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Christmas Holiday Shop372 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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Winter Wonderland372 viewsReader Bodil Perkins sent in a picture of Salty the Seahorse right after the December 20, 2009 nor’easter. Photo by Bodil Perkins.
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Library Crafts372 viewsOn Saturday, December 19, 2009, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosted a ornament-making session. Children made seaside-themed holiday ornaments that included seashells, starfish, whelks, and everyone's favorite, Salty the Seahorse. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Tees4Haiti372 viewsA program to raise money for relief efforts in Haiti took place at the Center School on February 27, 2010. Mattapoisett resident Kimberly Thomas designed t-shirts to sell for Haiti, and made them to be “unique and special just like the Haitian children and the American children who wear them”. The Family Fun day at the Center School raised money for the Red Cross. Photo courtesy of Kim Thomas.
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Memorial Day372 viewsThe Florence Eastman Post 220 in Mattapoisett hosted the town’s Memorial Day observance and parade on May 31, 2010. The ceremony began with a service at the Veteran’s monument in front of the library, and then a parade assembled and marched to the town wharf and to Cushing Cemetery. The ceremony was held in memory of Lt. Chris Byron. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Kenya Relief372 viewsThree Kenyan orphans – including Grace, center – enjoy their new shoes. These were just some of the children that Mattapoisett residents Greg and Marina Wurl met on their recent medical mission trip to Migori, Kenya. Photo courtesy of the Wurl family.
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More Bear Sightings372 viewsJohn Mathieu of Martha's Way in Mattapoisett, submitted this photo of a bear in his backyard, near his children's play area, on the morning of August 2, 2011. Photo by John Mathieu.
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Chimney Fire Call372 viewsMattapoisett Police and Fire responded to a reported chimney fire on Melissa Ann Lane on the cold morning of January 16, 2012. The situation was quickly brought under control and the emergency crews left the premises after a half hour. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Fresh Snow372 viewsTaking advantage of the fresh powder at Old Hammond Town School on Saturday January 21st. Although the weekend brought a foot of snow, with Mondays rain there’s not much left but the memories. Photos by Felix Perez
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Hammond Quarry372 viewsMattapoisett Land Trust President Mike Huguenin led a group of about 52 people on a walk about Hammond Quarry, a historical property off Mattapoisett Neck Road that the MLT is hoping to acquire next year. Pink granite was mined from the site between the early 1700s through the early 1900s, and the MLT plans to purchase the property to preserve the quarries and carve out trails for public access. Photos by Jean Perry
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Boston Women’s Suffrage Trail 372 viewsKatherine Dibble of the Boston Women’s Suffrage Trail gave an historical perspective on the important role played by women from Massachusetts during the years of struggle to gain the right to vote. Held at the Mattapoisett Public Library on February 15, the lecture celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Mom's Running371 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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