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Opinion: Regarding Mattapoisett Select Board expansion
The May 27 Select Board meeting perfectly illustrated why Mattapoisett needs to expand from three to five Select Board members—exactly what Town Meeting voted to support on May 12. Our current three-member structure now presents critical problems in...
Opinion: On the Mattapoisett Select Board stalling citizen petition for Board expansion
If you are looking for evidence to support the expansion of our Mattapoisett select board from 3 members to 5, look no further than the May 27 select board meeting and the conversation there about that subject. The current select board members...
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Letter to the Editor: Regarding the Marion Village Historic District
To the Editor: A letter to the Marion Village Historic District Study Committee and District Supporters, A sincere thank you to everyone who supported the Historic District bylaw and especially to all of you who attended Town Meeting and voted Yes...
Opinion: Regarding SEL curriculum
To the Editor: It was disheartening that only 2 parents attended the ORR district rollout of Social Emotional Learning for K - 8 grades. This matters. Public education is under attack , right here , right now. As SEL is being weaponized, it’s...
Opinion: Regarding the proposed historic district
To the Editor: As someone who was born and raised in Marion, who spent my entire childhood on Pie Alley, I want to lend my full support to preserving the timeless beauty and unique character of the Historical District of our Village Center. Because...
Opinion: The importance of keeping Marion a Green Community
To The Editor : The Green Communities Program is a transformative initiative that champions environmental sustainability while invigorating economic vitality. By engaging in this program, the Town of Marion unlocks the potential for a greener future...
Opinion: Regarding short term rental concerns
To the Editor: As proposed, the draft Short Term Rental (STR) bylaw is contrary to the Marion Master Plan goals of Village Style residential areas and expansion of affordable housing for families and empty nesters. It ignores the Marion Housing...
Opinion: Why Massachusetts Veterans Deserve a National Mesothelioma Registry
To the Editor: Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs after prolonged exposure to asbestos. In the U.S., data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that in 2021, a total of 2,804 cases were diagnosed. Later data...
Opinion: In opposition to the imposition of a Historic District in Marion
To The Editor: As a resident of the proposed Historic District, I write to express my opposition to the bylaw proposal as it is currently written. While I value our village’s unique historical character and initially approached this initiative with...
Opinion: Regarding the Green Communities Program
To the Editor: A small group of our residents is once again attempting to extricate Marion from the Green Communities Program, which since 2018 has provided over $750,000 in grant funding to make town buildings and infrastructure more energy-...
Opinon: “On Time, Every Time” — Protecting Our Children Through Timely Vaccination
To the Editor: As pediatric healthcare providers, we are privileged to care for families through every stage of childhood—and one of the most essential parts of our work is ensuring that children receive their vaccines on time, every time. National...
Opinion: Supporting the expansion of Mattapoisett Select Board
To the editor: As our Town Meeting on May 12, 2025, approaches, we urge your support for the Citizen's Petition to expand our Select Board from three to five members.
Why Expansion Makes Sense Now
Mattapoisett has evolved significantly, with...
Opinion: In favor of proposed Marion Historic District
To the editor: South Street in Marion has been my home for 55 years. Twenty-five years ago, I couldn’t see that a historic district made sense. The designation seemed redundant. I have changed my mind. Phrases like “burdensome reviews,” “complexity...
Opinion: Expand the Mattapoisett Select Board to five members
To the editor: I would like to express my opinion on expanding the Mattapoisett Select board from 3 to 5 persons. I have lived in Mattapoisett full time for 27 years. I have seen many changes in those 27 years. However, having a select board that...
Opinion: Historic district will place undue burden on homeowners
To the editor: As long-time owners of property within Marion’s proposed historic district, our families hold dear Marion’s rich maritime roots, small-town feel and architectural history. At the Jan. 15 meeting, we thoroughly enjoyed the presentation...
Opinion: Jennifer Rusinoski Memorial Scholarship open to donations
To the editor: A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came together to make the Jennifer Rusinoski Memorial Scholarship a reality for the 2024 school year. Jennifer was a champion for special needs students, and we’re very proud to be able to...
Opinion: Protecting Marion’s historic village is top priority
To the editor: After 53 years in Marion, this is my first letter about an issue of concern for us all. Although the village looks much as it did when I arrived, some people, including myself, feel that a plan to protect its beauty is needed. We also...
Opinion: Concerns regarding proposed short term rental bylaw
To the editor: I want to state up front that these comments are mine as a concerned resident of Marion, and are not intended to represent any Board or Committee that I may be a part of. 1. This draft Short Term Rental bylaw is a copy of Fairhaven’s...
Opinion: Former historic commissioner sheds light on proposed district in Marion
To the editor: I am writing to express my support for the proposed by-law that would create a historic district in the Village of Marion. My wife and I are new residents and property owners in the Village, and it was the historic character and...
Opinion: Regarding proposed Marion historic district
To the editor: Marion’s Historic District Study Committee encourages all Marion voters and especially those property owners within the proposed historic district who missed the February 18th information session at the Community Center to watch ORCTV...
Opinion: Marion saved over $1 million from renewable energy agreement
To the editor: Renewable energy pays. A lot. About a decade ago, Marion’s Energy Management Committee helped negotiate an agreement to buy electricity from four new wind turbines to be built on cranberry bogs in Plymouth along Route 25. Through this...
Opinion: Mattapoisett should expand its Select Board from three to five members
To the editor: As a Mattapoisett resident, I write to request Town support for a Citizen’s Petition proposing a Warrant Article at Town Meeting on May 12, 2025 voting to expand our Select Board from 3 to 5 members. Our Town has grown in size and...
Opinion: Considering energy options as electricity rates increase
To the editor: Concerned about skyrocketing electricity bills? On February 10th, the Marion Republican Town Committee invited Mike Armenia to shed a bright light on the subject of energy. Thirty curious Southcoast area residents from Dartmouth to...
Opinion: Regarding Marion’s proposed historic district
To the editor: Marion’s Historic District Study Committee encourages all Marion voters and especially those property owners within the proposed historic district who missed the Jan. 15th information session to attend the upcoming meeting at the...
Opinion: Regarding historic districts and property values
Having previously written about the benefits to the overall community and the importance of legacy, let’s get practical and focus on the direct personal economic benefits of historic districts, especially in this part of the world: Property Value:...
Opinion: Regarding resident concerns about proposed historic district
To the editor: This is a follow up to the recent public meetings where several people voiced concerns about the proposed historic district bylaw. As chair of the Marion Historical Commission, the town’s appointed preservation board, I hope I can...
Opinion: Rochester Fire call on residents for help with new station
To the editor: The Rochester Firefighters Association wants to keep town residents safe, but we need your help! As a Rochester resident for over 50 years and as a member of the Rochester Firefighters Association, I want to share an urgent matter...
Opinion: Community and legacy with the Marion Historic District Study Committee
To the editor: Thank you to all who attended the presentation of the Preliminary Historic District Study Report on Wednesday, January 15. The turnout was impressive, as were the thoughtful questions, concerns, and suggestions. More opportunities for...
Opinion: Appreciation for success in recent sale
To the editor: The recent Annual Jewelry and Accessory Sale held by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library sale was a tremendous success thanks to the support and generosity of the community. Thank you to all those that donated items, volunteered...
Opinion: Sippican Women’s Club thanks the community
To the editor: The Sippican Woman’s Club sincerely thanks the five Marion homeowners who graciously opened their homes for the Club’s annual Holiday House Tour on December 7. The Sippican Woman’s Club members; sponsors; florists; designers;...
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