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Christmas Caroling 504 viewsChildren created crafts then hit the streets for some old-fashioned Christmas caroling on Sunday, December 5, 2010. The event was sponsored by the Mattapoisett Historical Society. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Drum Party504 viewsThe Rochester Plumb Library celebrated the end of the summer reading program with a drum party, featuring Otha Day, at the First Congregational Church on July 29, 2011. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Heritage Days 2011504 viewsThe Fairhaven Village Militia made their annual encampment along the Mattapoisett River on August 6, 2011, as a part of Heritage Days. The Militia demonstrated 18th century living, made beef stew, completed drills, and talked about the dentistry methods of that time period. For video of the Militia, including a cannon demonstration, visit www.Wanderer.com. Photos by Anne Kakley and Felix Perez.
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Endangered Birds 504 viewsSigns and string fencing like this have been erected in many areas around the Mattapoisett coast. It is important that people obey these postings so that the endangered birds may raise their young free from human interference or threat. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Camp Massasoit’s 50th504 viewsCamp Massasoit’s 50th Anniversary, that was held Saturday July 28th at the Mattapoisett YMCA. About 150 people attended from near and far. Pictured here (left to right) Laurie Jones Gustafson, Jackie (Blanchette) Farese, Gary Blanchette, April (Britto) Elderkin and Cheryl Lammers
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Mattapoisett Lions Club504 viewsDespite cool raining weather members of the Mattapoisett Lions Club joined together on Saturday April 20th to repair the shade shed at Ned’s Point, including a new roof. The following Saturday the members repaired the shade shed at the town beach. Both shade shed were originally built by the members of the Lions Club.
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Doll Spa504 viewsThe Mattapoisett Library treated area kids and their dolls to a spa day on Friday, January 15. With a day off from school, girls had their hair styled by Holly Coutinho, had their nails done by Junior Friend Alice DeCicco-Carey, 11, and decorated hair clips with Junior Friend Nicole Londergan. Photos by Jean Perry
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Take Your Child to the Library Day504 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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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Tour504 viewsThe Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Tour “Nature’s Treasures” held on June 30 was “Magnificent”, declared Ellen Flynn. Flynn said that the event brought in more than $6,000 - monies that are earmarked for their scholarship fund. She said visitors were awed by the gardens graciously opened for viewing from iconic harbor homes to those set in peaceful rural uplands along the Mattapoisett River Valley. To learn more about the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club visit www.mattapoisettwomansclub.org. Photos by Marilou Ne
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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Cook-Off504 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 504 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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“Freezin’ for a Reason” 504 viewsEvery year hundreds make waves on New Year’s Day at the Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” polar plunge. With the support of local businesses and emergency responders, the event has continued every year, raising thousands of dollars to help local families facing cancer treatment. Photos by Felix Perez
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