To the Editor: I would like to extend my thanks to Old Hammondtown School Science Teacher Laura Mirabito and Old Hammondtown School principal Matt D’Andrea for working with us to make the sixth-grade field trip to Nasketucket State Park a success. Additionally, I would to thank the Mattapoisett Land Trust for funding the buses and […] Read more »
Assessors Clearify Article 9 Information
To the Editor: Rochester’s Board of Assessors writes to correct misinformation that appeared in The Wanderer about the proposed change in the town’s tax billing procedure (“Officials Sign Off on Articles,” May 2). That article states, “The Board of Assessors supports a change,” which misleadingly implies that the Assessors support Article 9 as it has […] Read more »
Solar Debate Continues
To the Editor: When it comes to drafting a solar bylaw for the town of Marion, there are those who wish to do their part to stop the world’s momentum toward dangerous climate change, and there are others who seem to be more interested in burning every available drop of oil and gas until the […] Read more »
Marion Rochester Regional Health District
To the Editor: It is my understanding that there will be an article in the Rochester Town Meeting Warrant proposing for Rochester to withdraw from the Marion Rochester Regional Health District. This article is in direct opposition to the recommendations of the members of both the Marion and Rochester Boards of Health. I believe that […] Read more »
Magauran Exits Amid Busy Time
Tom Magauran’s final meeting as a member of the Marion Planning Board Monday night was emblematic of his long tenure there, as a touchy subject from the past resurfaced, a looming policy battle approached, and a good deal of town business was done in between. Chair Jay Ryder commended Magauran, whom he called his mentor, […] Read more »
Hearing Set for Briggs’ Violation
The Marion Board of Selectmen have scheduled a hearing for what Town Administrator Paul Dawson called the “potential removal” of Sherman Briggs Jr. from the Conservation Commission after he admitted to a violation of Massachusetts General Law c. 268A, the conflict of interest law. According to the Massachusetts Ethics Commission, Briggs has paid a $7,500 […] Read more »
Warrant Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Mattapoisett’s Town Warrant was signed by the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night and given to Town Clerk Barbara Sullivan, making it ready for Town Meeting. The warrant is now available in hardcopy at the clerk’s office and is posted on the town’s website. Also available to voters is a TV program that will air […] Read more »
Ramping Up for Town Meeting
Among several issues discussed at Monday’s Board of Selectmen Meeting was a potential upgrade for the town’s ambulance service from Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support, as well as the introduction of several new articles, all of which will be voted on at the Special Town Meeting on May 20. Rochester Fire Chief Scott […] Read more »
Neil Barry Roiter
Neil Barry Roiter, 64, of Mattapoisett, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Sunday, May 5, in the mid-afternoon. He is predeceased by his father, Gordon. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Gwendolyn (Friss), daughter, Tess, and son, Andrew. He is also survived by his mother, Shirley, his sister Mindy, brother, […] Read more »
Light Night, Weighty Considerations
Despite an agenda that looked like it could sustain 15 minutes of meeting, the members of the Planning Board spent about an hour discussing the confluence of their responsibilities with bylaws and other boards and commissions. Of particular note was SRPEDD. This stands for Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District. The agency was developed […] Read more »