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“Freezin’ for a Reason” 360 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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Mattapoisett Historical Commission360 viewsHope springs eternal as volunteers and members of the Mattapoisett Historical Commission recently planted daffodil bulbs at Shipyard Park around memorial brick locations. Pictured is volunteer Paul Coderre. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Jack Eklund speaks to the assembled congregation of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church360 viewsJack Eklund speaks to the assembled congregation of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on the subject of Pastor Appreciation Sunday and offers a gift as a token of the congregation’s esteem for Pastor Amy Lignitz-Harken. Photo by Jennifer Shepley
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Mattapoisett Bike Trail360 viewsRuth A Griffin shared this photo taken on the Mattapoisett Bike Trail
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Shining Tides Preschool359 viewsOn Thursday, June 7, Shining Tides Preschool celebrated the graduation of its most recent class. From left: Abigael Walsh, Karen Dondyk, Ava Brodeur, Will Wilksten, Drew Castro, Ava Brogioll, Owen Deree and Jack Quintin. Photo by Deb Burdock.
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Harvest Moon Seafood Festival359 viewsHundreds of people attended the festival, with over 200 tickets sold in advance of the event. Patrons enjoyed jazz music and tastings of local seafood specials from area businesses. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Veteran’s Day 359 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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Ballroom Dancing359 viewsThe Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly held a Ballroom Dance Party on Saturday, April 6 to benefit the Mattapoisett Council on Aging and other senior activities. Live music was provided by the Meadow Larks. Photos by Felix Perez
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Ballroom Dancing359 viewsThe Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly held a Ballroom Dance Party on Saturday, April 6 to benefit the Mattapoisett Council on Aging and other senior activities. Live music was provided by the Meadow Larks. Photos by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival359 viewsKids of all ages gathered at the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival on Saturday to experience what life and work were like for generations past. For more on the fun and food, see page 13. Photos by Marilou Newell and Felix Perez.
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Healing Little Hearts 5K 359 viewsUpward of 300 runners competed in the inaugural Healing Little Hearts 5K on a beautiful Columbus Day morning. The organization helps fund research efforts into children’s heart defects. “From my family and from the families you’re helping, thank you,” said Kelly Weglowski, who, along with husband, Marc, and daughter Jillian founded Healing Little Hearts in the midst of their son and brother Brady’s own battle. Photos by Shawn Badgley.
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2013 Mattapoisett Halloween Parade359 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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