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Tinkhamtown Chapel317 viewsThe annual Christmas carol sing-along at the Tinkhamtown Chapel was as popular and beautiful as ever on the chilly evening of December 20, when dozens of people followed the glow of candlelit windows to the tiny chapel to sing with their families and neighbors and welcome Christmas to Mattapoisett. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Free Library317 viewsChildren flocked to the Mattapoisett Free Library on April 4 for two special events – one to learn about composting with Dr. John Porter and the other where Tricia Weaver taught kids about wind. Photos by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church Rummage Sale317 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church held its annual rummage sale on Saturday, April 25. The money raised will go to charity. Photos by Felix Perez
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Eagle Scout Project317 viewsAdam Perkins of Mattapoisett has completed his Eagle Scout project, kayak racks for Shipyard Park. From September 2014 through April 2015 he managed all aspects of the project from securing funding, acquiring materials, to building the racks. On May 5 the racks where transported from his home on Abbey Lane to Shipyard Park by the Highway Department. On hand to receive the gift on behalf of the town was Harbormaster Jill Simmons.
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Memorial Day in Mattapoisett317 viewsMemorial Day in Mattapoisett was observed as it traditionally is, with ceremonies in front of the Mattapoisett Library followed by the parade march to Cushing Cemetery. This year’s guest speaker, Mattapoisett resident U.S. Army Sergeant Edward Sweeney, Jr. stirred the emotions of those in attendance with his speech about sacrifice and the American way of life. The Old Hammondtown School Band was impressive with its performance of several patriotic songs, and Representative William Straus, the selectmen, and
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Memorial Day in Mattapoisett317 viewsMemorial Day in Mattapoisett was observed as it traditionally is, with ceremonies in front of the Mattapoisett Library followed by the parade march to Cushing Cemetery. This year’s guest speaker, Mattapoisett resident U.S. Army Sergeant Edward Sweeney, Jr. stirred the emotions of those in attendance with his speech about sacrifice and the American way of life. The Old Hammondtown School Band was impressive with its performance of several patriotic songs, and Representative William Straus, the selectmen, and
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Center School Field Day317 viewsCenter School in Mattapoisett held its annual field day on Tuesday, June 2, a highlight of the end of the school year for students of all grades. The event was rescheduled from last Tuesday because of rain and chilly weather. Photos by Jean Perry
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Center School Field Day317 viewsCenter School in Mattapoisett held its annual field day on Tuesday, June 2, a highlight of the end of the school year for students of all grades. The event was rescheduled from last Tuesday because of rain and chilly weather. Photos by Jean Perry
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Munro Preserve317 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett Land Trust invited the public to help remove weeds on Saturday morning from the Munro Preserve at the town wharves. A new bench was donated to the site by Alice McGarth in memory of her husband. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Gingerbread Houses317 viewsWhile others were out bustling on the last Saturday before Christmas, a couple dozen of the littler library patrons enjoyed the day making candy gingerbread houses at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Saturday, December 19.
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Mattapoisett Historical Commission317 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Commission has sponsored the installation of memorial bricks at Town Hall, commemorating the service and dedication of the town’s selectmen over the decades. Jo Pannell, chairman of the Historical Commission, oversaw the design work and installation with the help of landscape architect Charles Duponte, who donated his time to the project. Photo by Marilou Newell
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14th Annual Christmas Day Swim317 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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