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Crescent Beach437 viewsHere, sailboats approach the starting line as the horn goes off for the start of the race in Mattapoisett on Saturday afternoon. Photo taken from Crescent Beach by Faith Ball
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An Ounce of Prevention437 viewsCelebrating Fire Prevention Week, the Mattapoisett Fire Department held its annual Open House on October 12, featuring its live fire demonstration, refreshments, and assorted kid-friendly activities to raise awareness of fire safety. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Fall Family Fun Fest437 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 Halloween Parade 2017437 viewsThe Mattapoisett Police has again brought out the best Halloween in the community with another annual Mattapoisett Halloween Parade, including costume contests, over 600 goody bags and glow sticks, and safety tips for a happy and safe Halloween. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Quilled Out437 viewsLocal kids ‘quilled out’ at the Mattapoisett Library on Saturday, November 4, with Children’s Services Director Jeanne McCullough, who passed on her quilling skills (a.k.a. paper filigree) to a group of eager new ‘quillers.’ Photos by Jean Perry
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Holiday in the Park437 viewsIt looked like another record turnout at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on December 9 for the annual Holiday in the Park and tree lighting. The tent was stuffed with hot foods, cocoa, donuts, Christmas cookies, and the hundreds of people in line to warm up out of the snowy cold. Did you miss the tree lighting? See The Wanderer Facebook page for a video capturing the magical moment. Photos by Jean Perry
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Freezin’ for a Reason437 viewsJanuary 1 found locals Freezin’ for a Reason again at the annual polar plunge fundraiser to benefit those who are fighting cancer in our own community. At Mattapoisett Town Beach that morning, the air temperature was in the single digits and the water was a frigid 40 degrees. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Striped Bass437 views“East End” Eddie Doherty of Mattapoisett (left) is shown donating a fresh 30-pound striped bass caught at the canal to the Sister Rose House in New Bedford. Accepting the fish is long-time chef Luke. Photo courtesy of Joanne Doherty.
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Tree Lighting in Shipyard Park437 viewsMattapoisett held its annual tree lighting at Shipyard Park on Saturday, December 8, treating hundreds to an afternoon of festivities that included live Christmas music, free food courtesy of local restaurants, time to chill with Santa, and, of course, the excitement of the town’s tree lit up for the first time. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day 437 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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Heros437 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Coyote437 viewsA coyote walking through the marsh off of Mattapoisett Neck Road. Photo by Mary-Ellen Livingstone
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