The Rochester Conservation Commission voted not to amend an Order of Conditions on changes to construction plans for the City of New Bedford at Negus Way, Map 45, Lots 8 and 9. The property, which serves as a water treatment facility, already had plans approved by the Commission, but this public meeting involved a change […] Read more »
On Aug. 2, the Board of Health was notified of a mosquito testing positive for West Nile virus in Mattapoisett. The Mattapoisett Board of Health wants to remind residents that people have an important role to play in protecting themselves and their loved ones from illnesses caused by mosquitoes. The public can take simple and […] Read more »
The Tri-Town’s inaugural edition of National Night Out drew a big and enthusiastic crowd on Tuesday. Residents watched the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department’s Ken Ballinger demonstrate K-9 tactics, got a feel for SWAT, EMS, and Fire vehicles; and enjoyed pizza and ice cream. The event is a celebration of crime prevention and community policing. Photos […] Read more »
A lively discussion was held by the Marion Planning Board at their meeting on Monday evening regarding the Solar Bylaw that will be presented at the Fall Town Meeting in October. Jennifer Francis of the Marion Energy Management Committee addressed the Planning Board. Norm Hills, a Planning Board member, is also a member of the […] Read more »
John A. Vermilya, 71, of Wallingford, MA died peacefully on Thursday, July 25. Born in Wareham on April 5, 1942, a son of the late William I. and Ruth E. Walsh Vermilya, he worked as a machinist in New Haven, CT. He is survived by his beloved family, his wife Joan Rooney Vermilya; his sons, […] Read more »
Robert J. Saltmarsh, 86, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by family after years of declining health due to Alzheimer’s. He was the beloved husband of Maura (Brabin) Saltmarsh. Born in New Bedford, he moved to Mattapoisett 17 years ago. He was the son of the late […] Read more »
Grace (Mellor) Messier, 94, of Hendersonville formerly of CA and Rochester, passed away Sunday August 4th, at home at Crossfield Place in Hendersonville, TN. Grace was the wife of the late Roger P. Messier. Grace was born in Rochester, MA the daughter of the late Arthur and Maggie (Heys) Mellor. She worked for many years […] Read more »
Although Dr. Seuss’s Lorax might not agree with the decision made by the Mattapoisett Planning Board in concert with Tree Warden Roland Cote regarding the removal of trees at 86 North Street, the homeowners Walter and Cecile Callahan certainly do. After careful consideration of all the trees in question along one of Mattapoisett’s important scenic […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Selectmen approved the wording for a job description for a town Facilities Manager at their meeting on Wednesday According to Dawson, the Facilities Manager will keep a maintenance record for each town-owned property so the town will have a better grasp on upcoming maintenance. Currently, maintenance issues come up, and the […] Read more »
Philip Carl Gustafson of Rochester, MA passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at his summer cottage, Lil’ Acre, in Fairhaven after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 27, 1942, in New Bedford, MA he was the beloved son of the late Pauline (Gifford) Jacobson of Wareham and the late Philip […] Read more »