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Friend's Book Sale528 viewsThe Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s monthly book sale took place on January 14. The sale is held on the second Saturday of the month in the library’s Meeting Room from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. For more information, call the library at 508-758-4171.
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Endangered Birds 528 viewsSigns and string fencing like this have been erected in many areas around the Mattapoisett coast. It is important that people obey these postings so that the endangered birds may raise their young free from human interference or threat. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Family Fun Festival 528 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club held its first Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park on Saturday, October 29, featuring some good old-fashioned fun and games. Over 400 people turned out for the event, which included hayrides through the village, a pumpkin patch, and games such as pin the nose on the pumpkin and the corn hole toss. Photos by Jean Perry
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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge528 viewsIt takes a certain type of person to jump into the cold ocean on New Year’s morning. Behold, the locals who fit that description as they enjoy a frosty January 1st at Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge! Hundreds lined the beach to take the plunge, with bundled spectators watching from the sidelines and cheering as the plungers charged ahead screaming and shrieking with exhilaration. Proceeds from the plunge benefit locals battling cancer. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House528 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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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House528 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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Annual Halloween Costume Contest 528 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
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Santa Run 528 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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Black Lives Matter528 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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Jen Shepley 528 viewsJen Shepley
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Christmas Swim527 viewsA 2009 Christmas morning swim benefitted Helping Hands and Hooves, a Mattapoisett non-profit organization dedicated to therapeutic horseback riding for adults with disabilities. 40 swimmers and at least 50 onlookers participated in the 2009 swim. All of the proceeds from the event went to Helping Hands and Hooves. Photo courtesy of Debbi Dyson.
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Sara Delano527 viewsArea historian Natalie Hemingway entertained a crowded room at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, March 14, 2010, with a presentation on Sara Delano, a Fairhaven legend and mother to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Ms. Hemingway got into character and lifted everyones spirits on a dreary, rainy day. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor.
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