Tri-Town

Home > Tri-Town

New Chapter for Mattapoisett Library1107 viewsProud members of the Mattapoisett Library Building Committee presided over a formal groundbreaking ceremony at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Barstow Street this past week. Among the officials on hand were Mattapoisett Selectman Raymond Andrews, State Senator Mark Montigny, State Representative William Straus, and Library Director Judy Wallace. The $5.1 million project is expected to be completed in early 2007. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).

Road Race Scholars1258 viewsMattapoisett Road Race Committee Chairman Daniel White presents $1,000 scholarship checks to students Mary Jayne Menezes and Greg Correia, both of Mattapoisett, in the town�s historic Shipyard Park. These were just two of eight scholarships awarded to local students upon completion of their first semester in higher education. (Photo courtesy of Daniel White).

Sounds of the Season2117 viewsSounds of holiday music filled the air last weekend at the Mattapoisett Historical Museum and Carriage House where violinist and music teacher Jean West and a strings ensemble played to the public. The performance was part of the Historical Museum�s Annual Holiday Open House and the afternoon also featured stories of Christmas recited by museum curator Bette Roberts. (Photos by and courtesy of Laura McLean).

Mission Improvisation1312 viewsSaxophone players Travis and Michael Bliss are joined by bass guitarist Ian McLean. The youngsters find time outside school band practices to jam together in an improvisational jazz combo. (Photo by and courtesy of Laura McLean).

Holiday in Shipyard Park1158 viewsThe Town of Mattapoisett once again sponsored their Annual �Holiday in the Park� festivities on Saturday, December 10 at Shipyard Park. Special guests in attendance included none other than Santa and Mrs. Claus, their helper elves, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Frosty the Snowman. (Photo courtesy of Barbara Sullivan).

A Christmas Story1741 viewsThree-year-old Emily Wilson of Marion enjoys a Christmas story read by Elaine Botelho (center) and Bobbie Gaspar at Mattapoisett�s Holiday in the Park. Alison Feltman, far left, handed out candy canes during festivities as Santa made his annual arrival and local musicians filled the frosty air with Christmas carols. (Photo by Laura McLean).

Santa, Baby1063 viewsSanta poses with Caitlin Collier, daughter of Jeremy and Sarah Collier of Mattapoisett, during the photo-taking session at Mattapoisett�s Holiday in the Park. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca McCullough).

Here Comes Santa Claus!1004 viewsSanta and his friends arrived by Fire Engine to greet a group of happy children during the recent Holiday in the Park celebration in Mattapoisett�s Shipyard Park. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca McCullough).

Old Glory in Mattapoisett1080 viewsMattapoisett Selectman Jordan Collyer, Mr. Arthur C. Potter, Selectman Steve Lombard, Selectman Ray Andrews, and Mrs.Cecilie C. Potter, pose with the American flag recently presented to the Town of Mattapoisett by their son, Gunnery Sergeant Caleb C. Potter, USMC, 2nd Marine Division. This flag flew over Camp Blue Diamond, Ar Ramadi (Provincal Capital) Al Anbar, Province of Iraq, on Veterans Day, November 11, 2005, and will be kept on display in the Mattapoisett Town Hall. (Photo courtesy of Ray Andrews).

Deck the Halls1255 viewsLorinda Callahan and Jane Barker prepare wreaths and other Christmas decorations for the Marion Garden Discussion Group�s Christmas Boutique to be held on Saturday, December 10 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm in the library of Saint Gabriel�s Church in Marion.