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Mattapoisett Council on Aging280 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 Days280 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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Mattapoisett Library280 viewsOn August 7, the Mattapoisett Library hosted the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance. Interns from the Wareham-based agency gave a hands-on talk to small children on local sea turtles. NECWA studies local marine life, collecting data for a variety of agencies. Some 60 kids from the Tri-Town area and beyond learned about turtle eating and nesting habits and made crafts depicting turtles. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Seven Stars280 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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Dog Walk Fundraiser280 viewsFreemin Bauer with his five-year-old sibling bulldogs Mia and Louie during Saturday’s dog walk fundraiser held at Center School in Mattapoisett. Six years ago, Bauer was an eagle scout who donated his first dog-walking fundraising collection to an animal shelter in Fairhaven. Approximately 20 dogs were on hand for the August 28 event, a small step in a larger effort to finance a dog park in town. According to Mattapoisett Select Board member Jodi Bauer
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Tree of Life280 viewsFaith Ball captured this shot of the Schooner ‘Tree of Life’ setting sail from Mattapoisett Harbor
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Salty's Silvery Moon Soiree280 viewsOn the evening of October 23, the Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted its annual Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree at Dunseith Gardens. The yearly autumn event finds families gathering around a roaring fire pit and toasting marshmallows or creating delicious desserts while listening to live music. On this night, music was provided by Jeff Dunn, and storyteller Danny Dullea entertained all with marvelous tales about the natural world. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Veteran's Day280 viewsMattapoisett Veterans Day by Jack "Moe" Molander.
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Salty's Soiree280 viewsSalty's Soiree, held on October 28 by the Mattapoisett Land Trust with help from Old Rochester Regional High School Environment Science Club student volunteers and amidst luminarias made by Center School children. The event was free for families in the community. Photos courtesy Marc Anderson and Colleen Andrews
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Keep on Plungin’ 280 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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Mattapoisett Police 280 viewsOn April 25, Mattapoisett Police Officer Alberto Cardoso was surrounded by family, friends, school officials and others as he was sworn in to the rank of sergeant. Chief Jason King, pictured with Cardoso and Lieutenant Justin King, said that Cardoso’s career is marked by a commitment to service and dedication. Since 2013 when he returned to area from Florida where he had served as a deputy sheriff in Manatee County, King stated that Cardoso, "... has consistently demonstrated his willingness to go above and
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oint Connett280 viewsRuth A. Griffin shared this photo of the Bay from Point Connett.
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