Opinion

Thoughts on Nov. 14 meeting on Tabor playing field lights

To the Editor: Two of [Marion’s] three Selectmen were able to attend the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting last Thursday evening at which Tabor was seeking approval for lights on their playing field along Spring St. Due to the open meeting rules, I...

Thank you from the Rochester Senior Center

To the Editor: The Rochester Senior Center and seniors would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the students and teachers at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School and the Rochester Fire Department for your time and efforts...
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Addressing political bad behavior

To the Editor: It appears that the rationale for defending the use of a foreign government to help a sitting President may be to admit it, but to point out that this is business as usual in international relations, and always has been, and so is no...

The care you are giving

It slowly sneaks up on you. Or maybe it doesn’t! The “how” of someone needing assistance could be many reasons; the fact is . . . you’re a caregiver. Inasmuch as you are providing help, sometimes caregivers forget to care for themselves. You’re not...

Thank you from Its All About the Animals

To the Editor: I just wanted to express my appreciation and say an overwhelming thank you to the many local businesses, vendors, individuals, volunteers, artists, media, board members, attendees and to my amazing husband Oren, all who helped...

Tabor justifies decision to remove Tenbrook House

To the Editor: After many years of ownership and study, Tabor Academy has decided to remove the structure at 192 Front Street, a property commonly referred to as the Tenbrook House. According to John Quirk, Head of School, the school purchased the...

Another historic Marion building about to be lost forever

To the Editor: Tabor Academy is reportedly on the verge of tearing down one of Marion’s most important historic homes. 192 Front Street was designed by one of America’s foremost architects and Marion summer resident, H.H. Richardson in 1881 for the...

Vote to support Industrial Drive improvements, bike path

To the Editor: The Friends of the Bike Path urge voters to go to Fall Town Meeting and Vote “yes” on Article 20. This article funds a variety of needed improvements to Town infrastructure including a bridge that’s getting ready to fail, improvements...

Mattapoisett Road Race says thanks, announces scholarship winners

To the Editor: Thank you to all the individuals and groups who made the 2019 Mattapoisett Road Race such a huge success, including the road race committee, the sponsors, the Highway Department, the Police Department, the student volunteers, all of...

The greening of Marion

To the Editor: Are you ready for some good news for a change? Then read on! The mission of Marion’s Energy Management Committee (EMC) is to pursue opportunities to move Marion toward renewable power, conserve energy, and in the process, also save...

Museum appreciates mosquito, tick lecture

On Friday, Sept. 20 Plymouth County State Entomologist Blake Dinius gave a presentation on ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from ticks and mosquitoes who can act as "vectors" for several different nasty diseases. We heard about what type...

The crisis of healthcare is in its costs

To the Editor: The current conflict between insurance provider Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Southcoast network is the most recent act in the absurd circus of unaffordable healthcare. Southcoast president Keith Hovan is demanding higher...

Sippican Historical Society gratefully receives donation

To the Editor: In March of 1819, Congress appropriated money to establish a lighthouse on Bird Island. On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 the Marion Harbormaster’s Department hosted at the Music Hall a Bicentennial Celebration of the Bird Island Light...

Thank you from the Marion Harbormaster Department

To the Editor: On behalf of the Marion Harbormaster’s Department I would like to thank all of those that attended our Bird Island Lighthouse Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. A great time was had by all. We would like to thank...

The Friends of Mattapoisett COA thanks Plant Sale contributors

To the Editor: The Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging want to extend their thanks for the wonderful support of all involved with the Plant Sale on Sept. 14. This includes all who helped set up, donate and sell plants, and to the many...

Blue Cross Blue Shield reimbursement rates threaten access to local hospitals

To the Editor: Why does healthcare continually rank as a top concern among Americans? Because at some point we all get sick. Whether you’ve sprained your ankle and gone to an urgent care center or are seeking support for a loved one with a...

The Elizabeth Taber Library thanks its booksale volunteers

To the Editor: The Elizabeth Taber Library Board of Trustees and all those involved in Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library would like to thank Nita Howland and her crew, who unselfishly and tirelessly took on the work of running the 2019 Annual...

EPA changes benefit no one

To the Editor: Marion sewer rate payers, do you know what the Environmental Protection Agency has done to us? They are making us pay tens of millions of dollars for changes to the waste treatment plant, even though everyone including Environmental...

Hospitals should be about community

To the Editor: On Monday, Sept. 26, Southcoast Health razed the Tobey Homestead and on Wednesday, September 28th, they “announced” the closing of Tobey’s Makepeace Center for Women and Families at the end of the year. A coincidence of timing? I have...

Thank you to the Rochester Cultural Council

To the Editor: The Onset Bay Association and Friends of Onset Street Painting Festival would like to thank their supporters for the success of the Chalk-Full-O-Fun Festival, including the Rochester Cultural Council, a local agency that is part of...

Thank you from the Rusinoski family

To the Editor: Our family would graciously like to thank all those who shared in the sudden loss of Chad. Your presence and kind words of support meant so much to our family during this difficult time. It is deeply appreciated and gratefully...

Elizabeth Taber Library thanks its summer reading participants

To the Editor: The Elizabeth Taber Library wrapped up this summer’s program for children, “A Universe of Stories!” with an Ice Cream Sundae Social. Over the course of six weeks many children ages two to twelve enjoyed story times, reading games, a...

The School Committees and superintendent are in overdrive

To the Editor: Escalating ORR school costs 4.72 % FY’ 20 and 3.29% FY’ 19 significantly above the State’s Prop 2.5 limit materially impacts tax increases. ORR is the largest line item in the Town’s Budget followed by Sippican with 3.24% FY’20...