To the Editor,             The 2010 U.S. Supreme Court 5 to 4 ruling in the Citizens United case that declared unconstitutional the government restriction on “independent” political spending by artificial entities such as corporations and unions made null and void the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, also known as the McCain-Feingold Act.             As predicted […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             The League of Women Voters of South Coast, previously known as the League of Women Voters of Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester, has been organizing candidate debates, forums, and meet-and-greets for over 35 years. LWVSC has scheduled a candidates’ event on October 17th at the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium, from 7:00 […] Read more »

To the Editor,             The Taste of Our Towns Event on September 16, benefiting Turning Point, was a huge success. We want to thank all of the sponsors, donors, volunteers and food vendors who participated and made this a night to remember.             A variety of local restaurants and food vendors provided absolutely amazingly delicious […] Read more »

To the Editor;             If the uses of this world seem weary, flat, stale and unprofitable, and you could use a little inspiration, hie thee to Bowman Road on Saturday morning where you will encounter the irrepressible Brad Hathaway. This 92-year-old man, despite an affliction with Parkinson’s disease and thrice weekly dialysis treatments will be […] Read more »

To the Editor             Mattapoisett residents interested in the proposed DOT road project may wish to tune-in or attend the Selectboard (SB) Meeting August 27. The SB agenda -due out on Friday- should confirm that the Town’s consulting engineers, VHB, are scheduled to be present.             As many recall, the project’s primary funder, MassDOT, held […] Read more »

To the Editor;             I have been following the commentary concerning the trees being removed for the purpose of street and sidewalk up grades. One point I feel that is very important to consider is the damage these trees will cause after a hurricane. As we all know they were planted after the devastating hurricane […] Read more »

To The Editor:             Recently our Town Administrator and the Select Board delivered a letter and survey to the residents of Marion/Beacon/Water/Main streets regarding proposals to bury utility lines on some portions of that route, as part of the road reconstruction project. The letter suggested only those residents (the abutters) would have to pay all […] Read more »

Dear Marion Community,             On behalf of the Marion Select Board and Fireworks Committee, we would like to thank all of those who had a hand in making our annual fireworks display and community event possible. This yearlong effort is put together by dozens of volunteers, town employees, public safety staff, vendors, and local groups […] Read more »

To the Editor             Thank you to everyone who attended the DOT hearing on June 18th and to those who submitted questions which were due last week. The Town is moving forward with good discussions at the Select Board Meetings on the formation of a Committee to assist the Select Board on this road project […] Read more »

To the Editor:             The undersigned have earned our standing as “tree-huggers” through many hours of volunteer work with the Mattapoisett Land Trust.  But we think the concerns expressed about 27 trees to be lost as part of the Town’s proposed road improvement project along Main/Water/Beacon/Marion Road are misplaced. While we too mourn the loss […] Read more »