Some people are more concerned with “being called a racist” rather than acknowledging that they might have biases, according to Dr. Tyrone Black, the Associate Head of School at Tabor Academy. This was one of many eye-opening messages delivered Tuesday night by a panel hosted by Tri-Town Against Racism. The conversation at Tabor […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission Tuesday night revealed that its dispute with the owner of 89 Box Turtle Drive over clearing land too close to wetlands without a permit has yet to be resolved nearly one year after the problem started. Commission Chairman Christopher Gerrior told the board the property owner and his attorney had […] Read more »
The Nolan Gibbons Memorial Fund (NGMF) announced that 12 teens from across the country, received scholarships and grants to help support their performance goals. Some winners are using funds to take a class, purchase a new instrument or acquire a software upgrade. “We are so grateful to everyone who has donated to us to […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5. We meet at the American Legion Eastman Post on Depot Street. Doors open at 5 pm for social time followed by dinner at 6 pm. Our speaker program begins at 6:45. Colby will be preparing a filling and delicious meal. New members […] Read more »
To the Editor: I write in response to Gina Despres’ letter that appeared in the March 9th edition of The Wanderer. Ms. Despres has clearly articulated the controversy currently existing in the schools and libraries of the three towns and I applaud her for her effort. I would neither add nor subtract any of […] Read more »
It is Spring again, Tra La! I’m so happy it’s Spring, Tra La! The days are longer The sun is warmer And crocuses, daffodils and tulips abound! And the red, red Robin goes bob, bob, bobbling along the ground. The skies are blue, the snow is past, and the March winds have slowed at last. […] Read more »
At member Jon Henry’s request during Monday night’s public meeting, the Marion Planning Board debated the town’s inclusionary bylaw that requires developers of housing projects to include a percentage of affordable units or pay the town a compensation fee as an escape clause from the requirement. Now that Steen Realty has pulled its […] Read more »
Among the most special times of the entire church year is Holy Week, which commemorates the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. Holy Week starts on Palm Sunday, April 2 and culminates on Easter Sunday, April 9. With music, Word, story and scripture, we will observe this special time of year. We hope you will […] Read more »
To the Editor; After 25 years of enjoying being a year round resident of Mattapoisett, I am saddened at the arrival of the racist, homophobic “wave” that has recently washed ashore in our community. It is no coincidence that the list of books that some town residents are proposing to eliminate from the jr/sr […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board Monday night reviewed the 34 articles proposed for the spring Annual Town Meeting and instantly added one more, perhaps the most impactful of them all. Select Board member Brad Morse motioned to add an article that would remove the town as a Green Community, and the board unanimously agreed. […] Read more »