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Summer Reading Play287 viewsOn Friday, August 3, members of the Mattapoisett Library Summer Reading Program presented their final play of the season in their outdoor theater on the Library’s lawn. Seven children participated in the play, which they wrote themselves. The play was a compilation of various famous childhood tales, such as Jack in the Beanstalk. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Brad Barrows Bike Run287 viewsOn Saturday, September 15, dozens of motorcycle riders gathered at Rick’s Tavern in Mattapoisett to participate in the 3rd Annual Brad Barrows Bike Run from Mattapoisett to Bridgewater. All money raised will be donated to youth sports in the Tri-Town and in Fairhaven. Photo by Felix Perez.
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New Year Plunge287 viewsOn January 1, 2013, Mattapoisett Town Beach played host to a New Year’s polar plunge fundraiser. The event, which attracted over 400 people, raised money to benefit BAM Foundation, Inc., a New Bedford non-profit which donates money to South Coast families dealing with members who have cancer. The Huggins family of Mattapoisett received such a donation while husband and father, William, was in treatment for cancer in his colon and liver. Photo by Eric Tripoli
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7th Annual Women’s Fund Tiara Mother’s Day 5K287 viewsThere was a huge turn out for what has now become a Mother’s Day tradition, the 7th Annual Women’s Fund Tiara Mother’s Day 5K . Photos by Felix Perez
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Tiki Beach Party287 viewsThe first annual Town Beach party kicked off the summer fun in Mattapoisett this weekend. There was lots of fun in the sun including a Sand Castle contest. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Harbor Days 2013287 viewsThousands of Tri-Town residents and summer visitors flocked to Shipyard Park throughout a week of fun in the sun for the Lions Club 2013 Mattapoisett Harbor Days Festival. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival287 viewsKids of all ages gathered at the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival on Saturday to experience what life and work were like for generations past. For more on the fun and food, see page 13. Photos by Marilou Newell and Felix Perez.
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Seniors Appreciation at Center School287 viewsOne of the highlights of the third-grade school year, students dressed up as famous Americans and treated senior citizens from the Council on Aging to a senior citizen appreciation breakfast the morning of June 6. The third-graders sang patriotic songs like the Star-Spangled Banner and My Country ‘Tis of Thee, dressed as the American figure of their choice. Photo by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Museum287 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum held an opening night for their latest exhibit on June 26. The collection of police and fire department memorabilia brought back many memories for municipal employees on hand at the event. Photos by Marilou Newell.
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Mattapoisett Fire Station Open House287 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Station was packed with hundreds of children and their grown-ups for the October 9 Open House during Fire Prevention Week, enjoying the balloons, face painting, plastic firefighter hats, and free Chinese food. Kids got the chance to climb over the fire trucks and stop, drop, and roll inside the Kids’ Fire Safety House. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Christmas287 viewsSanta, Rudolph, and Frosty -- plus food, crafts for kids, and the annual tree lighting are some of the hallmarks of a Mattapoisett Christmas. The Mattapoisett Lion’s Club in partnership with local businesses hosted the annual tree lighting at Shipyard Park on Saturday, December 13. The Lions also collected toys and canned goods in support of local charities. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Chili Cook-off287 viewsThe MattMen of Mattapoisett Congregational Church came together Sunday night, January 25th ,to see who amongst them cooks up the best man-made chili. Tasting was free to all who came. Those who wished to vote contributed $5 to The Baby Project of New Bedford. $518 was raised for The Baby Project. Out of 15 chili cooks who prepared 16 pots of chili, Rory McFee received the most votes for his “Smoky Chili.”. Bob Field’s “Oyster Chili” came in second place. Photo by Felix Perez
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