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Veterans Day Ceremony in Mattapoiset462 viewsOn November 11 following the Veterans Day Ceremony at Old Hammondtown School in Mattapoisett, members of Boy Scout Troop 53 performed a flag decommissioning ceremony at the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Dunseith Gardens. Flags had been placed in decommissioning boxes built by Drew Robert for his Eagle project. The flags were then collected from the boxes located at the police department, town hall and public library and prepared for burning and burial.
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Hammond Quarry462 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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Freezin’ for a Reason462 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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Scenic Mattapoisett462 viewsLois Cosgrove sent in these scenes from Mattapoisett after the recent snow.
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Mattapoisett Harbor462 viewsCarol Barnewolt sent in this stunning photo of Mattapoisett Harbor taken on June 16.
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Haunted Lighthouse 462 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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Salty's Hat462 viewsMattapoisett’s most beloved seahorse got his Santa hat on Tuesday, December 4. The Mattapoisett Land Trust’s annual tradition continues with help from the folks at Brownell Systems and their trusty crane. This year Alan Johnson braved a fear of heights to place the hat on top of Salty the Seahorse’s head just right as MLT’s Jenny Mello directed from below and Brownell’s Tom Checkman operated the crane’s controls. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club462 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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Scarecrow Fun461 viewsThere was a green pig but no Angry Birds at the October 15, 2011 Mattapoisett library scarecrow contest. This scarecrow was made by the Dupre family. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Auction Time461 viewsIt was standing room only at the Mattapoisett Town Auction on January 24. The town put five parcels up for bid for non-payment of taxes. The fifty plus people filled the conference room overflowing into the hallway. Only 2 of the 5 lots offered were sold at the auction. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Harbor Days 2013461 viewsThousands of Tri-Town residents and summer visitors flocked to Shipyard Park throughout a week of fun in the sun for the Lions Club 2013 Mattapoisett Harbor Days Festival. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014461 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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