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Shaw Farm Trail449 viewsJuly 31 was a big day for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the Towns of Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, and the entire South Coast when 416 acres of farmland and conservation land were added to the Nasketucket Bay Conservation Project, which was formally completed with the addition of the Shaw Farm Trail that now links the bike path with the Nasketucket Bay State Reservation. Photos by Colin Veitch and Jean Perry
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Shaw Farm Trail449 viewsJuly 31 was a big day for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the Towns of Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, and the entire South Coast when 416 acres of farmland and conservation land were added to the Nasketucket Bay Conservation Project, which was formally completed with the addition of the Shaw Farm Trail that now links the bike path with the Nasketucket Bay State Reservation. Photos by Colin Veitch and Jean Perry
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Gingerbread Houses449 viewsWhile others were out bustling on the last Saturday before Christmas, a couple dozen of the littler library patrons enjoyed the day making candy gingerbread houses at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Saturday, December 19.
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day449 viewsThe rainy weather kept the Monday Memorial Day observances inside in Marion and Mattapoisett and, although the parades were both canceled, plenty of residents turned out to remember the brave souls we lost in war and honor their memories. Mattapoisett photos by Colin Veitch and Marion photos by Denzil Ernstzen
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Mattapoisett Halloween Parade 2017449 viewsThe Mattapoisett Police has again brought out the best Halloween in the community with another annual Mattapoisett Halloween Parade, including costume contests, over 600 goody bags and glow sticks, and safety tips for a happy and safe Halloween. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Scenic Mattapoisett449 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Mattapoisett Sailing449 viewsThe Mattapoisett Sailing program is in its final week for the 2020 season. Begun in 2006 in memory of William Mee, the program is open to community children divided into two age groups that meet weekday mornings and afternoons at Mattapoisett Town Beach. From 9-11 am and 1-3 pm, students sail under the watchful eye of experienced instructors and three safety boats. For more information on how to support this non-profit organization, visit Mattsail.org.
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Anthony DeCosta 449 viewsAnthony DeCosta was well known in Mattapoisett as a painter and the co-author of a book about the first Portuguese residents in the town. Born in 1892, he was a lifelong resident, except for the years he drove an ambulance during World War I. In his later years, he painted pictures of Mattapoisett, including the Ned’s Point Lighthouse, the whaling ship The Wanderer, and of New Bedford’s streets during the whaling years. DeCosta’s granddaughter, Lorene Sweeney remembers,
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Cooper Newton449 viewsOn September 3, family and friends crowded the wharf in support of Mattapoisett resident Cooper Newton as he departed for Anguilla. Newton restored the 27-foot Bristol sailboat over many months. He hopes to reach his destination in time for the August 1-8 race week. Photo courtesy of Jamie McIntosh
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Ned's Point449 viewsFall colors by Ned's Point by Jennifer Shepley.
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Mattapoisett449 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Brad’s Run448 viewsMotorcycle enthusiasts and friends of the late Brad Barrows from far and wide gathered on Saturday for the Brad’s Run fundraiser, celebrating the life of the Mattapoisett bar owner and supporting local sports programs, schools, and more. Photos by Marilou Newell.
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