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Holiday in the Park400 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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Christmas Day Swim400 viewsThe Helping Hands and Hooves’ annual Christmas Day Swim was preceded by a polar plunge in the weather and a brief ‘snownado’ of sorts as the winds swept snow and sleet across the area only minutes before enthusiastic participants in costume arrived at the Mattapoisett Town Beach and raced into the icy waters. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Freezin’ for a Reason400 viewsJanuary 1 found locals Freezin’ for a Reason again at the annual polar plunge fundraiser to benefit those who are fighting cancer in our own community. At Mattapoisett Town Beach that morning, the air temperature was in the single digits and the water was a frigid 40 degrees. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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“Freezin’ for a Reason” 400 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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Gaga Pit at Center School400 viewsPaul McLaughlin of Mattapoisett Troop 53 has completed his Eagle Scout Project – a Gaga Pit at Center School. McLaughlin, a freshman at Old Colony, wanted to build the Gaga pit where everyone could access to enjoy a game of Gaga ball. The game is played inside the octagon pit with a soft ball. The ball is hit with the hand at opponents within the Gaga pit below the knees to get them ‘out’. The full set of rules can be found on a plaque hung within the pit, which is there for all to enjoy
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Homecoming400 viewsJennifer Shepley shared this photo of Homecoming at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church.
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The Big Bake399 viewsMichael Lamoureux of the American Legion Florence Eastman Post 220 called the August 8, 2010 clambake a gigantic success. Close to 240 people came to enjoy an old-fashioned clambake with the Lions Club, the Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53, Mattapoisett firefighters, and the Firefighters Auxiliary Club all pitching in to help. Photos by Lynn Short.
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Library Open House399 viewsSteven Carvalho, left, Matthew Carvalho, center, and Julia Carvalho, right take time out to smile in front of the Book Christmas Tree at the Mattapoisett Library. On Tuesday, December 11, the library hosted their Annual Holiday Open House. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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7th Annual Women’s Fund Tiara Mother’s Day 5K399 viewsThere was a huge turn out for what has now become a Mother’s Day tradition, the 7th Annual Women’s Fund Tiara Mother’s Day 5K . Photos by Felix Perez
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2013 Mattapoisett Road Race399 viewsPhoto by Felix Perez
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Lions Movie Night399 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club hosted the first in a series of outdoor movie nights at Shipyard Park. A good-sized crowd comprised of people of all ages, the young and the young at heart, gathered in a variety of seating arrangements to enjoy an open-air viewing of Back to the Future. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Friends of the Marion Council on Aging399 viewsMore than 50 residents attended last week’s inaugural meeting of the recently formed Friends of the Marion Council on Aging. President Sue Wood discussed long-range planning, communication, membership, fundraising, and enrichment, including a Senior Center for the town.Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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