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Taste the Town224 viewsTaste the Town was held at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on Tuesday evening. Hosted by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club, the event saw dozens of local food businesses show what they’re known for and what draws in foodies. The large white tent is ready to go for Harbor Days this weekend. Photos by Sam Bishop
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Town Beach Sunset224 viewsTown Beach sunset by Rob Grant.
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club224 viewsMattapoisett Woman's Club hosted a lively discussion by Mary Gill, Zeiterion CEO & President, about the $37 million renovation expected to be completed in 2026. Improved seating, accessibility and the multi-use aspect as a result of this transformation. Members all received 2026 guides to the events at the Z and saw the all-new facade design. Photo by Jennifer Shepley
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Marion's Cushing Community Center223 viewsJunior and senior-year carpentry students from Upper Cape Regional Technical School are building a permanent canopy over the entrance walkway at Marion's Cushing Community Center, formerly the Benjamin Cushing VFW. With the help of the students, the town has been able to fund the materials needed without the associated labor. Previously, Marion residents benefited from the skills of students from UCT when they reconstructed Fire Station 2 located on Point Road. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club223 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 Museum223 viewsMattapoisett Museum curator Connor Gaudet and museum volunteer Mars Castro discuss objects from the Then and Now exhibit now on display through the fall season. The exhibit includes objects, printed materials, old photos and various types of ephemera from the museum’s extensive collection. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Boatyard Fire222 viewsSmoke rose over Mattapoisett Harbor on August 19 after a boat caught fire during the replacement of a gasoline tank. An explosion followed by a raging fire leveled Mattapoisett Boatyard and destroyed the 14 boats and 47 vehicles on site. Members of the Kaiser family who own the business and members of the McLean family who founded the business surveyed the ruins on the weekend and vow to rebuild. Photos by Marilou Newell and courtesy of Mattapoisett Police and Fire departments and Kathleen Costello
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Mattapoisett Bike Path222 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. Photo by Faith Ball
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Mattapoisett Museum222 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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Mattapoisett222 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Great Picnic221 viewsAttendees at Friday night’s “Great Picnic” on the one-acre Munro preserve overlooking Mattapoisett Harbor enjoyed live music and adorned their tables with creatively competitive centerpieces featuring everything from a palm tree to pickleballs. Mattapoisett Land Trust Vice President Peter Davies told the Wanderer that the Mattapoisett Museum and the MLT have jointly organized the event for five nonconsecutive years. Proceeds from the annual event support their programs. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Town Band 221 viewsOn Wednesday, July 30, the Mattapoisett Town Band held its 125th anniversary concert at Shipyard Park. The band, under Band Director Jayson Newell, played songs from throughout their long history. Photos by Marilou Newell
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