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Oil Spill Drill254 viewsOn Tuesday, the Town of Mattapoisett hosted a MassDEP-sponsored training course in cooperation with the Town of Fairhaven, representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, Nuka Research and Planning Group and Moran Environmental Recovery. Working the Mattapoisett Harbormaster boat piloted by P.J. Beaudoin were Assistant Harbormaster Robert Clavin and intern Robert Haskell, and on the Mattapoisett Fire Department boat were Firefighter Daniel Cortes and Lieutenant Ross Macedo. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou New
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St. Anthony Christmas Fair 254 viewsThe 39th Annual St. Anthony Christmas Fair was held on December 3 with shoppers eagerly scooping up gifts and homemade sweet treats. In attendance was Santa aka Edward Martens. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club254 viewsInclement weather forced the Mattapoisett Woman's Club to move its Holidays Wreath and Greens Sale indoors, and the club was thrilled that the December 3 event, with the assistance of MWC members Cindy Turse and Sandy Hering, Fire Chief Andy Murray and Town Administrator Mike Lorenco, was able to go on as scheduled in the Old Firehouse on Route 6. Wreaths sold out within the first hour of the sale, with swags, table pieces, box designs and special ornaments, all exquisitely hand-decorated
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Mattapoisett Bike Path254 viewsA newly signed Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Mattapoisett and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has opened the Shining Tides section of the Mattapoisett Bike Path. On Monday, people and dogs could be seen along the attractive structure that connects Reservation Road to Goodspeed Island Road. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Swordfish254 viewsAfter a trip to the rehab center, the locally famous swordfish model has returned in time for the 2023 season, flying at the end of the Freddie Brownell aka Long Wharf at Mattapoisett’s Shipyard Park. Repairs to this iconic work of art were funded by the Community Preservation Act. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Reptiles254 viewsJoy Marzolf brought her traveling troop of reptiles to the Mattapoisett Free Library on July 27. Children learned that some reptiles are threatened by plastic pollution and what they could do to help them. Opportunities included touching a crocodile, holding a snake and cuddling a lizard. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club254 viewsSandra Hering is decked out in Santa attire as she invites traffic to turn into Saturday morning’s sale of wreaths and other assorted Christmas decorations at the Fire Station on the corner of Route 6 and Barstow in Mattapoisett. The annual event, put on by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club, raises money to fund a college scholarship. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Holiday in the Park 254 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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Run like a Mother 5k254 viewsRun like a Mother 5k. Photo by Robert Pina
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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day254 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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Harbor Days254 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club held its annual Harbor Days festival this past weekend at Shipyard Park. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Purple Heart254 viewsAn old image of war hero Edward D. Kinney Jr. was shared as family members and a supportive gathering crowded the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on August 10 as six Purple Heart recipients were honored by the Town of Mattapoisett. Photo by Marilou Newell
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