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Homes for Cats393 viewsHabitat for Cats held an adoption day on Sunday January 12th. Cats and kittens from New Bedford, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Marion and other local towns were available for adoption. For more information visit habitatforcats.org. Photo by Felix Perez
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Zumbathon393 viewsThe ORR high school gymnasium was alive with music and movement on Sunday, April 11, 2010, when dancers took to the floor for a good cause. For a $30 contribution, participants could Zumba for three hours, and the proceeds of the Zumbathon went to Compassionate Care for ALS in Falmouth, a non-profit organization that provides equipment and support to families affected by ALS. The Zumbathon was in honor of Jeffrey Lawrence, a 47-year-old man living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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Tom Cole393 viewsMattapoisett resident and NCAA World Series pitcher Tom Cole’s mother, Jean Cole, has shown pride in her son with posters outside of their home. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Memorial Day393 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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Relay for Life393 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 Serenade 393 viewsTeachers sang and played instruments at Rochester Memorial School on June 18, 2010, the last day of school, as students waved goodbye from their school buses. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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Artists Summer Gallery 393 viewsThe Mattapoisett-area Artists Summer Gallery Exhibit will take place on weekends from July 3 to Labor Day. The exhibit will feature paintings, sculptures, photography and scrimshaw by well-known area artists, including sculptures by David Englund and oil paintings by Christine Bertram. The studio is located on the corner of Beacon Street and Foster Street, near Mattapoisett village. Call 508-783-0023 for further information. Photo courtesy of Becky McCann.
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Bike Path Progress393 viewsWith the help of local contractors, area businesses, residents, and students from Old Colony Vocational/Technical High School, the Mattapoisett River rail trail bridge is undergoing a transformation to commodate bike traffic. Friends of the Bike Path president Bonne DeSousa describes this project as “a true team effort”. Photo courtesy of Bonne DeSousa.
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Aardvark Halloween393 viewsThe Aardvark visited the Halloween Party at Plumb Corner on October 30, 2010.
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Halloween Parade393 viewsThrongs of costumed children hit the streets in Marion for the town’s annual Halloween parade on October 31, 2010. Photos by Paul Lopes
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2011 Groundhog Cover Contest393 viewsOne of the many entries in the 2011 Groundhog Cover Contest
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The Rain Forest393 viewsSippican School got wild on February 7, 2011 when Mike Kohlrieser and his wildlife friends visited the school for a special performance, “The Rain Forest.” Photos by Felix Perez.
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