The Mattapoisett and Sippican rivers flow through the town, emptying into Buzzards Bay. Most of the town’s brooks also flow into these two rivers. The town has two wildlife management areas and a fish hatchery, as well as a small recreation area along Mary’s Pond and two parks near the town center. If you’re seeking a home for sale in a rural environment, the town is also the site of the Haskell Wildlife Management Area.
Acushnet
A pleasing suburb of New Bedford, the name "Acushnet," comes from the Wampanoag “Cushnea,” meaning "peaceful resting place near water." Orchards, old stone walls, cranberry bogs, and pine forests dot the landscape. Its annual Apple-Peach Festival in September, held on...