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Freezin’ for a Reason272 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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Arbor Day272 viewsRaising the Arbor Day Flag at Mattapoisett Town Hall in April 27 were Tree Warden Roland Cote, Tree Committee member Jodi Bauer, and Chairman Sandy Hering. Mattapoisett is celebrating its 10th year as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Harbor Days272 viewsSaturday was a splendid day to celebrate Harbor Days, with thousands turning out throughout the day ahead of Sunday’s dubious weather forecast that caused the early end to the annual weeklong event at Shipyard Park. The Lions Club reports a higher-than-average turnout, and proceeds to benefit charity were also up this year. Photos by Jean Perry
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3rd annual Great Community Picnic 272 viewsBeautiful scenery and a lively communal spirit thrived at the Munro Preserve for the 3rd annual Great Community Picnic hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and Historical Society. Photos by Caleb Jagoda
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Sunrise at Point Connett272 viewsSunrise at Point Connett looking to Peases Point. Photo by Ellen Scholter-Walker
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club Garden Tour272 viewsThe Mattapoisett Woman's Club Garden Tour covered properties on both sides of Route 6 including homes in the village area and two addresses at the Bay Club on June 24. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Yard Sale Season271 viewsIt was Yard Sale & Family Fun day at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett on April 21. The event concluded with a Ham &Bean Supper and proceeds went to the building and shrine fund. The Wanderer now offers an interactive map of all the area yard sales on our web site, check it out at: www.wanderer.com. Photo by Felix Perez
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Chanty 8009271 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House hosted The New Bedford Sea Chantey Chorus on Sunday afternoon, April 29. The matinee concert featuring a variety of ballads, folk songs and work songs - or chanteys - was played before a full house as patrons filled the old church house to the rafters. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Gatemen at the Library271 viewsDustin DeMuth, an infielder out of Indiana University, meets and greets the dozens of fans who turned out for the reading at the Mattapoisett Library on Tuesday, June 26. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Harbor Days 2012271 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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Heritage Days Bonfire271 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department lit a bonfire on Saturday, August 4 at Barstow Wharf. The fire was part of a weekend-long celebration of Heritage Days, where the history of Mattapoisett was observed and honored. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Shipyards of Mattapoisett271 viewsOn Sunday, September 2, Mattapoisett Historical Society Seth Mendell hosted a tour entitled “Shipyards of Mattapoisett” where he talked to local residents about the town’s world famous shipbuilding industry and whaling history. The lecture was held in Shipyard Park overlooking the water. Photos by Deb Burdock.
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