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Letter to the editor: Addressing housing insecurity and homelessness in Massachusetts

Dear Editor, As a Social Work student at Bridgewater State University, I am appalled by the vast number of people facing housing insecurity…

Letter to the editor: We the People need to stand up

“The Constitution of the United States is the final refuge of every right that is enjoyed by any American. So long as it is observed, those rights will be secure. Whenever it falls into…

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Letter to the editor: Thank you for the support of Old Colony

To the Residents and Members of the Old Colony School Community, On behalf of the Old Colony District School Committee, I want to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who participated in the recent vote regarding our school building project....

Letter to the editor: Old Colony Deserves a Yes Vote — Here's Why

On November 18 residents of Acushnet, Carver, Lakeville, Mattapoisett and Rochester will vote on a proposed new facility for Old Colony Regional Vocational High School. The proposed facility will replace aging infrastructure, and expand enrollment...

Letter to the editor: Rent stabilization matters

To the editor: Last year, rent in Massachusetts rose faster than wages in nearly every county. For many families, this meant grappling with an incredibly tough decision, choosing between paying the landlord or providing groceries for their loved...

Letter to the editor: Farmers Need Relief

To the editor: Farming is a risky business due to unpredictable weather, commodity prices and cash flow. Now, U.S. tariffs have sharply increased our farmers’ operating costs, cutting into profits. Those exporting their harvest take an additional...

Spooky scavenger hunts, haunted Halloween crafts at Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — Plumb Library is celebrating the spookiest season of all with a Halloween scavenger hunt and Halloween-themed take-and-make Crafts. The special scavenger hunt will take place from Monday, Oct. 27 to Saturday, Nov. 1. Participants can...

Letter to the editor: Regarding Town Meeting procedures

To the editor: Thanks to all who attended the October 4 th Special Town Meeting. Town Meeting is a Mattapoisett tradition dating back to 1857 and represents true and local democracy at work. I was excited we had 535 voters to consider the citizen’s...

Letter to the editor: A wake-up call for Mattapoisett

To the editor: On Saturday, Oct. 4, I attended a Special Town Meeting to address a significant change in our local government, the decision to expand our Select Board from three seats to five. Nearly 500 residents attended a debate to discuss...