Arbor Day129 viewsMattapoisett's Tree Committee held its annual Arbor Day poster contest in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation on March 2. Forty-three Old Hammondtown fifth-grade students participated in this year's contest. The winner will have their poster with the theme "It’s time for trees" entered into the state-wide competition. The poster contest is an ongoing effort by the Tree Committee to enlighten children regarding the importance of trees in our landscapes.
Mattapoisett Library 129 viewsFrom now until the end of June, enjoy the artistic paring of library books and sculpture at the Mattapoisett Library exhibit of works by Nathaniel Fuchs. An epidemiologist by day, Fuchs enjoys creating works from wood. Some have been created from an apple tree that once was a source of play for the Fuchs brothers. Now a trio of vases remain as beautiful reminders of those carefree days. Photos by Marilou Newell
Arabella129 viewsA large crowd gathered on a rainy Saturday morning at Shipyard Park and Mattapoisett Harbor to witness the launch of “Acorn to Arabella,” a wooden sailboat made by hand in western Massachusetts. Photos by Mick Colageo
Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School Parent-Teacher Organization129 viewsThe Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School Parent-Teacher Organization held its annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday at its athletic fields in Rochester. The Boy Scouts were on hand to offer activities, and of particular fun for visitors was an extra-large, military-style inflatable obstacle course. Photos by Mick Colageo
Harbor Beach129 viewsHarbor Beach sea view on Shore Drive. Photo by Jennifer F. Shepley
Run like a Mother 5k129 viewsRun like a Mother 5k. Photo by Robert Pina
Harbor Days129 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club held its annual Harbor Days festival this past weekend at Shipyard Park. Photos by Mick Colageo
Mattapoisett Free Public Library 129 viewsA program that began in 2019 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library aimed toward inspiring a more sustainable community has brought about an art exhibit featuring works created from repurposed materials. Photos by Mick Colageo
Mattapoisett Free Public Library 129 viewsA program that began in 2019 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library aimed toward inspiring a more sustainable community has brought about an art exhibit featuring works created from repurposed materials. Photos by Mick Colageo
JP Powel129 viewsSouth Dartmouth artist JP Powel first draws an image, then paints it out. His display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be up through September. Photos by Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
Mattapoisett Mother's Day 5k 129 viewsJen Pease shared these photos of the Mattapoisett Mother's Day 5k event that was held on Sunday. Is it the second year holding this event and there were 404 registered participants (an increase from 198 last year). They raised just over $10,000 to donate to new mother's right here on the South Coast
Family Fun Festival 128 viewsAttendees to Saturday’s Fall Free Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett saw many smiling children who enjoyed face painting, hayrides, and various pumpkin-related games and goodies. The event was sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Photos by Ryan Feeney
