Cooper Newton 255 viewsCooper Newton received an emotional welcome home from his parents Peter and Marley Newton, his girlfriend Autumn Horsey and a host of extended family and friends. The Mattapoisett native sailed his 27-foot boat Why Worry on a solo journey that took him as far as Turks and Caicos south of the Bahamas. His adventures included a surprise passenger in a raccoon that found his boat during a coastal storm. Photos by Mick Colageo and Cooper Newton
Photo by Jen Shepley255 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
Quahog Readers255 viewsThe Mattapoisett Library Quahog readers program held an awards and pizza party to celebrate the participants. Photo courtesy Michael Sites
Planting Sunflowers255 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
Mattapoisett Congregational Church255 viewsVeteran’s Day weekend. Pastor Michael Frady, a Navy vet, at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Photo by Jennifer Shepley.
255 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church held an Ester Egg Hunt flowing Pastor Michael's service on Sunday. Photo courtesy Jennifer Shepley
Mattapoisett Veteran's Day254 viewsMattapoisett Veterans Day by Jack "Moe" Molander.
Mattapoisett Land Trust254 viewsPeter Davies of the Mattapoisett Land Trust held a stone wall building workshop at the MLT's Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. trailhead and homestead on November 20. Photos by Marilou Newell
Shenandoah254 viewsShenandoah in Mattapoisett Harbor. It is owned by Martha's Vineyard Ocean Academy. Photo courtesy Lizanne Capper Campbell
Dog Walk-a-thon254 viewsThe annual Dog Walk-a-thon was held on Saturday morning at Center School. Organizers hope to raise awareness that will eventually lead to Mattapoisett getting a dog park. Photos by Mick Colageo
Great Community Picnic254 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and Mattapoisett Museum collaborated to hold the annual Great Community Picnic on August 1 at Munro Preserve. Guests brought food, drink, centerpieces and in some cases festive costumes to the event that raises funds for both entities. Photos by Jared Melanson
Mattapoisett Clean-up254 viewsMattapoisett Clean-up. Photo by Mick Colageo
