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Freezin’ for a Reason309 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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Baby Gift Baskets309 viewsThe Bay Club ladies lunch together, and they also make baby gift baskets for newborns born with an opioid addiction. On Friday, 8/24, the lunch bunch presented baskets of baby essentials to Southcoast Health so these babies can bring belongings of their very own with them from the hospital to their foster homes. Roughly 150 babies born each year at Southcoast hospitals begin their lives addicted to opioids. L-R: Gina Boone, Joan Martin, Anne Downey, Janet Granere, Joyce Ciffolillo, and Wendy Russo.
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Family Fun Festival 309 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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Santa Run 309 viewsSaturday, December 7, was the Santa Run 5k through the village of Mattapoisett. Usually held in New Bedford, race organizer Geoff Smith moved the race to Mattapoisett, flooding the village streets with hundreds of Santas – and a few Christmas miniature horses, as well. Photos by Jean Perry
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Frozen Princesses309 viewsOn December 21, two princesses visited the Mattapoisett Public Library to read stories and sing songs from the Disney film Frozen. Princesses Elsa and Anna beguiled the children as well as their parents in an hour-long performance culminating in hugs and a photo session. The delightful event was sponsored by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Salty the Sea Horse309 viewsSalty the Sea Horse's red underbelly was painted anew last week by Pete Davies (pictured), along with Matt Urquhart and Mike Huguenin, as the Mattapoisett Land Trust opened a season of anticipation of the MLT’s 50th anniversary next April. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Mike Huguenin
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Fall Fun308 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Museum and Carriage House hosted a cider-making and pumpkin-carving event at the Museum on September 26. Children got the chance to press their own cider, carve some silly faces, and peel apples. Nothing tastes better than cider you’ve made yourself! Photo by Felix Perez.
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Fall Fun308 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Museum and Carriage House hosted a cider-making and pumpkin-carving event at the Museum on September 26. Children got the chance to press their own cider, carve some silly faces, and peel apples. Nothing tastes better than cider you’ve made yourself! Photo by Felix Perez.
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In Remembrance308 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions left a message of remembrance on the corner of Route 6 and North Street for the tenth anniversary of 9-11. Photo courtesy of the Mattapoisett Lions.
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Buzzards Bay Fun308 viewsYMCA Southcoast’s Camp Massasoit in Mattapoisett, at the head of Mattapoisett Harbor where the River meets Buzzards Bay, provided a variety of camp activities to over 2,000 youth from New Bedford to Wareham who attended throughout this past summer. Teachers and community groups interested in programs and anyone seeking more information should contact Rob Hancock at Hancock@savebuzzardsbay.org or visit www.SaveBuzzardsBay.org/educate.
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Sweetheart Dance 308 viewsGirls Scout Sweetheart Dance held at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on February 11, 2012. Photo by Felix Perez
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Mother’s Day Tiara 5K Run308 viewsThe 6th Annual Mother’s Day Tiara 5K Run in Mattapoisett on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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