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Monarch Moment181 viewsElla Gillen, 10, and Sofia Gillen, 8, watched a chrysalis that originated from their backyard hatch on Tuesday at the Mattapoisett Library. It was serendipity that the two girls were there with their mother, Tracy, to catch the chrysalis beginning to break open to release a fully developed Monarch butterfly into the world. Photos by Jean Perry
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Presto Press181 viewsA partnership between the Mattapoisett Historical Society and the public library allowed the sale of duplicate issues of the Presto Press, which was printed from the 1950s until the early 1990s. People poured over the stacks seeking a specific issue or year to take home for their personal archives. The monies raised will be used to defray the cost of storing the publications in a climate-controlled space. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree181 viewsOn October 25, families gathered around the fire with Salty the Seahorse to enjoy some storytelling and the general splendor of nighttime in Dunseith Gardens. Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree is a fall tradition sponsored by the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Guests enjoy s’mores and cider, music, and stories told by Toby Gills. Center School students created special lanterns for the event. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Center School Donation181 viewsAn antique church pew gifted to Center School by James and Roxanne Bungert features a painted depiction of landmarks throughout Mattapoisett, including the school. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Making a Splash!181 viewsMaking a Splash! Over 100 participants took the icy plunge into the frigid waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach on January 1 during the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. Proceeds go to benefit the BAM Foundation, a local charity that fundraises to provide financial assistance to people who are facing cancer treatment. Photos by Colin Veitch
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The Bogs in Mattapoisett 181 viewsThe Buzzards Bay Coalition on Saturday, January 16 led a group through The Bogs in Mattapoisett for a winter hike. Walkers donned raingear just in case the rain wasn’t quite over yet. Photos by Colin Veitch
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The Bogs in Mattapoisett 181 viewsThe Buzzards Bay Coalition on Saturday, January 16 led a group through The Bogs in Mattapoisett for a winter hike. Walkers donned raingear just in case the rain wasn’t quite over yet. Photos by Colin Veitch
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“Frozen” at the Library181 viewsWhile it was warm and sunny outdoors, it was “Frozen” inside the Mattapoisett Library on Friday, February 19. Young library patrons enjoyed a number of Disney’s “Frozen” activities, with even a few Elsas stopping by to join in the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Harbormaster181 viewsMattapoisett Harbormaster Jill Simmons has become a de facto art museum curator since the town acquired prints and photographs that now grace the walls of the tiny harbormaster’s office at Shipyard Park. Local photographer Misty King has several of her pieces on display, along with two pieces by USCG’s artist Michael Mazur. Mazur’s pieces depict scenes from the 2003 Bouchard oil spill off West Island. Simmons welcomes the public to stop by and take a look at the mini art installation. Photo by Marilou Newel
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Tour de Crème181 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust in tandem with the Mattapoisett Bike Path Committee held its first Tour de Crème on Sunday, May 22. The fundraiser brought groups on three different courses – 13-, 25-, and 48-miles long – winding their way through area towns and making stops at various local ice cream parlors. Although rain was in the forecast all week, the over 150 participants lucked out with only partly cloudy skies. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Taste of the Town181 viewsPeople with a taste for fine food flocked to Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on the evening of Tuesday, July 12 for the annual Taste of the Town. Local restaurants and cafés dole out servings of their specialty foods for ticket holders to the event hosted by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club. The event is the biggest yearly fundraiser for the Woman’s Club. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Harbor Days 181 viewsHarbor Days came to Mattapoisett this past weekend, and many visitors were gracious enough to spin The Wanderer Wheel for a $1 donation to the Lions Club. Those who played helped raise an extra $523 the Lions Club will use to benefit the community. The Aardvark came out too, but since furry aardvarks hate hot weather, he only made a couple of appearances. Photos by Jean Perry
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