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 »

To the Editor: I need to thank a group of extraordinary people who came to my rescue on Sunday, September 8, after my sailboat capsized in the Ned’s Point area. Beginning with Scott, on his sailboat Triage and continuing with Pat, Nancy, and MaryLou, in their powerboat. Nancy actually dove into the water to make […] Read more »

To the Editor: The town of Marion’s Scholarship Education Committee held its Ninth Annual Raffle this summer in an effort to raise awareness and money for the local scholarship fund. The major prize again this year was Red Sox tickets generously donated by Lora Sharpe and James Fogarty. The lucky winners were Jennifer and Peter […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Solar Bylaw proposed by Marion’s Energy Management Committee for Marion’s October 28 Town Meeting would allow for the placement of industrial and commercial projects in residential neighborhoods. Solar Farms are commercial and industrial electrical generating facilities producing electricity for sale and distribution through the electrical grid. To protect Marion’s residential neighborhoods, […] Read more »

To the Editor: The shorter days of fall signal the harvest season. This October, Marion’s residents will not only have to select the right pumpkin for their doorsteps, but also decide whether Marion’s Solar Bylaw will allow residents to harvest the sun’s energy on solar farms. The Planning Board and the Energy Management Committee found […] Read more »

To the Editor: The family of Michael Carl Arruda would like to once again extend their sincere appreciation to facilitators Robert Mello and Mark Joaquim in organizing the annual Mike Arruda Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit his daughters Maggie and Riley Arruda. The event took place on September 14 at the Little Marion Golf Course. […] Read more »

To the Editor: Recently we attended two movies hosted by the Mattapoisett Lions Club at Shipyard Park, near the gazebo. The outdoor setting was perfect. We saw “Back to the Future” in August, and “The Karate Kid” in September. We enjoyed both movies … and the complimentary popcorn and hot cocoa! It wasn’t just fun […] Read more »

To the Editor: On the evening of Saturday, August 24, on Spring Street in Marion, the Annual Marion Town Party was held. We had perfect weather, fantastic food and beverages, and an amazing bonfire to end the evening! The members of the 2013 Marion Town Party Committee, Marion Firefighters Association and Marion Recreation would like […] Read more »

To the Editor: We’d like to update Marion’s residents about the status of the Marion Solar Bylaw since the spring town meeting, when a bylaw proposed by the Energy Management Committee (EMC) was nearly approved, lacking only four votes to achieve the two-thirds majority needed for zoning bylaws. While the Selectmen supported this bylaw, the […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Elizabeth Taber Library wrapped up this summer’s program for children, “Dig into Reading,” with an End-of-the-Summer-Program Ice Cream Sundae Social. Over the course of six weeks, many children 2-12 years old enjoyed story times, crafts, reading games, a magic show, a Hobbit Party, building Gnome Catapults, creating a Treasure Chest, a […] Read more »