🌱 How Mattapoisett just honored 20 long-forgotten Revolutionary War heroes.

Hi Mattapoisett! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Mattapoisett just honored 20 long-forgotten Revolutionary War heroes.
• Rare 1938 hurricane photos reveal how hard Mattapoisett was really hit.

Also on today's calendar: Cape Cod Pottery Trail and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and windy, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
• Thursday: Cloudy and breezy at times, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mattapoisett recognizes its Revolutionary War heroes (theweektoday.com) — Mattapoisett residents gathered at Hammondtown Cemetery to unveil a new plaque honoring 20 Revolutionary War soldiers, many from the historic Hammond family. Local officials, scouts, and descendants participated with readings, music, and a musket salute, highlighting how deeply Mattapoisett's roots and sacrifices are tied to the nation's founding and Massachusetts' role in the revolution.
   

• Great New England Hurricane of 1938 and the New Bedford Barrier (fun107.com) — On the 88th anniversary of the Great New England Hurricane, this piece revisits how the 1938 storm devastated the SouthCoast, leading to New Bedford's hurricane barrier and leaving lasting scars. It also highlights rare vintage images of Mattapoisett after the storm, offering local residents a striking then-and-now look at their town's resilience.
   

📸 Around Mattapoisett

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mattapoisett

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Cape Cod Pottery Trail →
  Cape Cod,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Autumn Equinox Party →
  7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett
  6:00 pm
• Fall Equinox Party →
  Mattapoisett Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Student Lounge Social →
  7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett
  12:00 pm
• Weaving Wednesdays →
  7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett
  4:00 pm
• Well-Read Wednesday →
  7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett
  6:00 pm
• Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee →
  Mattapoisett MA
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Fall Storytime →
  7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett
  10:30 am
• The Literary Cafe →
  7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett
  11:00 am
• Library League →
  7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett
  3:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Baby Storytime →
  7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett
  10:30 am
• T(w)een Friyays →
  7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett
  3:00 pm
• Kids Graphic Novel Book Club →
  7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TradeJobsWorkForce posted a job opening for Lifeguard in Rochester. Apply here.
• Subway posted a job opening for Shift Manager in New Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mattapoisett here.

🗞 Nearby News

Marion

• Application Prompts Discussion on New State Law (wanderer.com)

Rochester

• High Street Solar Project Advances (wanderer.com)
• The Road to Civil Engineering Is Paved with Repair Intentions (ifixit.com)

New Bedford

• Great New England Hurricane of 1938 and the New Bedford Barrier (wbsm.com)
• Major ICE operation underway in New Bedford (newbedfordlight.org)
• New Bedford mayor, city council still at odds over Station 9 (wpri.com)

Ok Mattapoisett! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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