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Christmas Lights 485 viewsMarino Carreiro submitted this photo of his house at 59 Acushnet Road. The house has up to 40,000 holiday lights this year, and passersby, he says, are welcome to sit on the sleigh to take pictures.
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Lt. Governor Polito485 viewsOn August 25, Lt. Governor Polito and members of the Massachusetts DOT along with State Representative William Straus, Mattapoisett Highway Surveyor Barry Denham, and Selectman Jordan Collyer met to discuss the recent grant money the Town used to repair the Randall Bridge on Acushnet Road. From L to R: Barry Denham, Jonathan Gulliver, Lt. Gov. Polito, Rep. Bill Straus, and Jordan Collyer. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Textile Conservation485 viewsKathryn Tarleton gave a presentation on the art and science of textile conservation on March 18 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. She also examined historic articles for several area residents. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day 485 viewsIt was a great turnout for the Mattapoisett Memorial Day observance on Monday afternoon, which began at Center School and then proceeded to the library for the placement of flowers on the monuments before parading over to Town Wharf to place a wreath in the outgoing tide to honor those lost at sea. Photos by Jean Perry
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39th Annual Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon485 viewsSunday, July 14, was the morning of the 39th Annual Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon, officially kicking off the 2019 Harbor Days week. This year’s race tested the stamina of 103 participants including five relay teams. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 485 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 485 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 Arrives484 viewsMattapoisett held its annual holiday celebration and tree lighting on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Shipyard Park. The rain couldn't dampen holiday spirits as visitors enjoyed delicious food and listened to Christmas music performed by the Showstoppers. Children made their own ornaments and hung them on the Christmas tree. They also danced with Rudolph and Frosty and shared their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Tom Cole484 viewsMattapoisett resident and NCAA World Series pitcher Tom Cole’s mother, Jean Cole, has shown pride in her son with posters outside of their home. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Open House484 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department opened its doors last Thursday, October 14, 2010, to residents interested learning about its life-saving work. The event was part of Fire Safety Month. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Bike Bridge484 viewsBeams with guardrails – built by students from Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School – were hoisted into place on December 3, 2011, to widen a bridge over Mattapoisett River. The new 14-foot bridge, slated for completion in the spring of 2011, is part of the bike and pedestrian path. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Mother’s Day Tiara 5K Run484 viewsThe 6th Annual Mother’s Day Tiara 5K Run in Mattapoisett on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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