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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…

Letter to the editor: Response to youth engagement

Dear Editor, A huge thank you goes to Nicki Demakis for highlighting the importance of Town Meeting and municipal elections not only in Mattapoisett, but in all local…

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Letter to the editor: Why The Young People of Our Community Matter

Mattapoisett holds its Annual Town Meeting in early May followed by its municipal elections. Both events quietly shape our Town’s future. Over time both have become fair game for partisan attacks reflecting the political temperature of our country....

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...

Letter to the editor: Our school committees must uphold policy standards

To the editor: I am writing to express deep concern over the growing pattern of policy violations by our local school committees. Most recently, an indication that there is misunderstanding or lack of clarity regarding a policy's requirement for...

Letter to the editor: Regarding Mattapoisett Special Town Meeting outcome

To the Editor: On Oct. 5, Mattapoisett held a Special Town Meeting to consider a certified citizen petition — signed by 335 residents, nearly 10% of all registered voters — calling for a vote to rescind the May 12th action expanding the Select Board...

Letter to the editor: Regarding misleading use of Mattapoisett Town Seal

To the editor: Recently, several Mattapoisett residents received campaign-style text messages urging them to attend the Special Town Meeting scheduled for October 4th. What is deeply troubling is that these texts used the official seal of the Town...

Letter to the Editor: Protect what works in the Mattapoisett Select Board

To the editor: On Saturday, October 4 at 1 PM in the ORR High School Gym, Mattapoisett residents can speak clearly: keep our Select Board at three members. This vote is our chance to correct a rushed decision pushed through Beacon Hill and passed...