To the Editor,             I am writing to express my support for the proposed By-Law that would create a historic district in the Village of Marion. My wife and I are new residents and property owners in the Village, and it was the historic character and welcoming nature of the Village that drew us to […] Read more »

To the Editor;             The following is the first phase of comments to the proposed Short-Term Rental (STR) Properties Bylaw that I submitted to the Marion Planning Board on February 18:             First, I want to state up front that these comments are mine as a concerned resident of Marion and are not intended to […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Marion Has Saved over $1 Million from Renewable Energy Agreement. Renewable energy pays. A lot.             About a decade ago, Marion’s Energy Management Committee helped negotiate an agreement to buy electricity from four new wind turbines to be built on cranberry bogs in Plymouth along Route 25. Through this so-called Power […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Mattapoisett should expand its Select Board from 3 to 5 members.             As a Mattapoisett resident, I write to request Town support for a Citizen’s Petition proposing a Warrant Article at Town Meeting on May 12, 2025, voting to expand our Select Board from 3 to 5 members.             Our Town […] Read more »

Dear Editor:             In the February 6, 2025, edition of The Wanderer, the article “Aquifer Protection and Short-Term Rentals” stated that the Office of the Attorney General found no wrongdoing or violations of the Commonwealth’s Open Meeting Law (OML). That determination ineffectively addressed the profound concern raised by a board member.             The component triggering […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Reflection on Valentine’s Day.             The aura of caring deeply manifests its magnetism through many channels. Valentine’s Day offers an opportunity to consciously make time for sentimentally expressing the warm tones in the heart. While we purchase cards, chocolates and flowers, if only we were thunderstruck to comprehend love from a […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Having previously written about the benefits to the overall community and the importance of legacy, let’s get practical and focus on the direct personal economic benefits of historic districts, especially in this part of the world:             Property Value: Research has shown that property values in historic districts often rise faster […] Read more »

An open letter to the residents of the proposed Marion Village Historic District:             This is a follow up to the recent public meetings where several people voiced concerns about the proposed historic district bylaw. As chair of the Marion Historical Commission, the town’s appointed preservation board, I hope I can reassure you that your […] Read more »

To the Editor:             The Rochester Firefighters Association wants to keep town residents safe, but we need your help.             As a Rochester resident for over 50 years and as a member of the Rochester Firefighters Association, I want to share an urgent matter that affects the safety and well-being of our entire community. Rochester […] Read more »

To the Editor:             Thank you to all who attended the presentation of the Preliminary Historic District Study Report on Wednesday, January 15. The turnout was impressive, as were the thoughtful questions, concerns, and suggestions. More opportunities for comment will be forthcoming.             Many comments focused on how the historic district bylaw would affect individuals […] Read more »