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Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival181 viewsKids of all ages gathered at the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival on Saturday to experience what life and work were like for generations past. For more on the fun and food, see page 13. Photos by Marilou Newell and Felix Perez.
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Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders181 viewsDozens of skilled dirt bikers converged on the Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders’ race in Mattapoisett on Sunday morning. The course covered both grass track and woods. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Hands and Hooves181 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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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park181 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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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park181 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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A Christmas Carol181 viewsA group of Charles Dickens enthusiasts ranging from casual to serious gathered to participate in a reading of “A Christmas Carol” Saturday morning at the Plumb Corner Library. Pictured here Stan Moszczenski reads an excerpt. Photo by Nick Walecka
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014181 viewsParticipants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred participants who plunged into 34 degree waters, just a few degrees warmer than the 28 degree air temperature that morning. Photo by Felix Perez
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Schooner Era181 viewsThe authors of a new book, The Last of the Fairhaven Coasters: Reliving the era of the coastal schooner in Mattapoisett, gave a talk on January 26 at the Mattapoisett Historical Museum Carriage House about Daniel Tucker’s father Captain Claude S. Tucker, captain of his beloved schooner the Coral. Pictured from left to right: Robert Demanche, Daniel Tucker, and Caroline Tucker. By Jean Perry
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8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race181 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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Down by the Bay181 viewsThe Mattapoisett Women’s Club biannual garden tour on June 28 titled “Down by the Bay” featured nine gardens situated along the waters of Buzzards Bay. It was a glorious day for a tour of the area’s finest gardens, some featuring unique sculptures, unusual trees, and beds to attract hummingbirds and finches. Photos by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee181 viewsJane Awad, Chair, Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee welcomes Dan Shores as guest speaker at a recent meeting. There are 4 Republican candidates for the 9th Congressional District and the Primary Election is September 9, 2014.
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CSI Chemistry181 viewsDuring the CSI Chemistry event at the Mattapoisett Free Library on August 1, Rochester Police Chief Paul Magee fingerprinted the kids during a fingerprinting demonstration, and Brendan Taylor, age 10, was the first one up. Chief Magee’s son Rob Magee led the presentation, which was one of the library’s exciting children’s summer events. Photo by Jean Perry
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