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Annual Mattapoisett Great Community Picnic232 viewsThursday, August 4 was the first ever Annual Mattapoisett Great Community Picnic, co-sponsored by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Mattapoisett Historical Society. About 200 guests turned out to Munro Preserve for a fun evening of food, wine, and music. Photos by Andrea Ray
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Rochester Road Race232 viewsThe Rochester Road Race returned on August 13 after a year off due to low sponsorship, but this year was a hit with over 160 runners participating. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Boy Scout Troop 53232 viewsJames DeMailly, a Mattapoisett resident with Boy Scout Troop 53, works along with fellow troop members to complete his Eagle project on Saturday, August 13. DeMailly repaired, restored, and coordinated the re-installation of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church sign with troop assistance. DeMailly said the scope of work took several months, as refurbishment was fairly extensive. The church funded the project. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Historical Letters232 viewsLetters sent from the White House written by Huybertie Hamlin to Mary Ransom in the 1940s are part of a large collection of family ephemera owned by Mattapoisett resident David Anderson. Photo by Marilou Newell
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BBC Watershed Ride232 viewsThis Sunday, October 2, the 10th Annual Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride wound its way through Tri-Town, making a stop at Eastover Farm for lunch along the way. Some 151 participants completed an 11-, 35-, 75-, or first-ever 100-mile ride, spanning Little Compton, Rhode Island to Woods Hole. Photos by Colin Veitch
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BBC Watershed Ride232 viewsThis Sunday, October 2, the 10th Annual Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride wound its way through Tri-Town, making a stop at Eastover Farm for lunch along the way. Some 151 participants completed an 11-, 35-, 75-, or first-ever 100-mile ride, spanning Little Compton, Rhode Island to Woods Hole. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Octopurrfest232 viewsThe Rochester cat shelter “It’s All About the Animals” held its 2nd Annual Octopurrfest on Sunday, October 2. Raising over $7,000, owner/operator Pam Robinson said this year’s event was “absolutely over the top!” The shelter is in the process of building an addition to create a cat room and a porch. “I cannot thank everyone enough for their wonderful donation and participation,” said Robinson. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Octopurrfest232 viewsThe Rochester cat shelter “It’s All About the Animals” held its 2nd Annual Octopurrfest on Sunday, October 2. Raising over $7,000, owner/operator Pam Robinson said this year’s event was “absolutely over the top!” The shelter is in the process of building an addition to create a cat room and a porch. “I cannot thank everyone enough for their wonderful donation and participation,” said Robinson. Photos by Colin Veitch
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No-Shave November232 viewsCosmetology students at Old Colony gave five Rochester Police officers a shave and a haircut on November 30, marking the end of No-Shave November. The officers raised over $1,500 letting their facial hair grow out, a no-no for the rest of the year for the officers. The funds will benefit Home Base, a charity that serves soldiers returning from combat with PTSD. Photos by Jean Perry
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Asian Market232 viewsRMS sixth-grade students of Danni Kleiman and James Sullivan participated in the school’s very first “Asian Market” on Friday, December 9, as a way to learn about bartering and commerce. Students representing a host of different countries set up their stands to sell goods such as oil, cotton, sugar, produce, and livestock. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum232 viewsOn January 24, the Marion Natural History Museum's after-school group investigated different adaptations wild animals make to get through the winter months. We spoke about different types of food sources animals use, as well as their caches/larders and how to identify them in the field. We also had fun working on a bird feeder project to bring home. Next program is February 15 with the Nasketucket Bird Club. To see all our upcoming programs, please visit our website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photos courtesy El
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Potluck Recipe Exchange232 viewsThe Taber Library held a Potluck Recipe Exchange on February 16. Fellow foodies shared and sampled their creations made from recipes featured in Taber Library cookbooks. Photos by Deina Zartman
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