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Freezin' for a Reason 2014596 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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Build-your-own Snowman596 viewsUnder the direction of Jeanne McCullough, children at the Mattapoisett Free Library on December 30 participated in a step-by-step build-your-own snowperson activity during the winter school break. Little fingers sticky with glue flattened out cotton balls and fastened them to prefabricated Styrofoam snowperson shapes, and then glued on the trimmings under the guidance of caregivers. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Library Wedding596 viewsThe Mattapoisett Library hosted its first ever all-out wedding ceremony on November 7. Shannon Devlin and Matthew Spelman tied the knot storybook style, witnessed by the hundreds of surrounding love stories that lie on library shelves. Photo submission Shannon Devlin
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Holiday in the Park596 viewsIt looked like another record turnout at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on December 9 for the annual Holiday in the Park and tree lighting. The tent was stuffed with hot foods, cocoa, donuts, Christmas cookies, and the hundreds of people in line to warm up out of the snowy cold. Did you miss the tree lighting? See The Wanderer Facebook page for a video capturing the magical moment. Photos by Jean Perry
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Haunted Lighthouse 596 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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Seal on the Beach596 viewsDebbie Silva shared this photo of a seal that was visiting the Mattapoisett Town Beach.
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Pinewood Derby596 viewsMattapoisett Pack 53 held its Pinewood Derby on March 9 at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. The Cub Scout division had 14 entries, and the Enthusiasts division had 11 entries. The five fastest Cub Scouts cars going to the regional competition in Rochester on March 23: 1st Gabe Michaud, 2nd Kyle Pina, 3rd Thomas Tseki, 4th Matthew Crain, and 5th Eamon Perez. Matthew Crain's blue and gold lego car won Best Scout Theme car, and the Most Unique Design went to Liam Garvin's camping car.
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Family Fun Festival 596 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 Woman's Club596 viewsThis past Saturday, the Mattapoisett Woman's Club (MWC) planted daffodil bulbs at several sites in town. The MWC is grateful for the donations from the Lion's Club, Mahoney's, and the Mattapoisett Highway Department for preparing the various places for planting. Thank you to Brad Hathaway who provided daffodil bulbs for planting at a site at Aucoot Road in memory of this wife, Priscilla, who was a member of MWC. Photos courtesy Karen Gardner
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Salty Santa596 viewsSalty the Seahorse got his Santa hat on Friday, December 6, courtesy of the Mattapoisett Land Trust and with the help of Brownell Systems, Inc. Salty in his hat is a sure sign that the holiday season has begun in Mattapoisett. Photos by Jean Perry
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Extrication Practice595 viewsA mangled Ford Taurus stands outside the Mattapoisett fire station during the October 18 nor’easter as a reminder to the public to drive safely. The car was used for an extrication demonstration done on the October 15 Fire Station Open House. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley
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Hitting the Beach595 viewsA 25-ton house, gifted from Rochester resident Greg Kamon to soon-to-be Mattapoisett resident Deborah Francoeur, sits on a barge at the end of Brant Beach on November 5, 2009 while workers from New England Harbor Services and Mike Reid Mover Builders wait for 1:00 pm low tide to unload the house. Photo by Paul Lopes
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