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Holiday Volunteers467 viewsMattapoisett residents Elizabeth Smith, left, and Gail Nicholson, right, both volunteer on behalf of Communiy Nurse and Hospice Care. Pictured here, they collect donations for the non-profit hospice organization as holiday shoppers walk by. Additional volunteers will be accepting donations throughout the holiday season. For more information, call Community Nurse and Hospice Care at 508-992-6278. Photo courtesy of Tim Smith.
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Community Gardening467 viewsMattapoisett residents, including some members of the Mattapoisett Sustainability Club, gather on April 17, 2010 to spruce up a community garden on the corner of Pine Island Road and Prospect Road. Armed with rakes and rubber boots, the group braved a cold morning to make their plots squeaky-green. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Bluegrass467 viewsA Bluegrass concert to benefit Heifer International was held at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on May 8, 2010. Heifer International works to end world hunger and poverty by donating livestock to families in need. The recipients raise and breed their livestock to donate to others in need, thus continuing the cycle of giving. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Silvery Moon467 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust’s fourth annual Salty Silvery Moon Soiree at Dunseith Gardens on Saturday, October 23 attracted throngs of lovers of campfires, s’mores, old-fashioned storytelling and cider. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Ashley Mural467 viewsThe mural by Clifford Ashley, donated to the Mattapoisett Historical Society by Polly Duff Phipps, was unveiled in a ceremony at the Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House on July 31, 2011 after extensive renovation. The mural, entitled "A Chart of the Whale Coast of New England, c. 1810" will now be on display in the Museum at 5 Church Street, Mattapoisett. Each of Ms. Phipps' seven children were presented with a miniature mural at the ceremony. Photos by Katherine Gaudet.
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Bike Run 467 viewsSecond annual Brad Barrows Memorial Athletic Scholarship Motorcycle Run took place on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Brad Barrows Memorial Athletic Fund committee members from left to right: Rory McFee, Dick Barrett, Jean Cole, Peter Collins and Barry Barrows. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Early Flowers467 viewsThese early-blooming crocuses appeared in Mattapoisett last week reminding us that although it's cold, spring will be back. Photo by Mark Smith
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Dog Walk-a-thon467 viewsFreemin Bauer, 17, of Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53, along with his fellow scouts and adult assistants, held a Dog Walk-a-thon on August 27 in Mattapoisett Village. Bauer’s event, part of his Eagle project, is to raise awareness for being a responsible dog owner and to help support the Fairhaven Animal Shelter. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase supplies for repairs the scouts will make to the facility. Additional funds raised from the event will be donated to the shelter. Photos by Marilou
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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge467 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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Freezin’ for a Reason467 viewsJanuary 1 found locals Freezin’ for a Reason again at the annual polar plunge fundraiser to benefit those who are fighting cancer in our own community. At Mattapoisett Town Beach that morning, the air temperature was in the single digits and the water was a frigid 40 degrees. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Haunted Lighthouse 467 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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Mattapoisett Tree Committee 467 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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