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Bike Run 485 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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Christmas Day Swim485 viewsOn Tuesday, December 25, many Tri-Town residents braved the chilly temperatures and jump into Mattapoisett Town Beach for the 12th Annual Christmas Day Swim. All of the proceeds benefitted the Helping Hands and Hooves organization, which provides therapeutic horseback rides to people with disabilities. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014485 viewsParticipants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred participants who plunged into 34 degree waters, just a few degrees warmer than the 28 degree air temperature that morning. Photo by Felix Perez
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Ryan McFee485 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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Wizard of Oz Pumpkins485 viewsLauren Dubuc shared this photo of the Wizard of Oz themed pumpkins she decorated for Halloween.
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Freezin’ for a Reason485 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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Mother’s Day Tiara 5k485 viewsSunday’s wind and rain wasn’t stopping the hundreds who participated in the annual Mother’s Day Tiara 5k in Mattapoisett on May 10. The storm brought strong wind and cold rain to the area, especially at the turn around Ned’s Point Lighthouse, dampening the day but not the sentiment behind the Women’s Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts’ largest annual fundraising event. Photos by Jean Perry
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Harbor Days485 viewsAnother year, another Harbor Days, and another successful effort on behalf of the Mattapoisett Lions Club to raise funds for the good of the community. Harbor Days this year was indeed a hot one, but most agreed that a heat wave was preferable to the rainy washout experienced in prior years. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House485 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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Mark Parisi 485 viewsArtist Mark Parisi recently held a Character Development class at the Mattapoisett Library. Parisi is the creator of the Marty Pants book series as well as the Off The Mark comic strip, which has been running in newspapers for over 30 years Photo by Marilou Newell, Illustrations by Mark Parisi
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Danny's Here484 viewsA view of Mattapoisett harbor during the August 29 storm, which was the result of the region’s close call with Tropical Storm Danny. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley
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Santa Arrives484 viewsMattapoisett held its annual holiday celebration and tree lighting on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Shipyard Park. The rain couldn't dampen holiday spirits as visitors enjoyed delicious food and listened to Christmas music performed by the Showstoppers. Children made their own ornaments and hung them on the Christmas tree. They also danced with Rudolph and Frosty and shared their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. Photo by Felix Perez.
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