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Christmas Plunge360 viewsAn ice-cold Christmas morning in Mattapoisett did not stop citizens from jumping all the way into the waters of Mattapoisett Town Beach in support of Helping Hands and Hooves. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day360 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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Annual Christmas Party359 viewsThe Mattapoisett Council on Aging held their Annual Christmas Party for Mattapoisett Seniors on Thursday, December 12. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Ned’s Point Easter359 viewsThe sky was blue above the greening grass on that sunny spring Mattapoisett morning by the sea. On April 12, families gathered at Ned’s Point to celebrate Easter early with a traditional Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. The Easter Bunny hopped over for a visit, giving children hugs and high-fives as parents scurried to take photos and comfort the smaller ones who were a little reluctant to approach. Photo by Jean Perry
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8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race359 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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Teddy Bear Picnic 359 viewsTeddy Bear Picnic held at the Mattapoisett Library on July 22. Photo by Glenn C. Silva
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100th Birthday359 viewsPaul Brown, Mattapoisett resident and a World War II veteran, was celebrated on Friday, July 24 on his 100th birthday, by the Marine Corps League of New Bedford and a gathering of local supporters. Photos by Mick Colageo
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100th Birthday359 viewsPaul Brown, Mattapoisett resident and a World War II veteran, was celebrated on Friday, July 24 on his 100th birthday, by the Marine Corps League of New Bedford and a gathering of local supporters. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Retiries 359 viewsFour recently retired, municipal employee relations were honored Tuesday afternoon for their long tenure and service to Mattapoisett and its residents at an outdoor ceremony. The four retirees are former Library Director Susan Pizzolato (11 years), former assistant Harbormaster Bob Ketchel (25 years), and Highway Department employees Jay DuPont (19 years) and Roger Fleurent (12 years). Pizzolato and Ketchel also received citations from the House of Representatives and the state senate.
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Fish Ladder Repair359 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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Harbor Days359 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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Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Carol Singalong359 viewsSunday's participants in the Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Carol Singalong braved a dramatic, postsunset drop in temperature and enjoyed the warmth of a solo bonfire loaned to the event by Lee Heald. Gail Roberts led distributed sheet music and led in song with musicians Louise Anthony playing the fiddle and Jack Dean the ukulele. Roberts thanked the White family for providing refreshments, the Chapel committee for its effort in maintaining the chapel
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