To Whom This May Concern,             Two years ago, when Covid-19 restrictions were still high, I had found out that there would be no raft in the water that year because it was apparently damaged from a storm. Most years, the raft is out right when school ends and the weather gets warmer. I was […] Read more »

To the Editor,             It is the people and small businesses in town that make Mattapoisett special. We have all noticed changes resulting from the ongoing pandemic. The town is slowly returning to “normal” in that we are seeing events such as “Harbor Days,” the Mattapoisett Road Race, the boat race down the river for […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Anybody want to build a community garden with a great fence, sunshine, plenty of water and amenities that delight the soul? With structures that extend the growing season like a cold frame and a great south facing stone wall. With soil reclamation in an ample composting area? With water features, wildflowers […] Read more »

To the Editor,             Well, it is good to know that the citizens of Mattapoisett no longer must drive over the canal bridges to enjoy a taste of Cape Cod’s tacky ambiance. The owners of Mattapoisett’s historic landmark restaurant and inn, with the approval of a majority of our Select Board, are enjoying another summer […] Read more »

To the Editor;             I would like to thank the citizens of Marion for putting their trust in me. As I serve on the Select Board, I will do everything I can to justify that trust.             Also, many thanks to all the friends and volunteers who helped and supported me during the campaign. Hats […] Read more »

To the Editor:             Nearly lost in the hubbub at Mattapoisett’s Annual Town Meeting on May 9th was the excellent report provided by the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). That report, printed on yellow paper, details CPC awards totaling $2.356 million from 2009 through 2021. We calculate that $0.707 million of these awards have been spent […] Read more »

To the Editor;             I would like to thank all the Marion residents who trusted me with their votes, and I can only wish there had been a few more of them. Best of luck to Toby in his new role.             I particularly thank the many friends who invited their friends and neighbors to […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             During candidates night on Friday, May 6, 2022, three Planning Board candidates Tucker Burr, Andrew Daniel, and W. Dale Jones devoted a considerable amount of time hashing out the importance of attracting business to town and the “arduous” permitting process that discourages developers.               I believe one candidate misspoke at the forum. […] Read more »

Dear R.M.S. PTO,             Just a little thank you for your generosity during Teacher Appreciation Week and throughout the year! It all began on Monday, With some lovely breakfast eats. Casseroles of cheesy tater tots, And other tasty treats. Next came yummy popcorn day, List of flavors was so long. Cinnamon toast crunch and strawberry […] Read more »

To the Editor;             The Mattapoisett Tree Committee would like to thank the Highway Department and Tree Warden for planting two trees at the Police Station for Arbor 2022. Highway Surveyor Garrett Bauer and his crew, along with Tree Warden Roland Cote, were instrumental in the placement and planting of the trees.             One of […] Read more »