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Blizzard Relief Fundraiser416 viewsThe Blizzard Relief Fundraiser held at Old Hammondtown School on Friday was a huge success. The cafeteria was filled to capacity and the crowd had a great time with food, music and friends. Photos by Paul Lopes
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Two Fires in Mattapoisett416 views“The Mattapoisett Fire Department had a busy day on Thursday, April 4. While fighting a brush fire on Meadowbrook Lane. They received a call regarding a car fire on Acushnet Road. Both fires were attracted a lot of attention but were extinguished quickly by the Department. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Troop 32 Marion Boy Scouts 416 viewsFrom July 14th to the 20th, Troop 32 Marion Boy Scouts enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle that is the Camp Cachalot Scout Reservation (CSR). Theses scouts earned or participated in Merit Badges classes for Camping, Chess, Family Life, Canoeing, Rowing, Forestry, Search and Rescue, Leatherworking, Fishing, Rifle and Shotgun. Photo Courtesy Jay Pateakos
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Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival416 viewsKids of all ages gathered at the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival on Saturday to experience what life and work were like for generations past. For more on the fun and food, see page 13. Photos by Marilou Newell and Felix Perez.
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Taste of the Town416 viewsThe 11th Annual Taste of the Town in Mattapoisett drew hundreds out to Shipyard Park on July 15. The Women’s Club event raises funds for scholarships for local students. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fall Festival416 viewsFamilies found some fun autumn activities on October 18 at the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s annual Family Fall Festival, rescheduled from October 4 due to inclement weather. Photo by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum 416 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum hosted a series of winter holiday activities on Saturdays during the month of December. One of the activities was reading favorite stories, both old and new. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Build-your-own Snowman416 viewsUnder the direction of Jeanne McCullough, children at the Mattapoisett Free Library on December 30 participated in a step-by-step build-your-own snowperson activity during the winter school break. Little fingers sticky with glue flattened out cotton balls and fastened them to prefabricated Styrofoam snowperson shapes, and then glued on the trimmings under the guidance of caregivers. Photos by Jean Perry
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Chili Cook-off416 viewsThe MattMen of Mattapoisett Congregational Church came together Sunday night, January 25th ,to see who amongst them cooks up the best man-made chili. Tasting was free to all who came. Those who wished to vote contributed $5 to The Baby Project of New Bedford. $518 was raised for The Baby Project. Out of 15 chili cooks who prepared 16 pots of chili, Rory McFee received the most votes for his “Smoky Chili.”. Bob Field’s “Oyster Chili” came in second place. Photo by Felix Perez
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Monkey Cape416 viewsMattapoisett Historical Society Museum Curator Elizabeth Hutchison and some volunteers came across some strange items while cataloguing the museum’s collection, including three monkey fur capes. Their initial reaction? “I’m not touching that…!”Photos by Jean Perry
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Making a Splash!416 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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Doll Spa416 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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