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Mattapoisett Congregational Church31 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church held a yard sale in and outside the church building on Saturday. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church31 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church held a yard sale in and outside the church building on Saturday. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Peter Michael Martin31 viewsMattapoisett artist Peter Michael Martin's works are on display in a show titled "Close to Home" through October 14 at the Mattapoisett Library. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Highway Fire31 viewsOn December 29, Mattapoisett and Marion Fire departments prevented multiple fires set along Route 195 eastbound from reaching the woods. Mattapoisett Fire Department reported on its Facebook page, responding with Chief 1, Engine 1, Engine 2 and Engine 4 to a reported “small fire” on Route 195 eastbound between the Mattapoisett and Marion exits. A 100-foot-long, active brush fire was confirmed, moving into the “wood line.” Soon thereafter, more fires were discovered along 195, including one that was estimate
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Mattapoisett Polar Plunge31 viewsNew Year’s Day 2023 was bright and balmy when over 100 “plungers” ran, walked, hopped and slid into the freezing waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach. The event was hosted by an ad hoc group collecting donations for those battling cancer. The group has been successful in their efforts to help offset the unseen costs associated with a cancer diagnosis impacting local families. Heather Bichsel of the group said that this year they collected approximately $2,500, monies that will be given to a local family as wel
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Mattapoisett Polar Plunge31 viewsNew Year’s Day 2023 was bright and balmy when over 100 “plungers” ran, walked, hopped and slid into the freezing waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach. The event was hosted by an ad hoc group collecting donations for those battling cancer. The group has been successful in their efforts to help offset the unseen costs associated with a cancer diagnosis impacting local families. Heather Bichsel of the group said that this year they collected approximately $2,500, monies that will be given to a local family as wel
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Mattapoisett Polar Plunge31 viewsNew Year’s Day 2023 was bright and balmy when over 100 “plungers” ran, walked, hopped and slid into the freezing waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach. The event was hosted by an ad hoc group collecting donations for those battling cancer. The group has been successful in their efforts to help offset the unseen costs associated with a cancer diagnosis impacting local families. Heather Bichsel of the group said that this year they collected approximately $2,500, monies that will be given to a local family as wel
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31 viewsOn view now as an outdoor art installation are two works created by UMass visual art students located at Dunseith, the Mattapoisett Land Trust park property at the corner of Route 6 and North Street. Both works are interactive in that The Bean has moveable parts that give viewers of all ages the opportunity to leave their own impact on tiny sculptures by relocating them across the surface of the sculpture. The Catalyst is bed-like, beckoning viewers to set aside cares and rest for a moment.
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Shining Tides Multiuse Pathway31 viewsThe official opening of the Shining Tides multiuse pathway took place on June 12 with approximately 75 people gathered to applaud the 20-year effort. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted the ribbon-cutting event where the elevated bridge span crosses the Mattapoisett River and Eel Pond marshlands. Representative William Straus noted the hard work of both local volunteers and government members, as well as the support and work done by those associated with Secretary of Transportation
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Seagull31 viewsOpen wide, lunch "to go" for this seagull. Photo by Jennifer Shepley
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Mattapoisett Lions Club Harbor Days Festival31 viewsShipyard Park was run over with happy people on Saturday afternoon during the Mattapoisett Lions Club Harbor Days Festival. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Screen-printing Class31 viewsYoung and old took part as the Mattapoisett Library held a class in screen-printing textiles on Saturday under the direction of Reference Librarian Michelle Skaar. Photos by Mick Colageo
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