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Holiday Ornaments426 viewsKathryn Staple helps her son, William, craft a home-made ornament at the Mattapoisett Library on Saturday, December 15. The Friends of the Library held their annual ornament-making activity for families with young children. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Easter Egg Hunt 426 viewsA great time was had by all at the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Mattapoisett YMCA center on Saturday March 23. Children enjoyed egg dying, dancing, the Ester Bunny and of course the Egg Hunt! Photos by Felix Perez
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2013 Mattapoisett Halloween Parade426 viewsThe weather didn’t dampen the spirits in Mattapoisett as the Police Department hosted yet another great parade and costume contest. Photo by Felix Perez
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A Salty Holiday426 viewsSalty get's his holiday hat placed by Corey Silva of Brownell Systems. Photo by Paul Lopes
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World Tai Chi and Qigong Day426 viewsA group in Mattapoisett joined others across the globe in celebrating World Tai Chi and Qigong Day on April 26 at 10:00 am, just as other groups did at 10:00 am in their local time zones. Led by Tai Chi Practitioner Colman Fink, 15 locals moved gracefully together with conscious breath in the downstairs of the Mattapoisett Free Library – thanks to the rain that dampened the plan to meet at Ned’s Point for a second year in a row. By Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Museum426 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum held an opening night for their latest exhibit on June 26. The collection of police and fire department memorabilia brought back many memories for municipal employees on hand at the event. Photos by Marilou Newell.
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Kids Ocean Mile Fun Run426 viewsDrew Weaver, #102, aged 12 of Mattapoisett and Matt Castro, #101, age 12 of Westport, were guaranteed winners September 13 at the Kids Ocean Mile Fun Run put on by the Mattapoisett YMCA. The only ones who signed up to compete, Castro took first place and Weaver took second in a close race. YMCA Executive Director Joe Marciszyn said next year the Y would promote the race more to increase entries. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tinkhamtown Chapel426 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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Chili Cook-off426 viewsThe MattMen of Mattapoisett Congregational Church came together Sunday night, January 25th ,to see who amongst them cooks up the best man-made chili. Tasting was free to all who came. Those who wished to vote contributed $5 to The Baby Project of New Bedford. $518 was raised for The Baby Project. Out of 15 chili cooks who prepared 16 pots of chili, Rory McFee received the most votes for his “Smoky Chili.”. Bob Field’s “Oyster Chili” came in second place. Photo by Felix Perez
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Memorial Day in Mattapoisett426 viewsMemorial Day in Mattapoisett was observed as it traditionally is, with ceremonies in front of the Mattapoisett Library followed by the parade march to Cushing Cemetery. This year’s guest speaker, Mattapoisett resident U.S. Army Sergeant Edward Sweeney, Jr. stirred the emotions of those in attendance with his speech about sacrifice and the American way of life. The Old Hammondtown School Band was impressive with its performance of several patriotic songs, and Representative William Straus, the selectmen, and
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Opening Day426 viewsBeachgoers celebrated the official opening of the Mattapoisett Town Beach on June 20. The beach house has been renovated and was ready for the roughly 200 participants in Mattapoisett Recreation’s Beach Olympics and other family activities. Photos by Felix Perez
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Harbor Days 2015426 viewsThe weather was fine for Harbor Days, the annual week-long event organized by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. The weekend portion of Harbor Days featured vendors, food, train rides for the kids, and a number of entertainment programs, including The Showstoppers on Sunday, July 19. Photos by Colin Veitch and Jean Perry
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