ORR School Committee Weighs Assistant Superintendent Appointment, Assessors Set Tax Commitments
Local boards in Mattapoisett addressed school leadership, public safety, environmental restoration and tax matters in recent days, while upcoming sessions will tackle stormwater regulations and the annual housing plan.
The Old Rochester Regional District School Committee was scheduled to vote on the appointment of an interim director to the position of assistant superintendent of student services at its July 1 meeting. The agenda also included an executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy, and a 30-minute public comment period. Meeting minutes were not yet available at press time.
School leadership and bargaining
The Mattapoisett School Committee met on July 2 in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Mattapoisett Education Support Professionals Union. No other business appeared on the agenda.
Library trustees were set to conduct the annual director evaluation and strategic planning on June 25, alongside standard reports from the treasurer, director, and Friends of the Library.
Public safety and licensing
A dangerous dog hearing for a resident, Mr. Abbruzzetti, was on the Select Board’s June 23 docket. The board also listed a common victualler license for Sweet Art Boutique Bakery at 81 County Road, a trailer permit request at Parcel #5A-229.0, and the Shipyard Inn Group’s pledge of collateral for an all-alcoholic liquor license to Bay Coast Bank. Appointments to the Plymouth County Advisory Board, Fence Viewers, and Holy Ghost Reuse Committee were also slated.
Environmental and land use reviews
The Conservation Commission held public hearings on June 22 for the Wolf Island Bogs ecological restoration project, proposed by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and involving dam removal. The commission also heard requests for determinations on parking lot reconstruction at 64 County Road and I‑195 milling and resurfacing, plus continued hearings for beach nourishment at 11 Sea Marsh Way and certificates of compliance for three addresses.
The Board of Health convened on June 22 to discuss the Swap Shop at the Transfer Station in a deliberative session, then on June 25 reviewed development plans for 1 Long Plain Road, 6 Riverside Drive, and 83 Fairhaven Road. Votes were planned on previous meeting minutes. Reports from the Public Health Nurse, Transfer Station, and Health Agent were also received.
Marine Advisory Board
Long Wharf updates and concerns about sticker fees were discussed by the Marine Advisory Board on June 25. The board also handled approval of minutes and new business.
Cancellation
The Tree Committee’s July 1 meeting was cancelled. It had been expected to include possible votes on the FY27 fall planting budget and updates on spring planting sites.
Tax commitments
The Board of Assessors will meet on July 7 to consider approving preliminary FY2027 real estate and personal property tax commitments, as well as motor vehicle excise commitments for 2026‑3. Betterment payoffs will be reviewed, and the board will enter executive session for tax abatement discussions.
Coming up
- **July 6 – Planning Board (hybrid):** Continued discussions on the stormwater management by-law, cottage community development by-law, and rules and regulations update with SRPEDD.
- **July 7 – Board of Assessors:** Vote on preliminary tax commitments; executive session for abatements.
- **July 14 – Housing Authority:** Public hearing on the Proposed Annual Plan for FY2027, covering capital improvements, maintenance, operating budget, performance review responses, and waivers from EOHLC regulations. Residents may comment orally or in writing.
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.