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Santa Arrives495 viewsMattapoisett held its annual holiday celebration and tree lighting on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Shipyard Park. The rain couldn't dampen holiday spirits as visitors enjoyed delicious food and listened to Christmas music performed by the Showstoppers. Children made their own ornaments and hung them on the Christmas tree. They also danced with Rudolph and Frosty and shared their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Chest Returns475 viewsBeth Mills stands in front of the pine and mahogany chest of drawers made by her grandfather, Charles Johnson, who was an undertaker and cabinet-maker in Mattapoisett at the turn of the 20th century. The chest of drawers remained with her until she passed away in 2008 at the age of 99. Her friends John and Caroline Belloti contacted the Mattapoisett Historical Society after her passing to fulfill her wish that the chest remain with the Mattapoisett Museum, just around the corner from where it was made.
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Candyland472 viewsCandyland Faire Fun - the rain didn’t stop Holiday-minded buyers from attending the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s Candyland Faire on November 14, 2009. It was standing-room only as people browsed through tables of hand-knitted sweaters, fudge, baked goods, festive dishes and more. Even Mrs. Claus took a break from her busy schedule to attend! Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley
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Candyland444 viewsCandyland Faire Fun - the rain didn’t stop Holiday-minded buyers from attending the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s Candyland Faire on November 14, 2009. It was standing-room only as people browsed through tables of hand-knitted sweaters, fudge, baked goods, festive dishes and more. Even Mrs. Claus took a break from her busy schedule to attend! Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley
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Camper Fire498 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department responded to a fire involving a camper at 110 Marion Road at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. A shed and a truck on the scene were also damaged in the fire. According to Chief Murray, the structures and vehicle were all clustered closely together in a remote area on the property and were fully involved on arrival. An electric heater in the camper is being looked into as the cause. The owner of the property had just purchased the camper three weeks ago.
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Library Social525 viewsParticipants in the Mattapoisett summer reading program, “Starship Adventure at Your Library,” enjoyed an ice cream social on August 12 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Over 227 children and their families participated throughout the summer, and approximately 100 participants came to enjoy the ice cream at the social.
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Library Social492 viewsParticipants in the Mattapoisett summer reading program, “Starship Adventure at Your Library,” enjoyed an ice cream social on August 12 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Over 227 children and their families participated throughout the summer, and approximately 100 participants came to enjoy the ice cream at the social.
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Car Show557 views2009 Mattapoisett Heritage Days started on Friday evening with an antique car show and a cookout dinner at Shipyard Park. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Car Show571 views2009 Mattapoisett Heritage Days started on Friday evening with an antique car show and a cookout dinner at Shipyard Park. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Raffle Results644 viewsThanks to everyone for making the Spinal Cord Society raffle at Harbor Days a success. This year, the Society has been made aware of the increasing need for support for our veterans. Katie White helps Commander Michael Lamoureux, of the Florence Eastman Post 280, select the winner in the raffle held July 21, 2009.
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Mom's Run548 viewsSeveral hundred runners and walkers participated in the Tiara Classic Mother's Day 5k Race on Sunday morning, May 10 in Mattapoisett. The event, now in its third year raises funds and awareness for the Women’s Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts while celebrating motherhood. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Copter Creator590 viewsDr. David Jenney, a retired mechanical engineer for the Sikorsky Company, recounted his forty years with the company, which included his role as a key member of the team that helped to develop the Black Hawk helicopter, during a recent monthly meeting of the Maconchu Club of Mattapoisett on November 8. A member of the club, Dr. Jenney came to Sikorsky in the early ‘50s, fresh out of college, looking for a career that would challenge him to use his engineering skills. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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