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Chili Cook-off280 viewsThe MattMen of Mattapoisett Congregational Church came together Sunday night, January 25th ,to see who amongst them cooks up the best man-made chili. Tasting was free to all who came. Those who wished to vote contributed $5 to The Baby Project of New Bedford. $518 was raised for The Baby Project. Out of 15 chili cooks who prepared 16 pots of chili, Rory McFee received the most votes for his “Smoky Chili.”. Bob Field’s “Oyster Chili” came in second place. Photo by Felix Perez
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Chili Cook-off280 viewsThe MattMen of Mattapoisett Congregational Church came together Sunday night, January 25th ,to see who amongst them cooks up the best man-made chili. Tasting was free to all who came. Those who wished to vote contributed $5 to The Baby Project of New Bedford. $518 was raised for The Baby Project. Out of 15 chili cooks who prepared 16 pots of chili, Rory McFee received the most votes for his “Smoky Chili.”. Bob Field’s “Oyster Chili” came in second place. Photo by Felix Perez
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Women’s Fund Tiara 5K 280 viewsParticipants in the Women’s Fund Tiara 5K Mother’s Day race enjoyed fine weather and fun, breaking the record of registered runners with 1,000 who took part. Some donned their tiaras and tutus, and there was even a super hero or two spotted in the Kids’ Fun Run. Photos by Felix Perez
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Doll Spa280 viewsThe Mattapoisett Library treated area kids and their dolls to a spa day on Friday, January 15. With a day off from school, girls had their hair styled by Holly Coutinho, had their nails done by Junior Friend Alice DeCicco-Carey, 11, and decorated hair clips with Junior Friend Nicole Londergan. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Library Volunteer Recognition Reception280 viewsThe Mattapoisett Library held its annual Volunteer Recognition Reception on July 13. Library Director Susan Pizzolato and staff recognized the importance of the 125 volunteer corps that aids in everything from putting books back on shelves to helping high school students write letters to caring for the library’s live animals to aiding in preparing resumes for college applications. Pizzolato said, “The staff couldn’t deliver the level of service they do without our volunteers.
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Mattapoisett Community Garden280 viewsGardeners at the Mattapoisett Community Garden on the corner of Prospect and Pine Island Roads are enjoying a hearty harvest after another successful year of collaboration and partnership. All the available plots were occupied this year, and the group hopes to get even more gardeners involved next year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Self Defense280 viewsMajor Dwayne Fortes and Lt. Jennifer Keegan of the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department instructed a group of women from all age groups on how to defend themselves during a physical assault. The program that Fortes spearheaded and developed combines marshal arts with traditional evasive moves. The May 10 event was hosted by the Mattapoisett Recreation Department. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Teddy Bear Picnic 280 viewsTeddy Bear Picnic held at the Mattapoisett Library on July 22. Photo by Glenn C. Silva
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Holiday in the Park280 viewsIt looked like another record turnout at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on December 9 for the annual Holiday in the Park and tree lighting. The tent was stuffed with hot foods, cocoa, donuts, Christmas cookies, and the hundreds of people in line to warm up out of the snowy cold. Did you miss the tree lighting? See The Wanderer Facebook page for a video capturing the magical moment. Photos by Jean Perry
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Take Your Child to the Library Day280 views“Take Your Child to the Library Day” is the day when libraries get to shine. At the Mattapoisett Library, kids lined up for an original work of balloon art by Chip Rascal while they also explored the various non-book offerings in the children’s section. Photos by Jean Perry
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48th Annual Mattapoisett Road Race 280 viewsThe 48th Annual Mattapoisett Road Race once again brought out young and old alike. Overcast skies were welcomed but the July 4th heat was tough for the runners and the cheering crowds who begged for shade. The field of runners was well over 1,000 and coming in first was Joe Farrand at 26:59. Shortly after, the first female to finish was Kim Bolick at 29:54. Before the starting gun sounded there was a moment of silence in honor of Maurice “Mudgie” Tavares who established the Mattapoisett Track Club, and the
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