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Vernal Pools210 viewsAn April 17 exploration of a vernal pool led by Mattapoisett Land Trust Treasurer and wildlife expert Gary Johnson led a party of 10 along a muddy trail through the woods off Angelica Avenue past a forest clearing and ultimately to two vernal pools. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee210 viewsOn Thursday, June 3, for the first time in 14 months, visitors were allowed on Old Hammondtown School property and the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee designed a Grade 2 Life Science seed program, required by Massachusetts second grade curriculum – Ecosystems: interactions, energy, and dynamics through the planting and life cycle of the sunflower.
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Mattapoisett Council on Aging210 viewsOn June 17, the Mattapoisett Council on Aging held an Open House to highlight the variety of programs and services available to area seniors and their families. The public visited with program leaders from such diverse services as exercise classes to Medicare policies and legal aid. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Harbor Days210 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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Harbor Days210 viewsAja and Leia sporting their Mattapoisett Fire Department Junior Firefighter hats during Harbor Days this past weekend. Photo courtesy Kristen Boucher
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Mattapoisett210 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Keel Award210 viewsSandy Hering, the 2022 Keel Award recipient for the Town of Mattapoisett, credits the Tree Committee membership for its effort and expertise in advocating for trees like the ones lining Water Street behind her. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Massachusetts Bureau of Forestry210 viewsJames Rassman, Southeast District service forester from the Massachusetts Bureau of Forestry, spoke on tree identification in winter months during his February 15 trip to Washburn Park. While ranked third in the nation in population density, Massachusetts is the nation’s eighth, most-heavily forested state. Rassman’s visit was sponsored by the Marion Museum of Natural History. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Arabella210 viewsA large crowd gathered on a rainy Saturday morning at Shipyard Park and Mattapoisett Harbor to witness the launch of “Acorn to Arabella,” a wooden sailboat made by hand in western Massachusetts. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Keep on Plungin’ 210 viewsThe annual Keep on Plungin’ New Year’s Day swim drew well over 100 participants to Mattapoisett Town Beach, continuing a tradition started in 2013 by Will and Michelle Huggins to help families facing expenses related to cancer care. In the last two years, the community-driven effort has benefitted three families and Dana Farber with a $1,000 donation in Huggins’ honor. This year, organizers anticipate supporting at least two more families with checks for $2,000. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Keep on Plungin’ 210 viewsThe annual Keep on Plungin’ New Year’s Day swim drew well over 100 participants to Mattapoisett Town Beach, continuing a tradition started in 2013 by Will and Michelle Huggins to help families facing expenses related to cancer care. In the last two years, the community-driven effort has benefitted three families and Dana Farber with a $1,000 donation in Huggins’ honor. This year, organizers anticipate supporting at least two more families with checks for $2,000. Photos by Mick Colageo
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