To the Editor: I enjoyed your Editor’s Pick of the Week. As a former ORR employee, it was interesting to learn how Dr. Frangos’ early experience teaching during forced busing in Boston shaped who she is today. At ORR, and part of the Administrative Team, I had the opportunity to see Dr. Frangos’ dedication to […] Read more »

To the Editor: In previous letters on the current educational environment, both locally and nationally, I have emphasized that children go through school only once, that the detrimental effects of data-driven curriculum and the emphasis on standardized tests over inspiration and creativity are clear. Today’s letter seeks to remind readers of the need to consider […] Read more »

To the Editor: “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree             Thy leaves are so unchanging.” This year, the leaves of the Christmas tree in the Bicentennial Park will be changed as the blue spruce that has nobly served its purpose is suffering from old age and disease. The original town Christmas tree went down in […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Town of Mattapoisett would like to thank the following for making our Annual Holiday in the Park a success: Tent-Chase Canopy &Staff, Dan and Andy Chase; Tree Donor– Howard Tinkham; Harbormaster– Horace Field; Decorative Lighting – Mattapoisett Highway Department, Mattapoisett Fire Department, Mattapoisett Police Department, Women’s Firefighter Auxiliary, Jessica Collyer, Janet […] Read more »

To the Editor: On November 16, I had the pleasure of leading a group of Mattapoisett Lions to Far Rockaway, New York, an area particularly hard-hit by hurricane Sandy.  We left early in the morning with a 16-foot truck loaded up with cleaning supplies and food.  Our mission was to meet up with local Lions […] Read more »

To the Editor: On December 8, my wife and I attended an open house and dedication of the newly renovated Center School Clock.  This endeavor, led by Ray Andrews of Mattapoisett, has been an ongoing project for two or more years.  Ray has invested considerable time and effort in collecting donations and making arrangements to […] Read more »

To the Editor:             Are there angels or maybe a Santa Claus in Mattapoisett or the Old Rochester School District?             The group of residents who petitioned Mattapoisett to acquire a “wooded island” bordering Route 6 and directly across the highway from Old Rochester Regional Junior High School is now looking for private sources to […] Read more »

To the Editor:             On behalf of the members of the Mattapoisett Women’s Club, I would like to thank Mark Gunderson and the members of the Fin, Fur and Feather Club. Generously allowing us to cut greens on your property adds beauty to the holiday decorations all over town. Claire Keene Mattapoisett Read more »

To the Editor:             I read with bitter amusement the article titled “Privilege Sticker System Under Review.” The sentences that caught my attention were:             #1: “I’m not sure I’m prepared to endorse forcing people to pay for something they don’t need,” said Selectman Paul Silva.            On November 9, I was forced to write […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Tri-Town consists of three small towns: Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. With a few thousand populating these towns, you can imagine how small it really is. Where everyone knows everyone, they are towns where many people don’t like to leave as they start their own lives and so generations all come together. […] Read more »