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Painting the Town1015 viewsMattapoisett artist Anthony Days works on a scenic watercolor landscape for the third annual “Paint the Town ... A Fresh Paint Event” to benefit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The event was held in anticipation of this weekend’s Harbor Days Festival and as part of a series of day-long activities which culminated with an auction of the paintings created earlier in the day and a “Taste of the Town” which showcased over a dozen local restauranteurs. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza). 
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Mr. Nunes Goes to Washington919 viewsRochester Selectman Richard D. Nunes (third from left) recently worked for three months for Alan D. Lebowitz, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Operations (DASPO) for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) in Washington, DC. Mr. Nunes, a lawyer and Senior Investigator for the Boston Regional Office, worked as Special Assistant to the DASPO in the National Office. During this detail, Mr. Nunes was admitted and sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court and also paid a visit to the White House.
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Wintertime573 viewsMattapoisett seasonal resident Trish O'Neill was visiting from Georgia during the week of New Year's Day and captured some beautiful snowfall around Ned's Point. Photos courtesy of Ms. O'Neill.
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Harbor Days622 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club's Harbor Days Celebration 2009 wrapped up on Sunday, July 19 after a week of dining adventures, live entertainment and craft fair fun. Thousands of visitors flocked to the Mattapoisett waterfront for this annual event now in its twenty sixth year. Proceeds from the celebration help to fund many of the Club's charitable endeavors, including the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Jam in Marion582 viewsEver-popular local children’s entertainers the Toe Jam Puppet Band performed recently for an enthusiastic crowd at Sippican Elementary School in Marion last weekened in a show sponsored by the Mattapoisett YMCA. The show was a benefit for the YMCA’s Annual Scholarship Fund. Pictured here, from left, are Toe Jam co-founder and member Tom Poitras, Mattapoisett YMCA Executive Director Tricia Driscoll, and Toe Jam co-founder and member Vinny Lovegrove. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Fire Doused510 viewsDespite an aggressive education campaign on the part of the Mattapoisett Fire Department, voters once again turned down a $4.58 million proposal to build a new Fire Station. A total of 1,973 voters said “no,” while 1,808 said “yes” — a small margin of just 165 votes. Town Clerk Barbara Sullivan reported there were an additional 254 blanks on ballot Question #4. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Cancer Benefit485 viewsThis past weekend on Saturday, October 11, organizers from the Mattapoisett Community Cancer Fund held a yard sale at Saint Anthony’s Church on Barstow Street in Mattapoisett to help benefit community members with cancer. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Treasure Hunters622 viewsThe Mattapoisett Sea Hags team reprised their 150th Anniversary win during the 2008 townwide Treasure Hunt held on August 2 as part of the town’s first annual Heritage Days celebration. Members of the winning team included: (from left) Debbie Abelha (Mattapoisett), Polly Lawrence (Rochester), Kate Souza (Mattapoisett), Holly Smith (Mattapoisett), Kerrin Souza (Mattapoisett), and Katie Lorenco (Mattapoisett). (Photo courtesy of Tim Smith).
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Bike Safety Day636 viewsThe Marion Police Department sponsored a Bicycle Safety Day for children and young adults at Silvershell Beach on Saturday morning, August 2. The day included bicycle safety information, a rodeo course and certificate awards for all participants. In addition, the Marion Police Department was awarded a statewide grant by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to provide 75 bicycle helmets during the event. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Cushing Wins582 viewsThe fourth attempt at running for Marion's highest office finally paid off for Stephen M. Cushing, who handily defeated former Selectman Joseph P. Zora Sr. to fill the three-year seat on the board vacated by Andrew Jeffrey. Here Mr. Cushing breathes a sigh of relief after learning the results at the polls and would soon thereafter be sworn into office by Town Clerk Ray Pickles. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Marion Oscars564 viewsAt the culmination of the first ever eight-week Sippican School Drama Club program, each of the students who participated received their own “Oscar” for a job well done. (Photo courtesy of Suzy Taylor).
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Choral Concert552 viewsMembers of the Sippican Choral Society will present their annual Spring Concert on Friday and Saturday evenings, April 25 and April 26 at Saint Gabriel’s Church, 124 Front Street in Marion. Tickets may be purchased at the Seaport Village Ice Cream and Coffee Shoppe in Mattapoisett, The Bookstall in Marion, and at Baker Books in North Dartmouth. A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 12 and under.
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