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Drug Take Back Day327 viewsCapt. Anthony Days of the Mattapoisett Police Department stands with a box full of old prescription medication, collected in the first half hour of National Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 28, 2012. The national program coordinates local police with the Drug Enforcement Agency to offer citizens a chance to turn in their old and unused prescription medications for safe disposal. The Mattapoisett Police collected over 1000 prescriptions, according to Captain Days. Photo by Eric Tripoli
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Gatemen at the Library327 views
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Heritage Days Bike Parade327 viewsDozens of children gathered at the Center School to showcase their best bicycles and doll carriages in a parade for Heritage Days. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Veteran’s Day 327 viewsOn November 12, members of the Mattapoisett community gathered together at Old Hammondtown Elementary School for their annual Veteran’s Day ceremony. Commander Michael Lamoureux served as emcee of the event while State Representative William Straus, Selectman Paul Silva, Veterans’ Agent Barry Denham and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Scott Burrill addressed the audience. The school’s chorus and band played patriotic tunes while the Mattapoisett Police Department presented the colors. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick
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Take Your Child To The Library Day327 viewsLibraries all around the nation celebrated the second annual Take Your Child To The Library Day on Saturday, February 2. At the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, families were invited to take part in face-painting, a screening a of the film “Brave,” and story-telling all day. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Blizzard of 2013327 viewsPictures taken during the storm show the devastation of the driving winds and wet snow in the area of Harbor Beach in Mattapoisett. Photos by Diane Garde
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New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus 327 viewsThe New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus visited the Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House on April 21 to share songs that reflect the rich maritime heritage of the region. The chorus of more than 40 members boasts a repertoire including chanteys, ballads, and ditties of sailors, whalers, and coastwise fisherfolk. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Hooves and Hands Polar Plunge327 viewsHooves and Hands Polar Plunge on December 25,2013. Photo by Felix Perez
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014327 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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World Tai Chi and Qigong Day327 viewsA group in Mattapoisett joined others across the globe in celebrating World Tai Chi and Qigong Day on April 26 at 10:00 am, just as other groups did at 10:00 am in their local time zones. Led by Tai Chi Practitioner Colman Fink, 15 locals moved gracefully together with conscious breath in the downstairs of the Mattapoisett Free Library – thanks to the rain that dampened the plan to meet at Ned’s Point for a second year in a row. By Jean Perry
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8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race327 viewsThe Women’s Fund held their 8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race, Walk and Fun Run on a lovely Sunday morning. Dozens turned out to enjoy the music, activities and lovely village course. For more information on the Women’s Fund visit: www.womensfundsema.org. Photos by Felix Perez
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Seniors Appreciation at Center School327 viewsOne of the highlights of the third-grade school year, students dressed up as famous Americans and treated senior citizens from the Council on Aging to a senior citizen appreciation breakfast the morning of June 6. The third-graders sang patriotic songs like the Star-Spangled Banner and My Country ‘Tis of Thee, dressed as the American figure of their choice. Photo by Jean Perry
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