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Smoke on the Water478 viewsA smoky haze hung over Mattapoisett on May 31, 2010, when a wind brought smoke from the Canadian wildfires to the Massachusetts area. The Mattapoisett fire department responded to several calls of smoke in the area as a result of the haze. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.22222
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Tree Lighting372 viewsRochester held its annual tree lighting on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Rochester Town Hall. Visitors were treated to the sounds of the Rochester Memorial School band and chorus before the tree was lit. Santa made a grand entrance on a fire truck. Photo by Felix Perez.22222
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Welcome Home404 viewsA banner on the corner of Route 6 and North Street welcomes Mattapoisett resident and Marine Lance Corporal Greg Rosperich. Mr. Rosperich is home with his family for Thanksgiving before having to return to his station in North Carolina. Mr. Rosperich will likely return to Afghanistan one more time before his tour of duty is complete. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.22222
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Waterman Reunion362 viewsThe Third Annual Waterman School Reunion took place at the Rochester Memorial School on Saturday, September 12 attracting over 100 former students of the venerable elementary school. Waterman school, which was in the building that now houses the Rochester Fire Department, was the forerunner to RMS during the first half of the Twentieth Century. The theme for this year’s gathering was The War Years, remembering the World War II era. Photo by Robert Chiarito22222
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Toe Zone498 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. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).22222
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Musicfest in Marion520 viewsThe closing performance of the Twelfth Annual Buzzards Bay Musicfest was held in the performing arts center of Tabor Academy in Marion on Sunday, July 13 after a weekend filled with the music of Fauve, Mozart, Brahms, Strauss, Bach, and others. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).22222
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Mattapoisett Halloween Parade 2007724 viewsSecond Place winner in the Preschool and Kindergarten category was Bryan Querin as a race car driver. (Photo by Deborah Silva).22222
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Bargain Hunting752 viewsThe First Congregational Church of Rochester held their 34th Annual Flea Market held on the town green on Saturday, September 1. There was a little something for everyone at the fundraiser as shoppers meandered from booth to booth carrying the day’s bargains and purchases. (Photo by Robert Chairito).
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Harbor Days 2007817 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett Lions Club serve up the always popular chowder during the annual seaside Harbor Days festival in Shipyard Park. Sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club during the weekend of July 20-22, the event drew thousands of people who enjoyed craft booths, great food, amazing entertainment, and some hometown pride. (Photo by Rebecca McCullough).22222
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Celebrate Youth668 viewsSpearheaded by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, each year for one week in April communities across the country celebrate the “Week of the Young Child” by highlighting the network of early childhood programs and the wonderful children that they serve. The Tri-Town Early Childhood Council shares this photo to show young children hard at work and at play in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. (Photo courtesy of Jane Taylor).22222
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Library in Ireland716 viewsMattapoisett Library Director Judy Wallace and husband David Gries pose with a copy of The Wanderer outside the site of the National Library of Ireland which is currently being restored. (03/22/07 issue)22222
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Drum Party446 viewsThe Rochester Plumb Library celebrated the end of the summer reading program with a drum party, featuring Otha Day, at the First Congregational Church on July 29, 2011. Photos by Felix Perez.22222
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