Select Board Takes Up Marion General Store License Transfer; Conservation, School Boards Meet
Government boards in Marion turned their attention to alcohol licensing, land-use matters, and school staffing over the past two weeks, though final votes remained pending on most major items as agendas were released without accompanying minutes. The Select Board held a public hearing on transferring the all-alcohol off-premises license for Marion General Store to Felder Farms LLC, along with a common victualler license for the same Front Street location. Board discussions also included a proposed amendment to the Herron Cove waiver agreement with Toll Brothers and a water/sewer commitment payment of $2,732.02.
Conservation and Wetlands
The Conservation Commission scheduled public hearings on a Notice of Intent for residential demolition and reconstruction at 10 Doran Way, sewer/water mains at 340 Converse Road, and MassDOT’s milling and resurfacing of I-195 right-of-way. Votes were slated on certificates of compliance for 52 West Avenue, 47 East Avenue, and 468 Point Road, while a potential wetlands violation at 57 Dexter Avenue was set for discussion. The July 8 commission meeting will take up a request for determination on a deck removal and screened porch at 32 Joanne Drive, a certificate of compliance for 38 Rocky Knook Lane, and site plan comments for Uncle Jon’s Coffee at 413 Wareham Street.
Marine and Open Space
The Marine Resources Commission reviewed material from a Harbor Management Plan public meeting with the Urban Harbors Institute and considered a land use modification at Island Wharf, harbor regulations, potential DPW Barn storage, and a financial review update. The Open Space Acquisition Commission was set to elect officers and take up the Wings Cove Conservation Project (Stone Estate), a property transfer for the Marion Shared Use Path, a Point Road Bike Path engineering services contract, and a maintenance plan for MOSAC properties.
Schools
The Old Rochester Regional School Committee and union representatives were to review a recommendation to appoint the interim director of student services as assistant superintendent, and hold an executive session on collective bargaining. The Marion School Committee will meet July 8 to vote on a Memorandum of Agreement with the Marion Teachers Association, followed by a closed executive session on collective bargaining and litigation strategy.
Other Business
The Board of Assessors discussed personnel changes, including a grade, step, and salary adjustment for the Associate Assessor, and will reconsider the matter July 8 alongside a review of a transfer of ownership at 382 Point Road. The Historical Commission reviewed the Percy Browne House feasibility study, Marconi and Tremont Campground National Register submissions, and potential property sales on Front and Cottage streets. The Planning Board’s July 6 agenda includes a public hearing for a site plan to expand an existing structure at 14 Barnabas Road in the Limited Industrial District.
Coming Up
- **July 6, Planning Board**: Public hearing on expansion at 14 Barnabas Road; payment of an engineering peer review invoice.
- **July 8, Conservation Commission**: Public hearing on deck removal and screened porch at 32 Joanne Drive; reorganization.
- **July 8, Marion School Committee**: Vote on the teachers’ union memorandum of agreement; executive session.
- **July 8, Board of Assessors**: Transfer of ownership review; executive session on Associate Assessor compensation.
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