German Shepherd Essie, owned by Carol Lawton, sits between Maddox the hound (foreground) and Zip (background) as Mattapoisett Land Trust Operations Manager Sarah French Storer explains to dog owners what is in store as they prepare to embark on a dog-walking Safety Adventure held April 25 near Grace Pond in the town’s Old Aucoot district. Photo by Mick Colageo. May 1, 2025 edition
