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In Memory548 viewsMattapoisett’s Memorial Day service. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor.
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Grand Opening548 viewsRochester pulled out all of the stops as the town dedicated the Dexter Lane Community Playground on Sunday, May 31. The three-hour long dedication ceremony and party included awards of recognition for the many volunteers who helped bring the project to life while offering plenty of food and entertainment to the residents of Rochester. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Police Station Ground Breaking548 viewsConstruction on the new Marion Police Station officially began on September 8, 2009 with a groundbreaking ceremony. Among those present were Police Chief Lincoln Miller, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Stephen Cushing, Selectmen Roger Blanchette and Jonathan Henry, Project Manager Rick Pomeroy, Architect Brian Humes, Building Committee Chairman Dale Jones, and Jonathan Scully of B.C. Construction. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Project Linus548 viewsJane Tougas' Enrichment Class of eighth graders at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School worked hard in October and November to make over 50 blankets for Project Linus, a charity that provides handmade security blankets to seriously ill and traumatized children. The students involved say that they learned "We Can Make a Difference" and "Everyone Needs Something to Love". Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Soles for Soul548 viewsORR high school and junior high school are participating in the “Soles for Souls” campaign to supply gently used shoes to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Teacher Margaret Benson said that it’s an attempt to help people who have “lost everything and can’t begin to repair without something to walk in”. The schools will continue to collect shoes until the end of the month. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Library Volunteers548 viewsAt an April 20, 2010 event, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library held a special “thank you” appreciation event for all the volunteers that make the town library so special. Photo courtesy of Susan Pizzolato.
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Memorial Day548 viewsThe Florence Eastman Post 220 in Mattapoisett hosted the town’s Memorial Day observance and parade on May 31, 2010. The ceremony began with a service at the Veteran’s monument in front of the library, and then a parade assembled and marched to the town wharf and to Cushing Cemetery. The ceremony was held in memory of Lt. Chris Byron. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Hurricane Irene548 viewsAlthough wind gusts teetered on hurricane strength, Irene was a tropical storm as she made landfall in the Tri-Town on August 28, 2011. The storm knocked out electricity for over 200,000 NSTAR customers in Massachusetts. On Tuesday, as The Wanderer was being sent to the printer, many Mattapoisett residents were still without power. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Buried Treasure548 viewsRoger Moniz spent the morning at Silvershell Beach surveying for treasure. When asked if he had found anything, he said that they do very well. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Mattapoisett CPA projects548 viewsOn October 20, 2011, three projects were presented to the Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee as potential recipients of CPA funds. From left to right: the Cushing Cemetery wrought iron fence, the Center School Seth Thomas clock restoration project, and the Mattapoisett Bike Path, phase 1B. Photos by Anne Kakley.
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Eight Days Begin548 viewsHanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins this evening at sundown. A Menorah at the Mattapoisett Town Hall recognizes the Jewish eight-day holiday. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Tinkhamtown Chapel 548 viewsCarolers gathered at Tinkhamtown Chapel in Mattapoisett on the evening of December 17, 2011, to evoke the Christmas spirit. Revelers enjoyed old holiday song favorites and warmth from a potbelly stove. Photo by Felix Perez.
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