Dear Editor,             During the 14 December 2022 District School Committee meeting, Joseph Pires an elected representative of the Old Rochester School District made comments during the Equity Subcommittee report proposing that hate speech directed at members of his community be elevated to public discourse and considered when shaping district policy. This is appalling. The […] Read more »

To the Editor,             We wish to thank everyone who participated in the Annual Holiday Boutique at the Marion Music Hall last Saturday. Members of the Marion Garden Group had been making unique ornaments and other decorations for months, and then arrangements of fresh greens were created in a week along with embellished wreaths, swags, […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals Clarification. Based on some recent postings, it is clear that there is a misunderstanding of the role of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA.) The ZBA is made up of un-paid individuals appointed by the Select Board. The current members of the ZBA are all professionals […] Read more »

Dear Friends, Neighbors, Boy Scouts, Veterans and the Mattapoisett Community,             I would like to thank the American Legion Post 280, Veterans Service Officer, Chris Gerrior, the Showstoppers, the police and fire departments and all the attendees and celebrations helpers. My 100th birthday event was overwhelming.             Thank you to The Wanderer for the nice […] Read more »

To all of the wonderful members of our community,             During this time of Thanksgiving and the Christmas season, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for the support we have received from the people of Mattapoisett and beyond.  There are few words to express the love and support we have received from so many! […] Read more »

Dear Mattapoisett,             Over the last 8 years, I have been your local garbage collector, and I am writing this letter to inform you that on January 7, 2023, I will be retiring. I want to thank the town of Mattapoisett for their consideration, generosity, and kindness throughout my entire time as your garbage man. […] Read more »

To the Editor,             Mattapoisett has just concluded a vigorously contested election.  My congratulations and thanks to all the local candidates and their supporters for both participating and conducting themselves in a manner that a republican democracy strives to achieve.             I was fortunate to be a poll observer during the day of the election.  […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Recently there has been a surge in tree removal.  Several properties in town have been cleared and left fallow with stumps and debris.  Other trees have been removed because the homeowner considers them a danger and could fall and do damage.  Or in some cases the tree has grown too large […] Read more »

To the Editor It is my opinion, Sharon Schneider and Nicole Demakis, both of Mattapoisett, are missing the point. The argument isn’t about banning books, it’s about determining if the books in question are pornographic. Are they appropriate for our school-aged children? Should they be in a school library where, I doubt, parents are seldom […] Read more »

To the Editor;             For a little town like Marion, $1,200,000 is serious money. The Energy Management Committee (EMC) attended the October 18th meeting of the Select Board to celebrate a decade of progress toward its mission of reducing Marion’s dependence on fossil fuels and saving energy costs. To date the EMC has led efforts […] Read more »