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Paul Kelley491 viewsHearts were heavy in Mattapoisett on August 18, 2011, as the town prepared to remember the life of a long-time resident and firefighter. Paul Kelley, 76, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2011, after a battle with cancer. In front of the Mattapoisett fire station, Mr. Kelley's longtime Engine 1 was draped in black, a solemn nod to the man who served as its Captain for 16 years. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Mattapoisett Town Oyster Farmer491 viewsBill Mansfield has become the de facto Mattapoisett town oyster farmer, overseeing the town’s oyster farming program since 2014. His efforts coupled with a crew of about 20 other volunteers has taken on the labor-intensive work of rearing young oysters to maturity in Pine Island Pond. When the shellfish beds are open in the fall, recreational license holders will reap the benefits. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Cozy Campfire490 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust sponsored a bonfire at the Dunseith Gardens’ Seahorse property on Saturday, October 18, which included toasting marshmallows and entertainment provided by Luana Josvold. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Car Show490 viewsCindy Bristol, left, and Charles Rucker, right, pose in front of their 1959 Ford Galaxie. The car is “Ford Geranium” pink and has only been driven 70,000 miles in 50 years. The car is named for the star pattern that decorates the front grill. The Galaxie was one of many restored antique cars that filled Shipyard Park at the 2009 Mattapoisett Heritage Days car show. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Library Social490 viewsParticipants in the Mattapoisett summer reading program, “Starship Adventure at Your Library,” enjoyed an ice cream social on August 12 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Over 227 children and their families participated throughout the summer, and approximately 100 participants came to enjoy the ice cream at the social.
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Journey's End490 viewsTrees were trimmed along Brant Beach Avenue, and N Star worked with Comcast to bring some power lines down so the Francoeur house could be placed onto its new foundation on November 10, 2009. Debbie Francoeur and her son Isaac have t-shirts and hats available for those wishing to purchase a keepsake of the move. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Hammond Quarry490 viewsMattapoisett Land Trust President Mike Huguenin led a group of about 52 people on a walk about Hammond Quarry, a historical property off Mattapoisett Neck Road that the MLT is hoping to acquire next year. Pink granite was mined from the site between the early 1700s through the early 1900s, and the MLT plans to purchase the property to preserve the quarries and carve out trails for public access. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby490 viewsMattapoisett Pack 53 held its Pinewood Derby on March 9 at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. The Cub Scout division had 14 entries, and the Enthusiasts division had 11 entries. The five fastest Cub Scouts cars going to the regional competition in Rochester on March 23: 1st Gabe Michaud, 2nd Kyle Pina, 3rd Thomas Tseki, 4th Matthew Crain, and 5th Eamon Perez. Matthew Crain's blue and gold lego car won Best Scout Theme car, and the Most Unique Design went to Liam Garvin's camping car.
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Black Lives Matter490 viewsSeveral hundred people marched from the Mattapoisett Park and Ride on North Street down to Shipyard Park on June 5 to participate in a “Black Lives Matter” protest organized by Bridgewater State University professor Sarah Thomas and Bristol Community College professor Stacie Hess and promoted by Tri-Town Against Racism. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Salute to Scouts489 viewsMembers of Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53 were recently commended by the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen for their ongoing collection efforts in support of Cape Cod Cares for the Troops. The troop was given a citation from the U.S. Air Force along with an American flag that was flown over Kuwait. Pictured here during the Selectmen’s meeting are (from left) Scoutmaster Ron Ellis, Bryan Buckley, Alex Buckley, Kyle Boyle, Haakon Perkins, and Assistant Scoutmaster Matt Buckley. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Lion's Dinner489 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club, with help from Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troup 53, welcomed about one hundred seniors to Mattapoisett Congregation Church's Reynard Hall for a special afternoon dinner on Saturday April, 18. The Lions Club served a hot turkey supper with all of the trimmings and also provided musical entertainment for the diners’ listening pleasure. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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In Memory489 viewsMattapoisett’s Memorial Day service. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor.
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