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Wreath Sale324 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
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Geese in Mattapoisett324 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Bridge Fire324 viewsA section of the bike-path bridge near the currently closed entrance at Mattapoisett Neck Road sustained significant damage from an April 2 fire extinguished by the Mattapoisett Fire Department. Mattapoisett Police took a person of interest into custody, and the incident remains under investigation. Photos courtesy of the Town of Mattapoisett
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Harbor Days324 viewsSunday was fun day at the Harbor Days festival at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett, where Theo and Finley McDonald produced sand art, Katie Jackivicz marveled at her new hand art and Teri Nelson prepared strawberry shortcake. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Salty's Soiree324 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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Whale Bark Wanderer324 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
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Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival 324 viewsThe Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival on October 12 brought out the Halloween fun. Bright blue skies graced the heavens while here on earth, children cavorted across Shipyard Park with seasonal tunes playing in the background like “Purple People Eater”.
Face painting, fortune telling, bowling, coloring, a firetruck appearance, and free pumpkins rounded out the family fun. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sam Bishop
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Mattapoisett Veteran’s Day ceremony 324 viewsMattapoisett Veteran’s Day ceremony
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church324 viewsVeteran’s Day weekend. Pastor Michael Frady, a Navy vet, at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Photo by Jennifer Shepley.
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Holiday at Shipyard Park324 viewsMattapoisett’s annual Holiday at Shipyard Park was held on December 14 to the delight of the young and not-so-young. The family-centered event featured Mr. and Mrs. Clause, Frosty, and Rudolph as well as a really big beach chair. The holiday tree was festooned with decorated buoys in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Refreshments were provided by area eateries offering a wide variety of goodies and fan favorite hot chocolate. Music was provided by local students. Photos by
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Bikes for All324 viewsSince the Covid pandemic in 2021, the Friends of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail have collected over 400 bicycles and, relying on the handiwork of volunteers, distributed approximately 200 of them to share the bike path with more area residents. Photos by Mick Colageo.
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Family Fun Festival 323 viewsAttendees to Saturday’s Fall Free Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett saw many smiling children who enjoyed face painting, hayrides, and various pumpkin-related games and goodies. The event was sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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