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Seniors Appreciation at Center School298 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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Seniors Appreciation at Center School298 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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Mattapoisett Museum298 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum held an opening night for their latest exhibit on June 26. The collection of police and fire department memorabilia brought back many memories for municipal employees on hand at the event. Photos by Marilou Newell.
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Mission Trip to Appalachia.298 viewsTwenty-three members of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church made precious some incredible memories while making a difference during a recent mission trip to Appalachia. The mission group partnered with the Craddock Center in Cherry Log, Georgia in serving impoverished children food for their bodies, minds, and spirits. Photos courtesy Marc Anderson
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Women’s Fund Tiara 5K 298 viewsParticipants in the Women’s Fund Tiara 5K Mother’s Day race enjoyed fine weather and fun, breaking the record of registered runners with 1,000 who took part. Some donned their tiaras and tutus, and there was even a super hero or two spotted in the Kids’ Fun Run. Photos by Felix Perez
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Memorial Day in Mattapoisett298 viewsMemorial Day in Mattapoisett was observed as it traditionally is, with ceremonies in front of the Mattapoisett Library followed by the parade march to Cushing Cemetery. This year’s guest speaker, Mattapoisett resident U.S. Army Sergeant Edward Sweeney, Jr. stirred the emotions of those in attendance with his speech about sacrifice and the American way of life. The Old Hammondtown School Band was impressive with its performance of several patriotic songs, and Representative William Straus, the selectmen, and
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Harbor Days 2015298 viewsThe weather was fine for Harbor Days, the annual week-long event organized by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. The weekend portion of Harbor Days featured vendors, food, train rides for the kids, and a number of entertainment programs, including The Showstoppers on Sunday, July 19. Photos by Colin Veitch and Jean Perry
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Presto Press298 viewsA partnership between the Mattapoisett Historical Society and the public library allowed the sale of duplicate issues of the Presto Press, which was printed from the 1950s until the early 1990s. People poured over the stacks seeking a specific issue or year to take home for their personal archives. The monies raised will be used to defray the cost of storing the publications in a climate-controlled space. Photos by Marilou Newell
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3D Printing298 viewsThe Mattapoisett Free Library unveiled its brand new 3D printer this weekend during a presentation given by tech expert Kevin Osborn. Osborn gave a demonstration on Saturday, April 16, of the library’s very own brand new Ultimaker 2 3D printer. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Cops for Kids298 viewsOn April 28, Nicholas Claudio and his mother Alison Isherwood received a ‘big check’ for $5,000 from a partnership between Cops for Kids with Cancer and the Mattapoisett Police Officer’s Association. Claudio is a sophomore at ORRHS, an honor role student, and a cancer survivor. From Left to Right: Officers Adalbert Cardoso and Nicholas Lorenco, Cops for Kids with Cancer Chairman Robert Faherty, Mom Alison Isherwood, Nick Claudio, and Officers Turner Ryan and Kyle Pavao. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Opening Day298 viewsResidents of Marion and Mattapoisett celebrated the grand opening of their beloved town beaches on Saturday, June 25. At Silvershell Beach in Marion, the Marion Recreation Department provided an array of food, fun, and games for beachgoers, and in Mattapoisett, kids enjoyed face painting, sack races, and, of course, plenty of sun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Harbor Days 298 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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