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“Freezin’ for a Reason” 195 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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Mattapoisett Memorial Day 195 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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What are you up to?195 viewsWe asked folks what they’ve been up to and the response was overwhelming and positive. Stay safe folks!
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What are you up to?195 viewsWe asked folks what they’ve been up to and the response was overwhelming and positive. Stay safe folks!
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Seahorse195 viewsOliver Zuther found a seahorse on Point Connett while he was exploring. He kept it in a bucket for an hour or so while other children and adults had a peek. With the help of another Point Connett buddy named CJ, the seahorse was safely released back into the water later in the afternoon. Photo courtesy Martha Zuther
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Mattapoisett Bogs195 viewsBrendan Annett, the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s vice president for Watershed Protection, speaks on Tuesday to a crowd of attendees about work being done at the Mattapoisett Bogs. The 57-acre property off of Acushnet Road was retired as cranberry bogs in 2012, and Buzzards Bay Coalition is working in partnership with Mattapoisett and federal and state agencies to transform the land back to its primitive state prior to industrialization. See story. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Natural History Museum194 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school program got a close up look at some amphibian egg masses recently. The children were shown various egg masses and tadpoles of amphibian species found locally. Don’t worry, all the animals made it safely back to their pools! Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Rochester Grange Fair194 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its annual agricultural fair on Saturday, August 18, 2012. The exhibition featured displays of award-winning fruits and vegetables, grown by Rochester's best green thumbs. Following the fair, the food was offered up for auction, with the proceeds going to help the Grange. Photos by Eric Tripoli.
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Summer Reading Program194 viewsParticipants in the summer reading program were encouraged to sign a card and leave a brief note describing one of their favorite parts of what they experienced during the "Dream Big: Read" program. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Mushroom Walk194 viewsNot all mushrooms have a stalk, veil, and cap. This is orange jelly fungus, an orb-shaped mushroom. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Veteran’s Day 194 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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Veteran’s Day 194 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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