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2013 Mattapoisett Halloween Parade180 viewsThe weather didn’t dampen the spirits in Mattapoisett as the Police Department hosted yet another great parade and costume contest. Photo by Felix Perez
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Hands and Hooves180 viewsJulie Craig of Mattapoisett, who founded the nonprofit Helping Hands and Hooves, lost her beloved Copper recently, but will continue her work pairing horses with special needs adults. Photo by Marilou Newell.
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Annual Christmas Fair180 viewsSisters Margaret and Roni have been making unique Christmas ornaments every year for the last 20 years donating their talents and time in support of the church’s programs by selling them at the annual Christmas Fair. Photo my Marilou Newel
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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park180 viewsThe community turned out for a wonderful late afternoon of lights, music, food and fun at the annual Holiday Party at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett hosted by the Lions Club. The Lions were collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped new toys to distribute to those in need during the holiday. In return those in attendance were treated to great food, drinks and crafts for the little ones. Photos by Felix Perez and Marilou Newell
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Tinkhamtown Chapel 180 viewsTinkhamtown Chapel held their Annual Christmas Carol Sing on Saturday. Photos by Jean Perry and Marilou Newell
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8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race180 viewsThe Women’s Fund held their 8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race, Walk and Fun Run on a lovely Sunday morning. Dozens turned out to enjoy the music, activities and lovely village course. For more information on the Women’s Fund visit: www.womensfundsema.org. Photos by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Historical Museum Photos180 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Museum is in possession of hundreds of photographs dating from the 1800s to as recently as the 1980s bearing images of people and places from Mattapoisett, but lacking identification. In their latest exhibit, the museum is asking the public to help solve the mystery each of the pictures represents. Each black and white or colorized image is a mini-mystery waiting to be solved. Photos (of the photos) by Marilou Newell
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Family Fall Festival180 viewsFamilies found some fun autumn activities on October 18 at the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s annual Family Fall Festival, rescheduled from October 4 due to inclement weather. Photo by Felix Perez
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Cranberry Outing180 viewsPerfect weather brought out the young and the young at heart to the second annual cranberry harvest at “The Bogs” on Acushnet Road in Mattapoisett, a Buzzards Bay Coalition property. The retired bog acreage is slowly returning to meadows and woodlands. But for now cranberries continue to grow giving the do-it-yourself harvester a chance to enjoy nature’s bounty. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Chili Cook-off180 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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Center School Art Show180 viewsThe Center School hallways and cafeteria walls were transformed into an art gallery March 12 during the school’s annual Student Art Show. Students chose their favorite work created in art class, taught by Greta Anderson and student teacher Chantal Allen. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Free Library180 viewsChildren flocked to the Mattapoisett Free Library on April 4 for two special events – one to learn about composting with Dr. John Porter and the other where Tricia Weaver taught kids about wind. Photos by Felix Perez
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