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Mattapoisett Sailing434 viewsThe Mattapoisett Sailing program is in its final week for the 2020 season. Begun in 2006 in memory of William Mee, the program is open to community children divided into two age groups that meet weekday mornings and afternoons at Mattapoisett Town Beach. From 9-11 am and 1-3 pm, students sail under the watchful eye of experienced instructors and three safety boats. For more information on how to support this non-profit organization, visit Mattsail.org.
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Bufflehead Duck434 viewsA male bufflehead duck was recently spotted on his migratory path on Buzzards Bay. Birder Justin Barrett of Marion educated a Zoom audience on winter season migratory birds in a February 10 event sponsored by the Marion Natural History Museum. Barrett discussed birding as an effortful activity not to be confused with birdwatching. Photo courtesy Moe Molander
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Women's Club Meets433 viewsThe Sippican Women’s Club enjoys finger foods and conversation at the Handy Tavern on October 9, 2009. Members of the Club enjoyed a presentation by Gwen Morgan, author of “The What-if Workbook”, a guide on organizing personal affairs and putting final wishes in order.
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Plumb Corner Halloween433 viewsRain didn't stop a few brave trick or treaters from coming to the October 24 Plumb Corner Halloween celebration. Businesses at Plumb Corner provided candy and shelter from the rain. A tent in the Plumb Corner field held a ghoulishly good time, with a devilish D.J. and Halloween-themed music. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Hitting the Beach433 viewsA 25-ton house, gifted from Rochester resident Greg Kamon to soon-to-be Mattapoisett resident Deborah Francoeur, sits on a barge at the end of Brant Beach on November 5, 2009 while workers from New England Harbor Services and Mike Reid Mover Builders wait for 1:00 pm low tide to unload the house. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Library Crafts433 viewsOn Saturday, December 19, 2009, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosted a ornament-making session. Children made seaside-themed holiday ornaments that included seashells, starfish, whelks, and everyone's favorite, Salty the Seahorse. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Winter Wonderland433 viewsCross-country skiers took their chance to enjoy a quiet street in Mattapoisett during the December 20, 2009 nor’easter that blanketed the region under almost 2 feet of snow. Photo by Jerry Plante.
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Giving Tree433 viewsMembers of Jane Tougas’ Grade 8 Enrichment class created the Giving Tree, which stood at the entrance of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. Donated socks adorned the Christmas tree before being sent off to an area charity to benefit those in need on December 18, 2009. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Prudential Award433 viewsAt a February 23, 2010 meeting, Mattapoisett resident Jillian Zucco accepts a letter of recognition from the Board of Selectmen and State Representative William Straus for being a state finalist in the Prudential Spirit of the Community Awards. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Summer is Here!433 viewsSummer is on! There was no shortage of people at the first Seaport Village Concert of the season, which was held on June 19, 2010. Local folks came out to enjoy good music, ice cream and beautiful weather until the sun went down. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Starmazing433 viewsThe Mattapoisett team “Yankee Doodle Dandies” – who participated in the STARmazing scavenger hunt fundraising event in Boston – raised approximately $1,000 for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, which gives relief and support to seriously ill children. Participants include Jocelyn DaLuz, Sandra King and Carol Simmons. Photo courtesy of Sandy King.
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