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Library Volunteers638 viewsAt an April 20, 2010 event, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library held a special “thank you” appreciation event for all the volunteers that make the town library so special. Photo courtesy of Susan Pizzolato.
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Scarecrow O'Rama638 viewsChildren demonstrated their talent at the fine art of scarecrow making at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Saturday, October 16, 2010. The event was sponsored by Friends of the Mattapoisett Library. Photos by Felix Perez.
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New Drive Thru638 viewsWorkers continues on the new Drive-thru at Dunkin' Donuts after the Mattapoisett Land Trust lost their appeal to block construction. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Scenic Snow638 viewsThe Tri-Town looked serene and beautiful after the January 12, 2011 snowstorm, which shut down the schools and government offices for the day. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Hurricane Irene638 viewsThis was just one of many Mattapoisett trees that were destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene on August 28, 2011. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Christmas Day Swim638 viewsHelping Hands and Hooves hosed their 11th annual Christmas Day Swim at 11:00 am at the Mattapoisett Town Beach. Helping Hands and Hooves is a non-profit (based in Mattapoisett) that is dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding lessons for adults with disabilities. If you would like to learn more about Helping Hands and Hooves you can visit their website at www.helpinghandsandhooves.org. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House638 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House attracted scores of families on Saturday, October 12, with free food, fun, and fire demonstrations that captured the children’s attention while reinforcing the importance of fire safety. Photos by Jean Perry
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Santa Run 638 viewsSaturday, December 7, was the Santa Run 5k through the village of Mattapoisett. Usually held in New Bedford, race organizer Geoff Smith moved the race to Mattapoisett, flooding the village streets with hundreds of Santas – and a few Christmas miniature horses, as well. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mom's Run637 viewsSeveral hundred runners and walkers participated in the Tiara Classic Mother's Day 5k Race on Sunday morning, May 10 in Mattapoisett. The event, now in its third year raises funds and awareness for the Women’s Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts while celebrating motherhood. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Library Social637 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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Bay Road Fire637 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department responded to a house fire on Bay Road at Point Connett around 7pm on Thursday July 22, 2010. The front of the structure was heavily damaged but the Fire Department was able to quickly contain the fire and keep it from spreading to neighboring homes. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Service for Lt. Paul Silveira637 viewsPolice officers from throughout the SouthCoast, including Mattapoisett, Marion, Rochester, Acushnet, New Bedford and Dartmouth, marched in procession to Cushing Cemetery for the funeral of Detective Lt. Paul Silveira on Thursday, January 20, 2011. Mr. Silveira, who had served on the Mattapoisett Police Department since 1984, died unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm on January 14, 2011. Photo by Laura.
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