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Mattapoisett Free Public Library 232 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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Salty Soirée232 viewsSince 2007, the Mattapoisett Land Trust has invited the community to a soirée at the site of Salty the Seahorse. The Halloween themed party on October 19 featured musical performances by Jeff and Lisa Dunn, storytelling by the campfire with Karen Chace, and make-your-own s’mores. The entrance to the park at the corner of Route 6 and North Street was lined with luminarias decorated by Center School students. First introduced by MLT member Don Cuddy. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Polar Plunge232 viewsOn New Years Day, hundreds were arrayed at Mattapoisett Town Beach for this year’s Mattapoisett Polar Plunge. Since 2013, the beach has seen residents and visitors run into the freezing Atlantic to kick off the new year. The event is held by Keep On Plungin’ who, through the selling of baked goods, coffee, and hot chocolate, donate all proceeds of the fridged plunge to local families grappling with the costs of cancer treatment. Photo by Sam Bishop.
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Eagle Scout231 viewsMattapoisett Select Board member Jodi Bauer congratulates Mattapoisett Troop 53’s newest Eagle Scout, Andrew Poulin. Photo courtesy of Tom Copps
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Cooper Newton 231 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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From My Kayak231 viewsInspired by her view of nature in the Mattapoisett Harbor, local author Donna Tufts wrote a book titled, “From My Kayak” that was recently distributed to children participating in the town’s kayaking lessons. Here are some of the photos she shared. Photos courtesy of Donna Tufts
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Tool Donation231 viewsTim Moll of Mattapoisett set up a tool and equipment trailer at the Mattapoisett Harbormaster's Office on August 27 to collect donations for the Mattapoisett Boatyard. A friend of boatyard owner David Kaiser and a "fellow boatyard guy," Moll said people have been generous in the wake of the August 19 fire that destroyed the boatyard, including several widows who offered to donate the contents of their husbands’ sheds and garages.
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Mattapoisett Council on Aging231 viewsAdministrative coordinator Jessica Fraine and Mattapoisett resident and Council on Aging volunteer Paula Coffey take a quick break from food service, as many staff and volunteers helped the Mattapoisett COA celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday outside Center School. Photos by Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Polar Plunge231 viewsNew Year’s Day 2023 was bright and balmy when over 100 “plungers” ran, walked, hopped and slid into the freezing waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach. The event was hosted by an ad hoc group collecting donations for those battling cancer. The group has been successful in their efforts to help offset the unseen costs associated with a cancer diagnosis impacting local families. Heather Bichsel of the group said that this year they collected approximately $2,500, monies that will be given to a local family as wel
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Flag Ceremony231 viewsMattapoisett Firefighter Barry Lima along with Explorers from the junior firefighters program raised a flag that previously had flown over the World Trade Center site. The flag has been on a tour of the country since 2021 stopping at Police and Fire Stations where ceremonies are held to remember the fallen firefighters and police officers whose service in the face of unspeakable horror should never be forgotten.
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Dunseith Gardens 231 viewsAt the invitation of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, second graders from Center School enjoyed planting sunflowers at Dunseith Gardens on Tuesday morning. Photo courtesy of MLT
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Shining Tides Multiuse Pathway231 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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