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Blind Date with a Book422 viewsThe Mattapoisett Library had a whole day of programs and activities in honor of Valentine’s Day. If you were looking for a new literary lover without all the hassle, the library set up a “Blind Date with a Book” display, where new books of all genres were wrapped up like secrets, waiting to be opened and cuddled up with over the long weekend. Photo by Jean Perry
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Taste of the Town422 viewsThe 11th Annual Taste of the Town in Mattapoisett drew hundreds out to Shipyard Park on July 15. The Women’s Club event raises funds for scholarships for local students. Photos by Jean Perry
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CSI Chemistry422 viewsDuring the CSI Chemistry event at the Mattapoisett Free Library on August 1, Rochester Police Chief Paul Magee fingerprinted the kids during a fingerprinting demonstration, and Brendan Taylor, age 10, was the first one up. Chief Magee’s son Rob Magee led the presentation, which was one of the library’s exciting children’s summer events. Photo by Jean Perry
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Shining Tides in Mattapoisett422 viewsChildren explored the shore with Cassie Lawson and Becca Stroud from the Buzzards Bay Coalition on July 31 at Shining Tides in Mattapoisett, enjoying a scavenger hunt along with the exploration of sea animal habitats. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House422 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department welcomed the community on Thursday, October 8 during its annual Open House. Families enjoyed food, fun games, live demonstrations, and activities aimed at educating the public on fire safety during this National Fire Prevention Week. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Protect Your Trees422 viewsPartnering with the Mattapoisett Land Trust, members of the Mattapoisett Tree Committee held a tree banding seminar on October 17 to show residents how to protect their trees against the invasive winter moth. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas422 viewsThe spirit of Christmas came to Mattapoisett on December 19 by way of Christmas caroling at the annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas carol sing. The little chapel was filled with the voices of those who keep this decades-old tradition alive and pass it on to the next generation. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Gingerbread Houses422 viewsWhile others were out bustling on the last Saturday before Christmas, a couple dozen of the littler library patrons enjoyed the day making candy gingerbread houses at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Saturday, December 19.
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Making a Splash!422 viewsMaking a Splash! Over 100 participants took the icy plunge into the frigid waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach on January 1 during the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. Proceeds go to benefit the BAM Foundation, a local charity that fundraises to provide financial assistance to people who are facing cancer treatment. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Easter Egg Fun422 viewsSaturday was a picture perfect day at Veteran’s Park in Mattapoisett for the Lions Club’s annual Easter egg hunt. Dozens of children made the dash to collect their fair share of Easter candy and enjoyed an afternoon of popping bubbles by the lighthouse with entertainer Vinny Lovegrove. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Harbor Days 422 viewsHarbor Days came to Mattapoisett this past weekend, and many visitors were gracious enough to spin The Wanderer Wheel for a $1 donation to the Lions Club. Those who played helped raise an extra $523 the Lions Club will use to benefit the community. The Aardvark came out too, but since furry aardvarks hate hot weather, he only made a couple of appearances. Photos by Jean Perry
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Eagle Scout422 viewsFour Boy Scouts from Mattapoisett Troop 53 received the distinguished honor of achieving Eagle Scout status on Sunday, April 23, at Camp Cachalot in Carver. Adam Perkins, Matthew Kiernan, Davis Mathieu, and Justin Sayers all soared to new heights as Eagle Scouts after many years shared as Boy Scouts together. Photos by Jean Perry
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