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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition233 viewsThe 2nd Annual Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition was well attended this Sunday, September 18, behind the Knights of Columbus on Route 6. Two categories – professional establishment and public safety – competed for best judged chowder and people’s choice. The Rochester Facilities Department took first place, with the Rochester Firefighter’s Association taking second and the People’s Choice award. Photos by Jean Perry
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Christmas Lights 233 viewsMarino Carreiro submitted this photo of his house at 59 Acushnet Road. The house has up to 40,000 holiday lights this year, and passersby, he says, are welcome to sit on the sleigh to take pictures.
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Freezin’ for a Reason233 viewsJanuary 1 found locals Freezin’ for a Reason again at the annual polar plunge fundraiser to benefit those who are fighting cancer in our own community. At Mattapoisett Town Beach that morning, the air temperature was in the single digits and the water was a frigid 40 degrees. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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‘Chilly’ Dog 233 viewsA lawn ornament of a dog in Mattapoisett seemed to personify the bitter cold we’ve experienced since before the New Year. Photo by Jean Perry
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Christmas Plunge233 viewsHelping Hands and Hooves of Mattapoisett continued the tradition of plunging into the chilly waters of the Town Beach on Christmas morning as a way to fundraise for the non-profit organization’s free equestrian therapy programs serving local differently-abled adults. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Harbor Days233 viewsAnother year, another Harbor Days, and another successful effort on behalf of the Mattapoisett Lions Club to raise funds for the good of the community. Harbor Days this year was indeed a hot one, but most agreed that a heat wave was preferable to the rainy washout experienced in prior years. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 233 viewsFamilies came out in record numbers to enjoy the 4th Annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett’s Lion Club on October 19 held at Shipyard Park. Bruce Rocha of the club estimated attendance at over 400. Kids and adults alike enjoyed free face painting, bowling with pumpkins, a corn hole toss, snacks, hayrides to Ned’s Point and, yes, free pumpkins to take home. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sandra Frechette
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Christmas Day Swim233 viewsThe 16th Annual Christmas Day Swim for Helping Hands and Hooves took place under bright blue cloudless skies and a balmy 43 degrees as dozens of families and friends took the plunge at Mattapoisett Town Beach. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Memorial Planting232 viewsA small pin oak sapling in front of the Center School honors the memory of Mattapoisett resident Jamie Shepley, who died in the summer of 2009. The memorial tree was planted by the Mattapoisett Tree Committee. For more information, please contact committee member Sandy Hering at Hering.Sandra@gmail.com. Photo by Laura Fedak Pedulli.
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Sweetheart Dance 232 viewsGirls Scout Sweetheart Dance held at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on February 11, 2012. Photo by Felix Perez
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Bikeway Challenge232 viewsOn Sunday, June 24, the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path hosted their first annual South Coast Bikeway Challenge. Local residents were invited to ride their bikes along the path in order to raise money for the completion of the ongoing project. In addition to the ride, live music was provided and the Mattapoisett Lions Club served lunch. Pictured here from left to right; Chloe, Michael, Malcolm and Aimee Bean Enjoying Mattapoisett’s scenic bike path. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Lighthouse Tours232 viewsNed's Point Lighthouse in will be open periodically during the summer for free tours. The lighthouse, which was built in the 1800s, has become an unofficial symbol of the town of Mattapoisett. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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