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Holiday in the Park522 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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Take Your Child to the Library Day522 views“Take Your Child to the Library Day” is the day when libraries get to shine. At the Mattapoisett Library, kids lined up for an original work of balloon art by Chip Rascal while they also explored the various non-book offerings in the children’s section. Photos by Jean Perry
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3rd annual Great Community Picnic 522 viewsBeautiful scenery and a lively communal spirit thrived at the Munro Preserve for the 3rd annual Great Community Picnic hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and Historical Society. Photos by Caleb Jagoda
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“Freezin’ for a Reason” 522 viewsEvery year hundreds make waves on New Year’s Day at the Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” polar plunge. With the support of local businesses and emergency responders, the event has continued every year, raising thousands of dollars to help local families facing cancer treatment. Photos by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day 522 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 Triathlon522 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 522 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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Sea Wall522 viewsThe sea wall at Ocean View took a beating during the recent storms. Photos courtesy Don Cuddy
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PanNeubean Steel521 viewsPanNeubean Steel, a reggae/Afro-Caribbean/calypso/jazz ensemble, entertained Center and Old Hammondtown Schools on January 28, 2010. Their energy was enough to get the whole auditorium up and dancing. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Brad Barrows Bike Run521 viewsOn Saturday, September 15, dozens of motorcycle riders gathered at Rick’s Tavern in Mattapoisett to participate in the 3rd Annual Brad Barrows Bike Run from Mattapoisett to Bridgewater. All money raised will be donated to youth sports in the Tri-Town and in Fairhaven. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Harvest Moon Seafood Festival521 viewsPatrick Moran (left) and Kathy Costello (right) volunteered to help dispense clam chowder at the first Harvest Moon Seafood Festival at Shipyard Park on October 14, 2012. The event was held in honor of Richard "Turk" Pasquill, founder of Turk's Seafood Restaurant. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Veteran’s Day 521 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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