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48th Annual Mattapoisett Road Race 398 viewsThe 48th Annual Mattapoisett Road Race once again brought out young and old alike. Overcast skies were welcomed but the July 4th heat was tough for the runners and the cheering crowds who begged for shade. The field of runners was well over 1,000 and coming in first was Joe Farrand at 26:59. Shortly after, the first female to finish was Kim Bolick at 29:54. Before the starting gun sounded there was a moment of silence in honor of Maurice “Mudgie” Tavares who established the Mattapoisett Track Club, and the
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Movers and Shakers398 viewsThe "Movers and Shakers" exhibit at the Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum on Church Street highlights some of the most impactful and influential people that the town has ever seen.
Photos by Caleb Jagoda
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Tree Lighting in Shipyard Park398 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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Homecoming398 viewsJennifer Shepley shared this photo of Homecoming at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church.
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Memorial Day397 viewsThe Florence Eastman Post 220 in Mattapoisett hosted the towns Memorial Day observance and parade on May 31, 2010. The ceremony began with a service at the Veterans 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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Harbor Days 2011397 viewsIt was another scorching Harbor Days this past weekend when the Mattapoisett Lions hosted the annual event under clear skies and hot sun on July 16 and 17. Visitors milled around, enjoying the wares, lemonade, strawberry shortcake, music and more. Photos by Anne Kakley and Felix Perez.
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Blood Drive397 viewsCheryl Randall and her son Pierce were among the volunteers and donors at the fifth annual Harbor Days Blood Drive. Ms. Randall spent her third year volunteering, while her 17-year-old son gave a double red cell donation, helping to save up to six lives with his one good deed. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Harbor Days 2012397 viewsFrom Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22, the Mattapoisett Lions Club hosted the 26th Annual Harbor Days celebration in Mattapoisett. Thousands of patrons flocked to the Mattapoisett waterfront to check out the food, live entertainment and vendors. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Heritage Days Bonfire397 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department lit a bonfire on Saturday, August 4 at Barstow Wharf. The fire was part of a weekend-long celebration of Heritage Days, where the history of Mattapoisett was observed and honored. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Shipyards of Mattapoisett397 viewsOn Sunday, September 2, Mattapoisett Historical Society Seth Mendell hosted a tour entitled “Shipyards of Mattapoisett” where he talked to local residents about the town’s world famous shipbuilding industry and whaling history. The lecture was held in Shipyard Park overlooking the water. Photos by Deb Burdock.
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Veteran’s Day 397 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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Holiday Tour397 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society and Carriage House opened its doors for the holiday season on Saturday, November 24. The Historical Society is having its annual holiday shop, which features a variety of unique gifts such as historical postcard and map recreations, books, and tree ornaments. Kids will get a kick out of the Lionel model train that zooms past a village of illuminated porcelain buildings. Photos by Eric Tripoli.
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