Ned's Point Lighthouse is fully restored and clear of scaffolding as of 11:30 a.m. Friday. Work on the structure began earlier this month for painting and repairing cracks and leaks. The last renovations of the structure were completed in 2001.

Tom Lanigan, foreman of Seacoast Scaffold and Equipment, Corp., said the project turned out well.

"The lighthouse looks great," he said. "The restoration went well and [the lighthouse] doesn't have to be an eyesore anymore."

Lanigan mentioned the Coast Guard was pleased with the work as well.

The lighthouse's construction caused quite a stir as miscommunication between the Coast Guard and the town kept everyone guessing about its timeline. Originally, the work was slated for some time late July, according to lighthouse keeper Bert Theriault.

The biggest frustration, however, was for those scheduling weddings in Veteran's Memorial Park, around the lighthouse. Many brides and event-planners who booked the adjacent park months in advance decided to relocate rather than have scaffolding in their wedding photos.

The repairs also caused a number of events at Heritage Days, a weekend-long celebration of Mattapoisett's history, to be moved. Events such as the family picnic, kite-flying and the vesper's service were all moved to Shipyard Park, where they were later cancelled outright due to bad weather.

There is still some minor to work to be done around the base of the structure. Coast Guard Industrial Support Detachment Shop 63, based in South Portland, Maine, began the much-anticipated renovations on Ned's Point Lighthouse in early August and is slated to return Monday to finish the work.  Hurricane Irene, however, could delay the ISD's return if it damages a Coast Guard structure and forces them to change their schedule in order to repair the damage caused by the hurricane.

For now, though, the lighthouse is now restored to its picturesque self.