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Buzzards Bay Coalition276 viewsSara DaSilva Quintal, Restoration Ecologist with the Buzzards Bay Coalition, led a group of 50 Tri-Town residents and others from across the South Coast on an expedition into protected retired cranberry bogs last Saturday. Photo by Marilou Newell.
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Annual Thanksgiving Banquet276 viewsThe Annual Thanksgiving Banquet at ORRJH served up seniors a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Photo by Felix Perez
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Dry Harvest276 viewsIt’s cranberry season in Southeastern Massachusetts. With drought conditions, dry harvesting the berries has started largely unaffected by the lack of water thus far, but bog flooding later in the season could be affected if water sources are not replenished with rain. Paula and Dana Johnson of Rochester are in the midst of their dry pick, circling the bogs, one after the other, day in and day out with their mechanical Furfords and burlap sacks to harvest the cranberries fit for fresh fruit sale.
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BBC Watershed Ride276 viewsThis Sunday, October 2, the 10th Annual Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride wound its way through Tri-Town, making a stop at Eastover Farm for lunch along the way. Some 151 participants completed an 11-, 35-, 75-, or first-ever 100-mile ride, spanning Little Compton, Rhode Island to Woods Hole. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Tour de Crème276 viewsThis Sunday was the third annual Tour de Crème, a fundraising partnership between the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path. The ride started at the Town Beach and wound its way through the Southcoast, making stops at the various creameries along the way. Proceeds of the ride will go towards maintaining the MLT trails and the extension of the bike path to the Mattapoisett/Marion town line. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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What are you up to?276 viewsWe asked folks what they’ve been up to and the response was overwhelming and positive. Stay safe folks!
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Special Birthdays 276 viewsWe asked our followers to share their quarantine birthday celebrations with us; here’s the overwhelming response.
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Special Birthdays 276 viewsWe asked our followers to share their quarantine birthday celebrations with us; here’s the overwhelming response.
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Buzzards Bay Swim275 viewsOn Saturday, July 7, over 200 swimmers plunged into Buzzards Bay for the 9th Annual Buzzards Bay Swim. The Buzzards Bay Coalition runs the event each year, trying to raise money for their restoration efforts for the Buzzzards Bay Watershed. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Informance Concert275 viewsOn Sunday, January 27, the South Coast Children’s Chorus held an Informance Concert which allowed potentially interested members to come in and see what the group is all about. The concert was held at St. Gabriel’s Church in Marion. The chorus is well known around the state and has performed in large venues such as Fenway Park. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Memorial Day Boat Race275 viewsDan Lawrence and William D. Watling III of Rochester (above left) broke the race record, winning the men’s division with a time of 1:46:59. Amy Hartley-Matteson of Mattapoisett and Katherine Hartley of Rochester (2:11:14) won the women’s division for the third consecutive time – the second time they’ve three-peated. But the day’s biggest champion was 2-year-old Chloe Harding (above right), a cancer survivor who raced with her father, Harrison. Photos by Felix Perez and Nick Walecka.
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Memorial Day 2013275 viewsMemorial Day 2013 offered something for everyone as the Tri-Town came out in droves to remember American veterans who gave their lives. The Sippican School and Old Hammondtown bands performed, while festivities also included parades, speeches, and ceremonies from the American Legion and VFW. Photos by Felix Perez, Joan Hartnett-Barry, and Nick Walecka.
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