Mattapoisett Memorial Day308 viewsAmerican Legion Florence Eastman Post 280 hosted the annual Mattapoisett Memorial Day observances with a moving ceremony held at Center School. Pictured are members of the legion with Veteran's Agent Chris Gerrior, who is also seen saluting after placing flowers at Memorial Park. The Mattapoisett Police color guard took part in the procession. American Legion member George Randall recited the Gettysburg Address, Old Rochester Regional Junior High student Sasha Volkema read the governor's proclamation and re
Mattapoisett Road Race 308 viewsThe 50th running of the Mattapoisett 5 Mile Road Race took place on July 4. Margot Appleton and Trevor Wysong were the respective female and male winners. Photos by Ryan Feeney
Blessing of the Animals308 viewsOn July 9, the Mattapoisett Congressional Church held a Blessing of the Animals event. Local doggie celebrity Breton stopped by to receive good wishes from Rev. Dr. Richard Wolf. Breton is a well-known assistant at the Mattapoisett Library’s children’s department and lives with Lenore Everett. Photo by Marilou Newell
Mattapoisett Public Library308 viewsMattapoisett Public Library is now exhibiting works created by the dynamic artistic duo of Dianne and Dick Morgado. Their works, hers in photography and his painting, take both media to the height of excellence in execution and subject matter. Dick Morgado's portraits do more than reflect a face; they search for experiences it has weathered, joy it has seen and contemplation of tomorrow. Photos by Marilou Newell
Mattapoisett Council on Aging308 viewsAdministrative coordinator Jessica Fraine and Mattapoisett resident and Council on Aging volunteer Paula Coffey take a quick break from food service, as many staff and volunteers helped the Mattapoisett COA celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday outside Center School. Photos by Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
Jo Pannel308 viewsJo Pannel is remembered for her many contributions to the social and cultural life of Mattapoisett. In the library, a recently installed plaque commemorates her founding work that helped the Mattapoisett Library then and now. Photo by Marilou Newell
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden308 viewsMattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Tour. Photo by Jen Shepley
Run like a Mother 5k308 viewsRun like a Mother 5k. Photo by Robert Pina
Planting Sunflowers308 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 Friends 308 viewsThere were eager buyers looking for that rare find and those who simply love to bargain hunt at the October 5 Mattapoisett Friends annual fall yard sale. Proceeds go towards various programs and projects around the globe and locally. Photo by Marilou Newell
Mattapoisett308 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
Mattapoisett Marsh308 viewsMary-Ellen Livingstone shared these photos taken on a busy wildlife day in the Mattapoisett marsh.
