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Mattapoisett Museum233 viewsLocally-made handcrafts were on display and for sale at the Mattapoisett Museum holiday shop on December 2. Weekend shopping is being offered throughout the month of December at the historic venue. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Tornado in Mattapoisett233 viewsHolly Hollow Lane resident Susan Linhares shared images from the aftermath of the tornado that she told The Wanderer went right through her backyard.
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Tornado in Mattapoisett233 viewsAn EF-1 tornado touched down late Tuesday morning in Mattapoisett. The unusual weather event downed power lines and hundreds of trees, knocking out power to many homes north of Route 195. Television news crews descended from Boston, as the Mattapoisett Fire and Police departments worked with utility companies and many power lines to clean up roads and assist area residents coming home to frightening scenes. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Keep on Plungin’ 233 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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Dunseith Gardens233 viewsPeople gathered on Saturday morning at Dunseith Gardens in Mattapoisett to enjoy the “Coretta” story walk, a collaboration of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, Tri-Town Against Racism, and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The story walk based on the autobiography of Coretta Scott King points to the importance of providing children with printed reading materials that represent diversity and inclusion.
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Center School233 viewsCenter School in Mattapoisett was temporarily evacuated on March 13 after a small transformer malfunctioned in the electrical room and created a light-smoke condition, according to Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andy Murray. The transformer was isolated and de-energized. The Fire Department ventilated the room and reset the alarm. All hazards were addressed, and the students, staff and Council on Aging personnel were allowed back in the building. Photo by Shawn Sweet
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Planting Sunflowers233 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
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Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 50th Anniversary233 viewsCofounder Brad Hathaway was among attendees at the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 50th Anniversary brunch held on June 30 at the Munro Preserve. The community heard from Representative Bill Straus, Town Administrator Mike Lorenco and MLT president Mike Huguenin about the land trust’s legacy and ongoing work. Photos by Mick Colageo
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7,000th Mile233 viewsBrad Hathaway, 92, walked his 27,000th mile on Saturday, surrounded by a gathering of family and friends while promoting the Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship in memory of his late wife. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Free Public Library 233 viewsA program that began in 2019 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library aimed toward inspiring a more sustainable community has brought about an art exhibit featuring works created from repurposed materials. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett233 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Mattapoisett233 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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