To The Editor:             A letter from the Marine Resources Commission attempted “to correct some of the misinformation” concerning taxpayer monies and the proposed new Harbormaster’s office.             The writer claims that “First and foremost, the design and construction…is completely funded through grants and harbor fees.” All government grants, whether federal, state, or local are […] Read more »

To The Editor:             Opinion – Rebuttal…Taxpayers should reconsider new Harbormasters office.             In all reasonable discourse, the key to any position is the understanding and proper use of the facts. In a recent Opinion piece, “Taxpayers should reconsider the new Harbormasters office” the writer seems unclear of the applicable facts. We would like to […] Read more »

Dear Editor:             These past few years have shown an increase in extreme weather events across the globe: heat waves, wildfires, drought, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and Sea Level Rise. So far this year, the U.S. has experienced a record fifteen extreme weather disasters totaling nearly $40 billion.             Insurance premiums are skyrocketing as climate risk […] Read more »

To the Editor;             I say bravo to folks like Beverly Baccelli, Nicky Osborne, and the Mattapoisett Democratic Committee, who are trying to protect our rights and freedoms by exposing the true motives behind groups like the Massachusetts Family Institute rather than by sinking to the appallingly outrageous character assassination seen in the recent letter […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Regarding the recent “See You at The Library” event held on August 5th at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, it’s my conclusion that some folks wanted to rouse a protest based on false premises.             A detractor of the event claimed that the flyer used to promote the event implies the […] Read more »

To the Editor:             Please allow me to clarify and illuminate several “misrepresentations” concerning the “See You at The Library” event held on Saturday, August 5th at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library:             -Disturbingly, several residents reported that they felt threatened attending the event after they received messages from “friends” warning them of plans to […] Read more »

To the Editor:             It takes a special form of bigotry to claim that a peaceful, family-centered gathering of Christians and other like-minded people at a local library for an event of “Faith, Hope, and Love” should be seen as something “troublesome” or sinister.             I have never heard anyone in this town speak disparagingly […] Read more »

To the Editor:             The Mattapoisett Museum and the Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted another successful Great Community Picnic. The weather cooperated allowing for an absolutely gorgeous evening in picturesque Munro Preserve. The event brings the community together to celebrate our beautiful, welcoming town and honor the contributions of two exceptional non-profit organizations.             On behalf […] Read more »

To the Editor:             At our May town election, Mattapoisett voters elected candidates for School Committee and the Library Board who were opposed to removing LGBTQ material from our schools’ libraries. It was a resounding declaration of the values of diversity and inclusion that Mattapoisett stands for.             Surprisingly, the opposition has not learned a […] Read more »

To the Editor;             In response to comments made at the Board of Health meeting of June 15, 2023 I offer the following:             Prior to 2000 the present retention pond area at Silvershell Beach was mostly unused public land which was developed into a stormwater retention system to capture and treat polluted runoff from […] Read more »