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Vote Here369 viewsThe only contested races in the Annual Mattapoisett Town Election on May 18, 2010 were for Library Trustee and Constable. The rest of the ballot contained incumbents seeking re-election, and two questions: one to make low income and some senior residents exempt from a Community Preservation Act surcharge, and another asking town residents whether or not they wanted to continue using public funds to remove snow and ice from private ways. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Trebuchet Time369 viewsSenior Carl Dias and freshman Callum McLaughlin from Old Rochester Regional High School’s engineering class constructed this large working trebuchet with guidance from their teacher Tom Norris. The trebuchet was tested in the football fields with gallons of water, a rock and a watermelon. Delightful throwing and smashing ensued. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Village Accident369 viewsAn accident on May 31, 2010 at the corner of North and Church Street in Mattapoisett village snagged Memorial Day traffic. Immigration Custom Enforcement (ICE) services were called to investigate some of the occupants, who were allegedly illegal immigrants. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Memorial Day369 viewsThe Florence Eastman Post 220 in Mattapoisett hosted the town’s Memorial Day observance and parade on May 31, 2010. The ceremony began with a service at the Veteran’s monument in front of the library, and then a parade assembled and marched to the town wharf and to Cushing Cemetery. The ceremony was held in memory of Lt. Chris Byron. Photos by Felix Perez.
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ORR Graduation369 viewsThere was much pomp and circumstance when the Class of 2010 graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School on June 5, 2010. Despite the rain, the students smiled as they greeted their future of possibilities. Speakers included National Honor Society president Kelsey Jean Frink and Valedictorian Jean Smith. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Relay for Life369 viewsOver 200 Tri-Town residents gathered to help raise money for the American Cancer Society by participating in the fifth annual Relay for Life. The Relay started at 5:00 pm on Friday June 11 and continued until 12:00 pm on Saturday. Participants walked the track at ORR throughout the night and into the next afternoon as a way to honor cancer survivors and those who lost their battle to cancer. Personalized luminaria bags lined the track, lighting the way for the participants throughout the night.
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Summer is Here!369 viewsSummer is on! There was no shortage of people at the first Seaport Village Concert of the season, which was held on June 19, 2010. Local folks came out to enjoy good music, ice cream and beautiful weather until the sun went down. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Baywatchers369 viewsBaywatchers program director Tony Williams of the Coalition for Buzzard’s Bay displays the water sampling equipment used by the volunteers who collect water data at 30 points along Buzzard’s Bay. Volunteers sample water to test oxygen saturation, clarity, temperature and more. Volunteers, especially in Marion, are needed and anyone can get involved. Contact Mr. Williams at 508-999-6363, ext. 203. Photos by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Rochester Country Fair369 viewsRochester’s Country Fair was a great success despite the cancellation of the Town Ball Game, Woodsman Show, the Block dance and the Bonfire due to EEE. The weather was perfect on Saturday as children raced frogs, climbed walls, bounced in castles and much more. Although the weather was less than perfect on Sunday, residents lined the streets with lawn chairs and umbrellas to watch as the Hillbilly themed parade passed. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Country Fair369 viewsRochester’s Country Fair was a great success despite the cancellation of the Town Ball Game, Woodsman Show, the Block dance and the Bonfire due to EEE. The weather was perfect on Saturday as children raced frogs, climbed walls, bounced in castles and much more. Although the weather was less than perfect on Sunday, residents lined the streets with lawn chairs and umbrellas to watch as the Hillbilly themed parade passed. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Holiday Wreaths369 viewsMembers of the Marion Garden Club congregated on November 30, 2010 for a wreath-making workshop. The holiday wreaths were decorated and distributed to club supporters. Photos by Trini Wanig.
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Christmas Swim369 viewsMore than 41 swimmers braved fiercely cold waters during the 2010 Christmas Swim, a fundraiser for the Mattapoisett nonprofit organization Helping Hands and Hooves. HHH provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons to disabled adults. Photos courtesy of Debbi Dyson.
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