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Mattapoisett’s Veterans Day Ceremony342 viewsMattapoisett’s Florence Eastman American Legion Post 280 hosted Veterans Day observations at Old Hammondtown School on Friday, November 10 to a standing room only crowd. Guest speaker Dr. James Hickey, a retired U.S. Navy commander, gave an inspirational talk on how one person can make a large impact on society. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Holiday in the Park342 viewsIt looked like another record turnout at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on December 9 for the annual Holiday in the Park and tree lighting. The tent was stuffed with hot foods, cocoa, donuts, Christmas cookies, and the hundreds of people in line to warm up out of the snowy cold. Did you miss the tree lighting? See The Wanderer Facebook page for a video capturing the magical moment. Photos by Jean Perry
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Freezin’ for a Reason342 viewsJanuary 1 found locals Freezin’ for a Reason again at the annual polar plunge fundraiser to benefit those who are fighting cancer in our own community. At Mattapoisett Town Beach that morning, the air temperature was in the single digits and the water was a frigid 40 degrees. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Telescope Program342 viewsJim Zebrowski, President of the Aldrich Astronomical Society, holds a meteorite from North West Africa. Photo by Deina Zartman
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Pinewood Derby342 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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A Summer Evening 342 viewsA summer evening in Mattapoisett, by Morgan Browning
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Mattapoisett Road Race342 viewsMattapoisett’s 49th Annual 4th of July Road Race posted a record number of participants. The youngest racers were 6 years old and the youngest at heart, 85. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Family Fun Festival 342 viewsFamilies came out in record numbers to enjoy the 4th Annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett’s Lion Club on October 19 held at Shipyard Park. Bruce Rocha of the club estimated attendance at over 400. Kids and adults alike enjoyed free face painting, bowling with pumpkins, a corn hole toss, snacks, hayrides to Ned’s Point and, yes, free pumpkins to take home. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sandra Frechette
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Rockets342 viewsMattapoisett Library hosted Dr. Sandra Pearl of SEED Education on September 21. SEED is a regional, nonprofit organization run by Ph.D. scientists with a passion for empowering teachers with the confidence to instill a love of science in their students. Pearl led a group of eager students through science experiments geared to launching things into the air. There was age-appropriate physics, chemistry and just plain fun. The activity was made possible through a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council.
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Heritage Bonfire341 viewsMattapoisett enjoyed a well-attended bonfire on the Town Beach last Saturday evening, August 13, 2011, as a final part of Heritage Days. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Sweetheart Dance 341 viewsGirls Scout Sweetheart Dance held at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on February 11, 2012. Photo by Felix Perez
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Sweetheart Dance 341 viewsGirls Scout Sweetheart Dance held at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on February 11, 2012. Photo by Felix Perez
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