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Center School Field Day274 viewsCenter School in Mattapoisett held its annual field day on Tuesday, June 2, a highlight of the end of the school year for students of all grades. The event was rescheduled from last Tuesday because of rain and chilly weather. Photos by Jean Perry
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Center School Field Day274 viewsCenter School in Mattapoisett held its annual field day on Tuesday, June 2, a highlight of the end of the school year for students of all grades. The event was rescheduled from last Tuesday because of rain and chilly weather. Photos by Jean Perry
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Shaw Farm Trail274 viewsJuly 31 was a big day for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the Towns of Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, and the entire South Coast when 416 acres of farmland and conservation land were added to the Nasketucket Bay Conservation Project, which was formally completed with the addition of the Shaw Farm Trail that now links the bike path with the Nasketucket Bay State Reservation. Photos by Colin Veitch and Jean Perry
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Shining Tides in Mattapoisett274 viewsChildren explored the shore with Cassie Lawson and Becca Stroud from the Buzzards Bay Coalition on July 31 at Shining Tides in Mattapoisett, enjoying a scavenger hunt along with the exploration of sea animal habitats. Photos by Jean Perry
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Monarch Moment274 viewsElla Gillen, 10, and Sofia Gillen, 8, watched a chrysalis that originated from their backyard hatch on Tuesday at the Mattapoisett Library. It was serendipity that the two girls were there with their mother, Tracy, to catch the chrysalis beginning to break open to release a fully developed Monarch butterfly into the world. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House274 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department welcomed the community on Thursday, October 8 during its annual Open House. Families enjoyed food, fun games, live demonstrations, and activities aimed at educating the public on fire safety during this National Fire Prevention Week. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Making a Splash!274 viewsMaking a Splash! Over 100 participants took the icy plunge into the frigid waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach on January 1 during the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. Proceeds go to benefit the BAM Foundation, a local charity that fundraises to provide financial assistance to people who are facing cancer treatment. Photos by Colin Veitch
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“Frozen” at the Library274 viewsWhile it was warm and sunny outdoors, it was “Frozen” inside the Mattapoisett Library on Friday, February 19. Young library patrons enjoyed a number of Disney’s “Frozen” activities, with even a few Elsas stopping by to join in the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Taste of the Town274 viewsPeople with a taste for fine food flocked to Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on the evening of Tuesday, July 12 for the annual Taste of the Town. Local restaurants and cafés dole out servings of their specialty foods for ticket holders to the event hosted by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club. The event is the biggest yearly fundraiser for the Woman’s Club. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition274 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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Mattapoisett Firemen’s Reunion274 viewsRetired firemen gathered to celebrate the first Mattapoisett Firemen’s Reunion on October 16 at Ned’s Point. Former members of the Mattapoisett Fire Department along with several others from Fairhaven, Rochester, and Marion and current members of the department enjoyed the splendid fall afternoon while reliving past events in careers that spanned decades. On hand to greet the men and women as they arrived was retired Chief Ron Scott, who spent 42 years on the Mattapoisett Fire Department.
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Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree274 viewsSaturday, October 22, was the date for the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s annual event, “Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree” at the MLT’s Dunseith Gardens property. Families enjoyed refreshments, ghost stories by the bonfire, and spooky-themed crafts. Photos by Colin Veitch
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