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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Group89 viewsRed, white, and blue was Sharon Doyon’s vision of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Group as 18 members gathered at the library to plant on May 26 in areas including the pots at the Mattapoisett Historical Society and Town Hall, window boxes at the post office and Town Beach house, the lighthouse garden at the harbor, plus the gardens and planters at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library.
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Jeeps and Peeps89 viewsNed’s Point Park was full to overflowing on August 7 when 75 Jeeps arrived for the fifth annual Jeeps and Peeps for Hope Rally. The brainchild of Laurie Nunes, a two-time cancer survivor, said all proceeds from the meet and greet event will go to the American Cancer Society. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Great Community Picnic89 viewsOne table of four persisted despite thunder and rain spoiling the August 5 Great Community Picnic, a main fundraiser for the Mattapoisett Land Trust that is annually scheduled at Munro Reserve, The Long Wharf. The folks are Gail Carlson, Mary Lou Manley, Ann Danforth, and Joe Dinos, all of Mattapoisett. Hearty New Englanders! Photos by Mike Huguenin, MLT
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September 11 Ceremony89 viewsThe Town of Marion held a ceremony on September 11 to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, the courage shown by first responders, and the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nation. Senator Marc R. Pacheco was on hand and joined Marion officials in addressing the gathering. Pictured from left: Town Administrator Jay McGrail, Select Board member John Waterman, Senator Pacheco, Select Board member Randy Parker, Chief of Police Richard Nighell
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Cultural Clubs of America89 viewsBy extending their hands in a circle as if holding the globe together, students form the logo of the Cultural Clubs of America, Inc. Two young ladies look at a piece of 10th century Peruvian pottery as part of the donation of artifacts received by the ORR Cultural Club. Photos courtesy of Cultural Clubs of America, Inc.
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Salty's Silvery Moon Soiree89 viewsOn the evening of October 23, the Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted its annual Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree at Dunseith Gardens. The yearly autumn event finds families gathering around a roaring fire pit and toasting marshmallows or creating delicious desserts while listening to live music. On this night, music was provided by Jeff Dunn, and storyteller Danny Dullea entertained all with marvelous tales about the natural world. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Storm Damage89 viewsAn uprooted tree lays across the front lawn of a ranch house on Front Street near Silvershell Beach in Marion last Friday. Earlier in the day, a Mattapoisett Fire truck monitored the scene after a downed powerline caused a fire and closed Water Street down the street from Town Hall. North of Route 195 in Mattapoisett, a snapped-off tree is held up by a utility wire. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Gracie89 viewsGracie is all ready to celebrate giving thanks for a warm home after being a stray. Photo by Debby Perry
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Mattapoisett Library89 viewsThe Friends of Mattapoisett Library held a sale on November 20 where donated jewelry and accessories including hats, scarves and pocketbooks were available in the library basement. The event raised approximately $900 to support library programs, including museum passes for the children to attend the either free or at significant price reductions, along with crafts, a fish tank, fish and maintenance tools for the library’s children's room, resources for summer visits from petting zoos, and prizes for the Qua
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Stuff a Cruiser89 viewsWillie enjoys a moment with the 1924 Model T, and Santa Claus is joined by Marion Chief of Police Richard Nighelli and his daughter Kayla as the Marion Police Department and Marion Police Brotherhood collaborated for their annual Stuff a Cruiser event at the Sippican Elementary School’s bus loop.
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Christmas Swim89 viewsKate Butler was last to arrive but last one out of the water after two dozen people braved the cold, raw elements of the 2021 Christmas morning swim held December 25 at Mattapoisett Town Beach. The event was held for the benefit of Helping Hands and Hooves, a program run by Julie Craig and Debbie Dyson that offers experiences, especially horseback riding, to people with cognitive challenges who have aged out of the many children's programs. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Crime Scene Investigation89 viewsMattapoisett Police Detective Scott LeBlanc made an appearance at Old Hammondtown School on Friday, when Emily DeBortoli (Italia shirt) and many other fifth graders learned about investigating crime scenes outside the school building. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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