimum Setback Distances:
Leaching Area 5.5' vs. 10' to a Property Line
310 CMR 15.211: Minimum Setback Distances:
Leaching Area 12' vs. 20' to a Bulkhead
310 CMR 15.212: Separation to Groundwater:
Leaching Area 2' vs. 4' to a Seasonal High Groundwater
M.S.C. 4.60.1, Minimum Daily Flow:
Design Per Title 5 @ 440 Gal/Day vs. 510 Gal/Day
Requesting to Design Per the Eljen Design Manual for 4-Bedrooms
Edward P. Hoffer, MD, Chair
10/22, 10/29
BOARD OF HEALTH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Board of Health will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 4:30 pm at the Marion Town House conference room, 2 Spring Street, Marion on the variance requests submitted by Schneider, Davignon & Leone, Inc. on behalf of The James Spader Living Trust pertaining to the property located at 490 Point Road, further identified as Map 2, Lot 11A.
The following variances are requested from Title 5 of the State Environmental Code and the Marion Sanitary Code (MSC):
310 CMR 15.102: Deep Observation Test Holes:
1 Soil Evaluation & Sieve Analysis vs. 2-Soil Evaluations & 1-Percolation Test Required
310 CMR 15.211: Minimum Setback Distances:
Septic Tank 3.7' vs. 10' to a Property Line
310 CMR 15.211: Minimum Setback Distances:
Leaching Area 5.5' vs. 10' to a Property Line
310 CMR 15.211: Minimum Setback Distances:
Leaching Area 12' vs. 20' to a Bulkhead
310 CMR 15.212: Separation to Groundwater:
Leaching Area 2' vs. 4' to a Seasonal High Groundwater
M.S.C. 4.60.1, Minimum Daily Flow:
Design Per Title 5 @ 440 Gal/Day vs. 510 Gal/Day
Requesting to Design Per the Eljen Design Manual for 4-Bedrooms
Edward P. Hoffer, MD, Chair
10/22, 10/29
MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Posted: Oct 22, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Sealed bids for construction of the Creek Road Pump Station Resiliency Improvements for the Town of Marion, Massachusetts, will be received at the Marion Water Pollution Control Facility, 50 Benson Brook Road, Marion, MA 02738 until 11:00 am prevailing time on December 2, 2026, at which time and place said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The scope of work includes construction of: Replacement sewage pump station, including new raised electrical building, buried wet well and valve vault, extension of existing gravity sewer and force main, off-site ARV replacement, and installation of site features including grading, plantings, seeding, fencing, etc.
Estimated construction cost: $ 3,700,000
General Contractor's CATEGORY OF CERTIFICATION: PUMPING STATIONS
Filed sub bids for the trades in Item 2 in Section 00 41 13 FORM OF GENERAL BID shall be addressed to the Town of Marion, Massachusetts, and endorsed to identify its contents and will be received at the Marion Water Pollution Control Facility, 50 Benson Brook Road, Marion, MA 02738 until 11:00 am prevailing time on November 18, 2026, at which time and place said sub bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bid security for all general bidders and sub bidders in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, treasurer's or cashier's check, payable to the Owner, is required in the amount of five percent of the total bid, in accordance with Section 00 21 13 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS.
SUB BIDS
Item Sub-bid Specification Section
2.A Masonry Division 4
2.B Misc. and Ornamental Iron Division 5
2.C HVAC Division 23
2.D Electrical Division 26
The Instructions to Bidders, Form of General Bid, Agreement, Plans, Specifications, Performance and Payment Bond, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following:
Accent Printing, Inc., 99 Chelmsford Road, North Billerica, Massachusetts
Contract Documents may be viewed and downloaded as a Portable Document Format (PDF) file free of charge at www.accentblueprints.com. Copies may be obtained for a fee by completing an order online or by calling 978-362-8038 for each set. Completed orders may be picked up at the office of Accent Printing located at 99 Chelmsford Road, North Billerica, MA 01862 (978-362-8038), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Copies may also be shipped to prospective bidders for an additional charge to cover handling and mailing fees. All payments for printing and shipping are nonrefundable. For addition to the project plan holder's list to guarantee receipt of addenda, it is recommended interested bidders obtain the Contract Documents directly from Accent. Interested bidders will be prompted to register an email address with Accent to access the documents.
The selected contractor shall furnish a performance bond and a payment bond in amount at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as stipulated in Section 00 72 00 GENERAL CONDITIONS of these specifications.
General Contractors shall file their bids with a copy of the certificate from Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) showing that they are eligible to bid on projects of this category, of this estimated project dollar amount and up to an aggregate limit, and with an Update Statement, DCAM Form CQ3 and Certificate of Eligibility, DCAM Form CQ7.
Subcontractors shall file with their sub-bids a copy of their DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and Sub-Bidders Update Statement.
All bids for this project are subject to applicable bidding laws of Massachusetts, including General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44A to 44J inclusive, as amended.
Prevailing Wage Rates as determined by the Director of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27H, as amended, apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the Bidder, before bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Prevailing Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract.
This project is funded via the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and is subject to program requirements, project-specific regulations and requirements, and Federal Law. Refer to Section 00 73 73.33.
By submission of a bid, the Bidder agrees that this bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded after the opening of bids.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities in bids and to reject any or all bids.
TOWN OF MARION, MASSACHUSETTS
BY
Geoffrey Gorman, Town Administrator
Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.
Reading, Massachusetts
10/22
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Sealed bids for construction of the Creek Road Pump Station Resiliency Improvements for the Town of Marion, Massachusetts, will be received at the Marion Water Pollution Control Facility, 50 Benson Brook Road, Marion, MA 02738 until 11:00 am prevailing time on December 2, 2026, at which time and place said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The scope of work includes construction of: Replacement sewage pump station, including new raised electrical building, buried wet well and valve vault, extension of existing gravity sewer and force main, off-site ARV replacement, and installation of site features including grading, plantings, seeding, fencing, etc.
Estimated construction cost: $ 3,700,000
General Contractor's CATEGORY OF CERTIFICATION: PUMPING STATIONS
Filed sub bids for the trades in Item 2 in Section 00 41 13 FORM OF GENERAL BID shall be addressed to the Town of Marion, Massachusetts, and endorsed to identify its contents and will be received at the Marion Water Pollution Control Facility, 50 Benson Brook Road, Marion, MA 02738 until 11:00 am prevailing time on November 18, 2026, at which time and place said sub bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bid security for all general bidders and sub bidders in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, treasurer's or cashier's check, payable to the Owner, is required in the amount of five percent of the total bid, in accordance with Section 00 21 13 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS.
SUB BIDS
Item Sub-bid Specification Section
2.A Masonry Division 4
2.B Misc. and Ornamental Iron Division 5
2.C HVAC Division 23
2.D Electrical Division 26
The Instructions to Bidders, Form of General Bid, Agreement, Plans, Specifications, Performance and Payment Bond, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following:
Accent Printing, Inc., 99 Chelmsford Road, North Billerica, Massachusetts
Contract Documents may be viewed and downloaded as a Portable Document Format (PDF) file free of charge at www.accentblueprints.com. Copies may be obtained for a fee by completing an order online or by calling 978-362-8038 for each set. Completed orders may be picked up at the office of Accent Printing located at 99 Chelmsford Road, North Billerica, MA 01862 (978-362-8038), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Copies may also be shipped to prospective bidders for an additional charge to cover handling and mailing fees. All payments for printing and shipping are nonrefundable. For addition to the project plan holder's list to guarantee receipt of addenda, it is recommended interested bidders obtain the Contract Documents directly from Accent. Interested bidders will be prompted to register an email address with Accent to access the documents.
The selected contractor shall furnish a performance bond and a payment bond in amount at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as stipulated in Section 00 72 00 GENERAL CONDITIONS of these specifications.
General Contractors shall file their bids with a copy of the certificate from Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) showing that they are eligible to bid on projects of this category, of this estimated project dollar amount and up to an aggregate limit, and with an Update Statement, DCAM Form CQ3 and Certificate of Eligibility, DCAM Form CQ7.
Subcontractors shall file with their sub-bids a copy of their DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and Sub-Bidders Update Statement.
All bids for this project are subject to applicable bidding laws of Massachusetts, including General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44A to 44J inclusive, as amended.
Prevailing Wage Rates as determined by the Director of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27H, as amended, apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the Bidder, before bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Prevailing Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract.
This project is funded via the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and is subject to program requirements, project-specific regulations and requirements, and Federal Law. Refer to Section 00 73 73.33.
By submission of a bid, the Bidder agrees that this bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded after the opening of bids.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities in bids and to reject any or all bids.
TOWN OF MARION, MASSACHUSETTS
BY
Geoffrey Gorman, Town Administrator
Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.
Reading, Massachusetts
10/22
MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Posted: Oct 22, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:15 pm at the Marion Police Department Conference Room 550 Mill Street, also available via Microsoft Teams (Remote Participation Option), on a Notice of Intent, submitted by Caleb W. & Kelly S. Hudak for the proposed construction of a garage addition with an accessory dwelling unit, pool, pool deck, deck and patio replacement, driveway improvement, and utilities installation at 62 Water Street.
The site is further identified as Lot 135B on Marion Assessors' Map 16. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Shaun Walsh, Chair
*Please contact Jenna Riewer at jriewer@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
10/22
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:15 pm at the Marion Police Department Conference Room 550 Mill Street, also available via Microsoft Teams (Remote Participation Option), on a Notice of Intent, submitted by Caleb W. & Kelly S. Hudak for the proposed construction of a garage addition with an accessory dwelling unit, pool, pool deck, deck and patio replacement, driveway improvement, and utilities installation at 62 Water Street.
The site is further identified as Lot 135B on Marion Assessors' Map 16. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Shaun Walsh, Chair
*Please contact Jenna Riewer at jriewer@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
10/22
MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Posted: Oct 22, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:05 pm at the Marion Police Department Conference Room 550 Mill Street, also available via Microsoft Teams (Remote Participation Option), on a Notice of Intent, submitted by Mark J. & Heidi A. Ruggieri for the proposed removal and reconstruction of a pier at 63 East Avenue.
The site is further identified as Lot 61 on Marion Assessors' Map 3. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Shaun Walsh, Chair
*Please contact Jenna Riewer at jriewer@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
10/22
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:05 pm at the Marion Police Department Conference Room 550 Mill Street, also available via Microsoft Teams (Remote Participation Option), on a Notice of Intent, submitted by Mark J. & Heidi A. Ruggieri for the proposed removal and reconstruction of a pier at 63 East Avenue.
The site is further identified as Lot 61 on Marion Assessors' Map 3. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Shaun Walsh, Chair
*Please contact Jenna Riewer at jriewer@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
10/22
MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Posted: Oct 22, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:00 pm at the Marion Police Department Conference Room 550 Mill Street, also available via Microsoft Teams (Remote Participation Option), on a Request for Determination of Applicability, submitted by Douglas & Dena Miller for the proposed construction of a small addition to the existing home at 9 Holly Lane.
The site is further identified as Lot 220 on Marion Assessors' Map 19. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Shaun Walsh, Chair
*Please contact Jenna Riewer at jriewer@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
10/22
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:00 pm at the Marion Police Department Conference Room 550 Mill Street, also available via Microsoft Teams (Remote Participation Option), on a Request for Determination of Applicability, submitted by Douglas & Dena Miller for the proposed construction of a small addition to the existing home at 9 Holly Lane.
The site is further identified as Lot 220 on Marion Assessors' Map 19. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Shaun Walsh, Chair
*Please contact Jenna Riewer at jriewer@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
10/22
ROCHESTER
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TOWN OF ROCHESTER
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Posted: Oct 22, 2026 |
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Rochester Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 131, S40 (the Wetlands Protection Act) for a Notice of Intent submitted by KLV Property Management proposing to clear and grade within the 200' riverfront area on Mary's Pond Road, Rochester, Map 12 Lot 1-A, in an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Rochester Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way, Rochester. Copies of the Notice of Intent may be viewed at the Rochester Town Hall.
10/22
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Rochester Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 131, S40 (the Wetlands Protection Act) for a Notice of Intent submitted by KLV Property Management proposing to clear and grade within the 200' riverfront area on Mary's Pond Road, Rochester, Map 12 Lot 1-A, in an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Rochester Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way, Rochester. Copies of the Notice of Intent may be viewed at the Rochester Town Hall.
10/22
MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Posted: Oct 15, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:10 pm at the Marion Police Department Conference Room 550 Mill Street, also available via Microsoft Teams (Remote Participation Option), on a Request for Determination of Applicability, submitted by Katherine Cunningham for the proposed construction of a 3-tier cedar split-rail fence and shed at 143 Cross Neck Road.
The site is further identified as Lot 38A on Marion Assessors' Map 5. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Shaun Walsh, Chair
*Please contact Jenna Riewer at jriewer@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
10/15
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:10 pm at the Marion Police Department Conference Room 550 Mill Street, also available via Microsoft Teams (Remote Participation Option), on a Request for Determination of Applicability, submitted by Katherine Cunningham for the proposed construction of a 3-tier cedar split-rail fence and shed at 143 Cross Neck Road.
The site is further identified as Lot 38A on Marion Assessors' Map 5. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Shaun Walsh, Chair
*Please contact Jenna Riewer at jriewer@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
10/15
MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
SELECT BOARD Posted: Oct 15, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
SELECT BOARD/BOARD OF ASSESSORS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Select Board and Board of Assessors will hold a public hearing at the Marion Town House Conference Room, 2 Spring Street on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm for the purpose of determining the classification of real property.
John W. Hoagland, Chair
Select Board
Patricia A. DeCosta, Chair
Board of Assessors
10/15, 10/22
SELECT BOARD/BOARD OF ASSESSORS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Select Board and Board of Assessors will hold a public hearing at the Marion Town House Conference Room, 2 Spring Street on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm for the purpose of determining the classification of real property.
John W. Hoagland, Chair
Select Board
Patricia A. DeCosta, Chair
Board of Assessors
10/15, 10/22
ROCHESTER
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TOWN OF ROCHESTER
TAX BILLS Posted: Oct 15, 2026 |
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
TAX BILLS
PUBLIC NOTICE
FY 2027 Personal Property tax bills were mailed October 2, 2026 due on November 2, 2026.
FY 2027 Real Estate bills were mailed October 5, 2026 due November 6, 2026.
The second half payment will be Due May 3, 2027.
If paying by personal online banking allow sufficient time for the bank to generate a check and mail it to the Town. Please supply sufficient information on the check identifying which bill should be credited.
ONLINE BILL PAY; townofrochestermass.gov Click online payments then tax collector
There is a Lockbox located at the bottom left side of the front stairs for your convenience. Checks only please.
If you have not received your tax bill in the mail please contact the Collector's Office at 508-763-3871 ext.1. If you have questions regarding property values and abatements please contact the Assessor's Office at 508-763-3871 ext.3
10/15
TAX BILLS
PUBLIC NOTICE
FY 2027 Personal Property tax bills were mailed October 2, 2026 due on November 2, 2026.
FY 2027 Real Estate bills were mailed October 5, 2026 due November 6, 2026.
The second half payment will be Due May 3, 2027.
If paying by personal online banking allow sufficient time for the bank to generate a check and mail it to the Town. Please supply sufficient information on the check identifying which bill should be credited.
ONLINE BILL PAY; townofrochestermass.gov Click online payments then tax collector
There is a Lockbox located at the bottom left side of the front stairs for your convenience. Checks only please.
If you have not received your tax bill in the mail please contact the Collector's Office at 508-763-3871 ext.1. If you have questions regarding property values and abatements please contact the Assessor's Office at 508-763-3871 ext.3
10/15