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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club251 viewsSandra Hering is decked out in Santa attire as she invites traffic to turn into Saturday morning’s sale of wreaths and other assorted Christmas decorations at the Fire Station on the corner of Route 6 and Barstow in Mattapoisett. The annual event, put on by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club, raises money to fund a college scholarship. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Holiday in the Park 251 viewsMattapoisett's annual Holiday in the Park held on December 9 was a grand success. Buffet-style food tables featured delicious items from local restaurants and shops, from donuts to pizza to Chinese offerings and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand for little ones to share their wishes for a special gift, while elves, Frosty, and one of Santa's reindeer strolled the park spreading holiday cheer. The Lions Club table received donations of new toys and nonperishable foods, while the Old Rochester Regional
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Sailors' Valentines 251 viewsLeo Couto, 4, with his mother Bethany Couto of Mattapoisett and Eric Lindo of Dartmouth were among those participating in the Mattapoisett Land Trust program of Sailors' Valentines that took place on February 23 at the Mattapoisett Museum. Photos courtesy MLT
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Marion Natural History Museum251 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s Community group had a terrific morning doing some bird watching with Justin Barrett last week. Justin is the president of the Nasketucket Bird Club and longtime member of the museum’s Board of Directors. We saw 28 different species including a yellow rumpled warbler, a pine warbler, an eastern towhee, Downey woodpeckers, northern flickers and many chipping sparrows. The museum wishes to thank Justin for sharing his expertise with the group. Upcoming museum programs are av
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Marion Natural History Museum251 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum community group had a beautiful time walking through Grassi Bog looking for dragonflies and damselflies on May 22. We found Painted Skimmers, Fragile Forktails and Green Darners as well as several Blue Azure butterflies. Many thanks go to Blake Dinius, entomologist with the Plymouth County Extension Service, for sharing his expertise to make this day extra special for us. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Cardboard Boats251 viewsGrade 7 students at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School took to the beach on Tuesday morning for a field day at the Mattapoisett YMCA that featured a cardboard boat race. The boats were designed entirely of cardboard and duct tape. The SCOPE program also included making tie-dye T-shirts. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Planting Sunflowers251 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and Center School put together an activity whereby first graders planted sunflowers in Dunseith Park in Mattapoisett. The sunflowers teach science to the children, are visible to cars passing by and show solidarity with Ukraine. Photos by Marilou Newell and Don Cuddy
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lost Ring251 viewsEm Foye thought the two rings she lost paddleboarding in Mattapoisett Harbor on July 13 were gone forever until Julie Lariviere Clark connected her to Fred Lorraine. Having taken up metal detection as a hobby, Lorraine found the rings in a matter of two mornings at the Town Beach. Photos courtesy Em Foye
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The Cottage251 viewsJane Egan’s “The Cottage” is a pastels project among works of art produced by members of the Monday Morning Painters, a group that for years has been meeting at the Rochester Senior Center. The Cottage is part of an exhibition that will be on display through August 28 at the Cushing Community Center in Marion. Photo by Marilou Newell - August 15, 2024
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Toe Jam Puppet Band251 viewsVinny Lovegrove makes the kiddos laugh during a performance by the Toe Jam Puppet Band on August 10 outside the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Art Center251 viewsFrom sculpture to pottery, from textile to painting on jeans, the Marion Art Center’s annual Members Show offers a multimedia presentation that is par excellence. The show features 138 works with traditional paintings primarily filling the gallery space with outstanding the skill on display. Now through August. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Capital Improvements Planning Committee251 viewsThe Marion Capital Improvements Planning Committee conducted a Monday afternoon site visit to the town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, where they discussed short and long-range goals with plant manager Nathaniel Munafo and Department of Public Works Director Becky Tilden. Photos by Mick Colageo
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