The November 4 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board was very brief, but decisions made on this night were critical to ongoing road work and associated storm water drainage upgrades. Coming before the board to defend and explain the requested hearings for the removal of four trees, three Norway maples and one green ash, […] Read more »
In a room full of residents unhappy with aspects of the plan, Rochester’s Park Commission on October 30 approved an additional donation and an additional piece of equipment for the new Gifford Park playground and signed the contract to initiate the work. Commission Chair David Hughes began the meeting by announcing the local non-profit […] Read more »
Marion’s Marine Resources Commission met Tuesday, October 29, to review its agenda and its questions for its meeting with the Board of Selectmen on November 6. Judging by the commission members’ discussions Tuesday, that agenda is to determine who’s responsible for managing, maintaining, and financing aspects of the town’s marine-related properties such as the […] Read more »
The Marion School Committee’s October 24 meeting ratified a new three-year employee contract agreement with the Sippican School Support Association. The association represents Sippican School’s cafeteria workers, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff. That’s approximately 25 school employees, as Superintendent Dr. Michael Nelson explained. He said the district’s last contract with the association had recently expired […] Read more »
Tuesday, Rochester’s Planning Board reviewed, without a definitive resolution, a plan to place new utility poles and lines on Robinson Road just as residents complain about how that plan has changed. Joseph Harrison of ReWild, representing Cushman Solar LLC, explained to the board that the work is part of Eversource substation upgrades to connect utility […] Read more »
The town drew one step closer toward establishing a local historic district in Marion Village. Meg Steinberg, chairman of the town’s historic commission and advisor to the historic study committee, met with the planning board Monday with plans for the new district. Steinberg said historic officials will share plans with the planning board for […] Read more »
The agenda for the October 16 meeting included three Appointments, 10 Action Items, and 10 items in the report from the Town Administrator. The meeting started on time and the committee moved fairly quickly through its list. Animal Control provided an update on a problem dog, “Georgie,” whose owner is under an agreement […] Read more »
The October 21 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board included a hearing intended to vet a drafted new and/or modified zoning bylaw for the placement and construction of A.D.U, accessory dwelling units. Chairman Tom Tucker opened the hearing noting that in advance of the spring town meeting, the board was seeking public input and […] Read more »
Zoning variances come in all shapes and sizes. Just ask the local board members in Mattapoisett, Chairman Susan Akin, long-time members, Tony Trafaglia, Colby Rottler, Ken Pacheco, and newer member Jordan Rodrigues. A quick jaunt around the internet found this explanation: zoning designations dictate what kind of property can be built in specific areas […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional School Committee met at 12:00 pm noon on Monday and the meeting turned into a laser show of sorts. The committee met only to accept three $2,000 donations from three different community members — totaling $6,000 – so the school can buy a laser cutter. District officials could not […] Read more »