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Freezin' for a Reason 2014183 viewsParticipants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred participants who plunged into 34 degree waters, just a few degrees warmer than the 28 degree air temperature that morning. Photo by Felix Perez
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Ramp Construction183 viewsAndy Bobola of the Mattapoisett Building Department, Bruce Rocha Jr. of Fisher and Rocha and the Mattapoisett Lions Club recently collaborated on building this handicap ramp
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World Tai Chi and Qigong Day183 viewsA group in Mattapoisett joined others across the globe in celebrating World Tai Chi and Qigong Day on April 26 at 10:00 am, just as other groups did at 10:00 am in their local time zones. Led by Tai Chi Practitioner Colman Fink, 15 locals moved gracefully together with conscious breath in the downstairs of the Mattapoisett Free Library – thanks to the rain that dampened the plan to meet at Ned’s Point for a second year in a row. By Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Land Trust 183 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust dedicated a monument on the Munro Preserve to honor the founders of the organization and celebrate the 40th anniversary of it’s beginnings. Present at the ceremony on Saturday, May 10th and pictured, are founders Donald J. Fleming, Bradford A. Hathaway, Priscilla A. Hathaway, George B. Mock II, and his wife, Elise Mock.
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Seniors Appreciation at Center School183 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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Breakfast with Santa183 viewsIn 2014 the Mattapoisett Police Officer’s Association partnered up with the Mattapoisett Knight’s of Columbus in their already established “Breakfast with Santa.” This year we asked for each family to bring a new or slightly used gift, jacket or book to later be delivered to Gift’s To Give. The Assocoation had a great turn out and met their goal in filling a police cruiser.
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Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum 183 viewsMattapoisett Historical Society Museum Curator Elizabeth Hutchison and Historical Preservationist Lenora Robinson are developing a database and catalog of the museum’s collection. Once the work is complete, researches will be able to view historical documents, clothing, tools, photographs, and much more from the museum collection online. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Chili Cook-off183 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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Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections183 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society’s event “Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections” on February 26 made for an exciting and eclectic display of rare, as well as seemingly random, objects. Left: Old Prince Albert tobacco boxes are lined up from Katherine Gaudet’s collection of rare tins. Right: Guests admire Nate Bekemeier’s quirky collection of items he collected over the years, each with its own story attached, stored inside his handmade display table. Photos by Felix Perez
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Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections183 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society’s event “Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections” on February 26 made for an exciting and eclectic display of rare, as well as seemingly random, objects. Left: Old Prince Albert tobacco boxes are lined up from Katherine Gaudet’s collection of rare tins. Right: Guests admire Nate Bekemeier’s quirky collection of items he collected over the years, each with its own story attached, stored inside his handmade display table. Photos by Felix Perez
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Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections183 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society’s event “Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections” on February 26 made for an exciting and eclectic display of rare, as well as seemingly random, objects. Left: Old Prince Albert tobacco boxes are lined up from Katherine Gaudet’s collection of rare tins. Right: Guests admire Nate Bekemeier’s quirky collection of items he collected over the years, each with its own story attached, stored inside his handmade display table. Photos by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Free Library183 viewsChildren flocked to the Mattapoisett Free Library on April 4 for two special events – one to learn about composting with Dr. John Porter and the other where Tricia Weaver taught kids about wind. Photos by Felix Perez
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