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Opinion: On the Mattapoisett roads project
To the editor: Mattapoisett residents interested in the proposed DOT road project may wish to tune in or attend the Select Board meeting Aug. 27. The Select Board agenda — due out on Friday — should confirm that the town’s consulting engineers, VHB...
Opinion: Gratitude from the Friends of Elizabeth Taber Library for books donated
To the editor: On July 26 and 27, the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library had one of their many book sales at the Marion Music Hall to benefit the Elizabeth Taber Library. At the completion of the sale, it was prearranged for children’s books...
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Opinion: On the South Coast Bikeway
To the editor: Thank you for last week’s article about the grants awarded to the shared-use paths in Marion and Mattapoisett. Both the Marion and Mattapoisett shared-use paths are part of the larger South Coast Bikeway, which will be a 50-mile...
Opinion: On the road reconstruction project in Mattapoisett
To the editor: The undersigned have earned our standing as “tree-huggers” through many hours of volunteer work with the Mattapoisett Land Trust. But we think the concerns expressed about 27 trees to be lost as part of the town’s proposed road...
Opinion: On arguments, opinions and grudges in a finite existence
To the editor: It is unfortunate in this highly partisan atmosphere today that most people really have lost a key ingredient in their life and living. To believe that one’s opinion rises above everything else in life, and even above other people’s...
Opinion: On MassDOT’s public info meeting in Mattapoisett
To the editor: It is important for Mattapoisett residents to attend MassDOT’s meeting about our road reconstruction project. The date, time and location are Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Old Rochester High School auditorium, as listed...
Opinion: On school, political discourse in Rochester
To the editor: There is nothing more peaceful than waking up to the sounds of birds singing or falling asleep to the orchestra of peepers in Rochester. Unfortunately this peace is peppered when members of my community are expressing racist, and anti...
Opinion: On the recent Rochester election
To the editor: I’m writing to express my concern that this year’s election was poorly conducted and has eroded my faith in the process here in Rochester. First we experienced misprinted mail-in ballots. The original mail-in ballots said “vote for...
Opinion: On the stretch code in Marion
To the editor: As of this week, 300 of the 351 towns and cities in Massachusetts have chosen to adopt the stretch code. Only Rochester has withdrawn; Marion should not make that mistake. The new version of this code will have little to no effect on...
Opinion: On the context of some Old Rochester Regional statistics
To the editor: I received a postcard in the mail today for the Eckert PAC that contained statistics without context. I was the Old Rochester Regional/Tri-Town data coordinator for many years and would like to address some of the data. The student...
Opinion: On the stretch building code in Marion
To the editor: At the last Select Board meeting, it was standing room only. The topic was the “stretch” building code which qualifies Marion as a Green Community. It was approved some years ago and has benefited Marion through a series of grants...
Opinion: Proactive nature of bond to address Old Rochester facilities is paramount
To the editor: As the Mattapoisett representative on the Old Rochester Regional Facilities Subcommittee for four years, with over 20 years of engineering experience, I must address a critical matter concerning our district schools and community. Our...
Opinion: On the behavior of male Marion Planning Board members
To the editor: I described my displeasure recently with the behavior of some male Planning Board members and another male associated with that board. It is disheartening to be treated as inferior when one is not. To provide a clearer perspective on...
Opinion: Mattapoisett should vote for road reconstruction committee
To the editor: Residents of Mattapoisett will be asked to vote for or against a Road Reconstruction Committee at Town Meeting on May 13. A committee is the way to resolve the current concerns about the project, especially since the project has been...
Opinion: Behavior towards Marion Planning Board clerk should produce outcry
To the editor: Having read the letter/opinion of Eileen Marum of the Marion Planning Board in the most recent Sippican Week, I am compelled to respond. Since when does a woman working in any position to enhance the quality of life for the people of...
Opinion: Marion should revisit Green Communities deal
To the editor: Saving on energy is a good thing. More efficient appliances, better mileage for vehicles and alternative energy sources are all important. That said the town of Marion should revisit the green energy community deal it entered into in...
Opinion: On the safety of Marion’s Converse Road
To the editor: On Easter Sunday, before we sat down for our Easter meal, I almost lost my daughter and infant granddaughter. My daughter was walking carefully with her 7-month-old baby girl in a stroller along Converse Road. She heard a car coming...
Opinion: Support Marion’s participation in the Green Communities program
To the editor: I encourage Marion residents to attend the Select Board meeting on May 7 to support the town’s participation in the Green Communities program. The Select Board should always seek ways to reduce property owner tax burden. Since Marion...
Opinion: Regarding subjugation of women on the Marion Planning Board
To the editor: On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, during the Marion Planning Board meeting, I felt as though I was witnessing a scene reminiscent of an 1800s town meeting, where traditional thinking and behavior threatened to reinforce the subordination of...
Opinion: Thanks from the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library
To the editor: The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library would like to thank all of those who participated in making their recent Afternoon Tea and Performance of “Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II” such an overwhelming success, not only a financial...
Opinion: Save our Green Community Designation
To the editor: It’s hard to believe that the town of Marion would vote to end its status as a Green Community, but the Select Board is considering it. Marion’s Energy Management Committee brought this program to the town seven years ago believing...
Opinion: Should Marion remain a Green Community?
To the editor: In late 2018, Marion was accepted into the Massachusetts Green Community Program. To date, 83% of Mass municipalities have joined the program. To achieve this status, the town had to meet five criteria aimed toward helping the town...
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