The Wanderer Photo Gallery

Email your photos to support@wanderer.com


Most viewed - Mattapoisett
Xmas-Swim-29.jpg
Christmas Day Swim499 viewsOn Tuesday, December 25, many Tri-Town residents braved the chilly temperatures and jump into Mattapoisett Town Beach for the 12th Annual Christmas Day Swim. All of the proceeds benefitted the Helping Hands and Hooves organization, which provides therapeutic horseback rides to people with disabilities. Photo by Felix Perez.
Freezin_9995.jpg
“Freezin’ for a Reason” 499 viewsEvery year hundreds make waves on New Year’s Day at the Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” polar plunge. With the support of local businesses and emergency responders, the event has continued every year, raising thousands of dollars to help local families facing cancer treatment. Photos by Felix Perez
TreeCity_2967.jpg
Mattapoisett Tree Committee 499 viewsOn March 9, the Mattapoisett Tree Committee announced the winners of the annual 5th-grade Tree City USA Arbor Day Foundation contest, with this year’s poster theme: “Trees Have Mass Appeal”. The first place prize of a $35 gift certificate went to Amanda Tomasso, whose poster now goes on to the statewide competition. The $25 second place prize went to Sasha Volkema. Tomasso will attend the MDCR reception where the grand prize winner will be announced. Photos by Marilou Newell
Triathlon_7961.jpg
39th Annual Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon499 viewsSunday, July 14, was the morning of the 39th Annual Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon, officially kicking off the 2019 Harbor Days week. This year’s race tested the stamina of 103 participants including five relay teams. Photos by Jean Perry
MattTree25_1208.jpg
Mattapoisett Tree Lighting498 viewsMattapoisett lit one of the biggest trees Shipyard Park has ever seen at the 2011 Holiday in the Park. There was food from local establishments, ornament making, merry music and Santa! The moment was enough to spur two romantic marriage proposals. Organizers reported that over a thousand people attended the tree lighting, making it the biggest Holiday in the Park ever. Photo by Anne Kakley.
NYplunge_7749.jpg
New Year Plunge498 viewsOn January 1, 2013, Mattapoisett Town Beach played host to a New Year’s polar plunge fundraiser. The event, which attracted over 400 people, raised money to benefit BAM Foundation, Inc., a New Bedford non-profit which donates money to South Coast families dealing with members who have cancer. The Huggins family of Mattapoisett received such a donation while husband and father, William, was in treatment for cancer in his colon and liver. Photo by Eric Tripoli
MTfireOpenHouse_8800.jpg
Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House498 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
MThalloween_8845.jpg
Annual Halloween Costume Contest 498 viewsThe Mattapoisett Police Department’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest had spectators spinning in circles as the most creative than ever costumes paraded around the Center School gymnasium Thursday night. The costumes were such a hit, even the judges had a hard time choosing the winners of each age group. Photos by Jean Perry
Ellie-Higgins1.jpg
River Road in Mattapoisett 498 viewsRiver Road in Mattapoisett Photos by Ellie Higgins
Shepley_2.jpg
Canadian Geese498 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
RAIL_11.jpg
Rail Trail497 viewsBill Straus, State Representative, Steve Kelleher, Chairman of Mattapoisett Rail Trail, and Jordan Collyer, Vice-Chairman of the Mattapoisett Board of Selectman (left to right) cut the ribbon to open the Inauguration of the Mattapoisett Rail Trails Old Colony Mile. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor.
ST14.jpg
In Memory497 viewsMattapoisetts Memorial Day service. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor.
7806 files on 651 page(s) 134