During the March 17 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board the members put forth ideas for bylaw changes that could, in the near future, expand the use of properties along the Route 6 corridor.

We need a different way to pay for these “miracle” drugs. One option is to have them paid for on an annual basis, spreading the cost over the patient’s estimated lifespan, with payment to stop if the ...

However, although well-intentioned, the proposed historical district by-law places an undue burden on homeowners within the district. We imagine this proposed by-law is appealing to many of Marion’s ...

I’m delighted to have the opportunity to meet Rochester public officials and the local community to get a better understanding of their most important needs as we prepare the fiscal Year 2026 state ...

Each district was a legal entity and owned its schoolhouse. They elected a Prudential Committee-man to oversee the schools.

Trezise explained “this is the third time over the course of eight to ten years that we’ve come before the Conservation Commission for essentially the exact same reason, which is tree removal.” The ...

Rochester’s Conservation Commission Tuesday approved Notices of Intent allowing the construction of four single-family dwellings on two-acre lots on High Street close to A.D. Makepeace cranberry bogs.

As you may remember, last year the Marion Town Party was cancelled due to concerns of mosquito-borne diseases in the area. With that in mind, the Committee has decided to move the event to July. Save ...

Please remember that library cards are required for checkout. If you have lost your card, it can be replaced for a $2.00 charge. Always have your card with you by loading it into the SAILS Mobile app.

The Marion Select Board met Tuesday, March 18 to go over ten action items and some various correspondences. Less than twenty minutes into the meeting, 9-out-of-10 of the action items had been ...

You have, and have created, a spiritual compass that needs to be shared and enjoyed with your loved ones and others. There comes a chosen time when a ship’s captain needs to lift anchor and chart ...

A rabies clinic for cats and dogs will be held on Sunday, March 23 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm noon at the Mattapoisett Highway Department, 5 Mendell Road. This clinic is open to all regardless of ...