Tour de Crème169 viewsBenjamin Schwartz (192) and Carolina Silva Martinez (193) push hard, along with Constance Chandler (228), while the Sharpe family takes an ice cream break. All were participating on the 22-mile ride of the recent Tour de Crème fundraising event held by the Mattapoisett Land Trust. The MLT estimated 350 riders this year, along with 100 volunteers and seven awesome, participating creameries. It was a successful event, as the MLT leads up to its 50th anniversary celebration at the end of June at the Munro Pres
Mattapoisett Land Trust169 viewsThe 12 preserves in the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 397-acre Old Aucoot District include the 35-acre Holmes Preserve. Named after the Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., the preserve includes multiple trails spanning from Angelica Avenue out to Route 6 and in between a vernal pool that has served as an off-campus classroom for local students. Photos by Mick Colageo
JP Powel169 viewsSouth Dartmouth artist JP Powel first draws an image, then paints it out. His display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be up through September. Photos by Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club169 viewsMattapoisett Woman’s Club held their holiday luncheon at the Wamsutta Club this past week. Photo by Jennifer Shepley.
Mattapoisett169 viewsPhoto by Jenifer Shepley
Shenandoah168 viewsShenandoah in Mattapoisett Harbor. It is owned by Martha's Vineyard Ocean Academy. Photo courtesy Lizanne Capper Campbell
Whale Bark Wanderer168 viewsMattapoisett Museum Curator Connor Gaudet and volunteer Bob Clifford unpack the custom model of the Whale Bark Wanderer 1878 recreated by artist George Lowery from scratch and donated to the museum. The model arrived on Tuesday afternoon from Arizona in a crate weighing a total of 181 pounds. The model joins two other models of the famous whaling ship in the museum, including a model built and donated by John D. Young. Photos by Mick Colageo
Whale Bark Wanderer168 viewsMattapoisett Museum Curator Connor Gaudet and volunteer Bob Clifford unpack the custom model of the Whale Bark Wanderer 1878 recreated by artist George Lowery from scratch and donated to the museum. The model arrived on Tuesday afternoon from Arizona in a crate weighing a total of 181 pounds. The model joins two other models of the famous whaling ship in the museum, including a model built and donated by John D. Young. Photos by Mick Colageo
Mattapoisett168 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
Quahog Readers168 viewsThe Mattapoisett Library Quahog readers program held an awards and pizza party to celebrate the participants. Photo courtesy Michael Sites
Ned's Point168 viewsFall colors by Ned's Point by Jennifer Shepley.
Mattapoisett Clean-up168 viewsMattapoisett Clean-up. Photo by Mick Colageo
