Opinion

Environmental lawsuit against Marion dropped: rewind

To the Editor: As a resident of Marion with some knowledge of the subject, I feel the Sippican Week story “Environmental lawsuit against Marion dropped,” dated July 11, 2019, requires updating so that the residents of Marion understand the facts...

Maintaining Marion’s cemeteries

To the Editor: I would like to respond to your recent article about Cemetery Commissioners and the lack of upkeep in the town’s cemeteries. First of we were not included in the recent meeting because it was for Department Heads and we are an...
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Thinking in binary

To the Editor: I just realized how computers are being used by robots to take over the world. With computers, there is a right answer, and a wrong answer. There is no maybe answer, unless the computer provides a maybe option, in which case you can...

Marion Village 5K thanks its supporters

To the Editor: The Marion Village 5K wishes to thank all those that helped to make this event an annual success in the town of Marion. First of all, thanks to the Marion Police Department and the Marion Fire/EMS and to our race day volunteers — Bill...

The Mattapoisett COA says thanks

To the Editor: The Friends of the Mattapoisett COA would like to extend a very big THANK YOU to all who made our yard sale fundraiser a reality. From the people who worked to set up, manage, and take down the sale; to those who made a donation of...

Letter to the Editor: A numerical correction from the Elizabeth Taber Statue fundraising committee

To the Editor, Thank you so much for your recent article highlighting the Celebrate Elizabeth Taber statue project. We’re excited to bring her to life! As you noted we are actively fundraising for the project which is being funded by private...

Letter to the Editor: Promote recycling nips

To the Editor: I totally agree with Eileen Marum’s opinion letter on nips. My wife and I walk daily and nip bottles are everywhere. It is obvious that nips are largely consumed while driving. Most anyone who drinks at home, like myself, buys more...

Letter to the Editor: Trash talk

Dear Marion Voters, On Friday, you will be asked to vote on two options for trash pickup. The first (question 3) asks us to outsource pickup to Waste Management at an additional tax assessment of $470,000. At the same time, there would be no...

Letter to the Editor on the ORR renovation project

To the Editor: As a member of the Old Rochester Regional School Committee’s Facilities Subcommittee, I feel compelled to provide information regarding the proposal presently before voters of Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester to renovate the main...

Letter to the Editor: Touch a Truck thanks

Letter to the Editor: The Marion Recreation Department would like to sincerely thank the many organizations and partners that helped make our eighth annual Touch a Truck event on Saturday a great success. Members of various departments including...

Letter to the Editor: Nip it in the bud

Dear Editor: A few weeks ago I participated in an effort to clear unsightly litter from the sides of Marion's roads. Most of the debris consisted of plastic “nip” bottles—miniature, alcohol bottles containing 100 mL or less and blue Budweiser cans...

Letter to the Editor on Marion’s article 37

To Marion voters: Please vote in favor of Article 37 at Marion’s Town Meeting. This article is for the walking path along Point Road from the fire station to Jenna Drive. It will give a safe place to stroll or bike for 4,000 feet, connecting with...

Letter to the Editor: A heartfelt thanks to the Junior Showcase organizers

To the Editor, I was honored to be a part of hosting our first Showcase Night. A heartfelt thank you goes to Delaney Shaw for her efforts in 2017 to raise money to start an arts fund, the basis of the funding for our first night. Another thank you...

Letter to the Editor: Support ORR facilities

To the Editor, Along with public safety, education is the primary responsibility of a community. A conversation with any college admissions officer confirms that extra-curricular activities such as drama and athletics, are pivotal parts of this...

Attend Candidates Night, become an informed voter

Dear Marion Voters: The League of Women Voters reminds town residents that Marion will hold a Candidates Night Thursday May 2 at 7 p.m. in the Music Hall. Here is your best chance to learn about why the candidates are running, what their aspirations...

Letter to the Editor: Alarming Choices

In 1957 I was eleven years old. The Mattapoisett Fire Station was just six years old. We were both youngsters. Now we are both old. Neither of us can do what we once could. I can’t, for example, run to the fire station if the fire horn were to blow...