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Art on Angelica174 viewsNancy Prefontaine saw this display while kayaking on the east side of Angelica.
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Lonely Flower174 viewsDeb Silva shared this photo of a lonely flower growing on Water Street in Mattapoisett.
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church174 viewsMattapoisett Congregational Church held outdoor service on Sunday featuring “Bring your own lawn chair,” as some folks sat in cars at curbside. No hymns were sung by members; the socially distant, mask-clad crowd enjoyed musical tunes by Jake Huntsinger, and Pastor Amy Lignitz-Harken gave the sermon. Communion was served from individual sealed wafers and wine cups (grape juice). The recorded service can be found on ORCTV and on the church’s Facebook link to YouTube. Photos courtesy Jennifer Shepley
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Melody Pacheco174 viewsOn March 17 family, friends, and co-workers came out in force to beep and wave at retiring Mattapoisett Town Hall employee Melody Pacheco, who ended her 35-year career after serving in a variety of capacities, including assistant to the town administrator, for over a decade. While Pacheco looked on from the steps of Town Hall, all in attendance wished her a very happy retirement with cheers of “Thank You” and tears of gratitude. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Kingfisher174 viewsMary-Ellen Livingstone shared these pictures of a belted kingfisher she spotted in Mattapoisett.
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Winnatuxett174 viewsWinnatuxett blizzard. Photo by Jen Shepley
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Christmas Day Plunge174 viewsAt 94, Bob Humphrey was the elder statesman participating in the Christmas Day plunge held at Mattapoisett Town Beach, which including 47 swimmers and raised $2,595 in donations for the benefit of Helping Hands & Hooves. While December 25 was unseasonably mild, the water temperature in the harbor was still chilly as the effort inspired camaraderie among participating friends and couples. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Ned’s Point174 viewsJennifer Shepley shared this photo of kite flying at Ned’s Point on a snowy day.
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Mattapoisett Retiries 173 viewsFour recently retired, municipal employee relations were honored Tuesday afternoon for their long tenure and service to Mattapoisett and its residents at an outdoor ceremony. The four retirees are former Library Director Susan Pizzolato (11 years), former assistant Harbormaster Bob Ketchel (25 years), and Highway Department employees Jay DuPont (19 years) and Roger Fleurent (12 years). Pizzolato and Ketchel also received citations from the House of Representatives and the state senate.
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Anthony DeCosta 173 viewsAnthony DeCosta was well known in Mattapoisett as a painter and the co-author of a book about the first Portuguese residents in the town. Born in 1892, he was a lifelong resident, except for the years he drove an ambulance during World War I. In his later years, he painted pictures of Mattapoisett, including the Ned’s Point Lighthouse, the whaling ship The Wanderer, and of New Bedford’s streets during the whaling years. DeCosta’s granddaughter, Lorene Sweeney remembers,
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Mattapoisett Fire173 viewsA waterfront home at 18 Ned’s Point Road in Mattapoisett, formerly known as the Silver Gull Inn, sustained serious fire damage on April 6. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett173 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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