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Majongg at Mattapoisett COA541 viewsA game of Majongg is enjoyed at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Mattapoisett Fire 541 viewsAutism Awareness is in the air this November at the Mattapoisett Fire Station after firefighters completed special training to help them understand how to provide appropriate support for an autistic person during an emergency call. The training was sponsored by the Autism and Law Enforcement Coalition (ALEC) and led by an area firefighter who is the parent of an autistic child.
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Mattapoisett Fire Department 541 viewsOn March 6 at approximately 10:09 am, the Mattapoisett Fire Department was dispatched to 141 Fairhaven Road for a reported structure fire. Fire Chief Andrew Murray arrived on scene at 10:11 am and reported heavy fire and smoke showing from the rear of the structure. At the time, a first-alarm assignment was requested to the scene, bringing in engines from Marion and Fairhaven Fire. Rochester Fire responded to Mattapoisett fire station for station coverage. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Turn the Page540 viewsThe newly-renovated and expanded Mattapoisett Free Public Library held a formal Open House on Saturday, March 15 during which some 100 residents were given an opportunity to tour and see the town’s new facility. A follow-up grand opening and rededication ceremony is also planned for later this year to coincide with the Fifth Annual Library Day event when the town’s many summer residents return on Tuesday, July 15. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Selectman Defeated540 viewsIncumbent Mattapoisett Selectman Raymond H. Andrews (pictured here surrounded by supporters at the polls) was defeated by first-time challenger George “Porgie” Randall during the Annual Town Election held on Tuesday, May 20 at Old Hammondtown School, losing out on his consecutive fourth term of office. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Brownie Points540 viewsMembers of Mattapoisett Brownie Troop 82 recently paid a visit to the residents of Village Court in Mattapoisett. The troop had a May Day Celebration on May 8 for Mattapoisett seniors at the facility. Brownie Troop 82 served guests refreshments, chatted with the ladies, sang a few songs and danced around a May pole. They also made sure each guest received a flower pen that the girls made at their meetings. (Photo courtesy of Heather Bichsel).
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Mattapoisett Veterans Day 2008540 viewsMembers of the Old Hammondtown School Chorus sing a moving rendition of "American Tears" during Veterans' Day Exercises held on November 11. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Rail Trail540 viewsBill Straus, State Representative, Steve Kelleher, Chairman of Mattapoisett Rail Trail, and Jordan Collyer, Vice-Chairman of the Mattapoisett Board of Selectman (left to right) cut the ribbon to open the Inauguration of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail’s “Old Colony Mile.” Photo by Sarah K. Taylor.
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Opening Day540 viewsThe Mattapoisett Youth Baseball League opened their 2009 season with a parade down Route Six on Saturday morning, May 2. Special guest and Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster was on hand to throw out the first pitch and sign autographs for the young players. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Tinkhamtown Chapel540 viewsThe pews were filled at Tinkhamtown Chapel during its annual caroling event on December 18, 2010. The carolers sang traditional holiday favorites by the light of eight kerosene lights. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Road Race540 viewsAnd they're off! The 41st annual Mattapoisett Road Race took place on July 4, 2011 under gray skies. Race-goers got a special treat when NBC's The Voice contender, and Mattapoisett resident, Devon Barley started the event with the National Anthem. For video coverage of Devon's performance, visit YouTube.com and search "WandererComm". Photos by Felix Perez.
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club540 viewsThis past Saturday, the Mattapoisett Woman's Club (MWC) planted daffodil bulbs at several sites in town. The MWC is grateful for the donations from the Lion's Club, Mahoney's, and the Mattapoisett Highway Department for preparing the various places for planting. Thank you to Brad Hathaway who provided daffodil bulbs for planting at a site at Aucoot Road in memory of this wife, Priscilla, who was a member of MWC. Photos courtesy Karen Gardner
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