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Memorial Day535 viewsThe Florence Eastman Post 220 in Mattapoisett hosted the town’s Memorial Day observance and parade on May 31, 2010. The ceremony began with a service at the Veteran’s monument in front of the library, and then a parade assembled and marched to the town wharf and to Cushing Cemetery. The ceremony was held in memory of Lt. Chris Byron. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Kenya Relief535 viewsMattapoisett resident Marina Wurl poses with children from a Kenyan orphanage. Ms. Wurl and her husband Greg, both pharmacists, recently visited a small village in Kenya to help with a medical clinic. They took occasional breaks from their work to play with the Kenyan children. Photo courtesy the Wurl family.
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Senior Bowling League535 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 535 viewsBrad Barrows Athletic Fund committee member Dick Barrett prepares for the motorcycle run on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Letterboxing535 viewsSome Mattapoisett children celebrate Letterboxing at the Mattpoisett Free Public Library. This party was to celebrate a year-long Letterbox search in the library, organized monthly by Jeanne McCullough, to educate children and families on the fun of Letterboxing. For more information on Letterboxing, please visit www.letterboxing.org. (Pictured l to r: Cameron Weaver, Caitlin Collier, Meghan McCullough, Danya Bichsel & Kyle McCullough)
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Mattapoisett Road Race535 viewsOn Wednesday, July 4, over 1,000 runners braved the rain to participate in the Annual Mattapoisett Road Race. All money raised from the 5-mile race will benefit graduating students from Old Rochester Regional High School. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Taste of the Town535 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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CSI Chemistry535 viewsDuring the CSI Chemistry event at the Mattapoisett Free Library on August 1, Rochester Police Chief Paul Magee fingerprinted the kids during a fingerprinting demonstration, and Brendan Taylor, age 10, was the first one up. Chief Magee’s son Rob Magee led the presentation, which was one of the library’s exciting children’s summer events. Photo by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Christmas535 viewsSanta, Rudolph, and Frosty -- plus food, crafts for kids, and the annual tree lighting are some of the hallmarks of a Mattapoisett Christmas. The Mattapoisett Lion’s Club in partnership with local businesses hosted the annual tree lighting at Shipyard Park on Saturday, December 13. The Lions also collected toys and canned goods in support of local charities. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Tinkhamtown Chapel535 viewsThe annual Christmas carol sing-along at the Tinkhamtown Chapel was as popular and beautiful as ever on the chilly evening of December 20, when dozens of people followed the glow of candlelit windows to the tiny chapel to sing with their families and neighbors and welcome Christmas to Mattapoisett. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum 535 viewsMattapoisett Historical Society Museum Curator Elizabeth Hutchison and Historical Preservationist Lenora Robinson are developing a database and catalog of the museum’s collection. Once the work is complete, researches will be able to view historical documents, clothing, tools, photographs, and much more from the museum collection online. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Eagle Scout Project535 viewsAdam Perkins of Mattapoisett has completed his Eagle Scout project, kayak racks for Shipyard Park. From September 2014 through April 2015 he managed all aspects of the project from securing funding, acquiring materials, to building the racks. On May 5 the racks where transported from his home on Abbey Lane to Shipyard Park by the Highway Department. On hand to receive the gift on behalf of the town was Harbormaster Jill Simmons.
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