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Family Affair896 viewsLouise Sylvia Hogan (92) looks over family photos during the recent family reunion of the John S. and Emilia F. Sylvia family held at the Holy Ghost Grounds in Mattapoisett on July 15. The event drew four generations of Sylvia descendants, all of whom can claim roots to Mattapoisett and the tri-town area. (Photo courtesy of Natalie Sylvia Hemingway).
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Library Support892 viewsWork is progressing nicely on the renovation to and expansion of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Barstow Street. In this photo, workers can be seen inserting support beams into the basement which were used to lift and support the entire building. (Photo by Arthur E. Schneider).
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Man With a Horn884 viewsTrumpeter Bob Williamson of Mattapoisett is seen here playing at a recent performance of the Marion Concert Band. The popular weekly summer series of free concerts is held on Mondays beginning at 7:30 pm at the bandstand on Island Wharf in Marion. (Photo by Andrew T. Gallagher).
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"Jaws of Life"880 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett Fire Department provide a demonstration of the “Jaws of Life” during the recent Open House held on Thursday, October 5 at the Mattapoisett Fire Station. The family-friendly event is held each year in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week to educate the public on the department’s life-saving abilities and fire and safety techniques. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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New Deputy in Town876 viewsSusan Murray pins a badge on her son, newly-appointed Mattapoisett Deputy Fire Chief Andrew Murray, during the recent Board of Selectmen’s meeting where Mr. Murray was formally appointed to the position. Fire Chief Ron Scott and members of the Mattapoisett Police and Fire Departments were also on hand as Mr. Murray worked for both departments. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Mattapoisett Holiday Village Stroll 2006857 viewsRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman were two of the guests on hand during Mattapoisett's first annual Holiday Village Stroll on Saturday, December 2 at various venues in and around Shipyard Park. The event included a visit from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and friends, along with the traditional town tree lighting ceremony. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Ned’s Point Rainbow854 viewsSteve Chicco took these photos of the sunrise at Ned’s Point on December 27.
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Rochester Rings in New Year847 viewsNew Year’s Eve came early as the Rochester Council on Aging (COA) hosted their First Annual New Year’s Eve Party at the Rochester Senior Center on Friday, December 29. The revelers who attended the party were treated to everything one would expect in a New Year’s celebration. The occaision included music, bubbling drinks, streamers, party hats and a balloon drop and, there was even a master of ceremonies answering to the name Dick Clark! (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Santa, Baby840 viewsSimonne Chiarito has her first sitdown with Santa Claus during Mattapoisett's first annual Holiday Village Stroll on Saturday, December 2 at Shipyard Park. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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The Crab-a-Lots835 viewsMembers of the tri-town based Women’s Master (Blue Whale) “Crab-a-Lots” rowing team recently took part in the Buzzards Bay Rowing Club’s First Annual Whaleboat Races held during the Working Waterfront Festival in New Bedford on September 23. The dancing Crab-a-Lots were voted the most energetic team and the one showing the most team spirit with their personally painted crab t-shirts and crab-like dancing to the music of the band.
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Waiting for Santa834 viewsA crowd gathers at Island Wharf in Marion awaiting a special visit from Santa Claus who came to attend the town's Annual Village Stroll via boat. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Hot Rods in Rochester833 viewsLouis Aiello Jr. poses alongside his award-winning 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback which recently took the first place trophy in the 2006 Plumb Corner Hot Rod and Custom Car Show in Rochester. The annual event draws over 100 participants each year with proceeds benefitting the “A Wish Come True” organization.
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