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Special Birthdays 437 viewsWe asked our followers to share their quarantine birthday celebrations with us; here’s the overwhelming response.
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Weekend Fun437 viewsMany of our readers shared what they were up to this weekend. Share your moments with our Facebook Group.
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Christmas Day Plunge437 viewsAt 94, Bob Humphrey was the elder statesman participating in the Christmas Day plunge held at Mattapoisett Town Beach, which including 47 swimmers and raised $2,595 in donations for the benefit of Helping Hands & Hooves. While December 25 was unseasonably mild, the water temperature in the harbor was still chilly as the effort inspired camaraderie among participating friends and couples. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Flea Market Fun436 viewsIt was impulse-buying heaven at the 36th Annual Arts and Crafts Flea Market on September 5. The First Congregational Church of Rochester hosted the Market, which featured lots of eclectic vendors, baked goods, and local organizations. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Donations for Afghanistan436 viewsStudents from the Community Service Learning Council at ORRHS have finished packing 50 boxes of clothes, shoes and soccer balls for injured children. They are working to collect donations to ship the items to Afghanistan. Pictured from left to right: Tess Washburn, Madison Costa, Lauren Pettinato, Jordan Seim, Abby Duncan. Luke Mattar is seated in front. Photo courtesy of Debbie Stinson.
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Memorial Day 2013 436 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 Fire Station Open House436 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Station was packed with hundreds of children and their grown-ups for the October 9 Open House during Fire Prevention Week, enjoying the balloons, face painting, plastic firefighter hats, and free Chinese food. Kids got the chance to climb over the fire trucks and stop, drop, and roll inside the Kids’ Fire Safety House. Photos by Jean Perry
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Christmas Day Swim436 viewsOn Christmas Day 2014, about 50 hardy souls, young and old alike, ran with yelps of joy into 42-degree winter waters at Mattapoisett’s Town Beach. This annual event raises funds for Helping Hands and Hooves, a nonprofit organization in Mattapoisett that provides horseback riding lessons and therapeutic sessions for people with special needs. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Murray Preserve436 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust placed a stone monument last week to mark the seven-acre wetlands donated to the MLT by Jeanette Mello in December 2011. The monument is located along the bike path near the Brandt Island Road crossing. Photo by Jean Perry
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Marion Firefighter’s Association436 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 at the Marion VFW. The money raised goes towards purchasing gear, supplies, and equipment outside the regular Fire Department budget. Hungry guests came for the spaghetti and stayed for the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Village Estates436 viewsA fire at the Marion Village Estates off Front Street on February 19 caused major damage to several units at the 40B housing development in Marion. The Marion Fire Department called for assistance from neighboring towns and roughly 60 firefighters on the scene battled the blaze for over six hours. Photo by Felix Perez
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Marion’s new Fire Chief 436 viewsMarion’s new Fire Chief Brian Jackvony was sworn in on June 30 during a ceremony at the Marion Music Hall with the Board of Selectmen. Jackvony comes to Marion from the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island where he was the assistant fire chief for eight years, after 24 years with the Providence Fire Department. Photo by Jean Perry
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