Tammy Rivet gives her sixth grade son Simon Rivet, 12, a congratulatory hug after he delivered a presentation during the Nativity Preparatory School Community Coffee session in which students and teachers get a chance to interact with parents and community members at the downtown New Bedford, MA charter school. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
A shopper takes a closer look. as Steve Topazio of Sandtasia, carves a sand sculpture celebrating the New England Patriots Super Bowl victory, in the central section of the Dartmouth Mall. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA