Reptiles127 viewsJoy Marzolf brought her traveling troop of reptiles to the Mattapoisett Free Library on July 27. Children learned that some reptiles are threatened by plastic pollution and what they could do to help them. Opportunities included touching a crocodile, holding a snake and cuddling a lizard. Photos by Marilou Newell
Moonrise127 viewsMoonrise over Mattapoisett Harbor. Photo by Je Shepley
Ned's Point Wind127 viewsSaturday's visitors to Ned's Point were greeted by a sky full of spectacular animated kites depicting sea life. Photos by Mick Colageo
Fall Family Fun Festival127 viewsThe Lion’s Club of Mattapoisett held its Fall Family Fun Festival on Saturday at Shipyard Park, where children bowled with pumpkins and enjoyed hayrides through the village. Photos by Mick Colageo
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club127 viewsSandra Hering is decked out in Santa attire as she invites traffic to turn into Saturday morning’s sale of wreaths and other assorted Christmas decorations at the Fire Station on the corner of Route 6 and Barstow in Mattapoisett. The annual event, put on by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club, raises money to fund a college scholarship. Photos by Mick Colageo
Harbor Days127 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club held its annual Harbor Days festival this past weekend at Shipyard Park. Photos by Mick Colageo
Evening Sky127 viewsView of the evening sky over the Bay. Photo by Ruth Griffin
JP Powel127 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
Fire Department Open House127 viewsOn October 10 and 11, Marion and Mattapoisett Fire Departments held open houses featuring plenty of fun for children of all ages. The occasion was the National Fire Prevention Week.
Since 1922, the National Fire Protection Association has been helping local fire departments with educational materials related to fire safety.
Photo by Marilou Newell
Student Art127 viewsThe Mattapoisett Free Public Library is currently hosting a display of student works of art titled Visual Voices. The works represent a variety of styles and mediums relating to the ORRHS student art studies. The exhibit will be available for viewing through November 30.
Scenes from Mattapoisett127 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
Scenes from Mattapoisett127 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
