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“Frozen” at the Library476 viewsWhile it was warm and sunny outdoors, it was “Frozen” inside the Mattapoisett Library on Friday, February 19. Young library patrons enjoyed a number of Disney’s “Frozen” activities, with even a few Elsas stopping by to join in the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Sassy476 viewsMeet Sassy who has spent 16 years taking care of her humans and for many years was a fixture on the Mattapoisett wharves. Originally purchased by Mattapoisett ACO Kathy Massey, Sassy was then acquired from Massey when she was just a few weeks old by Arthur and Irene Frates. More than a decade later, Sassy still provides love and tenderness to the remaining members of her two-legged family, Arthur and Irene’s son, Robert, and his wife Elizabeth. Rob and Elizabeth feel “blessed” and call Sassy a “saint.”
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Fall Family Fun Fest476 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club hosted another Fall Family Fun Fest on Saturday, October 21 at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett, featuring games like Corn Hole and Pin the Nose of the Pumpkin, as well as hayrides, refreshments, and goodies for the kids. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Cook-Off476 viewsThe 4th Annual Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Cook-Off was on Sunday, September 23, at the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus. Area businesses and the municipal departments from various towns competed for first place and the accompanying bragging rights of having the best chowder around. Photos by Felix Perez
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Family Fun Festival 476 viewsThe 3rd annual Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions treated families to a day of fall time fun on November 4 with games like pumpkin bowling, pin the nose on the pumpkin, and corn hole, along with free hayrides throughout the village. Photos by Jean Perry
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Haunted Lighthouse 476 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 Veterans Day476 viewsMattapoisett honored its veterans on Monday, November 12, at Old Hammondtown School, with keynote speaker Col. Michael Mendenhall and with entertainment provided by the OHS Concert Band and Chorus, and Jillian Zucco and The Showstoppers. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 476 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 476 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 476 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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Christmas Day Swim476 viewsThe 16th Annual Christmas Day Swim for Helping Hands and Hooves took place under bright blue cloudless skies and a balmy 43 degrees as dozens of families and friends took the plunge at Mattapoisett Town Beach. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Summer is Here!475 viewsSummer is on! There was no shortage of people at the first Seaport Village Concert of the season, which was held on June 19, 2010. Local folks came out to enjoy good music, ice cream and beautiful weather until the sun went down. Photo by Felix Perez.
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