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Mattapoisett Fire Station144 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Station Building Committee has seen through to completion the town’s new facility on Route 6. Before the December 11 raising of the American flag, hundreds gathered inside to hear from the committee’s members and town officials. Fire Chief Andrew Murray presented the shovel that first broke ground to Committee Chairman Mike Hickey and certificates of appreciation to Hickey, Committee member William Kantor, Fire Department Captain Jordan Collyer, Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Public Library144 viewsSee the artistic musings of Ruth Fortier on exhibit now through February 14 at the Mattapoisett Public Library. Fortier received her undergraduate degree in sculpture from the Swain School of Design. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Free Public Library 144 viewsA program that began in 2019 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library aimed toward inspiring a more sustainable community has brought about an art exhibit featuring works created from repurposed materials. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Brad Hathaway143 viewsIt took 32 years, but on October 3 Mattapoisett resident Brad Hathaway completed his “Walk around the World” along Aucoot Road, accompanied by well over 100 friends and supporters of his mission refocused some years ago from what had begun as a fitness prescription to a fundraising effort for the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Hathaway, 88, is a co-founder of the MLT and has dedicated his life toward preserving and protecting lands that his ancestors first came upon hundreds of years ago.
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Vernal Pools143 viewsAn April 17 exploration of a vernal pool led by Mattapoisett Land Trust Treasurer and wildlife expert Gary Johnson led a party of 10 along a muddy trail through the woods off Angelica Avenue past a forest clearing and ultimately to two vernal pools. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club Garden Tour143 viewsThe Mattapoisett Woman's Club Garden Tour covered properties on both sides of Route 6 including homes in the village area and two addresses at the Bay Club on June 24. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Harbor Days143 viewsRoss Kessler, the king lion of the Mattapoisett Lions Club, displays the brass cap on the time capsule that was planted under the bandstand at Shipyard Park 50 years ago. The unearthing of the time capsule was held on Saturday night during the Lions Club's annual Harbor Days festival. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Keep on Plungin’ 143 viewsThe annual Keep on Plungin’ New Year’s Day swim drew well over 100 participants to Mattapoisett Town Beach, continuing a tradition started in 2013 by Will and Michelle Huggins to help families facing expenses related to cancer care. In the last two years, the community-driven effort has benefitted three families and Dana Farber with a $1,000 donation in Huggins’ honor. This year, organizers anticipate supporting at least two more families with checks for $2,000. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Salty the Seahorse in the clouds142 viewsWhile boating, Lauren Caulkins of Rochester spotted Salty the Seahorse in the clouds.
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Hodge Podge142 viewsThe Wanderer found everyone’s good buddy Hodge Podge at the Rochester COA on August 7 chatting up folks who stopped by in support of Plumb Library. HP’s appearance was sponsored by the Rochester Cultural Council. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Police142 viewsMattapoisett Police Officer Sean Parker was instrumental in helping the department develop Massachusetts’ first version of LIVE911 computer programming in the town’s police cruisers. Patrol officers in Mattapoisett now have the advantage of instant location and details on 911 calls, gaining precious minutes in response time and preparation. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Dog Walk-a-thon142 viewsThe annual Dog Walk-a-thon was held on Saturday morning at Center School. Organizers hope to raise awareness that will eventually lead to Mattapoisett getting a dog park. Photos by Mick Colageo
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