To the Editor;             Music and arts have been the hardest hit and longest shuttered factions of our society during this pandemic. The impacts are paralleled in our local school departments. Music students have been restricted from ultimately life affirming IRL experiences where harmony and collaboration are key components.              DESE guidelines were updated as […] Read more »

To the Editor;             According to the Department of Children and Families annual report, the department provided transition services to 2,742 young adults in the foster care system in fiscal year 2019. Providing youth exiting the foster care system with proper transition services is imperial to a path for continued success. Per the Fostering Connections […] Read more »

To the Editor;             The Buzzards Bay Coalition (BBC) continues to promote the idea of a regional wastewater solution centered at the Wareham plant on the Agawam River that would treat waste from Bourne, Wareham, Plymouth, Marion, and Mass Maritime Academy. Conceptually, it’s a good idea as waste treatment plants have high fixed costs and are […] Read more »

Dear Editor:             We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Town of Mattapoisett with a special thank you to John DeCosta and the team of selectmen for the lowering of the flag to half-staff on behalf of our father, Franklin “Bronc” Caswell.             We were deeply touched and are forever grateful for […] Read more »

Dear Editor,             January 9, 2021 was National Thank a Police Officer Day. Our law enforcement officers are so important to our community, working 24 hours a day to keep us safe.             Show your appreciation by thanking them, a smile, or a thank you note to their human relation department. It could improve their […] Read more »

The following is the second part of a Letter to the Editor from John Waterman; the first part is available in the January 14, 2021 edition:             Other Sources of Revenue: Almost two years ago, Mr. Rasmussen first suggested to us the idea of subsidizing the operation of our wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) through general […] Read more »

To the Editor;             We are all a little bit puzzled by what motivated Mark Rasmussen to write his recent article pointing out, among other things, that our sewer rates are high. He was right about that, but everyone in Marion already knew it. He, however, is wrong to suggest that the high rates are […] Read more »

To the Editor;             With respect to the plot of undeveloped land adjacent to Dunseith Gardens and the 7-11 complex, it is overloaded with litter, large and small. It is not a dumping area and should be treated accordingly. Whose responsibility is it to clean up this area? Michael Voss, Mattapoisett The views expressed in […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Let’s stop spreading incorrect and confusing information about Marion’s Sewer issues.             It is puzzling why Mr. Rasmussen’s writes at this time; his motive is not clear. His article is unfairly extremely critical of Marion and its management.  His comments require clarification so that Marion’s residents understand the complete picture. He […] Read more »

To the Mattapoisett Community,             Although I am a member of the Mattapoisett School Committee, these are my personal views and are not intended to reflect the opinions or feelings of the other four committee members. I share these thoughts openly as a parent and resident of Mattapoisett. I am honored to serve this community on […] Read more »