To the Editor             Our daughter who works overseas was stunned to hear of the proposed culling of trees on Mattapoisett’s Heritage Waterfront. She sent us this letter for publication. It reflects the sentiments of our family. Kevin and Laura McLean             I am Olivia McLean, and if I may take a respectful seat beside […] Read more »

To the Editor,             I encourage Marion residents to attend the Select Board meeting on May 7 to support the town’s participation in the Green Communities program. The Select Board should always seek ways to reduce property owner tax burden.             Since Marion joined in 2018, Green Communities grants funded many projects – saving taxpayers […] Read more »

To The Editor:             On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, during the Marion Planning Board meeting, I felt as though I was in an 1800s town meeting, where male thinking and behavior showcased the subordination of women.             Throughout the meeting, a couple of male colleagues continuously interrupted preventing me from effectively communicating my thoughts. This […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Save our Green Community Designation. It’s hard to believe that the Town of Marion would vote to end its status as a Green Community, but the Select Board is considering it. Marion’s Energy Management Committee (EMC) brought this program to the town seven years ago believing that we should support the […] Read more »

To the Editor;             The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library would like to thank all of those who participated in making their recent Afternoon Tea and Performance of “Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II” such an overwhelming success, not only a financial boon, but, more importantly, a joyous, festive occasion with creative outfits and happy […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Should Marion Remain a Green Community?             In late 2018, Marion was accepted into the Massachusetts Green Community Program. To date, 83% of Mass municipalities have joined the program. To achieve this status, the town had to meet five criteria aimed toward helping the town reduce energy use and transition away […] Read more »

To the Editor;             A sincere “Thanks for Coming” to the February 28th Mattapoisett Tree Committee meeting last week. We estimate around 200 people attended between an overcapacity Fire Station meeting room, a spillover at capacity in Town Hall on Zoom, and 70 connecting from their own homes via Zoom on a night of terrible […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Let’s hope that the next meeting to discuss the proposed road work in Mattapoisett will be held in a venue that can accommodate all of us who want to be present.             I have a fondness for old things and think they epitomize strength, durability, charm, and character, just as the […] Read more »

To the Editor             This is to follow up on my letters regarding the sale of the Mattapoisett Fire Station under RFP#22-26.             I attended and spoke during the Town of Mattapoisett Board of Appeals hearing on February 16, 2024 to protest the issuance of a Special Permit.             I was the original winning bidder […] Read more »

To the Editor;             The Mattapoisett Tree Committee is sponsoring an information hearing on February 28 at 6pm at the Fire Station meeting room. Please, please consider attending this meeting whether you support the Mattapoisett Tree Committee or not. Approximately 26 trees will be cut in the center of town. Yes this is very sad, […] Read more »