Mattapoisett
Massachusetts
Town Of Mattapoisett
History :
Mattapoisett was incorporated as a town on May 20, 1857, but prior to that it was a village within the Town of Rochester.
Early life in the village was relatively independent of other villages since the economy was self sustaining and travel was slow and difficult. Ater 1800, the town grew to be a renowned ship building community, supplying vessels of varying size and tonnage to the shipping and whaling industries. The last vessel to be built in Mattapoisett was the bark "Wanderer" launched in 1878.
Another early industry was the "Salt Works" which produced vast quantities of salt from sea water.
Following the decline of the whaling industry and the age of sail, the town became a "summering place" for residents of New Bedford and Boston.
Recent News
Town Of Mattapoisett News - The Mattapoisett Select Board and Marine Advisory Board Are Looking for Public Input on Proposed Changes to the 2019 "Rules and Regs."
The Mattapoisett Select Board and Marine Advisory Bd. are looking for public input on proposed changes to the 2019 "Rules and Regs." document for Mattapoisett boating use in Mattapoisett waters. The Marine Advisory Board and the Mattapoisett…
Read More »Town Of Mattapoisett : Highway Department 'Courtesy Christmas Tree Pick-Up Program 'For Mattapoisett Residents Will Conclude On Friday, January 20th
The Town of Mattapoisett is scheduled to begin the courtesy Christmas tree pickup beginning January 3 through January 20, 2023. Christmas trees should be placed curbside by 7:00 am on the day of your regularly scheduled rubbish pick-up. Trees in…
Read More »Mattapoisett Highway Department Announces A “Courtesy Christmas Treepick-Up Program” For Mattapoisett Residents To Follow Beginning Jan. 3, 2023
Mattapoisett Transfer Station is now accepting Christmas trees also. The Town of Mattapoisett is scheduled to begin the courtesy Christmas tree pickup beginning January 3 through January 20, 2023. Christmas trees should be placed curbside by 7:00…
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