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Library Treasures216 viewsWord spread of the Antiques Roadshow-style fundraiser at the Mattapoisett Library on March 29, attracting scores of South Coasters clutching their treasures, antiques, and heirlooms for appraisal and admiration, hoping Francis McNamee of the Marion Antique Shop might discover worth in their belongings beyond their sentimental value. Paying $5 per item appraised, some brought primitive dolls, old books, tea sets, and artwork. By Jean Perry
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Memorial Day 2014216 viewsScores of Mattapoisett residents gathered in front of the Mattapoisett Free Library the drizzly afternoon of May 26 to pay homage to veteran Americans who lost their lives. Onlookers filled the lawn and spilled out into the street to watch the Memorial Day ceremony with special guest speaker Navy Reserve Commander Paul J. Brawley who served more than 22 years of active duty and reserve service. After the ceremony, participants paraded through the town to the town wharf. Photo By Jean Perry
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Seniors Appreciation at Center School216 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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Taste of the Town216 viewsPeople with a taste for fine food flocked to Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on the evening of Tuesday, July 12 for the annual Taste of the Town. Local restaurants and cafés dole out servings of their specialty foods for ticket holders to the event hosted by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club. The event is the biggest yearly fundraiser for the Woman’s Club. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Harbor Days 216 viewsHarbor Days came to Mattapoisett this past weekend, and many visitors were gracious enough to spin The Wanderer Wheel for a $1 donation to the Lions Club. Those who played helped raise an extra $523 the Lions Club will use to benefit the community. The Aardvark came out too, but since furry aardvarks hate hot weather, he only made a couple of appearances. Photos by Jean Perry
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Race to the Finish 216 viewsJuly 4th morning in Mattapoisett means its time for the annual Mattapoisett July 4th Road Race, a five-miler that starts and finishes at Shipyard Park. The proceeds fund scholarships to ORR graduates. Photos by Sarah French Storer
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Happy Days at Harbor Days 216 viewsIt all seems to come and go so quickly year after year, but while the Harbors Days are here the people of Mattapoisett and surrounding towns make time to enjoy the annual seaside event – the fish fry, lobster feast, pancake breakfast, and arts and crafts – that the Mattapoisett Lions Club works so hard all year round to keep going. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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An Affair to Remember 216 viewsThe Great Community Picnic on August 3 brought 345 residents out to the Munro Preserve in Mattapoisett to enjoy a late afternoon gathering hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Historical Society. Along with great food and great wine, guests also arranged some great table centerpieces for their tables. Photos by Jean Perry
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Ned’s Point216 viewsJen Shepley shared this picture taken at Ned’s Point in Mattapoisett.
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National Take Your Child to the Library Day215 viewsThe Mattapoisett Public Library celebrated National Take Your Child to the Library Day this Saturday, February 1, with an entire day filled with special activities for children. All day long, a steady stream of kids enjoyed activities such as a library scavenger hunt, playing chess, watching the movie “Up,” and face painting. Photos by Jean Perry & Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Free Library Birthday215 views“Say Triskaidekaphobia!” the Cat in the Hat told the children, posing for a photo at the Mattapoisett Free Library on Saturday, March 22. What the heck is that, the children asked the Cat in the Hat. “Google it!” he told the children laughing at his silliness. The library knows how to throw a party, celebrating five years since the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library funded the expansion of the library. “They even bought a cake,” said Children’s Services Librarian Sandra Burke. By Jean Perry
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Friends of Nasketucket Bay State Reservation 215 viewsFriends of Nasketucket Bay State Reservation and the Mattapoisett Land Trust got together on Saturday to help clean up the Nasketucket Bay Sate Reservation. Photos by Felix Perez
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