Opinion

Opinion: A Tree’s Plea

Dear Editor, Many pass this half tree trunk every day as they travel down Point Road. I think it is a very sad sight. I wrote this poem from the tree’s perspective as a Letter to the Editor, hoping that someone will take action and remove the tree...

Opinion: Straus is a valued supporter of marine community

To the editor: We are fortunate to have Representative Bill Straus advocating for marine trades workers and businesses in the Massachusetts legislature. He has been the co-chair of the statewide non-partisan Boating Caucus for many years and really...
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Opinion: Tables of content a delicious success

To the editor: Book discussions were lively and dinners delightful as more than 75 residents and friends gathered at various Marion homes on two evenings for the 3rd annual Tables of Content fundraiser to support the Elizabeth Taber Library. Several...

Opinion: Burr thanks voters, promises accessibility

To the editor: I would like to thank the citizens of Marion for putting their trust in me. As I serve on the Select Board, I will do everything I can to justify that trust. Also, many thanks to all the friends and volunteers who helped and supported...

Opinion: Hoffer thanks Marion for its support

To the editor: I would like to thank all the Marion residents who trusted me with their votes, and I can only wish there had been a few more of them! Best of luck to Toby in his new role. I particularly thank the many friends who invited their...

Opinion: Candidate misspoke on site plan review

Dear Editor, During candidates night on Friday, May 6, 2022, three Planning Board candidates Tucker Burr, Andrew Daniel, and W. Dale Jones devoted a considerable amount of time hashing out the importance of attracting business to town and the “...

Opinion: Police, community stepped up after Sippican threat

To the editor: The Marion Teachers Association wishes to thank Marion, Mattapoisett and the state first responders who responded to a non-specific threat at Sippican School on Thursday, April 29. There was an immediate police presence at the...

Opinion: Support Fieldstone Lane, Village Drive neighbors

To the editor: On May 9, we have the opportunity to officially welcome tax-paying residents with a positive impact on our town by voting yes on Article 40 and adopting Fieldstone Lane and Village Drive as public ways. When we vote yes on Article 40...

Opinion: Mattapoisett School Committee urges budget support

To the editor: It is critical for the residents and voters of Mattapoisett to understand the incredibly important FY23 Mattapoisett Elementary Schools Budget that has been recommended by the Mattapoisett School Committee. Overall, the Mattapoisett...

Opinion: Mattapoisett school budget increase is modest and vital

The Mattapoisett public schools serve 439 of our town’s children each day, children with a wide range of experiences, strengths, needs, and hopes. These schools and the work that happens within them represent the best of our town and the future it...

Opinion: New Marion projects should be environmentally friendly

To the Editor, During the Holocene epoch, which stretched out over 12,000 years, until the 20 th century, temperature, precipitation patterns, and terrestrial and ocean ecosystems settled into a “sweet spot” conducive to human propagation and well-...

Opinion: Consider environment when planning projects

Towns, cities, states, and countries around the world have pledged to slow the climate crisis. If our collective global society cannot sufficiently reduce emissions of heat-trapping gasses (mainly from burning coal, oil, and methane) to level off...

Opinion: Volunteers give more than their time

Coastline Elderly Services, like many other service organizations, approached National Volunteer Appreciation Week from April 17-23 this year with a newfound understanding of what volunteers mean to the older and disabled adults we serve. Well...

Opinion: Help bring back Marion fireworks

To the Editor: Thanks to the amazing generosity of our community, the Marion Fireworks Committee has raised over $40,000 for this year’s display. We’re extremely grateful for every donation, however we still need approximately $25,000 to reach our...

Opinion: Make new buildings green

To the Editor: The proposed Marine Center and the new Department of Public Works facility were approved by the Marion Finance Committee and both facilities will appear on the warrant for the May 9 Annual Town Meeting. During the three years of...

Opinion: Bike path worth waiting for

To the Editor: The Mattapoisett Bike Path Study Committee has been working with the town select board to complete the 4.6-mile bike path in Mattapoisett for 25 years. Currently a common question is, “Why is it taking so long to complete Phase 1B,...