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Christmas Caroling 395 viewsChildren created crafts then hit the streets for some old-fashioned Christmas caroling on Sunday, December 5, 2010. The event was sponsored by the Mattapoisett Historical Society. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Mattapoisett Fire Department395 viewsOn Sunday, firefighters completed a 110-floor stair climb in full structural firefighting gear in Portland, Maine in honor of the 343 FDNY firefighters killed on 9/11. The climb was sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and each climber was assigned a fallen FDNY firefighters accountability tag with their name and picture, which made the climb that much more important to everyone involved.
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Tripp Mill395 viewsThere’s a new historical plaque situated at the site of the former Tripp Mill. Located on the west branch of the Mattapoisett River off Acushnet Road, Tripp Mill was owned and operated for decades by members of the Tinkham family. A stone spillway remains at the site. The over 20-acre Tinkham Pond fed by the Mattapoisett River along with other contiguous parcels are now part of conservation lands held in part by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the U.S Fish and Wildlife Department.
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Christmas Holiday Shop394 viewsSt. Anthony’s and St. Rita’s parishioners combined efforts to give the community a Christmas Holiday Shop and Celebration on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The basement of St. Anthony’s church was decked out in snowflakes, wreaths, bells, bows, and a Santa sleigh. Santa listened patiently as children told him what they wanted for Christmas. A beautiful bake table tempted visitors with gooey confections and warm malasadas were enjoyed by all. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Reading Time394 viewsMattapoisett preschoolers visited the Free Public Library on Friday, January 8, 2010 to enjoy a special storytime with Children’s Librarian Linda Burke. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Toe Jam394 viewsOn Saturday, January 23, 2010 the Toe Jam Puppet Band performed at the Center School in Mattapoisett to benefit the Project Grow Parents Group. Children and adults danced while the band entertained them with original songs and general silliness. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Prudential Award394 viewsAt a February 23, 2010 meeting, Mattapoisett resident Jillian Zucco accepts a letter of recognition from the Board of Selectmen and State Representative William Straus for being a state finalist in the Prudential Spirit of the Community Awards. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Mom's Running394 viewsOver 600 runners came to Mattapoisett on May 9, 2010 to celebrate mom in the fourth annual Tiara Classic 5K road race. This year’s race had more runners than ever, despite the wind and cold temperatures. The road race benefits the New Bedford Women’s Fund, an organization that empowers and provides upward mobility to women. Photos by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Police Progress394 viewsMuch of the first floor of the Mattapoisett police station first floor is stripped down to studs, thanks to a May 28 second-floor burst pipe that did serious damage to the building. The second floor will need a new floor and the first floor needs new ceiling tiles, new drywall and flooring. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Harbor Days Craze394 viewsThe town gazebo was the scene of another sultry Harbor Days this past weekend. Rows of vendors peddled their fun wares while visitors of all ages enjoyed music, conversation and the best strawberry shortcake in the world. The festivities started in earnest on Friday night with chowder and seafood rolls, and continued until Sunday. Only 51 more weeks until Harbor Days 2011! Photos by Felix Perez.
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Summer Faire394 viewsHappy shoppers united at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s annual Summer Faire on July 31, 2010. The “upscale yard sale” offered great deals on nice furniture items and had a section of toys and games, just for the kids. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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Center School Reunion394 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett Center School Class of 1945 – including Eunice Randall Stolecki, George Randall, Natalie Sylvia Hemingway and Melvin Trott Jr. – convene for lunch with former English teacher Rheta Markey to reminisce about old times and participate in a tour of the school. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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