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Family Fun Festival 198 viewsThe 3rd annual Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions treated families to a day of fall time fun on November 4 with games like pumpkin bowling, pin the nose on the pumpkin, and corn hole, along with free hayrides throughout the village. Photos by Jean Perry
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Salty's Hat198 viewsMattapoisett’s most beloved seahorse got his Santa hat on Tuesday, December 4. The Mattapoisett Land Trust’s annual tradition continues with help from the folks at Brownell Systems and their trusty crane. This year Alan Johnson braved a fear of heights to place the hat on top of Salty the Seahorse’s head just right as MLT’s Jenny Mello directed from below and Brownell’s Tom Checkman operated the crane’s controls. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tree Lighting in Shipyard Park198 viewsMattapoisett held its annual tree lighting at Shipyard Park on Saturday, December 8, treating hundreds to an afternoon of festivities that included live Christmas music, free food courtesy of local restaurants, time to chill with Santa, and, of course, the excitement of the town’s tree lit up for the first time. Photos by Jean Perry
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Gaga Pit at Center School198 viewsPaul McLaughlin of Mattapoisett Troop 53 has completed his Eagle Scout Project – a Gaga Pit at Center School. McLaughlin, a freshman at Old Colony, wanted to build the Gaga pit where everyone could access to enjoy a game of Gaga ball. The game is played inside the octagon pit with a soft ball. The ball is hit with the hand at opponents within the Gaga pit below the knees to get them ‘out’. The full set of rules can be found on a plaque hung within the pit, which is there for all to enjoy
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day 198 viewsIt was a great turnout for the Mattapoisett Memorial Day observance on Monday afternoon, which began at Center School and then proceeded to the library for the placement of flowers on the monuments before parading over to Town Wharf to place a wreath in the outgoing tide to honor those lost at sea. Photos by Jean Perry
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Santa Run 198 viewsSaturday, December 7, was the Santa Run 5k through the village of Mattapoisett. Usually held in New Bedford, race organizer Geoff Smith moved the race to Mattapoisett, flooding the village streets with hundreds of Santas – and a few Christmas miniature horses, as well. Photos by Jean Perry
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National Library Week197 views April 8-14 marks National Library Week, a time where local communities honor the great resources located in their towns. The Elizabeth Taber Library (Marion), Joseph H. Plumb Library (Rochester) and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library are all staples in the tri-town, providing everything from literature to technology to its patrons. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day 197 viewsKeynote speaker James Holmes, of the Newport Naval War College, delivered a message that focused on us as a country reaffirming our support and commitment to our troops, past and present, and to live up to the standards for which they fought and died. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Harbor Days 2012197 viewsFrom Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22, the Mattapoisett Lions Club hosted the 26th Annual Harbor Days celebration in Mattapoisett. Thousands of patrons flocked to the Mattapoisett waterfront to check out the food, live entertainment and vendors. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Tinkhamtown Chapel 197 viewsIt was a full house on Saturday, December 22, at the Tinkhamtown Chapel in Mattapoisett for the annual carol sing-along. Christmas services have been held regularly at the chapel since 1951, but the chapel dates back over 100 years. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Blizzard Relief Fundraiser197 viewsThe Blizzard Relief Fundraiser held at Old Hammondtown School on Friday was a huge success. The cafeteria was filled to capacity and the crowd had a great time with food, music and friends. Photos by Paul Lopes
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Ballroom Dancing197 viewsThe Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly held a Ballroom Dance Party on Saturday, April 6 to benefit the Mattapoisett Council on Aging and other senior activities. Live music was provided by the Meadow Larks. Photos by Felix Perez
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