Sandy Quadros Bowles May 26, 2021
MARION A typical household with an average of two and a half people will pay an additional $55.97 in their annual water and sewer bill in fiscal year 2022, based on rates approved Wednesday by the Board of Selectmen.
In an effort to keep rates lowest among those who used the least water and sewer services, a fourth usage tier was added. This kept the increases from being felt more heavily among those with smaller households that typically use the least water and sewer and often have the lowest incomes, Town Administrator Jay McGrail said.
For sewer users, the base charge that everyone pays would be $133.94, an increase of 2.5% from fiscal year 2021. From there, charges paid by users who fall into the first and second tiers would increase by 2.5%, the third tier by 3% and the newly added fourth tier by 10% more than the third tier.
Aidan Pollard May 4, 2021
MARION Selectmen approved a liquor license for 27 Wareham Road, the site of Gilda’s Stone Rooster, so long as the bar receives an occupancy permit from the building commissioner.
Selectmen approved the license at a May 4 meeting, following a public hearing continued from a hearing in April.
At the April hearing, John Mello detailed he and fellow restaurateur Joe Sauro’s plans to reopen Gilda’s Stone Rooster as Stone Rooster, following the retirement of longtime founder and owner Gilda Downey.
In April, Planning Board member and River Road resident Chris Collings spoke on behalf of himself and his neighbors, urging that something be done to prevent parking for the bar on the adjacent River Road.
Kate Robinson Apr 26, 2021
The newest plans for the proposed maritime center do not include an observation deck or public restrooms. Image courtesy: Town of Marion
Architect Tim Sawyer presenting the new plans on April 26.
Sawyer noted that the new proposal features a much smaller footprint than the previous design for the building.
Town Administrator Jay McGrail discussing finances during the meeting.
MARION Town officials presented redesigned plans for a $2.5 million harbor facility on Island Wharf to residents at a special virtual meeting on April 26.
Dozens of residents attended the meeting, voicing ideas and opinions on the revised design as Town Administrator Jay McGrail and architect Tim Sawyer presented the new proposal, which reduced the building’s total footprint by over 50%.
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