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Summer is Here!615 viewsSummer is on! There was no shortage of people at the first Seaport Village Concert of the season, which was held on June 19, 2010. Local folks came out to enjoy good music, ice cream and beautiful weather until the sun went down. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Last Sunrise615 viewsThe last sunrise of 2010 at Ned’s Point photographed by Carol Ingram.
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Climate Change615 viewsThe unseasonably warm weather has raised speculation among many on whether climate change is playing a role. A talk on global warming by Mary Jane Sorrentino at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on February 18 attracted many locals interested in hearing how it is affecting New England, our local coastal areas, and what responses communities can embrace. Photo by Laura Pedulli
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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition615 viewsThe 2nd Annual Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition was well attended this Sunday, September 18, behind the Knights of Columbus on Route 6. Two categories – professional establishment and public safety – competed for best judged chowder and people’s choice. The Rochester Facilities Department took first place, with the Rochester Firefighter’s Association taking second and the People’s Choice award. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Veterans Day615 viewsMattapoisett honored its veterans on Monday, November 12, at Old Hammondtown School, with keynote speaker Col. Michael Mendenhall and with entertainment provided by the OHS Concert Band and Chorus, and Jillian Zucco and The Showstoppers. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Recreation615 viewsMattapoisett Recreation was the recipient of a $1,000 donation from the Brad Barrows Memorial Bike Run Committee. Committee Chair Margie Barrows is pictured presenting the check. Donations provide aid to Tri-Town residents to participate in athletic programs. This year will be the 10th Memorial Bike Run. Mattapoisett Recreation thanks the committee for its continued support and commitment to the youth of the Tri-Town area. Photo courtesy Greta Fox
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Frozen Princesses615 viewsOn December 21, two princesses visited the Mattapoisett Public Library to read stories and sing songs from the Disney film Frozen. Princesses Elsa and Anna beguiled the children as well as their parents in an hour-long performance culminating in hugs and a photo session. The delightful event was sponsored by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Around Town615 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Poker Run614 viewsMotorcyclists gathered Sunday morning, September 20, in the parking lot of ORR to ride in the third annual Poker Run for Alex Pateakos. Alex is a five-year-old Marion boy who suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Money raised by the poker run will benefit Alex, and Families of SMA, a group that helps families like the Pateakos’ live their lives as close to normal as possible. The Poker Run covered 65 miles and ran through Lakeville, Carver, East Wareham, and back to ORR. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Chest Returns614 viewsBeth Mills stands in front of the pine and mahogany chest of drawers made by her grandfather, Charles Johnson, who was an undertaker and cabinet-maker in Mattapoisett at the turn of the 20th century. The chest of drawers remained with her until she passed away in 2008 at the age of 99. Her friends John and Caroline Belloti contacted the Mattapoisett Historical Society after her passing to fulfill her wish that the chest remain with the Mattapoisett Museum, just around the corner from where it was made.
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Santa Arrives614 viewsMattapoisett held its annual holiday celebration and tree lighting on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Shipyard Park. The rain couldn't dampen holiday spirits as visitors enjoyed delicious food and listened to Christmas music performed by the Showstoppers. Children made their own ornaments and hung them on the Christmas tree. They also danced with Rudolph and Frosty and shared their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Toe Jam614 viewsOn Saturday, January 23, 2010 the Toe Jam Puppet Band performed at the Center School in Mattapoisett to benefit the Project Grow Parents Group. Children and adults danced while the band entertained them with original songs and general silliness. Photos by Felix Perez.
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