Lord of the sky – For the sun and the moon and the stars, For the sunshine and moonlight and starlight, For the clouds and the wind and the rain, I thank you. Lord of the sea – For the waves and the spray and the tides, For the beauty and the majesty of the […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
Rochester boasts three iconic buildings in its center. They form an image of Rochester that has stayed relatively constant over the centuries. Of the three buildings, the presence of a “town hall” building has the longest history even though today’s town hall is not the oldest on the green. Today’s town hall is the third […] Read more »
Tabor Grad’s Planning Acumen Wins Job
The Town of Marion is willing to train Evan Lehrer on the job as its new town administrator, so its citizens can realize his enormous potential as the municipality engages pivotal private and public projects, beginning with the former Lockheed Martin property. Lehrer, selected in a 2-1 vote over fellow finalists Geoff Gorman […] Read more »
Lehrer Turns Down Marion
The Town of Marion is back to the drawing board in its search for a new town administrator after announcing on January 13 that contract negotiations with candidate Evan Lehrer were unsuccessful. The announcement also stated that the Select Board is exploring options with Community Paradigm Associates consultant Bernie Lynch. Primarily because of his planning […] Read more »
Upcoming January Events at Plumb Library
Looking for help with a tricky knitting project or the inspiration to try something new? Join our weekly knitters group on Monday nights from 6:30-8 pm. Beginners welcome. Chocolate is always served. The Friends of Plumb Library will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 19 from 6:30-8 pm. Friends work to raise […] Read more »
We the People
To the Editor; Are “We the People” Really Being Represented? In our democracy, We the People periodically elect fellow citizens (politicians) to represent us in the Halls of Congress, the White House and in our state government. But are our elected political leaders really representing us or are they beholden to the monied interests […] Read more »
State Program Sought for Mattapoisett Boat Yard
On January 10, the Mattapoisett Select Board along with Dave and Ned Kaiser of the Mattapoisett Boat Yard and the public, heard a presentation given by Kevin Kuros of the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. The MBY in cooperation with the town is seeking to learn more about state level programs that recognize the […] Read more »
Friends of the Mattapoisett Library Annual Meeting
Members of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library and the public are invited to the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 18 at 6:00 pm in the community room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. There will be a brief business meeting after which Library Director Jennifer Jones will present about Ensuring Your […] Read more »
Report: Creek Road Soil Meets Standards
Local developer Sherman Briggs’ concerns that Creek Road may have been paved over tainted landfill dug out and moved to outlying towns from Boston’s “big dig” of the 1990s was refuted during the Marion Select Board’s January 4 public meeting. “There is a 2017 report that it met all the state standards,” said […] Read more »
Marion Historical Commission
The Marion Historical Commission is pleased to announce that on January 4, the Marion Select Board appointed seven members to the newly formed Local Historic District Study Committee. They were selected by the Select Board from 16 applicants. This Committee will be charged with evaluating the merits of creating a Local Historic District in […] Read more »