On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, the Mattapoisett Women’s Club held their annual Taste of the Town fair, featuring over a dozen local eateries offering samples of their signature dishes. The event was held under the big white tent at Shipyard Park and was attended by hundreds of people. “We’re pretty […] Read more »
There is no better way to celebrate summer than to barbecue outdoors. However, each year Fire Departments respond to an average of 8,200 home fires involving outdoor grills, hibachis or barbeque pits, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Five out of six home grill fires involve a gas grill, and the leading contributing […] Read more »
Over 100 people gathered under the big tent at Shipyard Park on Sunday, July 15, for the Men Who Cook Summer Sizzler fundraiser, organized by the Women’s Center of New Bedford, which offers help to victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and child trauma. “For over 20 years, we had the Men Who Cook event […] Read more »
The creation of functional robots had long been relegated to the laboratories of meticulous scientists, who spend years researching and developing new technologies, materials, and methods of robotic construction. But at the Marion Natural History Museum on Saturday, July 14, kids ages 10 and up were invited to take part in a robot-building session, eschewing […] Read more »
On Friday, July 13, St. Gabriel’s Church hosted their annual Marion Gardens by the Sea Tour, where six different properties in Marion showcased their beautiful gardens. Check out some of the wonderful flower species we caught on camera! Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »
Marion town employees were treated to a free lunch on Thursday when they were invited over to Bicentennial Park for a cookout. The event was hosted by the Board of Selectmen, with newly elected selectman, Jody Dickerson flipping burgers at the grill. The employee event started at noon and ended at 2:00 pm. An ambulance, […] Read more »
Have you ever wondered what a 19th century lighthouse looks like inside and up close? Now is your chance. Ned’s Point Lighthouse in Mattapoisett will be open this summer for tours of the historic beacon. Built in 1837 and first illuminated in 1838, the light house has served both as a warning light for inbound […] Read more »
Renowned leadership expert and New York Times bestselling author Margot Morrell will be the featured speaker on Thursday, July 26 as she discusses her book, Shackletonʼs Way – Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer. Morrell will examine Shackleton’s epic 1914-1916 expedition and the leadership attributes that helped the explorer and his crew survive as they were […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Women’s Club will hold its 9th Annual Taste of the Town at Shipyard Park on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This highly acclaimed food tasting event on the pristine shores of Buzzards Bay features Mattapoisett’s finest dining establishments all together in one place under the Lions Club tent. […] Read more »
As the summer continues, so do the programs offered by the Mattapoisett Recreation Committee. While most of the activities offered revolve around athletics, the Recreation Committee added a new program to the mix this year: Adventures in Space. “We were trying to come up with new activities for the kids and parents of the Tri-Town,” […] Read more »