Opinion

Silvershell Inn owners thank Tom Figueiredo

To the editor: Thank you for your thoughtful and informative article in last week’s edition about how we as innkeepers of the Silvershell Inn, a three-suite residential bed and breakfast in Marion, are working to restore the Cobb family residence at...

Thanks from the Sippican Woman’s Club

To the Editor: The Sippican Woman’s Club of Marion celebrated another exciting Holiday House Tour on Dec. 14. This year’s annual event, titled A Simple Christmas in Marion , raised more than $13,000. These funds will be awarded as 2020...
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Proposed redesign for Marion’s Gateway

To the Editor: Marion Village is accessed primarily by Front St. South of I-195 at Exit 20, crossing US Route 6 (also called MA Rt. 105). The main intersection region of Front St. and Rt. 6 with surrounding streets is known as the “Gateway” to...

Ten years is long enough

To the editor: Jan. 21, 2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 5-4 Citizens United v. FEC ruling. The Justices declared government restrictions on “independent” political spending by corporations, unions and billionaires to be...

Thank you letter from Marion transfer station workers

To the Editor: To all the people who come to the transfer station in Marion during the holiday weeks, over Christmas and New Year’s: We can’t thank all of the residents who come here during those times enough. We can’t thank you enough for all the...

On planned obsolescence in electronics

To the Editor: One of the fundamental dynamics of the robotic takeover is that the computer hardware and software industry has got to change things at increasingly short intervals, in order to be economically competitive. Back in the 1950's the idea...

Putting the spotlight on a Marion woman who lit the way

To the Editor: As we usher in the New Year, we make note of two important events in the Southcoast. Lighting the Way, a project centered at the New Bedford Whaling Museum and the brainchild of Marion's Christina Bascom, is honoring over fifty women...

Planner responds to Route 6 letter

To the Editor: In response to Ms. DeSousa's recent letter to the editor on Dec. 16, 2019: SRPEDD is honored to work in partnership with residents, business owners, and officials in Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Marion, and Wareham as we examine...

Planners need to explore another option for Route 6

To the editor: Residents, business owners and public officials should learn about and comment on the SRPEDD Route 6 study (Fairhaven to Wareham) currently in the public hearing phase. On Dec 12, 2019, SRPEDD presented four alternative strategies for...

Thank you from The Friends of the Mattapoisett COA

To the Editor: The Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging held their annual Christmas Luncheon at the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus Hall. Many thanks, from those who attended, to Mac’s Soda Bar and Grill for the meat pie luncheon that was...

Thank you Tables of Content participants

To the Editor: Nearly 60 Marion area residents recently gathered for the Elizabeth Taber Library’s second annual Tables of Content fundraiser. Lively discussions of the book selection were a major contributor to each dinner’s success. Comments on...

Thoughts on Nov. 14 meeting on Tabor playing field lights

To the Editor: Two of [Marion’s] three Selectmen were able to attend the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting last Thursday evening at which Tabor was seeking approval for lights on their playing field along Spring St. Due to the open meeting rules, I...

Thank you from the Rochester Senior Center

To the Editor: The Rochester Senior Center and seniors would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the students and teachers at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School and the Rochester Fire Department for your time and efforts...

Addressing political bad behavior

To the Editor: It appears that the rationale for defending the use of a foreign government to help a sitting President may be to admit it, but to point out that this is business as usual in international relations, and always has been, and so is no...

The care you are giving

It slowly sneaks up on you. Or maybe it doesn’t! The “how” of someone needing assistance could be many reasons; the fact is . . . you’re a caregiver. Inasmuch as you are providing help, sometimes caregivers forget to care for themselves. You’re not...