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Chimney Fire Call468 viewsMattapoisett Police and Fire responded to a reported chimney fire on Melissa Ann Lane on the cold morning of January 16, 2012. The situation was quickly brought under control and the emergency crews left the premises after a half hour. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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New Year Plunge468 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
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Hank Phillippi Ryan468 viewsInvestigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan visited Mattapoisett on Sunday, January 31. She talked about her lifelong fascination with mystery and introduced her new book, “What You See.” Photo by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition468 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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Family Fun Festival 468 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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Ryan McFee468 viewsThis week’s Tri-Town Profile features area artist and Mattapoisett resident Ryan McFee. McFee has an art studio/gallery in New Bedford and is also known for his large-scale murals and street art. Photos by Jonathan Comey
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A Summer Evening 468 viewsA summer evening in Mattapoisett, by Morgan Browning
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Christmas Plunge468 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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Debbie Martin468 viewsDebbie Martin of Mattapoisett (center) displays seven championship rings with Joe Andruzzi (left) and Russ Hochstein.
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Mattapoisett Recreation468 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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Family Fun Festival 468 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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Tinkhamtown Chapel 468 viewsThe lights from within the tiny Tinkhamtown Chapel spilled out into the cold dark on December 21, the longest eve of the year, for the annual Christmas carol sing-along. The warm and merry event has been held each year just before Christmas for nearly 70 years now. Photos by Marilou Newell
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