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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day236 viewsMattapoisett’s Memorial Day Observances were highlighted by community-wide participation that included hosts Florence Eastman American Legion Post 280, the Police and Fire departments, Scouts performing color-guard duties, the Old Hammondtown Elementary School Band, Showstoppers, students Hadley Perron and Geneva Gerrior and others. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Ned’s Point236 viewsJennifer Shepley shared this photo of kite flying at Ned’s Point on a snowy day.
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Mattapoisett Museum236 viewsAfter a general meeting and lunch, speaker Connor Gaudet, Mattapoisett Museum curator, told stories of local criminals of old. Photo by Jennifer Shepley.
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Charitable Giving236 viewsElder law attorney Brandon Walecka presented a lively session on charitable giving in Reynard Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. A healthy crowd attended, asking questions to be better informed about leaving a legacy that follows one's personal philanthropic goals. Pastor Michael Frady and the Finance Committee plan to hold future events in 2025 about tax-favorable gifting strategies available to the charitably inclined. Photo courtesy Jennifer Shepley
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Mattapoisett236 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Kid Safety Workshop236 viewsOutHounds Adventure and Training Academy and the Mattapoisett Land Trust followed up on their recent Dog and Kid Safety workshop with a dog-walking Safety Adventure on April 25. The adventure was held in the Old Aucoot District, a collection of properties making up approximately 397 acres of protected land and trails. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Harbor Days235 viewsAfter a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Mattapoisett Lions Club held the Harbor Days festival July 14-18 at Shipyard Park. The festival included a vendor craft fair on the weekend, a Friday night fish fry, a Saturday night lobster fest, and Sunday morning pancakes. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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September 11235 viewsMattapoisett firefighters gathered for a 20th anniversary remembrance of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. From left: Captain Andrew Murray, Ryan Noonan, Brian Connelly, Justin Blue, Steve Mills, Barry Lima, Joe Tripp, Marc Nadeu, Kailyn Days, Eric Pimental, Angelene Perry, and Rebecca Longworth. Photo courtesy of the Longworth Family
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Ned’s Point Lighthouse235 viewsTuesday afternoon offered a sneak preview of the reopening of Ned’s Point Lighthouse scheduled for Saturday, October 9, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Cathy Hardy and Mike Lally, a Texas couple, happened to be in the right place at the right time to become the first visitors to the 183-year-old lighthouse that had been closed for the past two years and three months. The lighthouse typically draws 100 visitors from all over the world when open during any regular, three-hour session. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Cooper Newton 235 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
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Center School Clock235 viewsBehind the clock that faces all four directions at Center School are three levels of mechanics that make the hands move, the bell ring and the machine operate. The clock serves as an in-house museum for schoolchildren to learn about how things worked before the digital age. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Harbor Days235 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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