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Veteran’s Day 306 viewsOn November 12, members of the Mattapoisett community gathered together at Old Hammondtown Elementary School for their annual Veteran’s Day ceremony. Commander Michael Lamoureux served as emcee of the event while State Representative William Straus, Selectman Paul Silva, Veterans’ Agent Barry Denham and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Scott Burrill addressed the audience. The school’s chorus and band played patriotic tunes while the Mattapoisett Police Department presented the colors. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick
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Holiday Tour306 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society and Carriage House opened its doors for the holiday season on Saturday, November 24. The Historical Society is having its annual holiday shop, which features a variety of unique gifts such as historical postcard and map recreations, books, and tree ornaments. Kids will get a kick out of the Lionel model train that zooms past a village of illuminated porcelain buildings. Photos by Eric Tripoli.
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Annual Tree Lighting306 viewsOn Monday, December 3, Rochester held their Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the center of town. Hundreds of residents turned out for the celebration The Rochester Memorial School Chorus and Band played joyous holiday tunes. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Holiday Ornaments306 viewsElliot Staple smiles as he creates a popsicle stick nutcracker ornament at the Mattapoisett Library youth ornament-making activity on Saturday, December 15.. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Damn Yankees306 viewsTabor Academy’s production of “Damn Yankees” has adopted the Red Sox as their underdog and runs on February 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 pm in the Fireman Auditorium, Hoyt Hall on the Tabor campus. Photos by Felix Perez
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St. Patty's Dinner306 viewsThe First Congregational Church’s held a St. Patricks Day Dinner in Rochester on Sunday. Photos by
Felix Perez
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Ballroom Dancing306 viewsThe Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly held a Ballroom Dance Party on Saturday, April 6 to benefit the Mattapoisett Council on Aging and other senior activities. Live music was provided by the Meadow Larks. Photos by Felix Perez
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Fire Engine Collection306 viewsRetired Rochester Fire Chief Scott Ashworth’s collection of restored fire trucks – including 1938 Ahrens-Fox and a 1956 Cadillac Meteor ambulance – is museum-quality, but he’s not planning to charge admission any time soon. “You do it because you enjoy it. It’s time consuming, but it’s what I enjoy. I try to do everything that I can. It gives me pride.” Photos by Nick Waleka
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Memorial Day Boat Race306 viewsDan Lawrence and William D. Watling III of Rochester (above left) broke the race record, winning the men’s division with a time of 1:46:59. Amy Hartley-Matteson of Mattapoisett and Katherine Hartley of Rochester (2:11:14) won the women’s division for the third consecutive time – the second time they’ve three-peated. But the day’s biggest champion was 2-year-old Chloe Harding (above right), a cancer survivor who raced with her father, Harrison. Photos by Felix Perez and Nick Walecka.
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Memorial Day 2013306 viewsMemorial Day 2013 offered something for everyone as the Tri-Town came out in droves to remember American veterans who gave their lives. The Sippican School and Old Hammondtown bands performed, while festivities also included parades, speeches, and ceremonies from the American Legion and VFW. Photos by Felix Perez, Joan Hartnett-Barry, and Nick Walecka.
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Mattapoisett Wharf Cruise Nights306 viewsMattapoisett Wharf Cruise Nights are scheduled for Aug. 16, Sept. 6, and Sept. 20, 5:00-9:00pm. Photo by Nick Walecka
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2013 Bird Island Challenge306 views2013 Bird Island Challenge. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry
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