Dolphin283 viewsA sharp-eyed reader spotted this juvenile bottlenose dolphin swimming up the Mattapoisett River.
Village Court283 viewsSome photos of the beautiful flowers in the halls at Village Court. They continue to bloom in the hallways year-round. Photo courtesy of Deb Silva
Mattapoisett283 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
Christmas Plunge283 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
Whale Bark Wanderer283 viewsMattapoisett Museum Curator Connor Gaudet and volunteer Bob Clifford unpack the custom model of the Whale Bark Wanderer 1878 recreated by artist George Lowery from scratch and donated to the museum. The model arrived on Tuesday afternoon from Arizona in a crate weighing a total of 181 pounds. The model joins two other models of the famous whaling ship in the museum, including a model built and donated by John D. Young. Photos by Mick Colageo
Dunseith Gardens283 viewsPeople gathered on Saturday morning at Dunseith Gardens in Mattapoisett to enjoy the “Coretta” story walk, a collaboration of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, Tri-Town Against Racism, and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The story walk based on the autobiography of Coretta Scott King points to the importance of providing children with printed reading materials that represent diversity and inclusion.
Wreath Sale282 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
Fall Free Family Fun Festival282 viewsThe sixth annual Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival was held on October 22 in Shipyard Park. Hundreds of children enjoyed face painting, fortune tellers, hayrides and games with a Halloween theme. King Lion Kimberly Ray said the event is an opportunity for people of all economic backgrounds to enjoy a family day together for free. Pumpkins and candy were handed out, while festive Halloween tunes filled the air. Photos by Marilou Newell
Mattapoisett Town Hall282 viewsMattapoisett Town Hall employees enjoyed Halloween wearing inspired costumes. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Costello
Ned's Point Wind282 viewsSaturday's visitors to Ned's Point were greeted by a sky full of spectacular animated kites depicting sea life. Photos by Mick Colageo
Virginia Rail282 viewsA Virginia rail used a horse run-in on Aucoot Road in Mattapoisett as an April 4 rest stop during its northward migration. This small, secretive bird lives in freshwater and brackish marshes throughout New England during the warm months but is rarely seen. Photo courtesy Tom Richardson
Planting Sunflowers282 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and Center School put together an activity whereby first graders planted sunflowers in Dunseith Park in Mattapoisett. The sunflowers teach science to the children, are visible to cars passing by and show solidarity with Ukraine. Photos by Marilou Newell and Don Cuddy
