To all who helped at the 3rd annual 5K Turkey Trot, I would like to thank all of the individuals, businesses and organizations who shared their time and contributions to support the Marion Recreation / Guard Oil 3rd Annual 5K Turkey Trot on a blistery cold Sunday morning on November 24th. This year, funds collected […] Read more »

To the Editor: “What matters most in the decades ahead is the extent to which we cultivate creativity, ingenuity, curiosity, innovation, and thinking differently. These qualities have been the genius of American culture. These traits are not measured by standardized tests.” – Diane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian […] Read more »

To the Editor: Mattapoisett Special Town meeting illustrated that conducting government business is about values as much as it is about taking care of business. Over the years, including Monday, November 18, Town Meeting, voters have consistently approved measures aimed at protecting the water quality in our harbor and Buzzards Bay. At Special Town meeting, […] Read more »

To the Editor: At the November 25 Town Meeting, it is likely that a small number of voters, perhaps fewer than 100, will decide whether or not the Community Preservation Act should be placed on the Spring ballot. Voting yes on the CPA articles doesn’t make them law. That happens at the ballot, where all […] Read more »

To the Editor: My husband and I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the many people who offered support during my recent hospitalization. First of all, a giant thanks to the Mattapoisett Library children’s librarian, Linda Burke, and library director, Susan Pizzolato, for calling 911 on October 31. I also want to thank police […] Read more »

To the Editor: On Monday, November 25, those of us in Rochester will have a chance to approve – or knock down – a motion to put the Community Preservation Act (CPA) on the town ballot for the spring. The CPA uses a combination of a local property tax surcharge and a statewide funding pool […] Read more »

To the Editor: On Saturday, November 16, the Marion Pack 32 Cub Scouts held their Soap Box Derby! This event was not only lots of fun as the boys raced go carts down Holmes Street, but in addition to the race, combined three charitable events. Through a Bake Sale of home baked goods by the […] Read more »

To the Editor: I’ve lived in Rochester for about 15 years and I love it here. I’m in favor of adopting the Community Preservation Act (CPA) for lots of reasons. The one that gets my attention most is that our town has missed out on state matching funds from the CPA. Acushnet adopted the CPA […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Community Preservation Act is a state-run program in which the state gives money to towns that choose to set aside money to preserve their communities. The state CPA fund comes from real estate transactions. The town collects a surcharge on property taxes (the average home owner will pay less than $50 […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting takes this opportunity to thank the donors and buyers at the two flea market/yard sales held this year that were more successful than any held previously. All proceeds will be used for refurbishing the interior of the historic 1827 meeting house on Route 6. The August sale netted […] Read more »