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Open House343 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department opened its doors last Thursday, October 14, 2010, to residents interested learning about its life-saving work. The event was part of Fire Safety Month. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Eagle Scout343 viewsEagle Scout Haakon Perkins was honored on Saturday April 30, 2011 in an Eagle Court of Honor in Reynard Hall. Only two percent of all Boy Scouts ever reach the Eagle rank, which is the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Haakon is part of Troop 53 in Mattapoisett, which has been chosen as 2011 Troop of the Year for Cachalot district. Photo courtesy of Bodil Perkins.
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Town Hall Evacuated343 viewsA high carbon monoxide reading from the basement of the Mattapoisett Town Hall triggered an evacuation on Friday, November 18, 2011. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Mattapoisett Tree Lighting343 viewsMattapoisett lit one of the biggest trees Shipyard Park has ever seen at the 2011 Holiday in the Park. There was food from local establishments, ornament making, merry music and Santa! The moment was enough to spur two romantic marriage proposals. Organizers reported that over a thousand people attended the tree lighting, making it the biggest Holiday in the Park ever. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Early Flowers343 viewsThese early-blooming crocuses appeared in Mattapoisett last week reminding us that although it's cold, spring will be back. Photo by Mark Smith
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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge343 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 Tree Committee343 viewsMattapoisett fifth grader Fiona Hoben won 1st prize in the Arbor Day poster contest sponsored by the Mattapoisett Tree Committee in partnership with the Massachusetts Urban and Community Forestry Program. Runner up was Camryn Maniatis. Fifteen students worked with Old Hammondtown School art instructor Greta Anderson. The posters were judged by a group of Mattapoisett residents whose understanding and appreciation of art brought professional level review to the event.
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River Road343 viewsLois Cosgrove captured the ethereal beauty of late summer in Mattapoisett where the old River Road stone arch bridge crosses the Mattapoisett River.
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Mattapoisett Veterans Day343 viewsMattapoisett honored its veterans on Monday, November 12, at Old Hammondtown School, with keynote speaker Col. Michael Mendenhall and with entertainment provided by the OHS Concert Band and Chorus, and Jillian Zucco and The Showstoppers. Photos by Jean Perry
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Seal on the Beach343 viewsDebbie Silva shared this photo of a seal that was visiting the Mattapoisett Town Beach.
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Harbor Days343 viewsAnother year, another Harbor Days, and another successful effort on behalf of the Mattapoisett Lions Club to raise funds for the good of the community. Harbor Days this year was indeed a hot one, but most agreed that a heat wave was preferable to the rainy washout experienced in prior years. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 343 viewsFamilies came out in record numbers to enjoy the 4th Annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett’s Lion Club on October 19 held at Shipyard Park. Bruce Rocha of the club estimated attendance at over 400. Kids and adults alike enjoyed free face painting, bowling with pumpkins, a corn hole toss, snacks, hayrides to Ned’s Point and, yes, free pumpkins to take home. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sandra Frechette
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