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Making a Splash!265 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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Making a Splash!265 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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Women’s Fund Tiara 5K265 viewsThe rain held off on Sunday, May 8, for the Women’s Fund Tiara 5K, now in its 10th year. The annual Mother’s Day event draws hundreds to the starting line at Oxford Creamery, through the village of Mattapoisett, and back to Oxford Creamery for the finish. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Taste of the Town265 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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Harbor Days 265 viewsHarbor Days came to Mattapoisett this past weekend, and many visitors were gracious enough to spin The Wanderer Wheel for a $1 donation to the Lions Club. Those who played helped raise an extra $523 the Lions Club will use to benefit the community. The Aardvark came out too, but since furry aardvarks hate hot weather, he only made a couple of appearances. Photos by Jean Perry
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Veterans Day Ceremony in Mattapoiset265 viewsCol. Joseph McGraw was the guest speaker during the Veterans Day Ceremony at Old Hammondtown School. McGraw has a long and impressive military career. He graduated in 1994 from U.S. Military Academy and achieved successive ranks to become a full colonel in 2015. George Randall, member of the Florence Eastman Post of the American Legion, recited the preamble to the American Constitution and the Gettysburg Address before a standing-room only audience during the November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony in Mattapoiset
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Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Carol Sing265 viewsThe organ was back in business this year for the annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Carol Sing on Saturday, December 17. The kerosene lamps were lit, the children partook in the traditional “The Twelve Days if Christmas,” and all was merry and bright as Christmas in Mattapoisett should be. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club 265 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club (left to right) Barbara Ponzyn, Barbara Van Inwegen, Erin Burlinson, Susan Perkins, Sue Mitchell, and Roxanne Bungert - and below, Elaine Botelho - were volunteers on the front lawn garden installation at Rosecliff in Newport in preparation of the 2017 Newport Flower Show (NFS). Photo courtesy Karen Gardner
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Kicking Off265 viewsIt’s official! Harbor Days in Mattapoisett has begun, starting on Sunday, July 9, with the annual Triathlon. Following events are Wednesday with Concert in the Park and strawberry shortcake, Thursday is Paint Night at Shipyard Park, Friday is the fish fry, Saturday is craft fair/vendors, entertainment, U-Pick ‘Em Auction, and lobster dinner, and Sunday is the pancake breakfast. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Ryan McFee265 viewsThis week’s Tri-Town Profile features area artist and Mattapoisett resident Ryan McFee. McFee has an art studio/gallery in New Bedford and is also known for his large-scale murals and street art. Photos by Jonathan Comey
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Salty's Hat265 viewsEarly this past Friday, December 1, as folks were rushing to work and children settling into school, an annual tradition transpired in Mattapoisett at the corner of Route 6 and North Street. With the placement of the Santa hat upon the head of our beloved Salty the Seahorse, the holiday season officially began. As they do every year, the folks at Brownell Systems assisted the Mattapoisett Land Trust in the placement of the hat via a tall crane. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Freezin’ for a Reason265 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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