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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day373 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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Swordfish373 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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Jane Egan373 viewsOn exhibit now through mid-August are the pastel works of Jane Egan in the Mattapoisett Library. Egan states that all her art is portraiture whether it’s boats, animals or people. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Reptiles373 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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Community Picnic373 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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Tornado in Mattapoisett373 viewsAn EF-1 tornado touched down late Tuesday morning in Mattapoisett. The unusual weather event downed power lines and hundreds of trees, knocking out power to many homes north of Route 195. Television news crews descended from Boston, as the Mattapoisett Fire and Police departments worked with utility companies and many power lines to clean up roads and assist area residents coming home to frightening scenes. Photo by Mick Colageo
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373 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 Club373 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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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club373 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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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club373 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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lost Ring373 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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Crescent Beach Mattapoisett373 viewsCrescent Beach Mattapoisett. Photo by Faith Ball
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