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Annual Halloween Costume Contest 608 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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Road Race Anniversary607 viewsDavid Jenney, left, runs in the first Mattapoisett Road Race in 1971. The road race was originally open to Old Rochester students only, and was a way to generate funds for the school. The Road Race Committee is planning their 40th anniversary and would love to get photos and memorabilia from the public. For more information, contact Karen Manning at 508-758-9419. Photo courtesy of Danny White.
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MLT Bridge607 viewsMattapoisett residents Geoff King and Paul Osenkowski, along with Luke Buckley and Alex Buckley install the footbridge over a stream on a Mattapoisett Land Trust trail on July 3, 2010. Photo by Andrea Buckley.
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Snow Cat607 viewsRuth and Rachel Bates attempted to simulate the feeling of the Arctic in Mattapoisett with their polar bear and cat snow creations in late January 2011. Photo courtesy of Bodil Perkins.
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Marrow Drive607 viewsA bone marrow drive was held on October 2, 2011, at Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett. Although the drive was conducted for a young Marion man, David, who is fighting lymphoma, the drive also sought to find matches for others in need of bone marrow transplants. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Mattapoisett Tree Lighting607 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.
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Family Fun Festival 607 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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Family Fun Festival 607 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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Take Your Child to the Library Day607 views“Take Your Child to the Library Day” is the day when libraries get to shine. At the Mattapoisett Library, kids lined up for an original work of balloon art by Chip Rascal while they also explored the various non-book offerings in the children’s section. Photos by Jean Perry
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Haunted Lighthouse 607 viewsThe United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 63 of Marion/Onset hosted the first Haunted Lighthouse at the Ned’s Point lighthouse on Halloween. Photos courtesy Michele Couto
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Christmas Plunge607 viewsHelping Hands and Hooves of Mattapoisett continued the tradition of plunging into the chilly waters of the Town Beach on Christmas morning as a way to fundraise for the non-profit organization’s free equestrian therapy programs serving local differently-abled adults. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Winter Storm606 viewsStrong southeasterly winds combined with heavy rain and an usually high tide to create flooding conditions along Tri-Town coasts and marshes on the morning of December 3. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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