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Salty’s Silvery Moon Soirée356 viewsSalty’s Silvery Moon Soirée at Dunseith Gardens in Mattapoisett was the place to be for storytelling and s’mores on Saturday, October 28. Sponsored by the Mattapoisett Land Trust, the event has become a beloved annual autumn event in Tri-Town. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Tree Decorations356 viewsTeresa Dall sent in a photo of the grand ornaments adorning her yard on North Street in Mattapoisett.
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Holiday in the Park356 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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Holiday in the Park356 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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Quahog Book Awards356 viewsOn May 2, Jeanne McCullough from the Mattapoisett Public Library held the 7th annual Quahog Book Awards ceremony. Part of the children’s winter reading program, the young readers selected the winning books by majority voting to receive the award – a decal displayed on the front cover of each award-winning publication. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Tour356 viewsThe Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Tour “Nature’s Treasures” held on June 30 was “Magnificent”, declared Ellen Flynn. Flynn said that the event brought in more than $6,000 - monies that are earmarked for their scholarship fund. She said visitors were awed by the gardens graciously opened for viewing from iconic harbor homes to those set in peaceful rural uplands along the Mattapoisett River Valley. To learn more about the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club visit www.mattapoisettwomansclub.org. Photos by Marilou Ne
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48th Annual Mattapoisett Road Race 356 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 Shakers356 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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Mattapoisett Bike Path356 viewsIt’s official! The ground has been broken for the next phase of the Mattapoisett bike Path! On April 25, MassDOT officials, town officials, YMCA reps, and Representative Bill Straus joined Mattapoisett residents in a celebratory ceremony early Thursday morning to reflect on the project’s long journey and throw some ceremonial sand with shiny silver shovels. Photo by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Women’s Club 356 viewsThe Mattapoisett Women’s Club held an outdoors BYO lunch at Ned’s Point last week. Photos by Jennifer Shepley
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Santa Claus356 viewsSanta Claus and his elves swung by Ned’s Point, courtesy of the Mattapoisett Fire Department on Saturday morning. The Fire Department split up into Red and Green teams to cover neighbors in every corner of town as Santa waved to of families waiting along the roadside. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Moonlit Salty355 viewsEveryone had a blast at Saltys Moonlight Soiree at Dunseith Gardens on November 7, 2009. The Mattapoisett Land Trust provided sticks, marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and entertainment. Children roasted their marshmallows while they enjoyed Big Ryan from Big Ryans Tall Tales. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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