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Mattapoisett Museum390 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum held its annual holiday craft fair on November 18. Handcrafted works from gifted artisans included jewelry, ornaments, paintings and children’s items. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Holiday in the Park 390 viewsMattapoisett's annual Holiday in the Park held on December 9 was a grand success. Buffet-style food tables featured delicious items from local restaurants and shops, from donuts to pizza to Chinese offerings and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand for little ones to share their wishes for a special gift, while elves, Frosty, and one of Santa's reindeer strolled the park spreading holiday cheer. The Lions Club table received donations of new toys and nonperishable foods, while the Old Rochester Regional
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Whale Bark Wanderer390 viewsMattapoisett Museum Curator Connor Gaudet and volunteer Bob Clifford unpack the custom model of the Whale Bark Wanderer 1878 recreated by artist George Lowery from scratch and donated to the museum. The model arrived on Tuesday afternoon from Arizona in a crate weighing a total of 181 pounds. The model joins two other models of the famous whaling ship in the museum, including a model built and donated by John D. Young. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Sustainability Partnership390 viewsThe Mattapoisett Sustainability Partnership celebrated Earth Day with a hearty troupe of local citizens, who cleaned up the town despite the raw weather on Saturday. The Lucci family, including dad Rob and children (pictured with "Mother Earth" Phoebe VanInwegen of Marion) Brooke, Philip, Georgia and Violet in the stroller, pitched in from the post office on Route 6 and back down to Water Street. Photo by Susan Pizzolato
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Great Community Picnic390 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and Mattapoisett Museum collaborated to hold the annual Great Community Picnic on August 1 at Munro Preserve. Guests brought food, drink, centerpieces and in some cases festive costumes to the event that raises funds for both entities. Photos by Jared Melanson
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Ned’s Point390 viewsFaith Ball shared this photo taken while Kayaking off Ned’s Point
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Scenes from Mattapoisett390 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Mattapoisett390 viewsPhoto by Amylynn Laurendeau
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Bikes for All390 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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Dolphin389 viewsA sharp-eyed reader spotted this juvenile bottlenose dolphin swimming up the Mattapoisett River.
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Mattapoisett Fire Station389 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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Christmas Swim389 viewsKate Butler was last to arrive but last one out of the water after two dozen people braved the cold, raw elements of the 2021 Christmas morning swim held December 25 at Mattapoisett Town Beach. The event was held for the benefit of Helping Hands and Hooves, a program run by Julie Craig and Debbie Dyson that offers experiences, especially horseback riding, to people with cognitive challenges who have aged out of the many children's programs. Photos by Mick Colageo
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