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Mattapoisett Public Library344 viewsSee the artistic musings of Ruth Fortier on exhibit now through February 14 at the Mattapoisett Public Library. Fortier received her undergraduate degree in sculpture from the Swain School of Design. Photos by Marilou Newell
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National Take Your Child to the Library Day343 viewsThe Mattapoisett Public Library celebrated National Take Your Child to the Library Day this Saturday, February 1, with an entire day filled with special activities for children. All day long, a steady stream of kids enjoyed activities such as a library scavenger hunt, playing chess, watching the movie “Up,” and face painting. Photos by Jean Perry & Felix Perez
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Library Treasures343 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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8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race343 viewsThe Women’s Fund held their 8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race, Walk and Fun Run on a lovely Sunday morning. Dozens turned out to enjoy the music, activities and lovely village course. For more information on the Women’s Fund visit: www.womensfundsema.org. Photos by Felix Perez
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Lighten Up343 viewsThird-graders on June 16 performed their play “Lighten Up,” donning rainbow wigs, gigantic glasses, tutus, and brightly colored mustaches to remind everyone to not take themselves so seriously all the time. The students sang silly songs, told jokes, and offered some valuable advice like, “When life makes you sweat, wear deodorant!” By Jean Perry
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Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections343 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society’s event “Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections” on February 26 made for an exciting and eclectic display of rare, as well as seemingly random, objects. Left: Old Prince Albert tobacco boxes are lined up from Katherine Gaudet’s collection of rare tins. Right: Guests admire Nate Bekemeier’s quirky collection of items he collected over the years, each with its own story attached, stored inside his handmade display table. Photos by Felix Perez
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The Bogs in Mattapoisett 343 viewsThe Buzzards Bay Coalition on Saturday, January 16 led a group through The Bogs in Mattapoisett for a winter hike. Walkers donned raingear just in case the rain wasn’t quite over yet. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Melody Pacheco343 viewsMelody Pacheco is retiring after an illustrious career at the Mattapoisett Town Hall. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Foxes343 viewsJudith Rosbe shared these photos that her neighbor took of the uninvited guests (four pups), whose mother has her babies under our front porch each spring. They are keeping our squirrel population down.
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Harbor Days343 viewsAfter a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Mattapoisett Lions Club held the Harbor Days festival July 14-18 at Shipyard Park. The festival included a vendor craft fair on the weekend, a Friday night fish fry, a Saturday night lobster fest, and Sunday morning pancakes. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Seven Stars343 viewsPaul Thompson, a native of England, is the builder and captain of “Seven Stars,” a sailboat the recently retired engineer needed 20 years to build in his yard in upstate New York. On August 14, the harbormaster's staff assisted in launching the boat into Mattapoisett harbor. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Wreath Sale343 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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