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Hitting the Beach586 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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Candyland586 viewsCandyland Faire Fun - the rain didn’t stop Holiday-minded buyers from attending the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s Candyland Faire on November 14, 2009. It was standing-room only as people browsed through tables of hand-knitted sweaters, fudge, baked goods, festive dishes and more. Even Mrs. Claus took a break from her busy schedule to attend! Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley
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Library Crafts586 viewsOn Saturday, December 19, 2009, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosted a ornament-making session. Children made seaside-themed holiday ornaments that included seashells, starfish, whelks, and everyone's favorite, Salty the Seahorse. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Fire Prevention586 viewsMattapoisett YMCA preschool students celebrated Fire Safety Prevention Week with a visit from Acushnet fireman, Doug Braley. There will be a Fire Department open house on Thursday, October 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Mattapoisett Fire Station on Route 6. Photo courtesy of Tricia Weaver.
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Fresh Snow586 viewsTaking advantage of the fresh powder at Old Hammond Town School on Saturday January 21st. Although the weekend brought a foot of snow, with Mondays rain there’s not much left but the memories. Photos by Felix Perez
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Making a Splash!586 viewsMaking a Splash! Over 100 participants took the icy plunge into the frigid waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach on January 1 during the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. Proceeds go to benefit the BAM Foundation, a local charity that fundraises to provide financial assistance to people who are facing cancer treatment. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Salty’s Silvery Moon Soirée586 viewsSalty’s Silvery Moon Soirée at Dunseith Gardens in Mattapoisett was the place to be for storytelling and s’mores on Saturday, October 28. Sponsored by the Mattapoisett Land Trust, the event has become a beloved annual autumn event in Tri-Town. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Mattapoisett Harbor586 viewsCarol Barnewolt sent in this stunning photo of Mattapoisett Harbor taken on June 16.
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“Freezin’ for a Reason” 586 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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Family Fun Festival 586 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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Christmas Day Swim586 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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Brad Hathaway586 viewsIt took 32 years, but on October 3 Mattapoisett resident Brad Hathaway completed his “Walk around the World” along Aucoot Road, accompanied by well over 100 friends and supporters of his mission refocused some years ago from what had begun as a fitness prescription to a fundraising effort for the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Hathaway, 88, is a co-founder of the MLT and has dedicated his life toward preserving and protecting lands that his ancestors first came upon hundreds of years ago.
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