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Harbor Days Craze452 viewsThe town gazebo was the scene of another sultry Harbor Days this past weekend. Rows of vendors peddled their fun wares while visitors of all ages enjoyed music, conversation and the best strawberry shortcake in the world. The festivities started in earnest on Friday night with chowder and seafood rolls, and continued until Sunday. Only 51 more weeks until Harbor Days 2011! Photos by Felix Perez.
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Winter Walk452 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust members and friends enjoyed a hike through the wintery woods on Saturday, February 12, 2011. The group explored the Brownell parcel, which MLT is planning to acquire this summer. The parcel includes an old blueberry orchard and small streams. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Senior Bowling League452 viewsDue to lack of interest, Mattapoisett's senior bowling league is looking at disbanding. On Wednesday mornings, seniors have gathered at the bowling lanes in Mattapoisett for some conversation and friendly competition. Organizer Norma Jones said that the tradition would be discontinuing, but some folks still came out for one more game on September 7. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Bike Run 452 viewsThe weather was perfect for a motorcycle ride at the second annual Brad Barrows Memorial Athletic Scholarship Motorcycle Run on September 17, 2011. Motorcyclists paid $20 per bike to participate in the run from Mattapoisett to Wareham and back, with the proceeds benefitting youth sports in Mattapoisett, Marion, Rochester and Fairhaven. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Sweetheart Dance 452 viewsGirls Scout Sweetheart Dance held at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on February 11, 2012. Photo by Felix Perez
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Center School Clcok452 viewsRick Balzer makes the final adjustments to the Center School Seth Thomas Clock before it is moved to its new location. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick
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Veteran’s Day 452 viewsOn November 12, members of the Mattapoisett community gathered together at Old Hammondtown Elementary School for their annual Veteran’s Day ceremony. Commander Michael Lamoureux served as emcee of the event while State Representative William Straus, Selectman Paul Silva, Veterans’ Agent Barry Denham and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Scott Burrill addressed the audience. The school’s chorus and band played patriotic tunes while the Mattapoisett Police Department presented the colors. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick
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New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus 452 viewsThe New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus visited the Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House on April 21 to share songs that reflect the rich maritime heritage of the region. The chorus of more than 40 members boasts a repertoire including chanteys, ballads, and ditties of sailors, whalers, and coastwise fisherfolk. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Mattapoisett Lions Club452 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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Easter Egg Fun452 viewsSaturday was a picture perfect day at Veteran’s Park in Mattapoisett for the Lions Club’s annual Easter egg hunt. Dozens of children made the dash to collect their fair share of Easter candy and enjoyed an afternoon of popping bubbles by the lighthouse with entertainer Vinny Lovegrove. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day452 viewsThe rainy weather kept the Monday Memorial Day observances inside in Marion and Mattapoisett and, although the parades were both canceled, plenty of residents turned out to remember the brave souls we lost in war and honor their memories. Mattapoisett photos by Colin Veitch and Marion photos by Denzil Ernstzen
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Annual Mattapoisett Great Community Picnic452 viewsThursday, August 4 was the first ever Annual Mattapoisett Great Community Picnic, co-sponsored by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Mattapoisett Historical Society. About 200 guests turned out to Munro Preserve for a fun evening of food, wine, and music. Photos by Andrea Ray
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