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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition514 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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Hammond Quarry514 viewsMattapoisett Land Trust President Mike Huguenin led a group of about 52 people on a walk about Hammond Quarry, a historical property off Mattapoisett Neck Road that the MLT is hoping to acquire next year. Pink granite was mined from the site between the early 1700s through the early 1900s, and the MLT plans to purchase the property to preserve the quarries and carve out trails for public access. Photos by Jean Perry
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Wizard of Oz Pumpkins514 viewsLauren Dubuc shared this photo of the Wizard of Oz themed pumpkins she decorated for Halloween.
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Take Your Child to the Library Day514 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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Pico Beach in Mattapoisett514 viewsHeather Macias shared these photos of a miniature horse that visited Pico Beach in Mattapoisett this weekend for a swim.
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Sunrise514 viewsGary Marshall took this photo using his Mavic Pro drone on the morning of February 6.
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Family Fun Festival 514 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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Annual Halloween Costume Contest 514 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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Annual Halloween Costume Contest 514 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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Annual Halloween Costume Contest 514 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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Santa Run 514 viewsSaturday, December 7, was the Santa Run 5k through the village of Mattapoisett. Usually held in New Bedford, race organizer Geoff Smith moved the race to Mattapoisett, flooding the village streets with hundreds of Santas – and a few Christmas miniature horses, as well. Photos by Jean Perry
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Frozen Princesses514 viewsOn December 21, two princesses visited the Mattapoisett Public Library to read stories and sing songs from the Disney film Frozen. Princesses Elsa and Anna beguiled the children as well as their parents in an hour-long performance culminating in hugs and a photo session. The delightful event was sponsored by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library. Photos by Marilou Newell
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