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Library Treasures336 viewsWord spread of the Antiques Roadshow-style fundraiser at the Mattapoisett Library on March 29, attracting scores of South Coasters clutching their treasures, antiques, and heirlooms for appraisal and admiration, hoping Francis McNamee of the Marion Antique Shop might discover worth in their belongings beyond their sentimental value. Paying $5 per item appraised, some brought primitive dolls, old books, tea sets, and artwork. By Jean Perry
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Friends of Nasketucket Bay State Reservation 336 viewsFriends of Nasketucket Bay State Reservation and the Mattapoisett Land Trust got together on Saturday to help clean up the Nasketucket Bay Sate Reservation. Photos by Felix Perez
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Down by the Bay336 viewsThe Mattapoisett Women’s Club biannual garden tour on June 28 titled “Down by the Bay” featured nine gardens situated along the waters of Buzzards Bay. It was a glorious day for a tour of the area’s finest gardens, some featuring unique sculptures, unusual trees, and beds to attract hummingbirds and finches. Photos by Felix Perez
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Cranberry Outing336 viewsPerfect weather brought out the young and the young at heart to the second annual cranberry harvest at “The Bogs” on Acushnet Road in Mattapoisett, a Buzzards Bay Coalition property. The retired bog acreage is slowly returning to meadows and woodlands. But for now cranberries continue to grow giving the do-it-yourself harvester a chance to enjoy nature’s bounty. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Harbor Days 2015336 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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Race to the Finish 336 viewsJuly 4th morning in Mattapoisett means its time for the annual Mattapoisett July 4th Road Race, a five-miler that starts and finishes at Shipyard Park. The proceeds fund scholarships to ORR graduates. Photos by Sarah French Storer
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Kicking Off336 viewsIt’s official! Harbor Days in Mattapoisett has begun, starting on Sunday, July 9, with the annual Triathlon. Following events are Wednesday with Concert in the Park and strawberry shortcake, Thursday is Paint Night at Shipyard Park, Friday is the fish fry, Saturday is craft fair/vendors, entertainment, U-Pick ‘Em Auction, and lobster dinner, and Sunday is the pancake breakfast. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Lions Club Triathlon336 viewsUnder merciful overcast skies on July 15, the 37th annual Lions Club Triathlon found 115 participants including seven relay teams vying for first place bragging rights. Coming in 1st place in the men’s division was Brian Hughes with a time of 51:38 minutes. Anders Broussard was the top-performing woman at 57:52 minutes, and the Union Running relay team clocked in at 57:52. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church336 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church rang bells at at 11:11 AM on 11/11 honoring our veterans, During the event there were opening words from Women’s Club organizers and a former soldier who served in Vietnam read the pledge every soldier takes. Many stayed afterward for socially distant discussions. Photo by Jennifer F. Shepley
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Eagle336 viewsJoyce Keegan shared this photo of a visitor they had at Harbor Beach.
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Mattapoisett CARES336 viewsOn Friday, April 2, Mattapoisett was presented its third CARES Act check of $181,856.09. The check was presented to Town Administrator Mike Lorenco and Town Accountant Heidi Chuckran by Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O'Brien and County Commissioner Jared Valanzola. Federal CARES Act funding reimburses municipalities for non-budgeted, pandemic-related expenses. Photo courtesy of Christine Richards
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Mattapoisett Land Trust 336 viewsSmall blue butterflies were everywhere on a Mattapoisett Land Trust walk to the old pig farm. Photo by Nancy Prefontaine
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