The Wanderer Photo Gallery

Email your photos to support@wanderer.com


Most viewed - Mattapoisett
ORRCafeNight.jpg
ORR Coffee House823 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School students who participated in the school’s first-ever open-mic coffee house on Tuesday night, November 13, pose after the successful session. The event included impromptu musical performances, poetry readings, and original student writings. (Photo by Olivia Mello).
Center150Tree3.jpg
Executive Branches822 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett Tree Planting Committee help plant a red maple tree donated by Deborah Smiley and her husband, Sam Ogle, at Center School in Mattapoisett. The historic tree was raised from seed taken from a red maple that still grows at the Mansion House Farm at Mount Vernon — the estate home of our first President, George Washington. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
MTNeckRoadSign.jpg
Alternate Route?822 viewsWhile work proceeds on Mattapoisett Neck Road in Mattapoisett, a sharp-eyed reader caught this detour sign which has since been altered to hide the “seek alternate route” portion ... and with good reason. We’d like to challenge our readers to provide us with a possible “alternate route” to access Mattapoisett Neck for a chance to win a prize. We’ll also publish the most creative and/or amusing suggestion in a future edition.
Triathlon14.jpg
Triple Threat822 viewsKatherine McAdoo of Arlington, VA crosses the finish line in the 2008 Mattapoisett Lions Club Triathlon on Sunday, July 13 to finish 26th overall and first in her age group. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
IMG_7836.jpg
Triathlon 2009822 viewsOver two hundred athletes participated in this year's Mattapoisett Triathlon on Sunday morning, July 12. The athletes endurance was tested over a course which included a quarter-mile swim, a ten-mile bike ride and a three and three quarters-mile run. The race marks the beginning of the Mattapoisett Lions Club's annual Harbor Days Celebration with events including a craft fair, several suppers and a pancake breakfast , which unfold over the course of the week. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
MTHoliday13.jpg
Holiday in the Park821 viewsSanta took time out of his busy schedule to stop by Mattapoisett's Annual Holiday in the Park held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 in Shipyard Park. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
MYBB_33.jpg
Opening Day821 viewsThe Mattapoisett Youth Baseball League opened their 2009 season with a parade down Route Six on Saturday morning, May 2. Special guest and Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster was on hand to throw out the first pitch and sign autographs for the young players. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
MTCongHomecoming1.jpg
A Sort of Homecoming820 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church met at Ned’s Point for an open-air church service on Sunday, September 9 as the congregation celebrated their fourth annual “Homecoming Sunday.” Reverend Dr. Virginia Child welcomed nearly 200 church members, friends and guests to a morning filled with fellowship, food and games. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
Spinal Cord Raffle.jpg
Spinal Cord Raffle820 viewsMichael Lamoureux, Commander of Florence Eastman American Legion Post 280, draws the names of winners in the Harbor Days Spinal Cord Society (SCS) raffle with Jamie Shepley, Vice President of the New Bedofrd/Fall River SCS chapter. Congratulations to the lucky winners and thanks to all who have supported the annual raffle for SCS, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to spinal cord injury research. (Photo courtesy of Jen Shepley).
MTTrack1.jpg
Tracking On819 viewsThe Mattapoisett Track Club runs has resumed its nine-week summer session, with meets taking place on every Monday and Wednesday through August 13. They take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and is open to everyone, ages 3 and up. The club is funded by the summer Mattapoisett Wharf Dances, which take place every Thursday night at 7:00 pm. (Photo by Olivia Mello).

Englund2.jpg
Mattapoisett or Bust819 viewsMattapoisett sculptor Dave Englund recently created a bronze bust of author Herman Melville which is now on display at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. (Photo by Sarah K. Taylor).
Ramp_1.jpg
Town Hall Improvements819 viewsThe students from Old Colony Vocational High School led by Mr. Stu Norton repair and reconstruct the handicap ramp at the Mattapoisett Town hall. The students will be back in September to complete the re-construction of the emergency staircase leading from the second floor to grade. The Town has saved appx. $20,000.00 in labor costs and has provided the students a great learning experience and given them a sense of pride that can't be beat. Hats off to the team and a sincere thanks from the Town's people, S
7875 files on 657 page(s) 30