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Keep on Plungin’ 150 viewsThe annual Keep on Plungin’ New Year’s Day swim drew well over 100 participants to Mattapoisett Town Beach, continuing a tradition started in 2013 by Will and Michelle Huggins to help families facing expenses related to cancer care. In the last two years, the community-driven effort has benefitted three families and Dana Farber with a $1,000 donation in Huggins’ honor. This year, organizers anticipate supporting at least two more families with checks for $2,000. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Dunseith Gardens150 viewsPeople gathered on Saturday morning at Dunseith Gardens in Mattapoisett to enjoy the “Coretta” story walk, a collaboration of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, Tri-Town Against Racism, and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The story walk based on the autobiography of Coretta Scott King points to the importance of providing children with printed reading materials that represent diversity and inclusion.
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Holiday at Shipyard Park150 viewsMattapoisett’s annual Holiday at Shipyard Park was held on December 14 to the delight of the young and not-so-young. The family-centered event featured Mr. and Mrs. Clause, Frosty, and Rudolph as well as a really big beach chair. The holiday tree was festooned with decorated buoys in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Refreshments were provided by area eateries offering a wide variety of goodies and fan favorite hot chocolate. Music was provided by local students. Photos by
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Weathervane150 viewsEric Lawrence is building a new home in the Mattapoisett village on Foster Street which will include a cupola with a weathervane on top. “We decided to go with ‘Mary Poppins’ for a fun and whimsical choice. We will have a few children in the neighborhood and thought it be nice for them to see which way she is pointing every day,” said Lawrence.
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day149 viewsThe Florence Eastman Post 280 of the American Legion held Memorial Day observances at the war memorials located on the Mattapoisett Library grounds. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Eagle Scout149 viewsMattapoisett Select Board member Jodi Bauer congratulates Mattapoisett Troop 53’s newest Eagle Scout, Andrew Poulin. Photo courtesy of Tom Copps
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Cooper Newton149 viewsOn September 3, family and friends crowded the wharf in support of Mattapoisett resident Cooper Newton as he departed for Anguilla. Newton restored the 27-foot Bristol sailboat over many months. He hopes to reach his destination in time for the August 1-8 race week. Photo courtesy of Jamie McIntosh
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Family Fun Festival 149 viewsAttendees to Saturday’s Fall Free Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett saw many smiling children who enjoyed face painting, hayrides, and various pumpkin-related games and goodies. The event was sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Family Fun Festival 149 viewsAttendees to Saturday’s Fall Free Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett saw many smiling children who enjoyed face painting, hayrides, and various pumpkin-related games and goodies. The event was sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Library149 viewsThe Friends of Mattapoisett Library held a sale on November 20 where donated jewelry and accessories including hats, scarves and pocketbooks were available in the library basement. The event raised approximately $900 to support library programs, including museum passes for the children to attend the either free or at significant price reductions, along with crafts, a fish tank, fish and maintenance tools for the library’s children's room, resources for summer visits from petting zoos, and prizes for the Qua
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Cooper Newton 149 viewsCooper Newton received an emotional welcome home from his parents Peter and Marley Newton, his girlfriend Autumn Horsey and a host of extended family and friends. The Mattapoisett native sailed his 27-foot boat Why Worry on a solo journey that took him as far as Turks and Caicos south of the Bahamas. His adventures included a surprise passenger in a raccoon that found his boat during a coastal storm. Photos by Mick Colageo and Cooper Newton
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Mattapoisett149 viewsPhoto by Amylynn Laurendeau
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