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Library Volunteers470 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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OHS Clean-up470 viewsFrom left to right: Aiden Harrington, Julia Sheridan, Alice DeCicco-Carey, Liz Harrington, Abby Simcox, Jacob Simcox and Joseph Sheridan helped clean up the littered trail behind the Old Hammondtown School Lambo Field on July 17, 2010. The trail is now clean as a whistle and the kids are hoping it will stay that way. Photo by Jessica DeCicco-Carey.
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Marrow Drive470 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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After Sandy470 viewsSurf crashes over the Mattapoisett Town Wharf during Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Faith Ball
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Easter Egg Fun470 viewsSaturday was a picture perfect day at Veteran’s Park in Mattapoisett for the Lions Club’s annual Easter egg hunt. Dozens of children made the dash to collect their fair share of Easter candy and enjoyed an afternoon of popping bubbles by the lighthouse with entertainer Vinny Lovegrove. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Little Library470 viewsThis Little Library on River Road in Mattapoisett is all decked out for the holidays, and it includes Christmas-themed books, candy canes, and dog treats. Photo by Jean Perry
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Take Your Child to the Library Day470 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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Sunrise470 viewsGary Marshall took this photo using his Mavic Pro drone on the morning of February 6.
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Mattapoisett Tree Committee 470 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
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House470 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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Family Fun Festival 470 viewsFamilies came out in record numbers to enjoy the 4th Annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett’s Lion Club on October 19 held at Shipyard Park. Bruce Rocha of the club estimated attendance at over 400. Kids and adults alike enjoyed free face painting, bowling with pumpkins, a corn hole toss, snacks, hayrides to Ned’s Point and, yes, free pumpkins to take home. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sandra Frechette
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Mattapoisett YMCA470 viewsOn Sunday, October 20, the Mattapoisett YMCA hosted its first annual Harbor Brew Fest. Participants enjoyed this sunny day of local brew tastings, live music by Sean Carney, and fresh scallops, while overlooking beautiful Mattapoisett Harbor. A bonfire on the beach accompanied by a smores bar added to the fun. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Mattapoisett YMCA’s Annual Campaign that helps deserving children attend summer camp, preschool and afterschool care.
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