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Old Hammondtown Orchestra1093 viewsViolinist Everett Coulter, a fifth grader at Old Hammondtown School in Mattapoisett and a member of the newly-formed Old Hammondtown School Orchestra, practices before a recent concert. The Old Hammondtown School Orchestra combines 25 members of the school’s concert band and 25 strings players and will head to the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) conference next spring. (Photo by and courtesy of Laura McLean). 
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Easy Riders630 viewsYoung riders prepare to participate in the second annual Tri-Town Ride for Kids which took place at Center School in Mattapoisett on Saturday, June 14 as part of the Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) to benefit the Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in their fight against cancer. Organized by local residents and spearheaded by Kathy Gauvin, the event saw hundreds of kids ranging in age from 3 to 15 years ride through the tree-lined streets of Mattapoisett Village. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Easter Egg Hunt569 viewsAnnual Pre-School and Elementary Student Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday, March 22, at the Plumb Corner Mall in Rochester. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Frozen Flyers590 viewsA group of South Coast pilots recently took advantage of this winter's cold conditions to use Snipatuit Pond as a landing strip. The pilots use charts provided by the United States Government to determine if the thickness of the ice is enough to support the weight of their airplanes. Pilot Ben Bailey, who lives on the shores of the pond and hosted this past week's get together, flies a seaplane off of the pond during warmer weather months. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Irish Luncheon528 viewsThe First Congregational Church of Rochester celebrated the St. Patrick’s Day holiday in style as the church’s Women’s Guild pulled out all of the stops with a traditional corned beef and cabbage Irish supper at the congregation’s Fellowship Hall on Saturday night, March 15. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Mother-Daughter Tea553 viewsA "Mother-Daughter Tea" was held on Saturday, May 19 in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. The tea featured a “Language of Flowers, Fans, and Calling Cards” along with a presentation by Donna and Ron Lasko, named the “Ultimate Tea Couple” by the Tea Association of the USA. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Cat Turns 50514 viewsThe Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester held a Birthday Party commemorating the 50th anniversary of the release of Dr. Seuss' classic "The Cat in the Hat," which included fun, games and treats for all participants. The book’s author, the late Theodore Giesel, was a native of Springfield, MA. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Potluck o' the Irish510 viewsSaint Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett held a friendly celebration in honor of Saint Patrick's Day with a potluck dinner and sing-along. Visitors were also welcomed into the church’s fellowship hall by the sounds of Brendan Begley’s bagpipes, the singing of traditional Irish songs, and a performance Celtic dancing. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Certainly Certified1221 viewsMattapoisett Town Accountant Suzanne Szyndlar (left) and Town Clerk Barbara Sullivan (right) were both recently honored with state certifications for their respective positions. Ms. Szyndlar has been named “Certified Government Accountant (CGA)” by the Massachusetts Municipal Auditors’ and Accountants’ Association, Inc. (MMAAA), and Ms. Sullivan was named “Certified Municipal Clerk” (CMC) by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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High Tea and Gossip525 viewsLucy Bly and Katherine Gaudet played the roles of two gossiping ship captain’s wives for the Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House’s “High Tea and Historic Gossip” session held on Sunday, March 11. The creative program was an informal way of discussing historic events and tidbits of local “gossip” from the 1860s while being treated to a lively performance from the role-playing characters. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Poetic Jazz642 viewsEllen Flynn and members of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library welcomed poet Franklin D. Reeve to the Kinsale Inn in Mattapoisett on Sunday April 5 as part of the library's celebration of National Poetry Month. Mr. Reeve performed his piece, The Blue Cat Walks the Earth, accompianied by improvisational jazz muscians Don Davis and Joe Deleault in a performance dedicated to the memory of the late Library Director Judy Wallace. (Photo by Robert Chiarito)
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Summer Finale542 viewsDespite being postponed the prior week due to inclement weather, the Mattapoisett Police Association still managed to stage their “End of the Summer Concert” on Saturday evening, October 4 at Shipyard Park. The event drew about 100 people who came out to Shipyard Park to be entertained by the musical talents of GQ and the Lady. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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