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Mattapoisett231 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Ned’s Point231 viewsSnowy Ned’s Point photo by Brian Levine
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Mattapoisett Mother's Day 5k 231 viewsJen Pease shared these photos of the Mattapoisett Mother's Day 5k event that was held on Sunday. Is it the second year holding this event and there were 404 registered participants (an increase from 198 last year). They raised just over $10,000 to donate to new mother's right here on the South Coast
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Mattapoisett Fire Station230 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Station Building Committee has seen through to completion the town’s new facility on Route 6. Before the December 11 raising of the American flag, hundreds gathered inside to hear from the committee’s members and town officials. Fire Chief Andrew Murray presented the shovel that first broke ground to Committee Chairman Mike Hickey and certificates of appreciation to Hickey, Committee member William Kantor, Fire Department Captain Jordan Collyer, Photos by Mick Colageo
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Cooper Newton 230 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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Great Picnic230 viewsAttendees at Friday night’s “Great Picnic” on the one-acre Munro preserve overlooking Mattapoisett Harbor enjoyed live music and adorned their tables with creatively competitive centerpieces featuring everything from a palm tree to pickleballs. Mattapoisett Land Trust Vice President Peter Davies told the Wanderer that the Mattapoisett Museum and the MLT have jointly organized the event for five nonconsecutive years. Proceeds from the annual event support their programs. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tinkhamtown Chapel230 viewsTinkhamtown Chapel in Mattapoisett was host to the annual Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long event on December 17, after which attendees enjoyed refreshments next door at the Sewing Circle building. Photos by Robert Price
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Jo Pannel230 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
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Infant Car Seat230 viewsMattapoisett Police Officer Adalberto Cardoso Jr. helps teach the new soon-to-be parents Trevor and Sarah Oldham how to properly and safely install and use their infant car seat for their little one due in four weeks. Submitted by Betsey Oldham
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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day230 viewsRetired Navy Commander Colby Rottler addressed attendees at Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day ceremonies that began at Center School. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Jane Egan230 viewsOn exhibit now through mid-August are the pastel works of Jane Egan in the Mattapoisett Library. Egan states that all her art is portraiture whether it’s boats, animals or people. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Keep on Plungin’ 230 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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