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Salty the Sea Horse250 viewsSalty the Sea Horse's red underbelly was painted anew last week by Pete Davies (pictured), along with Matt Urquhart and Mike Huguenin, as the Mattapoisett Land Trust opened a season of anticipation of the MLT’s 50th anniversary next April. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Mike Huguenin
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30th Annual Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet for Seniors250 viewsOver 170 seniors from the Tri-Towns enjoyed a full turkey dinner served by over 60 Grade 7-8 student volunteers at the 30th Annual Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet for Seniors held on Nov. 19 at the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. Over 50 door prizes included holiday gift sets, small home items, gift cards and over 60 meals were sent as to-go meals to Tri-Town and Wareham Council on Aging locations for seniors unable to attend the banquet in person. The event was made possible by donations from the
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Marion Village Christmas Stroll250 viewsDespite eventual rain, the Marion Village Christmas Stroll was enjoyed by many on Sunday afternoon. The event included musical entertainment by Tri-County musicians, Grades 4 and 5 bands from Sippican Elementary School, Sippican Historical Society carolers and Tabor Academy students, horse-drawn carriage rides, street entertainment, seasonal refreshments courtesy of area merchants, goodie bags from VASE, and crafts for kids. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Christmas Day Plunge250 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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Rochester Memorial School250 viewsOver 40 Rochester Memorial School fifth- and sixth-grade chorus students sang the national anthem before the January 14 Providence Bruins game. Among those having a good time at the good ol’ hockey game are sixth-grader Hayden Silva, the Realini family, Grade 5 teacher Mike Forns and Music and Chorus teacher Susan Audette. Photos courtesy ORR District
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Pierson Woods 250 viewsIn Marion, Pierson Woods (the Sippican Lands Trust property off Point Road) is presently hosting the TTAR story walk, “A Day With No Words,” based on the book by Tiffany Hammond and illustrated by Kate Cosgrove. The Pierson Woods story walk is sponsored by the Marion Cultural Council. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum250 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group attempted to get to Bird Island on May 22 to visit the nesting tern population. Unfortunately, due to high winds and rough surf, we didn’t get all the way out there but enjoyed getting soaked on the ride out. We stopped briefly at Ram Island to try to get a little dried off before heading home. The kids had a blast checking out the beach and collecting shells. Thank you to Andrew Miller and the Marion Harbormaster’s office for arranging such a fun day. Pho
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Bulldog Pride250 viewsMurray Callahan, recognized with an Honorable Mention
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Center School Renovations250 viewsJen Shepley shared this photo of renovations being performed at Center School.
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Great Community Picnic250 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and Mattapoisett Museum collaborated to hold the annual Great Community Picnic on August 1 at Munro Preserve. Guests brought food, drink, centerpieces and in some cases festive costumes to the event that raises funds for both entities. Photos by Jared Melanson
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Martha’s Vineyard250 viewsMattapoisett brothers Peter and Haakon Perkins circumnavigated Martha’s Vineyard in their 13-foot, inflatable boat, completing the trek in less than seven hours on the morning of August 25. Photos and map courtesy Peter Perkins
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JP Powel250 viewsSouth Dartmouth artist JP Powel first draws an image, then paints it out. His display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be up through September. Photos by Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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