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Mattapoisett Free Public Library 19 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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JP Powel19 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
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Homecoming19 viewsJennifer Shepley shared this photo of Homecoming at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church.
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Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival 19 viewsThe Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival on October 12 brought out the Halloween fun. Bright blue skies graced the heavens while here on earth, children cavorted across Shipyard Park with seasonal tunes playing in the background like “Purple People Eater”.
Face painting, fortune telling, bowling, coloring, a firetruck appearance, and free pumpkins rounded out the family fun. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sam Bishop
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Salty Soirée19 viewsSince 2007, the Mattapoisett Land Trust has invited the community to a soirée at the site of Salty the Seahorse. The Halloween themed party on October 19 featured musical performances by Jeff and Lisa Dunn, storytelling by the campfire with Karen Chace, and make-your-own s’mores. The entrance to the park at the corner of Route 6 and North Street was lined with luminarias decorated by Center School students. First introduced by MLT member Don Cuddy. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Scenes from Mattapoisett19 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Scenes from Mattapoisett19 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Mattapoisett19 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Park Jazz18 viewsOn August 7, the cool, jazz music from the 17-piece Southcoast Jazz Orchestra filled Shipyard Park. Organized and led by well-known local musician Bob Williamson, the series held on Sundays through August will feature other musical groups. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Kayak Clinic18 viewsAugust 9 and 10, the Mattapoisett Land Trust in partnership with the Mattapoisett Recreation Department held two kayak clinics for children ages 8 to 12. MLT volunteers provided safety instructions, a major focus of the program. Kayak introductory instruction has been provided by the two organizations for six years. This year local photographer and author Donna Lee Tufts greeted the children at the end of the program, sharing her thoughts of the joy of kayaking and presenting each child with a copy of her b
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From My Kayak18 viewsInspired by her view of nature in the Mattapoisett Harbor, local author Donna Tufts wrote a book titled, “From My Kayak” that was recently distributed to children participating in the town’s kayaking lessons. Here are some of the photos she shared. Photos courtesy of Donna Tufts
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Sunset18 viewsDeborah Silva shared this sunset photo taken at the wharf in Mattapoisett.
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