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Mattapoisett Wharf455 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Mattapoisett Women’s Club 455 viewsThe Mattapoisett Women’s Club held an outdoors BYO lunch at Ned’s Point last week. Photos by Jennifer Shepley
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Brad Hathaway455 viewsIt took 32 years, but on October 3 Mattapoisett resident Brad Hathaway completed his “Walk around the World” along Aucoot Road, accompanied by well over 100 friends and supporters of his mission refocused some years ago from what had begun as a fitness prescription to a fundraising effort for the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Hathaway, 88, is a co-founder of the MLT and has dedicated his life toward preserving and protecting lands that his ancestors first came upon hundreds of years ago.
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Fish Ladder Repair455 viewsThe Mattapoisett Water Department, along with the assistance of the state’s Division of Marine Fisheries and local herring inspectors, were able to purchase the necessary lumber and rebuild the fish ladder at the Mattapoisett River Dam. There are 13 ladders that make up the weir, which allows easier access for the herring to head upstream. They are hoping to see the first few fish within the next couple of weeks. Photo courtesy of Henri Renauld
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Mattapoisett CARES455 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 Library455 viewsOn August 7, the Mattapoisett Library hosted the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance. Interns from the Wareham-based agency gave a hands-on talk to small children on local sea turtles. NECWA studies local marine life, collecting data for a variety of agencies. Some 60 kids from the Tri-Town area and beyond learned about turtle eating and nesting habits and made crafts depicting turtles. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Library455 viewsThe Friends of Mattapoisett Library held a sale on November 20 where donated jewelry and accessories including hats, scarves and pocketbooks were available in the library basement. The event raised approximately $900 to support library programs, including museum passes for the children to attend the either free or at significant price reductions, along with crafts, a fish tank, fish and maintenance tools for the library’s children's room, resources for summer visits from petting zoos, and prizes for the Qua
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Ecumenical Service455 viewsJen Shepley shared this photo of the ecumenical service at held at the Mattpoisett Museum on Sunday
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Wreath Sale455 viewsThe Mattapoisett Woman's Club Holiday Wreath sale held on December 4 was a sold-out success for the group’s annual scholarship fundraiser. Photos courtesy of Cindy Turse
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Christmas Swim455 viewsKate Butler was last to arrive but last one out of the water after two dozen people braved the cold, raw elements of the 2021 Christmas morning swim held December 25 at Mattapoisett Town Beach. The event was held for the benefit of Helping Hands and Hooves, a program run by Julie Craig and Debbie Dyson that offers experiences, especially horseback riding, to people with cognitive challenges who have aged out of the many children's programs. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day455 viewsRetired Navy Commander Colby Rottler addressed attendees at Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day ceremonies that began at Center School. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival 455 viewsThe Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival on October 12 brought out the Halloween fun. Bright blue skies graced the heavens while here on earth, children cavorted across Shipyard Park with seasonal tunes playing in the background like “Purple People Eater”.
Face painting, fortune telling, bowling, coloring, a firetruck appearance, and free pumpkins rounded out the family fun. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sam Bishop
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