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Holiday in the Park305 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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Movers and Shakers305 viewsThe "Movers and Shakers" exhibit at the Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum on Church Street highlights some of the most impactful and influential people that the town has ever seen.
Photos by Caleb Jagoda
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Harbor Days305 viewsSaturday was a splendid day to celebrate Harbor Days, with thousands turning out throughout the day ahead of Sunday’s dubious weather forecast that caused the early end to the annual weeklong event at Shipyard Park. The Lions Club reports a higher-than-average turnout, and proceeds to benefit charity were also up this year. Photos by Jean Perry
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“Freezin’ for a Reason” 305 viewsEvery year hundreds make waves on New Year’s Day at the Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” polar plunge. With the support of local businesses and emergency responders, the event has continued every year, raising thousands of dollars to help local families facing cancer treatment. Photos by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Bike Path305 viewsIt’s official! The ground has been broken for the next phase of the Mattapoisett bike Path! On April 25, MassDOT officials, town officials, YMCA reps, and Representative Bill Straus joined Mattapoisett residents in a celebratory ceremony early Thursday morning to reflect on the project’s long journey and throw some ceremonial sand with shiny silver shovels. Photo by Jean Perry
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Mother’s Day Tiara 5k305 viewsSunday’s wind and rain wasn’t stopping the hundreds who participated in the annual Mother’s Day Tiara 5k in Mattapoisett on May 10. The storm brought strong wind and cold rain to the area, especially at the turn around Ned’s Point Lighthouse, dampening the day but not the sentiment behind the Women’s Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts’ largest annual fundraising event. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Museum305 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum opened its Summer 2019 exhibit on June 27 titled “Inspiration: Time & Texture.” Local artists, including members of Center School’s third grade class, created works of art inspired by objects in the museum or of historical significance to the town. There are 12 works in the main gallery plus the students’ submission, an interpretation of Center School’s clock tower in the Museum’s carriage house. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Chanty 8009304 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House hosted The New Bedford Sea Chantey Chorus on Sunday afternoon, April 29. The matinee concert featuring a variety of ballads, folk songs and work songs - or chanteys - was played before a full house as patrons filled the old church house to the rafters. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day 304 viewsKeynote speaker James Holmes, of the Newport Naval War College, delivered a message that focused on us as a country reaffirming our support and commitment to our troops, past and present, and to live up to the standards for which they fought and died. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Gatemen at the Library304 viewsDozens of children gathered at the Mattapoisett Library to play catch and have story time with members of the Wareham Gatemen baseball team. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Harbor Days 2012304 viewsFrom Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22, the Mattapoisett Lions Club hosted the 26th Annual Harbor Days celebration in Mattapoisett. Thousands of patrons flocked to the Mattapoisett waterfront to check out the food, live entertainment and vendors. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Fall Exploration304 viewsBotanist Jim Sears, retired professor from UMass, Dartmouth, led the Mattapoisett Land Trust's annual Fall Exploration walk at the Nasketucket Bay State Reservation on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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