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Island Wharf, Marion1071 viewsIsland Wharf, Marion
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Library Support1071 viewsWork is progressing nicely on the renovation to and expansion of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Barstow Street. In this photo, workers can be seen inserting support beams into the basement which were used to lift and support the entire building. (Photo by Arthur E. Schneider).
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Waiting for Santa1071 viewsA crowd gathers at Island Wharf in Marion awaiting a special visit from Santa Claus who came to attend the town's Annual Village Stroll via boat. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Pitchin' In1069 viewsDoug McLaughlin of Rochester shows off the antique pitchfork he purchased for just $1 at the 33rd Annual Craft Fair and Flea Market held on the town green in front of the First Congregational Church in Rochester center. Despite some overcast weather, the fair was yet another success. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Family Affair1064 viewsLouise Sylvia Hogan (92) looks over family photos during the recent family reunion of the John S. and Emilia F. Sylvia family held at the Holy Ghost Grounds in Mattapoisett on July 15. The event drew four generations of Sylvia descendants, all of whom can claim roots to Mattapoisett and the tri-town area. (Photo courtesy of Natalie Sylvia Hemingway).
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Library Leaning1053 viewsThe Mattapoisett Free Public Library Trustees recently announced the installation of a new handrail which should afford easier access to the library in its temporary quarters at Center School, especially for those citizens who have had difficulty climbing the outside staircase. The first patrons to officially use this new handrail were longtime library volunteer “Papa” John Hilsabeck and his 3-year old granddaughter Rachel Foye, pictured here.
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New Deputy in Town1048 viewsSusan Murray pins a badge on her son, newly-appointed Mattapoisett Deputy Fire Chief Andrew Murray, during the recent Board of Selectmen’s meeting where Mr. Murray was formally appointed to the position. Fire Chief Ron Scott and members of the Mattapoisett Police and Fire Departments were also on hand as Mr. Murray worked for both departments. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Man With a Horn1019 viewsTrumpeter Bob Williamson of Mattapoisett is seen here playing at a recent performance of the Marion Concert Band. The popular weekly summer series of free concerts is held on Mondays beginning at 7:30 pm at the bandstand on Island Wharf in Marion. (Photo by Andrew T. Gallagher).
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The Crab-a-Lots1012 viewsMembers of the tri-town based Women’s Master (Blue Whale) “Crab-a-Lots” rowing team recently took part in the Buzzards Bay Rowing Club’s First Annual Whaleboat Races held during the Working Waterfront Festival in New Bedford on September 23. The dancing Crab-a-Lots were voted the most energetic team and the one showing the most team spirit with their personally painted crab t-shirts and crab-like dancing to the music of the band.
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Santa, Baby995 viewsSimonne Chiarito has her first sitdown with Santa Claus during Mattapoisett's first annual Holiday Village Stroll on Saturday, December 2 at Shipyard Park. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Hot Rods in Rochester989 viewsLouis Aiello Jr. poses alongside his award-winning 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback which recently took the first place trophy in the 2006 Plumb Corner Hot Rod and Custom Car Show in Rochester. The annual event draws over 100 participants each year with proceeds benefitting the “A Wish Come True” organization.
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Lulu's Rose Colored Walk989 viewsGretchan Pyne of Wareham, author of Lulu’s Rose-Colored Glasses and the founder of Lulu’s Rose-Colored Walk and Family Festival, is seen here during the second annual benefit event which kicked off at the Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay on Saturday, September 29. Proceeds from the event went to the Make It Happen Campaign and to provide memberships to the Wareham YMCA for families in need. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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