Aidan Pollard May 12, 2021
A Mattapoisett Special Town Election will be held July 27 to fill the late Select Board member John DeCosta’s position. It will be the only elected office on the ballot.
MATTAPOISETT A special Town Election will be held on July 27 to fill the Select Board position left by the death of John DeCosta last month.
DeCosta’s term would have ended on Town Election day in 2023. The winner of the July 27 election will serve the rest of that term.
“Having, a year ago, operated with two members on the board for six months … it’s absolutely something that has to be done,” Board Chair Paul Silva said.
MATTAPOISETT Selectman John DeCosta announced he has been diagnosed with cancer.
DeCosta took a moment at the beginning of an April 13 Selectmen’s meeting to inform residents of his diagnosis.
“At this time, I am fully capable of carrying out my duties as a member of the Board of Selectmen,” he said, adding that he would continue to serve unless he is advised otherwise.
“Obviously it’s very disturbing and very concerning for all of us,” Board Chair Paul Silva said. “We’ll surely pray for you.”
Selectman Jordan Collyer agreed, saying DeCosta was in his and his family’s thoughts and prayers.
Aidan Pollard
Council on Aging Director Jacqueline Coucci addresses the Board of Selectmen on March 9.
MATTAPOISETT Following the reopenings of the Mattapoisett Library and Town Hall, the Mattapoisett Council on Aging is set to begin in-person programming in April.
At a March 9 meeting, selectmen approved a plan to allow the Council on Aging to begin reopening.
Council on Aging Director Jacqueline Coucci presented a reopening plan to the Selectmen, who agreed it was comprehensive.
“Very well done,” Selectman Jordan Collyer said. “I don’t think you left any stone unturned, Jackie.”
Coucci said that the council would be “basically mimicking” its operations from the fall, following state and local guidelines in order to provide programming for Council on Aging patrons.
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