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Bikes for All71 viewsSince the Covid pandemic in 2021, the Friends of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail have collected over 400 bicycles and, relying on the handiwork of volunteers, distributed approximately 200 of them to share the bike path with more area residents. Photos by Mick Colageo.
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Marion Department of Public Works71 viewsExterior construction work on the new home for the Marion Department of Public Works at Benson Brook is nearing completion with interior finish, installation of electrical and furnishings, plus exterior landscaping and paving still needed. It is hoped the DPW will be moving into its new headquarters in June. Photo by Mick Colageo. April 3, 2025 edition
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Arbor Day71 viewsOn Arbor Day, April 25, the Mattapoisett Tree Committee hosted a flag raising as well as a tree planting in memory of teacher Bill Spark. Chair Nancy Souza and Treasurer Dianne Tsitsos were present as well as Chris Nadeau, Emerson Schroder, and Garrett Bauer of the Mattapoisett Highway Department. A white Asian stewartia was planted outside Center School with the family of Bill Spark present. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Mattapoisett Mother's Day 5k 71 viewsJen Pease shared these photos of the Mattapoisett Mother's Day 5k event that was held on Sunday. Is it the second year holding this event and there were 404 registered participants (an increase from 198 last year). They raised just over $10,000 to donate to new mother's right here on the South Coast
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Planting Geraniums for Memorial Day71 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of planting Geraniums for Memorial Day taken on Saturday
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day70 viewsAmerican Legion Florence Eastman Post 280 hosted the annual Mattapoisett Memorial Day observances with a moving ceremony held at Center School. Pictured are members of the legion with Veteran's Agent Chris Gerrior, who is also seen saluting after placing flowers at Memorial Park. The Mattapoisett Police color guard took part in the procession. American Legion member George Randall recited the Gettysburg Address, Old Rochester Regional Junior High student Sasha Volkema read the governor's proclamation and re
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Cuttyhunk70 viewsWendy Copps conducted an “Ocean in Motion” exercise at Barges Beach, and Kate Armstrong led children in an exploration of the saltmarsh as part of Old Hammondtown Elementary School’s field trip to Cuttyhunk on June 16. Approximately 70 Grade 6 graduates made the ferry ride from Mattapoisett to take part in a science field trip organized by the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee and held in conjunction with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the STEAM Academy. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Band Blast70 viewsSippican Elementary School hosted Band Blast on June 24, as El Caribe entertained visitors who enjoyed a rocking party full of fun and frolic on the front lawn of the school. The event was capped off in the evening by a series of performances featuring Sippican students, culminating in a collection of the bands. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Band Blast70 viewsSippican Elementary School hosted Band Blast on June 24, as El Caribe entertained visitors who enjoyed a rocking party full of fun and frolic on the front lawn of the school. The event was capped off in the evening by a series of performances featuring Sippican students, culminating in a collection of the bands. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett70 viewsLauren Massalas shared this photo of her son at the beach in Mattapoisett.
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Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association70 viewsMattapoisett Community Tennis Association first-place finisher Mike Hickey, third and fourth-place finishers Kim Celi and Chris Barnes, and fifth-place finisher Emily Marvin. Not pictured: second-place finisher Dave Mello. Photo courtesy of Mike Hickey
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Great Picnic70 viewsAttendees at Friday night’s “Great Picnic” on the one-acre Munro preserve overlooking Mattapoisett Harbor enjoyed live music and adorned their tables with creatively competitive centerpieces featuring everything from a palm tree to pickleballs. Mattapoisett Land Trust Vice President Peter Davies told the Wanderer that the Mattapoisett Museum and the MLT have jointly organized the event for five nonconsecutive years. Proceeds from the annual event support their programs. Photos by Mick Colageo
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