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Freezin’ for a Reason275 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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Blacking Out 275 viewsSomeone else may have written the words, but it takes a poet to pluck out the meaningful ones and turn it into a poem. The Mattapoisett Library hosted a Blackout Poetry Lab on Saturday, April 21, and provided all the materials for any blackout poet to explore the art form. April is Poetry Month, and this was just one of many celebrations of poetry at the library. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 275 viewsThe 3rd annual Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions treated families to a day of fall time fun on November 4 with games like pumpkin bowling, pin the nose on the pumpkin, and corn hole, along with free hayrides throughout the village. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tree Lighting in Shipyard Park275 viewsMattapoisett held its annual tree lighting at Shipyard Park on Saturday, December 8, treating hundreds to an afternoon of festivities that included live Christmas music, free food courtesy of local restaurants, time to chill with Santa, and, of course, the excitement of the town’s tree lit up for the first time. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tree Lighting in Shipyard Park275 viewsMattapoisett held its annual tree lighting at Shipyard Park on Saturday, December 8, treating hundreds to an afternoon of festivities that included live Christmas music, free food courtesy of local restaurants, time to chill with Santa, and, of course, the excitement of the town’s tree lit up for the first time. Photos by Jean Perry
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“Freezin’ for a Reason” 275 viewsEvery year hundreds make waves on New Year’s Day at the Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” polar plunge. With the support of local businesses and emergency responders, the event has continued every year, raising thousands of dollars to help local families facing cancer treatment. Photos by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett275 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepely
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church275 viewsMattapoisett Congregational Church. Photo by Jennifer F. Shepley
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Christmas Day Plunge275 viewsAt 94, Bob Humphrey was the elder statesman participating in the Christmas Day plunge held at Mattapoisett Town Beach, which including 47 swimmers and raised $2,595 in donations for the benefit of Helping Hands & Hooves. While December 25 was unseasonably mild, the water temperature in the harbor was still chilly as the effort inspired camaraderie among participating friends and couples. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sweetheart Dance 274 viewsGirls Scout Sweetheart Dance held at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on February 11, 2012. Photo by Felix Perez
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Harbor Days 2012274 viewsFrom Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22, the Mattapoisett Lions Club hosted the 26th Annual Harbor Days celebration in Mattapoisett. Thousands of patrons flocked to the Mattapoisett waterfront to check out the food, live entertainment and vendors. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Harbor Days 2012274 viewsFrom Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22, the Mattapoisett Lions Club hosted the 26th Annual Harbor Days celebration in Mattapoisett. Thousands of patrons flocked to the Mattapoisett waterfront to check out the food, live entertainment and vendors. Photos by Felix Perez.
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