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Mattapoisett Free Public Library 393 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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Mattapoisett Friends 393 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
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Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival 393 viewsThe Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival on October 12 brought out the Halloween fun. Bright blue skies graced the heavens while here on earth, children cavorted across Shipyard Park with seasonal tunes playing in the background like “Purple People Eater”.
Face painting, fortune telling, bowling, coloring, a firetruck appearance, and free pumpkins rounded out the family fun. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sam Bishop
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Bikes for All393 viewsSince the Covid pandemic in 2021, the Friends of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail have collected over 400 bicycles and, relying on the handiwork of volunteers, distributed approximately 200 of them to share the bike path with more area residents. Photos by Mick Colageo.
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Mattapoisett393 viewsPhoto by Jenifer Shepley
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Easter Egg Hunt393 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church held an Ester Egg Hunt flowing Pastor Michael's service on Sunday. Photo courtesy Jennifer Shepley
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church392 viewsMattapoisett Congregational Church held outdoor service on Sunday featuring “Bring your own lawn chair,” as some folks sat in cars at curbside. No hymns were sung by members; the socially distant, mask-clad crowd enjoyed musical tunes by Jake Huntsinger, and Pastor Amy Lignitz-Harken gave the sermon. Communion was served from individual sealed wafers and wine cups (grape juice). The recorded service can be found on ORCTV and on the church’s Facebook link to YouTube. Photos courtesy Jennifer Shepley
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Vernal Pools392 viewsAn April 17 exploration of a vernal pool led by Mattapoisett Land Trust Treasurer and wildlife expert Gary Johnson led a party of 10 along a muddy trail through the woods off Angelica Avenue past a forest clearing and ultimately to two vernal pools. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee392 viewsOn Thursday, June 3, for the first time in 14 months, visitors were allowed on Old Hammondtown School property and the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee designed a Grade 2 Life Science seed program, required by Massachusetts second grade curriculum – Ecosystems: interactions, energy, and dynamics through the planting and life cycle of the sunflower.
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Family Fun Festival 392 viewsAttendees to Saturday’s Fall Free Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett saw many smiling children who enjoyed face painting, hayrides, and various pumpkin-related games and goodies. The event was sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Library392 viewsThe Friends of Mattapoisett Library held a sale on November 20 where donated jewelry and accessories including hats, scarves and pocketbooks were available in the library basement. The event raised approximately $900 to support library programs, including museum passes for the children to attend the either free or at significant price reductions, along with crafts, a fish tank, fish and maintenance tools for the library’s children's room, resources for summer visits from petting zoos, and prizes for the Qua
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Bridge Fire392 viewsA section of the bike-path bridge near the currently closed entrance at Mattapoisett Neck Road sustained significant damage from an April 2 fire extinguished by the Mattapoisett Fire Department. Mattapoisett Police took a person of interest into custody, and the incident remains under investigation. Photos courtesy of the Town of Mattapoisett
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