ROCHESTER
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TOWN OF ROCHESTER
SELECT BOARD/TOWN ADMIN Posted: Apr 23, 2026 |
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
SELECT BOARD/TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
PUBLIC NOTICE - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Town of Rochester, Massachusetts, acting by and through its Select Board and Town Administrator, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30B, invites sealed proposals from qualified parties for the lease of building space to be used as a Town Hall Annex for municipal operations and public services.
The Town is seeking space located within the Town of Rochester that is suitable for municipal use, including administrative offices, public meeting space, and secure records storage. The space must meet minimum requirements, including ADA accessibility, adequate parking, office and workspace capacity, and appropriate infrastructure to support municipal operations.
The Town intends to enter into a lease for an initial term of ten (10) years, with options to extend for up to two (2) additional ten (10) year terms, subject to appropriation.
Request for Proposals (RFP) documents will be available beginning Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am and may be obtained from:
Town Administrator's Office
Town Hall
1 Constitution Way
Rochester, MA 02770
Sealed proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate sealed envelopes, clearly labeled:
* "Technical Proposal - Town Hall Annex Lease"
* "Price Proposal - Town Hall Annex Lease"
Proposals must be received at the Town Administrator's Office, Rochester Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way, Rochester, MA 02770 no later than Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am, at which time proposals will no longer be accepted.
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals; to waive minor informalities; to negotiate terms with one or more proposers; and to award a lease agreement as deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.
4/23
SELECT BOARD/TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
PUBLIC NOTICE - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Town of Rochester, Massachusetts, acting by and through its Select Board and Town Administrator, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30B, invites sealed proposals from qualified parties for the lease of building space to be used as a Town Hall Annex for municipal operations and public services.
The Town is seeking space located within the Town of Rochester that is suitable for municipal use, including administrative offices, public meeting space, and secure records storage. The space must meet minimum requirements, including ADA accessibility, adequate parking, office and workspace capacity, and appropriate infrastructure to support municipal operations.
The Town intends to enter into a lease for an initial term of ten (10) years, with options to extend for up to two (2) additional ten (10) year terms, subject to appropriation.
Request for Proposals (RFP) documents will be available beginning Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am and may be obtained from:
Town Administrator's Office
Town Hall
1 Constitution Way
Rochester, MA 02770
Sealed proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate sealed envelopes, clearly labeled:
* "Technical Proposal - Town Hall Annex Lease"
* "Price Proposal - Town Hall Annex Lease"
Proposals must be received at the Town Administrator's Office, Rochester Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way, Rochester, MA 02770 no later than Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am, at which time proposals will no longer be accepted.
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals; to waive minor informalities; to negotiate terms with one or more proposers; and to award a lease agreement as deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.
4/23
ROCHESTER
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TOWN OF ROCHESTER
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Posted: Apr 23, 2026 |
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
CONSERVATION COMMISSION & TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing of the Rochester Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Conference Room regarding a Notice of Intent filed by Botelho Custom Homes LLC, 54 Warner Street, Fall River, MA 02720, for property located at 0 Robinson Road, Map 36, Lot 2 & 5. The applicant is seeking permission to alter an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act and/or Bylaw. The proposed work includes the construction of a single-family home and septic system. The applicant's representative is Farland Corp., 154 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA 02719.
This hearing is being held under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Ch. 131, Section 40 and the Town of Rochester Wetlands Protection By-Law.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82951297983
Meeting ID: 829 5129 7983
Christopher Gerrior, Chairman
4/23
CONSERVATION COMMISSION & TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing of the Rochester Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Conference Room regarding a Notice of Intent filed by Botelho Custom Homes LLC, 54 Warner Street, Fall River, MA 02720, for property located at 0 Robinson Road, Map 36, Lot 2 & 5. The applicant is seeking permission to alter an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act and/or Bylaw. The proposed work includes the construction of a single-family home and septic system. The applicant's representative is Farland Corp., 154 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA 02719.
This hearing is being held under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Ch. 131, Section 40 and the Town of Rochester Wetlands Protection By-Law.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82951297983
Meeting ID: 829 5129 7983
Christopher Gerrior, Chairman
4/23
ROCHESTER
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TOWN OF ROCHESTER
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Posted: Apr 23, 2026 |
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING #1235
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on the petition of Joe Mardo of JM Craftsmanship, on behalf of property owner Ashley Ohrenberger, for the property located at 100 Ryder Rd, identified on Assessor's Map 21, Lot 14, who is seeking a Variance for a structure over 1,000 sq ft for the construction of a detached garage to replace the existing garage, and a Variance for the 40-foot side setback requirement to be reduced to 20 feet, pursuant to Chapter 20.40, Section E.2 of the Rochester Zoning By-Laws.
The public hearing will be on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at 7:00 pm at Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way in Rochester, MA.
Donald Spirlet, Chairman
4/23, 4/30
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING #1235
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on the petition of Joe Mardo of JM Craftsmanship, on behalf of property owner Ashley Ohrenberger, for the property located at 100 Ryder Rd, identified on Assessor's Map 21, Lot 14, who is seeking a Variance for a structure over 1,000 sq ft for the construction of a detached garage to replace the existing garage, and a Variance for the 40-foot side setback requirement to be reduced to 20 feet, pursuant to Chapter 20.40, Section E.2 of the Rochester Zoning By-Laws.
The public hearing will be on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at 7:00 pm at Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way in Rochester, MA.
Donald Spirlet, Chairman
4/23, 4/30
MATTAPOISETT
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TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
CONSERVATION COMMISS Posted: Apr 16, 2026 |
TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall (in person and remotely via Zoom **) on a Notice of Intent submitted by Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC, 3 Main Street, Lakeville, MA 02347. The proposed project is to construct roadway of associated grading, tree clearing, drainage and utilities within the 100' buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands. The project is located at 2 Whitetail Run and Right of Way, and is further identified as a portion of Lot 55A on Assessor Map 23.0
**Contact concomm@mattapoisett.net for the Zoom Meeting Information.
4/16
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall (in person and remotely via Zoom **) on a Notice of Intent submitted by Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC, 3 Main Street, Lakeville, MA 02347. The proposed project is to construct roadway of associated grading, tree clearing, drainage and utilities within the 100' buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands. The project is located at 2 Whitetail Run and Right of Way, and is further identified as a portion of Lot 55A on Assessor Map 23.0
**Contact concomm@mattapoisett.net for the Zoom Meeting Information.
4/16
MATTAPOISETT
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TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
CONSERVATION COMMISS Posted: Apr 16, 2026 |
TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall (in person and remotely via Zoom **) on a Notice of Intent submitted by Marcus Baptiste, Southcoast Development Inc., 281 Perron Avenue, Somerset, MA 02726. The proposed project is to request to amend the original order of conditions to make changes to the house, decking and driveway on the original approved plan. The project is located at 0 Starboard Way, and is further identified as Lot 41 on Assessor Map 12.
**Contact concomm@mattapoisett.net for the Zoom Meeting Information.
4/16
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall (in person and remotely via Zoom **) on a Notice of Intent submitted by Marcus Baptiste, Southcoast Development Inc., 281 Perron Avenue, Somerset, MA 02726. The proposed project is to request to amend the original order of conditions to make changes to the house, decking and driveway on the original approved plan. The project is located at 0 Starboard Way, and is further identified as Lot 41 on Assessor Map 12.
**Contact concomm@mattapoisett.net for the Zoom Meeting Information.
4/16
MATTAPOISETT
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TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
CONSERVATION COMMISS Posted: Apr 16, 2026 |
TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall (in person and remotely via Zoom **) on a Notice of Intent submitted by Buzzards Bay Coalition, 114 Front Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. The proposed project is to amend an existing Order of Conditions to implement additional minor trail improvements and maintain site habitats and infrastructure as needed. The project is located at 141 Acushnet Road, and is further identified as Lot 1,2,3,4,7, 36 on Assessor Map 22, and Map 24 Lots 20 & 21.
**Contact concomm@mattapoisett.net for the Zoom Meeting Information.
4/16
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall (in person and remotely via Zoom **) on a Notice of Intent submitted by Buzzards Bay Coalition, 114 Front Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. The proposed project is to amend an existing Order of Conditions to implement additional minor trail improvements and maintain site habitats and infrastructure as needed. The project is located at 141 Acushnet Road, and is further identified as Lot 1,2,3,4,7, 36 on Assessor Map 22, and Map 24 Lots 20 & 21.
**Contact concomm@mattapoisett.net for the Zoom Meeting Information.
4/16
MATTAPOISETT
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TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
CONSERVATION COMMISS Posted: Apr 16, 2026 |
TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Mattapoisett Town Hall on a Notice of Intent submitted by Brett J. & Emily A. L'Esperance.
The meeting will also be a hybrid meeting. Please contact the Conservation Commission for the Zoom information.
The Applicants propose to construct a single-family dwelling, install associated utilities, performed associated filling and grading and to construct a driveway which would traverse the wetland.
The proposed work will be performed partially within a Bordering Vegetated Wetland and on an Inland Bank of an intermittent stream and within the 100 ft. Buffer Zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
The property is located at Tupola Lane which is further identified as Lot #14 on Assessors Map #7.
4/16
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Mattapoisett Town Hall on a Notice of Intent submitted by Brett J. & Emily A. L'Esperance.
The meeting will also be a hybrid meeting. Please contact the Conservation Commission for the Zoom information.
The Applicants propose to construct a single-family dwelling, install associated utilities, performed associated filling and grading and to construct a driveway which would traverse the wetland.
The proposed work will be performed partially within a Bordering Vegetated Wetland and on an Inland Bank of an intermittent stream and within the 100 ft. Buffer Zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
The property is located at Tupola Lane which is further identified as Lot #14 on Assessors Map #7.
4/16
MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Posted: Apr 09, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:05 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 Paul Medeiros, for the removal of trees at 115 Quails Crossing Road.
The site is further identified as Lot 86 on Marion Assessors' Map 23. Plans are available at the Town House Annex for review.
Matthew Shultz, Chair
*Please contact Emma Sylvia at esylvia@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
4/9
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:05 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 Paul Medeiros, for the removal of trees at 115 Quails Crossing Road.
The site is further identified as Lot 86 on Marion Assessors' Map 23. Plans are available at the Town House Annex for review.
Matthew Shultz, Chair
*Please contact Emma Sylvia at esylvia@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
4/9
MATTAPOISETT
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TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
MATTAPOISETT SELF ST Posted: Apr 09, 2026 |
TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
MATTAPOISETT SELF STORAGE, Inc.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
Mattapoisett Self Storage Operator's Sale for non-payment of Storage Charges pursuant to the power of sale contained in M.G.L. Chapter 105A, Section 4. The following property will be sold at Public Auction at 12:30 pm on April 30, 2026, on the premises of Mattapoisett Self Storage, 7 Industrial Drive, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. All household furniture, trunks, books, clothes, appliances, tools, antiques, miscellany held for: Richard Lynch, Unit O-R015. Sale per order of Mattapoisett Self Storage. Tel: 508-758-4311. Terms: Cash. Units sold by the entirety. Sale is subject to postponement and/or cancellation. www.StorageAuctionSolutions.com Lic # 350.
4/9, 4/16
MATTAPOISETT SELF STORAGE, Inc.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
Mattapoisett Self Storage Operator's Sale for non-payment of Storage Charges pursuant to the power of sale contained in M.G.L. Chapter 105A, Section 4. The following property will be sold at Public Auction at 12:30 pm on April 30, 2026, on the premises of Mattapoisett Self Storage, 7 Industrial Drive, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. All household furniture, trunks, books, clothes, appliances, tools, antiques, miscellany held for: Richard Lynch, Unit O-R015. Sale per order of Mattapoisett Self Storage. Tel: 508-758-4311. Terms: Cash. Units sold by the entirety. Sale is subject to postponement and/or cancellation. www.StorageAuctionSolutions.com Lic # 350.
4/9, 4/16
MATTAPOISETT
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TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
BOARD OF APPEALS Posted: Apr 09, 2026 |
TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice is hereby given that the Mattapoisett Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on the following Applications and Petitions. ALL meetings are held at the Mattapoisett Town Hall Conference Room, 16 Main Street (unless otherwise noted). The start time is 6 pm.
* The meeting will be held in the Town Hall Conference Room on Thursday, April 16, 2026 *
Continuance of CASE 1586 - Petition of Patrick M. & Sharon J. Costello
RE: 41 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. The property is further described as Plot 17, Lot 103 on the Assessor's Map. The lot is in Zoning District RR-45. It is recorded in the Plymouth Registry of Deeds Book 25419, Page 118. The property contains a lot of 64,329 sq. ft. and is partially developed with a single-family dwelling. The property has 223.95' of frontage along Fairhaven Road (Rt. 6) and 147.44 of frontage along Wildwood Terrace. The applicant is seeking a Special Permit to redivide the property to construct a house on the northerly portion abutting Wildwood Terrace. The Lot Division Plan depicts two lots, Lot#1 with 19,270 sq. ft. and 147.44 of frontage along Wildwood Terrace, and Lot #2 with 45,059 sq. ft. of lot area and 223.95 of frontage along Fairhaven Road. It should be noted that per the Plan, the existing house and deck will be demolished, and a new dwelling will be constructed in the same general location.
CASE #1588 - Petition of Marcus Baptiste, Charlotte Oliveira Revocable Trust
RE:17 Shore View Ave. Mattapoisett, MA, also known as Plot 12.0, Lot 41.0 on the Assessor's Map. Zoning District W30. Recorded in the Plymouth Registry of Deeds Book 53317, Page 270. The applicant is seeking a Variance to allow the building of a single-family home in contradiction of the setback requirement of the W30 zoning district.
CASE #1589 - Petition of Neil & Cynthia Musante
RE: 4 Dyar Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. The property is further described as Plot 12A, Lot 28A on the Assessor's Map. The lot is in the Zoning District W30. It is recorded in the Plymouth Registry of Deeds Book 58013, Page 92. The applicant is seeking a Special Permit to reconstruct the roof over the existing garage entrance, creating an overhang that encroaches closer (Approx. 1.5 Feet) to the street setback. The existing structure is pre-existing non-conforming and does not increase the non-conformity.
CASE #1590 - Petition of Shelly A. & Vincent J. Mondo III
RE: 26 Sagamore Road Mattapoisett, MA 02739. The property is further described as Plot 15A, Lot 54 on the Assessor's Map. The lot is in the Zoning District W30. It is recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds Book 59737, Page 39. The applicant is seeking a Special Permit to construct an attached 2-car garage with a great room above to service the existing dwelling, seeking relief from the side and front yard setbacks.
4/9, 4/16
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice is hereby given that the Mattapoisett Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on the following Applications and Petitions. ALL meetings are held at the Mattapoisett Town Hall Conference Room, 16 Main Street (unless otherwise noted). The start time is 6 pm.
* The meeting will be held in the Town Hall Conference Room on Thursday, April 16, 2026 *
Continuance of CASE 1586 - Petition of Patrick M. & Sharon J. Costello
RE: 41 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. The property is further described as Plot 17, Lot 103 on the Assessor's Map. The lot is in Zoning District RR-45. It is recorded in the Plymouth Registry of Deeds Book 25419, Page 118. The property contains a lot of 64,329 sq. ft. and is partially developed with a single-family dwelling. The property has 223.95' of frontage along Fairhaven Road (Rt. 6) and 147.44 of frontage along Wildwood Terrace. The applicant is seeking a Special Permit to redivide the property to construct a house on the northerly portion abutting Wildwood Terrace. The Lot Division Plan depicts two lots, Lot#1 with 19,270 sq. ft. and 147.44 of frontage along Wildwood Terrace, and Lot #2 with 45,059 sq. ft. of lot area and 223.95 of frontage along Fairhaven Road. It should be noted that per the Plan, the existing house and deck will be demolished, and a new dwelling will be constructed in the same general location.
CASE #1588 - Petition of Marcus Baptiste, Charlotte Oliveira Revocable Trust
RE:17 Shore View Ave. Mattapoisett, MA, also known as Plot 12.0, Lot 41.0 on the Assessor's Map. Zoning District W30. Recorded in the Plymouth Registry of Deeds Book 53317, Page 270. The applicant is seeking a Variance to allow the building of a single-family home in contradiction of the setback requirement of the W30 zoning district.
CASE #1589 - Petition of Neil & Cynthia Musante
RE: 4 Dyar Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. The property is further described as Plot 12A, Lot 28A on the Assessor's Map. The lot is in the Zoning District W30. It is recorded in the Plymouth Registry of Deeds Book 58013, Page 92. The applicant is seeking a Special Permit to reconstruct the roof over the existing garage entrance, creating an overhang that encroaches closer (Approx. 1.5 Feet) to the street setback. The existing structure is pre-existing non-conforming and does not increase the non-conformity.
CASE #1590 - Petition of Shelly A. & Vincent J. Mondo III
RE: 26 Sagamore Road Mattapoisett, MA 02739. The property is further described as Plot 15A, Lot 54 on the Assessor's Map. The lot is in the Zoning District W30. It is recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds Book 59737, Page 39. The applicant is seeking a Special Permit to construct an attached 2-car garage with a great room above to service the existing dwelling, seeking relief from the side and front yard setbacks.
4/9, 4/16