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Zeiterion History365 viewsMovie enthusiast Tom Shire, Bob and Donna Grier, and Alice Shire were among those present at a Mattapoisett event, led by Mr. Shire, that celebrated the golden days of cinema. Greta Garbo was present at the library talk, too – at least, in spirit. Photo by Joan Harnett-Barry.
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Christmas Day Swim365 viewsThe 16th Annual Christmas Day Swim for Helping Hands and Hooves took place under bright blue cloudless skies and a balmy 43 degrees as dozens of families and friends took the plunge at Mattapoisett Town Beach. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Black Lives Matter365 viewsSeveral hundred people marched from the Mattapoisett Park and Ride on North Street down to Shipyard Park on June 5 to participate in a “Black Lives Matter” protest organized by Bridgewater State University professor Sarah Thomas and Bristol Community College professor Stacie Hess and promoted by Tri-Town Against Racism. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Santa Arrives364 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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Toe Jam364 viewsOn Saturday, January 23, 2010 the Toe Jam Puppet Band performed at the Center School in Mattapoisett to benefit the Project Grow Parents Group. Children and adults danced while the band entertained them with original songs and general silliness. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Memorial Day364 viewsThe Florence Eastman Post 220 in Mattapoisett hosted the town’s Memorial Day observance and parade on May 31, 2010. The ceremony began with a service at the Veteran’s monument in front of the library, and then a parade assembled and marched to the town wharf and to Cushing Cemetery. The ceremony was held in memory of Lt. Chris Byron. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Dog's Beach364 viewsAmy Hardwick, a Mattapoisett resident, is petitioning to make Goodspeed Island the official dog beach in town. The town has been working to keep the dog waste bag dispenser full, after abutting neighbors have complained about trash and dog waste at Goodspeed. If the petition gets 100 signatures, Goodspeed could be made a dog beach at the next town meeting. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Heritage Bonfire364 viewsMattapoisett enjoyed a well-attended bonfire on the Town Beach last Saturday evening, August 13, 2011, as a final part of Heritage Days. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Hurricane Irene364 viewsThis was just one of many Mattapoisett trees that were destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene on August 28, 2011. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Chimney Fire Call364 viewsMattapoisett Police and Fire responded to a reported chimney fire on Melissa Ann Lane on the cold morning of January 16, 2012. The situation was quickly brought under control and the emergency crews left the premises after a half hour. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Climate Change364 viewsThe unseasonably warm weather has raised speculation among many on whether climate change is playing a role. A talk on global warming by Mary Jane Sorrentino at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on February 18 attracted many locals interested in hearing how it is affecting New England, our local coastal areas, and what responses communities can embrace. Photo by Laura Pedulli
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club364 viewsSome of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club members have been volunteering at the Newport Mansions, and attended a luncheon hosted by the Preservation Society to honor volunteers and to launch the Society's new Preservation in Volunteers Program (also known as VIP). The luncheon was held at the Breaker's Stable in Newport, RI on April 9. Bill Corcoran was the guest speaker who praised the 450 volunteers “for their help in keeping the landscapes gorgeous, welcoming visitors to the homes, working on the Newport Flo
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