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3rd annual Great Community Picnic 246 viewsBeautiful scenery and a lively communal spirit thrived at the Munro Preserve for the 3rd annual Great Community Picnic hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and Historical Society. Photos by Caleb Jagoda
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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Cook-Off246 viewsThe 4th Annual Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Cook-Off was on Sunday, September 23, at the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus. Area businesses and the municipal departments from various towns competed for first place and the accompanying bragging rights of having the best chowder around. Photos by Felix Perez
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Family Fun Festival 246 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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Tree Lighting in Shipyard Park246 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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“Freezin’ for a Reason” 246 viewsEvery year hundreds make waves on New Year’s Day at the Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” polar plunge. With the support of local businesses and emergency responders, the event has continued every year, raising thousands of dollars to help local families facing cancer treatment. Photos by Felix Perez
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Gaga Pit at Center School246 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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39th Annual Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon246 viewsSunday, July 14, was the morning of the 39th Annual Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon, officially kicking off the 2019 Harbor Days week. This year’s race tested the stamina of 103 participants including five relay teams. Photos by Jean Perry
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ORR Debate Team246 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional Debate Team has just concluded a successful season. Twenty-five students from ORR were included in the 300 students in the Eastern Massachusetts Debate League from 15 schools from around Massachusetts.
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Daffodils 246 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Heritage Days Bike Parade245 viewsDozens of children gathered at the Center School to showcase their best bicycles and doll carriages in a parade for Heritage Days. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Veteran’s Day 245 viewsOn November 12, members of the Mattapoisett community gathered together at Old Hammondtown Elementary School for their annual Veteran’s Day ceremony. Commander Michael Lamoureux served as emcee of the event while State Representative William Straus, Selectman Paul Silva, Veterans’ Agent Barry Denham and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Scott Burrill addressed the audience. The school’s chorus and band played patriotic tunes while the Mattapoisett Police Department presented the colors. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick
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Tree Time245 viewsThe 2012 Mattapoisett Town Christmas tree gets loaded on the Highway Dept. truck in Howard Tinkham’s field. Next stop: the wharf to get beautified. Photo courtesy Gail Roberts
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