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Arbor Day217 viewsMattapoisett's Tree Committee held its annual Arbor Day poster contest in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation on March 2. Forty-three Old Hammondtown fifth-grade students participated in this year's contest. The winner will have their poster with the theme "It’s time for trees" entered into the state-wide competition. The poster contest is an ongoing effort by the Tree Committee to enlighten children regarding the importance of trees in our landscapes.
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Mattapoisett Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt217 viewsSaturday’s Mattapoisett Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt drew a large gathering of families to Ned’s Point on Saturday morning, and some very happy children met the Easter Bunny. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day217 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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Shining Tides Multiuse Pathway217 viewsThe official opening of the Shining Tides multiuse pathway took place on June 12 with approximately 75 people gathered to applaud the 20-year effort. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted the ribbon-cutting event where the elevated bridge span crosses the Mattapoisett River and Eel Pond marshlands. Representative William Straus noted the hard work of both local volunteers and government members, as well as the support and work done by those associated with Secretary of Transportation
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Shaw Farm Trail217 viewsA view of the Shaw Farm Trail. Photo courtesy Don Cuddy
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Mattapoisett Lions Club Harbor Days Festival217 viewsShipyard Park was run over with happy people on Saturday afternoon during the Mattapoisett Lions Club Harbor Days Festival. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Community Picnic217 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust held its annual community picnic on August 3 at the Munro Preserve, complete with oyster service. Taking first place for best centerpiece was Table 29 with its Barbie theme. The Whale, at Table 1, was runner-up, and the Bird table (27) was third. Seth Asser and Gary Brown provided live music for the BYOB event. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Holiday Fairs217 viewsWith the scent of fresh baked goodies wafting in the village air, people flocked to Mattapoisett, taking in the splendiferous, handmade holiday crafts and goods on display at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and nearby Congregational Church annual fairs. Holiday music added to the charm enjoyed by many. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club217 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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Tinkhamtown Chapel Singalong217 viewsJack Bell plays the saxophone solo, and local children sing "Jingle Bells" and "The Twelve Days Before Christmas" during Saturday's annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Singalong. Photos courtesy Robert Price
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lost Ring217 viewsEm Foye thought the two rings she lost paddleboarding in Mattapoisett Harbor on July 13 were gone forever until Julie Lariviere Clark connected her to Fred Lorraine. Having taken up metal detection as a hobby, Lorraine found the rings in a matter of two mornings at the Town Beach. Photos courtesy Em Foye
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Mattapoisett217 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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