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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Tour414 viewsThe Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Tour “Nature’s Treasures” held on June 30 was “Magnificent”, declared Ellen Flynn. Flynn said that the event brought in more than $6,000 - monies that are earmarked for their scholarship fund. She said visitors were awed by the gardens graciously opened for viewing from iconic harbor homes to those set in peaceful rural uplands along the Mattapoisett River Valley. To learn more about the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club visit www.mattapoisettwomansclub.org. Photos by Marilou Ne
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48th Annual Mattapoisett Road Race 414 viewsThe 48th Annual Mattapoisett Road Race once again brought out young and old alike. Overcast skies were welcomed but the July 4th heat was tough for the runners and the cheering crowds who begged for shade. The field of runners was well over 1,000 and coming in first was Joe Farrand at 26:59. Shortly after, the first female to finish was Kim Bolick at 29:54. Before the starting gun sounded there was a moment of silence in honor of Maurice “Mudgie” Tavares who established the Mattapoisett Track Club, and the
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What are you up to?414 viewsWe asked folks what they’ve been up to and the response was overwhelming and positive. Stay safe folks!
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Special Birthdays 414 viewsWe asked our followers to share their quarantine birthday celebrations with us; here’s the overwhelming response.
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Seasons End414 viewsNothing says summer is over more than seeing the Harbormaster’s boat hauled out of the water. Behind that vessel rests the Mattapoisett Fire Boat, also standing down for now. Both vessels are on trailers ready to deploy, if needed. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Fill-A-Cruiser Toy Drive414 viewsSunday’s Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive at Sippican Elementary School was a success! Volunteers representing the Marion Police Department, Police Brotherhood, and Sippican School (VASE) welcomed a parade of vehicles of families dropping off a variety of Christmas gifts for cookies and cupcakes. Marion Police Chief John Garcia donned the Santa suit and took pictures with kids in school resource officer Matt McGraw’s 1924 Ford Model-T. Photos by Mick Colageo
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic414 viewsThe Town of Marion held a very successful COVID-19 vaccine clinic for residents 85 and over. Photo courtesy Donna M. Hemphill
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Marion Natural History Museum414 viewsOn Friday night the Marion Natural History Museum welcomed state fish and wildlife biologist Stephen Wright. A large group joined us on a very chilly night to learn about beavers in Massachusetts. We heard about how beavers create and maintain their lodges, how they cache food for when their pond freezes over, and much more. No more mistaking a beaver, which averages 60 pounds, with a muskrat, which averages 2-4 pounds! We had a chance to examine pelts, skulls, teeth and examples of their favorite food. We
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Car Show Dreams413 views108 cars attended the A Wish Come True car show on October 11, 2009 at Rochesters Plumb Corner. Each vehicle owner paid to attend the show, and the proceeds went to the organization, which works to grant wishes to children ages 3-18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition.
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Reading Time413 viewsMattapoisett preschoolers visited the Free Public Library on Friday, January 8, 2010 to enjoy a special storytime with Childrens Librarian Linda Burke. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Boat Race413 viewsThe 2010 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Races got off to a good start in warm, sunny weather. About 90 registrants rowed their boats from Grandma Hartleys Reservoir on Snipatuit Road, down the Mattapoisett River, and to the finish line at the Herring Weir on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Barn Tour413 viewsOver 60 carloads of people enjoyed the second annual Rochester Land Trust Barn Tour on June 27, 2010. With eight barns on the route, enthusiasts got to explore this fascinating part of the New England landscape. Some, like the Hiller farm barn, are still in use, and others on the tour were well-kept relics of our agricultural past. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley
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