To the Editor: We Can’t Plan for the Future Without You. If you are a Marion resident, don’t you want to participate in the development of Marion’s Master Plan? If the answer is yes, and it should be, your next opportunity is to attend the Planning Board’s public forum on Saturday, October 24 at the […] Read more »

To the Editor: The trees in Mattapoisett and neighboring towns were pummeled this year by both winter moth and gypsy moth caterpillars. We were somewhat lucky with the gypsy moths because their nemesis, Entomophaga maimaiga (an insect-attacking fungus), had just the right amount of moisture to become active and fatally infect large numbers of the […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Plumb Library’s Every Hero Has a Story Summer Program will officially conclude with a September RMS All-School Meeting to recognize student participation! Our goal this summer was to celebrate all types of heroes while also discovering the hero within each of us. Our “Hero Training Camp” provided each hero-in-training, from pre-readers […] Read more »

To the Editor: The photograph on the cover of the August 20th edition of The Wanderer has to be one of the best cover pictures I’ve ever seen. The very colorful and candid photo, in perfect sunlight, captured a moment of fun for all at this year’s Rochester County Fair. The main focus of the […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Elizabeth Taber Library wrapped up this summer’s program for children, “Book an Adventure,” with an End-of-the-Summer-Program Ice Cream Sundae Social. Over the course of six weeks, many children ages 2 to 12 enjoyed story times, reading games, a bubble show, as well as crafts such as: bicycle decorating for the 4th […] Read more »

To the Editor: I want to voice my concerns about the condition of the grounds at Old Rochester Regional High School. It is deplorable! Everything is overgrown, the four ponds are not being taken care of, and bushes, trees and plants need to be replaced. This is not a good representation of Mattapoisett when people […] Read more »

Dear Mattapoisett Water Commissioners: I am writing this letter on behalf of the Angelica Point Improvement Association, Cove Street, Mattapoisett, MA. As you are aware, the Water/Sewer Department has just finished a new sewer installation and a water main replacement project on Cove Street. This letter pertains to Nick Nicholson and the superb job he […] Read more »

To the Editor: Thank you to everyone who helped make Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library’s 2015 Book Sale a success. Led by Nita Howland and Sue Schwager, who have tirelessly worked and promoted the event for many months (as well as many years), the Board of Trustees wanted to take this opportunity to thank all that […] Read more »

To the Editor: Oh What a Night! You asked for it, so we brought it to you. Last Friday night, about 200 adults came back to Holmes Wharf for the first adult wharf dance. It seems like everyone had a great time, and asked for the dances to continue next year. The Mattapoisett Track Club […] Read more »

Dear Editor: The Village at Mattapoisett has requested that the Mattapoisett Planning Board change their special permit regarding trash collection, which is their responsibility under the agreement. When the present contract with the trash company gets sold to the next company, these units will be added to the total number in the new contract, thereby […] Read more »