To the Editor:             The nationwide wave of efforts to censure literature has reached the shores of the Tri-Town area through the recent actions of a small minority to ban certain publications in our ORR junior and high school library. This should come as no surprise to any of us given the antics of this […] Read more »

To the Editor;             On the topic of banning books in our school libraries: Our forefathers guaranteed certain freedoms in this country. Uneducated narrow-mindedness and bigotry, should not be allowed in our school system. Libraries should contain books that inform and appeal to all. If you don’t like a book, don’t read it. The choice […] Read more »

To The Editor:             The problem is real, caused by humans and potentially catastrophic. The impetus to act locally to address global issues stems from a community’s desire to build a better, healthier and more responsible community.             In that effort, Marionites must consider endorsing on-site green energy systems: heat pumps, solar panels, wind turbines […] Read more »

To the Mattapoisett community and its supportive neighbors,             Friday, August 19th will be a day that the residents of Mattapoisett will never forget. Though it was a very challenging day for the Town, it was also a moment in which the entire community can be proud of because of the acts of heroism displayed […] Read more »

To the Editor;             I wanted to register a concern about the Mattapoisett police response to the massive boat yard fire. Twice earlier that day, we received on our home land line an automated “emergency” call from the police indicating first that they were looking for a man wearing only one shoe, and later a […] Read more »

To the Editor;             A Senior Citizens Thank You for Random Acts of Kindness. Our annual family visit in Marion was interrupted this summer by my knee replacement surgery which took place in early June. Recovery and Rehab began with short walks, bandaged and with crutches along the street near the town beach. My wife […] Read more »

To the Editor;             As a long-time resident on the Neck Rd., it’s wonderful that the bike path is finally making some progress BUT.             We also know that drivers often don’t observe speed limits, especially in the short 30MPH stretch of Neck Rd. When coupled with the bike path crossing, it’s an accident waiting […] Read more »

To The Editor;             One could hardly disagree that a marvelous experience exists in the extension of the bike path from Mattapoisett Neck Road to Reservation Road as described in your article of July 9: ” …the vistas of wetlands and wildlife now easily seen from an elevated bridge over marshlands.”             State Representative William […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Saturday at Harbor Days was a glorious event for this 90-year-old. The Lions Club staff was so helpful coping with my disability (thank you) and I had a chance to chat with so many old and new friends.             I was amazed to meet Keisha Garbutt from Belize who was visiting […] Read more »

Dear Editor:             Tables of Content Fundraiser a Delicious Success for Elizabeth Taber Library.             Book discussions were lively and dinners delightful as more than 75 residents and friends gathered at various Marion homes on two evenings for the third annual Tables of Content fundraiser to support the Elizabeth Taber Library. Several book titles were […] Read more »