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Christmas Holiday Shop355 viewsSt. Anthony’s and St. Rita’s parishioners combined efforts to give the community a Christmas Holiday Shop and Celebration on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The basement of St. Anthony’s church was decked out in snowflakes, wreaths, bells, bows, and a Santa sleigh. Santa listened patiently as children told him what they wanted for Christmas. A beautiful bake table tempted visitors with gooey confections and warm malasadas were enjoyed by all. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Historic Fire355 viewsBenjamin Dexter, grandfather to Thomas Dexter, was born and raised in the 1690 house at 370 Delano Road. A framed photo of Benjamin Dexter, a World War I veteran who walked in the Marion Parade until he was in his 90s, is featured in his grandson’s home.
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Historic Fire355 viewsVintage wallpaper depicting Victorian scenes lines an alcove in the upstairs of the house. The wallpaper is badly damaged by soot and will probably have to be removed.
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Voices in Time355 viewsVoices in Time, a choir of children led by Sharon Jensen, held a concert at the Knights of Columbus hall in Mattapoisett on December 27. Members performed jazz and swing standards in front of a packed house with special guest Mark Mahar, who is the founder and bandleader for Boston Swing. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Helping Habitat355 viewsBuzzard's Bay Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that aims to provide affordable housing to residents in need, is collaborating with Upper Cape Regional High school and volunteers to work on a new home in Wareham this winter. BBHFH is always seeking new volunteers and monetary donations. For more information, visit www.BuzzardsBayHabitat.org. Photo courtesy of Christine Halle.
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Dog's Beach355 viewsAmy Hardwick, a Mattapoisett resident, is petitioning to make Goodspeed Island the official dog beach in town. The town has been working to keep the dog waste bag dispenser full, after abutting neighbors have complained about trash and dog waste at Goodspeed. If the petition gets 100 signatures, Goodspeed could be made a dog beach at the next town meeting. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Harbor Days Craze355 viewsThe town gazebo was the scene of another sultry Harbor Days this past weekend. Rows of vendors peddled their fun wares while visitors of all ages enjoyed music, conversation and the best strawberry shortcake in the world. The festivities started in earnest on Friday night with chowder and seafood rolls, and continued until Sunday. Only 51 more weeks until Harbor Days 2011! Photos by Felix Perez.
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MLT Bridge355 viewsMattapoisett residents Geoff King and Paul Osenkowski, along with Luke Buckley and Alex Buckley installed the footbridge over a stream on a Mattapoisett Land Trust trail on July 3, 2010. Photo by Andrea Buckley.
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Ball Drop355 viewsThe Rochester Police Brotherhood conducted a golf ball drop fundraiser at the Rochester Country Fair on August 21, 2010. First place went to 9-year-old Connor Walsh of Marion. Sgt. Bill Chamberlain of the Brotherhood presented Connor with his winnings after the ball drop. Photo courtesy of Bill Chamberlain.
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Rochester Country Fair355 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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2010 Halloween Cover Contest355 viewsOne of the many entries in the 2010 Halloween Cover Contest
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Senior Thanksgiving Banquet 355 viewsClose to 300 Tri-Town seniors feasted on Thanksgiving dinner served by the Old Rochester Regional Junior High eighth grade last Sunday, November 21, 2010. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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