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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...
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Happy homecoming: Teen sailor returns after epic solo journey
Vandals strike Ned’s Point Lighthouse, prompt calls for increased security
Rochester votes aye at Town Meeting, nay to Citizen’s Petition
Memorial concert planned in honor of Christopher Brown
Marys Pond, Walnut Plain intersection to get safety upgrades
Ice cream social a sweet sendoff for retiring principal Bowman
Rochester receives final CARES Act check
Evergreen Cemetery gates get a welcome renovation
Full sail ahead to the end of the sailing season at ORR
Horseshoes fly at Marion Fire Association fund-raiser
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,...
Opinion: Collecting plastic film can help marine wildlife
To the editor: Did you know that 83% of all global tap water samples have been found to have plastic in them? Marine animals as far down as the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench (which is about 7 miles deep) have been badly affected by the...
Opinion: Unhealthy conditions ignored at Marconi Village
Critical health, safety, and welfare issues come up periodically at Marconi Village in Marion. For example, a huge mound of dried branches and twigs piled two stories high remained on the front lawn for three weeks; Massachusetts state law requires...
Opinion: Harbormasters Office plays vital role
I saw Dr. Edward Hoffer’s comments in the Jan. 27 Issue of Sippican Week and I would like to offer him some unsolicited feedback. First I applaud your willingness to step forward and run for Select Board. In many ways you are a brave man and without...
Opinion: Take care, so we at Southcoast can take care of you
Since Covid-19 arrived in our region nearly two years ago, Southcoast Health has depended on the community to help fight a pandemic that has sickened and killed too many of our family members, neighbors and friends. Once again, we need your...
Opinion: Support fight against corporate influence of elections
To the Editor: This letter is supportive of Jack W. Dean’s “Letter to the editor: Corporations are not people” published January 18, 2022. January 21, 2022, marked
the 12th anniversary
of the Supreme Court’s landmark
Citizens...
Letter to the editor: Corporations are not people
J an. 21, 2022 marks 12 years since the Supreme Court's “Citizens United v. FEC’’ decision gave constitutional rights to artificial entities, such as corporations. Citizens United, the PAC, was founded in 1988 by Floyd Brown, a longtime Washington...
How Rochester’s ancestors celebrated Christmas
As Christmas quickly approaches, Connie Eshbach of the Rochester Historical Society wondered how earlier Rochester residents celebrated the holiday. The answer shows how much the town’s culture and religious practices have changed over it’s long...
Opinion: Mattapoisett pastor bids farewell to Tri-Town
To the editor: To the good people of Mattapoisett and the Tri-Town, As we begin our preparations for the Christmas season, I want to thank you for a decade’s partnership in service to the community. You may be aware that my time at Mattapoisett...
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Real Estate
SOLD! Mashpee
Hometown
525,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 57 Old Colony Drive, Mashpee! Listing...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Onset Island
Wareham
285,500.00
ONSET ISLAND! Waterview Cottage. There are no cars, no stores, no Amazon deliveries. WHAT A GREAT...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD in Orleans
Hometown
399,000.00
ORLEANS: Location, location, location! Walk to Main Street or bike to Skaket Beach! Town records...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Cozy Ranch in Buttermilk Bay
Plymouth
310,000.00
SOLD! Are you thinking of selling or buying? We're here 7 days a week to answer any questions you...
Upper Cape Realty
26 Elwood Road
Wareham
530,000.00
Bernadette Kelly Group is happy to announce 26 Elwood Road has closed! Congratulations to the new...
Bernadette Kelly Group
UNDER AGREEMENT - Two Lots or One!
Bourne
299,000.00
WORK & LIVE NEAR MAIN STREET, DOWNTOWN BUZZARDS BAY ... Land for sale - buy one or both lots...
Upper Cape Realty
OPEN HOUSE
Wareham
609,900.00
Spectacular Bay Views from this wonderful colonial at Sandy Beach in Onset. Almost WATERFRONT! The...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! 3 Bedroom Mobile Home
Wareham
135,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 3030 Cranberry Highway Unit 35 in...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Stunning Colonial in Randolph
Hometown
531,000.00
Great work by Agent Evan Antonangeli for listing and selling this Randolph Colonial Stunner $42k...
Upper Cape Realty
Under Agreement! Mogan Park
Wareham
135,000.00
Welcome home to Mogan's Manufactured Home Park! A quiet 55+ community located on Dick's Pond and...
Upper Cape Realty
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