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Harbor Days229 viewsAnother year, another Harbor Days, and another successful effort on behalf of the Mattapoisett Lions Club to raise funds for the good of the community. Harbor Days this year was indeed a hot one, but most agreed that a heat wave was preferable to the rainy washout experienced in prior years. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Association Chowder Competition 229 viewsOn September 8, the 5th annual Mattapoisett Fire Department Association Chowder Competition featured a variety of flavorful chowders from restaurants and public safety facilities from Fairhaven, Rochester, and Mattapoisett. The family-friendly event drew a large crowd that included the many children enjoying a climb on the fire trucks and ringing the bells. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House229 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House attracted scores of families on Saturday, October 12, with free food, fun, and fire demonstrations that captured the children’s attention while reinforcing the importance of fire safety. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House229 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House attracted scores of families on Saturday, October 12, with free food, fun, and fire demonstrations that captured the children’s attention while reinforcing the importance of fire safety. Photos by Jean Perry
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Annual Halloween Costume Contest 229 viewsThe Mattapoisett Police Department’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest had spectators spinning in circles as the most creative than ever costumes paraded around the Center School gymnasium Thursday night. The costumes were such a hit, even the judges had a hard time choosing the winners of each age group. Photos by Jean Perry
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Soapbox Derby229 viewsNovember 2 was the day of Marion Cub Scout Pack 32’s Annual Soapbox Derby, only this time the pack was joined by Mattapoisett and Rochester Cub Scouts and members of the Saint Gabriel’s Church youth group. Photos by Sandra Frechette
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Marion Holiday Stroll 229 viewsHere Comes Santa Claus! – Santa made his big entrance to the Marion Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 8, from across Sippican Harbor on his ‘water sleigh’ to the crowd that awaited him at the Town Wharf. The holiday stroll is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and capture a bit of that Christmas magic. Photo by Jean Perry
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New Year’s Eve229 viewsThe Taber Library knows that it’s hard for the little ones to stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve, which is why Children’s Librarian Rosemary Grey hosted a midday mock-midnight New year’s Eve-Day party, complete with party tiaras, horns, snacks, and don’t forget the bubbly apple juice! Photos by Jean Perry
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Distributive Education Clubs of America229 viewsOld Rochester is proud to welcome DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) to its plethora of extracurricular activities. DECA is a program dedicated to preparing young students for the real world. Specifically, it focuses on a wide variety of business subjects, from management to accounting to tourism. There is something for everyone to do in DECA, and there is something for everyone to get out of DECA. There are over 250,000 members nationwide, and a striking 50 students at Old Rochester.
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Easter Bunny229 viewsThe Easter Bunny made a spontaneous visit to Mattapoisett’s Shipyard Park on Saturday, saying, “I just wanted to hop over and make people smile.” – Marilou Newell
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SWC Talk228 viewsAt the Sippican Woman's Club meeting on October 14, Mattapoisett Historical Society president Seth Mendell will give a presentation on the history of Cuttyhunk and the Elizabeth Islands. The Sippican Woman's Club meets on the second Friday of each month at 12:30 pm at Handy Tavern on Front Street in Marion. New members are always welcome. Visit www.SippicanWomansClub.org for more information.
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Memorial Planting228 viewsA small pin oak sapling in front of the Center School honors the memory of Mattapoisett resident Jamie Shepley, who died in the summer of 2009. The memorial tree was planted by the Mattapoisett Tree Committee. For more information, please contact committee member Sandy Hering at Hering.Sandra@gmail.com. Photo by Laura Fedak Pedulli.
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