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Mattapoisett Congregational Church243 viewsMattapoisett Congregational Church held outdoor service on Sunday featuring “Bring your own lawn chair,” as some folks sat in cars at curbside. No hymns were sung by members; the socially distant, mask-clad crowd enjoyed musical tunes by Jake Huntsinger, and Pastor Amy Lignitz-Harken gave the sermon. Communion was served from individual sealed wafers and wine cups (grape juice). The recorded service can be found on ORCTV and on the church’s Facebook link to YouTube. Photos courtesy Jennifer Shepley
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Brad Hathaway243 viewsIt took 32 years, but on October 3 Mattapoisett resident Brad Hathaway completed his “Walk around the World” along Aucoot Road, accompanied by well over 100 friends and supporters of his mission refocused some years ago from what had begun as a fitness prescription to a fundraising effort for the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Hathaway, 88, is a co-founder of the MLT and has dedicated his life toward preserving and protecting lands that his ancestors first came upon hundreds of years ago.
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ORR DECA243 viewsThe DECA program at Old Rochester Regional High School is growing by leaps and bounds, and award recipients in the regional competition gathered on January 29 for a socially distanced group photo in the gymnasium followed by an awards ceremony in the cafeteria. Chapter Co-Presidents Teddy Carroll (left) and Eddie Gonet stand under the DECA banner, and Gonet welcomed the attendees. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Wintertime243 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Melody Pacheco243 viewsOn March 17 family, friends, and co-workers came out in force to beep and wave at retiring Mattapoisett Town Hall employee Melody Pacheco, who ended her 35-year career after serving in a variety of capacities, including assistant to the town administrator, for over a decade. While Pacheco looked on from the steps of Town Hall, all in attendance wished her a very happy retirement with cheers of “Thank You” and tears of gratitude. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Vernal Pools243 viewsAn April 17 exploration of a vernal pool led by Mattapoisett Land Trust Treasurer and wildlife expert Gary Johnson led a party of 10 along a muddy trail through the woods off Angelica Avenue past a forest clearing and ultimately to two vernal pools. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Historical Society’s 243 viewsRochester Historical Society’s
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Group243 viewsRed, white, and blue was Sharon Doyon’s vision of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Group as 18 members gathered at the library to plant on May 26 in areas including the pots at the Mattapoisett Historical Society and Town Hall, window boxes at the post office and Town Beach house, the lighthouse garden at the harbor, plus the gardens and planters at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library.
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Marion Council of Aging Summer Barbecue243 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of the Marion Council of Aging Summer Barbecue held on July 22.
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Seven Stars243 viewsPaul Thompson, a native of England, is the builder and captain of “Seven Stars,” a sailboat the recently retired engineer needed 20 years to build in his yard in upstate New York. On August 14, the harbormaster's staff assisted in launching the boat into Mattapoisett harbor. Photos by Mick Colageo
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New England Nutcracker 243 viewsNew Bedford Ballet New England Nutcracker December 4-12 at the NBB Community Theatre, located at 2459 Purchase Street in New Bedford. Journey back to the 1850s, as this favorite holiday story is reimagined through New Bedford's historic whaling era and prepare for the "City That Lit the World" to light up your holiday season. The cast includes, standing: Clara Bonney (Marion), Anna Murray (Marion), Sabrina Cunningham (Mattapoisett), Allison Root (Mattapoisett), and Grace Rousseau (Mattapoisett).
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Mattapoisett Harbor243 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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