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Fire Safety Scouts348 viewsMattapoisett Fire Lt. Patrick Saltmarsh led a group of Troop 53 Boy Scouts in their quest to obtain a Fire Safety Merit Badge with a class at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on January 10. Photo by Laura Fedak Pedulli.
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After Sandy348 viewsSurf crashes over the Mattapoisett Town Wharf during Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Faith Ball
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Build-your-own Snowman348 viewsUnder the direction of Jeanne McCullough, children at the Mattapoisett Free Library on December 30 participated in a step-by-step build-your-own snowperson activity during the winter school break. Little fingers sticky with glue flattened out cotton balls and fastened them to prefabricated Styrofoam snowperson shapes, and then glued on the trimmings under the guidance of caregivers. Photos by Jean Perry
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The Pendleton Disaster off Cape Cod348 viewsMaritime Historian and author of the book “The Pendleton Disaster off Cape Cod: The Greatest Small Boat Rescue in Coast Guard History,” Theresa Mitchell Barbo, read excerpts from her book and gave a photograph presentation on February 22 at the Marion Music Hall. Barbo entertained guests with the daring story of five USCG rescuers who thought they’d never return alive from the February 18, 1952 rescue. Photo by Jean Perry
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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge348 viewsIt takes a certain type of person to jump into the cold ocean on New Year’s morning. Behold, the locals who fit that description as they enjoy a frosty January 1st at Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge! Hundreds lined the beach to take the plunge, with bundled spectators watching from the sidelines and cheering as the plungers charged ahead screaming and shrieking with exhilaration. Proceeds from the plunge benefit locals battling cancer. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club 348 viewsOn January 19, Ross Moran, general manager of Southeast Gardens and The Trustees of Reservations, spoke at the Mattapoisett Woman's Club (MWC) meeting about the organization and the Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens in New Bedford. Shown here are Eileen Marum of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club, Ross Moran, and Kathy McAuliffe, President of the MWC.
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Straws348 viewsOn April 17, the Mattapoisett Land Trust in partnership with the Mattapoisett Public Library hosted an airing of the documentary “Straws”, a film about the negative impact plastic straws have on marine life. The screening included a panel discussion that brought together local experts to share their views on pollution control, recycling, and protecting the oceans. L to R: Richard Cutler, Marissa Perez-Dormitzer, Mary Lou Nicholson, and Hillary Sullivan. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Great Community Picnic348 viewsThe Great Community Picnic hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and Historical Museum featured great food, music, and lots of creative expression. One table was tricked out in a Jaws theme while another was filled with ladies wearing hats called “fascinators”. The fourth annual fundraiser was a sold out event. The grounds of the MLT’s Munro Preserve provided the perfect location as nearly 200 people mingled harbor side. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett348 viewsTeresa Dall shared some photos of the gorgeous sky and some seagulls from an early afternoon visit to the Town Beach and harbor last week in Mattapoisett
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Boston Women’s Suffrage Trail 348 viewsKatherine Dibble of the Boston Women’s Suffrage Trail gave an historical perspective on the important role played by women from Massachusetts during the years of struggle to gain the right to vote. Held at the Mattapoisett Public Library on February 15, the lecture celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Trash Fire348 viewsA trash truck was up in smoke on Long Plain Road in Mattapoisett last week. Before I knew it, engines and firemen appeared in full gear. The Fire Department had the driver dump all the trash in a field near the road where the fire could be more safely extinguished. Photo by Ellie Higgins
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Black Lives Matter348 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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