Eric Las of Beals and Thomas acknowledged that the solar array proposed by Cushman Road Solar LLC along Cushman Road faces a lengthy vetting process with the Rochester Planning Board. Still, he feels he is nearing the finish line of the Conservation Commission’s jurisdictional involvement pending a site visit plan that revealed its own […] Read more »
In its fourth continuation, the public hearing for Carmine and Beth Martignetti’s Notice of Intent for shoreline improvements at 71 Moorings Road reached a positive conclusion during the January 27 meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission. Dave Davignon from Schneider, Davignon & Leone, who presented on behalf of the applicant, made further revisions […] Read more »
Patricia M. Grogan, 82, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Francis J. Grogan. Born in Mattapoisett, MA, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Ethel C. (Raymond) Merchant. Patricia graduated from Southborough High School and received an associates degree […] Read more »
Jim Ryba presided as chair in the absence of Christina Frangos, as the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met briefly on January 28 to address two cases with members Margie Baldwin, Cynthia Callow, and Will Tifft. The ZBA put a bow on Case No. 782, reopening the case to add correspondence received last week. […] Read more »
Abigail Field has studied history and fashion at UMass Dartmouth, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Field learned how events in human history have led to changes in clothing, and she enjoys sharing her knowledge and insights on the topic. She recently delighted an online audience hosted by the Sippican […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Land Trust has created a few scavenger hunts for winter exploration. These scavenger hunts will introduce you to a few of the many Mattapoisett Land Trust properties and teach you a few unique things about each site. Look for the ‘Staycation Scavenger Hunt’ welcome sign on a property and have fun. Scavenger Hunt […] Read more »
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals on January 28 approved a Special Permit to convert the single-family house at 111 County Road into a multi-family, along with a Variance to allow the conversion on a non-conforming lot containing an area of 48,350 square feet. The board lauded property owners Jeremy and Kristin Saccone […] Read more »
Before the Marion Planning Board can get down to the nitty-gritty of voting to green-light Tabor Academy’s proposed Campus Center on the site of the present Hayden Library at 85 Spring Street, feedback is needed from town officials such as Chief of Police Richard Nighelli and Building Commissioner Scott Shippey. Once again, Planning […] Read more »
Chairperson Marthe Soden was delighted to report to the Marion Scholarship Education Fund Committee that the town’s scholarship fund is approaching $3,000. Referencing a January 29 discussion with Marion Finance Director Judy Mooney, Soden relayed the figure is up to $2,789. “That’s like $3,000 to me,” she said when the committee met on February […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church, UCC, continues to post weekly worship services on its website and broadcast services through ORCTV. All are invited to view the services at mattapoisettcongregationalchurch.org, under the “videos” pull-down menu. There you will find recorded services that include scripture, music, prayer, and a brief reflection. A new service is broadcast on ORCTV at […] Read more »