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Scarecrow Fun359 viewsThe Harrington family crafted this Frankenstein scarecrow, which was one of many scarecrows that graced the front lawn of the Mattapoisett library on October 15, 2011. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Halloween 2011359 viewsIt was another year of spooky fun at the October 31, 2011 Mattapoisett Halloween parade. Judges Kim Corazzini, Kate Souza and Katie Bobola had difficulty choosing winners for the contest, because all of the costumes were so great this year! The winners of the costume contest can be viewed at www.Wanderer.com. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Mattapoisett Tree Lighting359 viewsMattapoisett lit one of the biggest trees Shipyard Park has ever seen at the 2011 Holiday in the Park. There was food from local establishments, ornament making, merry music and Santa! The moment was enough to spur two romantic marriage proposals. Organizers reported that over a thousand people attended the tree lighting, making it the biggest Holiday in the Park ever. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Endangered Birds 359 viewsSigns and string fencing like this have been erected in many areas around the Mattapoisett coast. It is important that people obey these postings so that the endangered birds may raise their young free from human interference or threat. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Holiday Ornaments359 viewsMattapoisett resident William Staple applies glue dots to his nutcracker Christmas tree ornament. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014359 viewsParticipants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred participants who plunged into 34 degree waters, just a few degrees warmer than the 28 degree air temperature that morning. Photo by Felix Perez
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14th Annual Christmas Day Swim359 viewsThe Helping Hands and Hooves 14th Annual Christmas Day Swim got a helping hand from the unseasonably warm weather, drawing in roughly 80 participants who took the polar plunge to support the organization’s therapeutic horseback riding program for adults with special needs. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition359 viewsThe 2nd Annual Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition was well attended this Sunday, September 18, behind the Knights of Columbus on Route 6. Two categories – professional establishment and public safety – competed for best judged chowder and people’s choice. The Rochester Facilities Department took first place, with the Rochester Firefighter’s Association taking second and the People’s Choice award. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 359 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club held its first Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park on Saturday, October 29, featuring some good old-fashioned fun and games. Over 400 people turned out for the event, which included hayrides through the village, a pumpkin patch, and games such as pin the nose on the pumpkin and the corn hole toss. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 359 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club held its first Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park on Saturday, October 29, featuring some good old-fashioned fun and games. Over 400 people turned out for the event, which included hayrides through the village, a pumpkin patch, and games such as pin the nose on the pumpkin and the corn hole toss. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 359 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club held its first Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park on Saturday, October 29, featuring some good old-fashioned fun and games. Over 400 people turned out for the event, which included hayrides through the village, a pumpkin patch, and games such as pin the nose on the pumpkin and the corn hole toss. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby359 viewsMattapoisett Cub Scout Pack 53 hosted its annual Pinewood Derby competition on Saturday, March 3. Photos by Rawn Duncan and Courtney Churchill submitted by Wendy Copps
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