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Tree City USA197 viewsThe Town of Rochester is now a Tree City USA, and Town Administrator Michael McCue hosted a tree planting on April 24 to mark the town’s first Arbor Day celebration. About 25 people attended the presentation of the American beech tree at Church’s Field. Photos by Jean Perry
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2015 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race197 viewsThere were 66 teams that raced their way through Rochester and Mattapoisett in the 2015 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on May 25. Participants say Church Falls is always the trickiest spot, but around every bend is another challenge to keep on paddling through. Photos by Felix Perez
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Sciencing197 viewsEveryone was ‘sciencing’ on May 21 at the Rochester Memorial School annual Science Fair. Students staff, and parents packed the school cafetorium to explore the fascinating findings of many of the students’ unique science project ideas. Photos by Jean Perry
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Sippican School Car Wash197 viewsThe Sippican School Class of 2016 held its first fundraiser, a car wash, on Saturday, June 13, at the Sippican School bus loop. Money raised will go towards sixth grade activities the next school year. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Opening Day197 viewsBeachgoers celebrated the official opening of the Mattapoisett Town Beach on June 20. The beach house has been renovated and was ready for the roughly 200 participants in Mattapoisett Recreation’s Beach Olympics and other family activities. Photos by Felix Perez
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Bennett Farm Concert197 viewsThe concert series at Bennett Farm in Rochester on July 11 featured local singer/songwriter Rebecca Correia, as well as artists Matt Cusson, Isaac Hayden, Grey Season, Renee Armand & Paul Aleman, and Adam Robinson. Correia has hosted the outdoor music festival since 1997. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Maxx Wolski of Mattapoisett197 viewsORRHS student Maxx Wolski of Mattapoisett soloing on the vibraphone while performing with the Massachusetts Music Educators Association All-State Jazz Band at the Newport Jazz Festival on Sunday, August 1.
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Our Fair Lady197 viewsSeats were sold out for the “Our Fair Lady” theatrical performance honoring Marion’s fairy godmother, Elizabeth Taber. As part of the Elizabeth Taber Gala Weekend, the Marion Music Hall Advisory Committee sponsored the play as a way to celebrate the 125th birthday of the Marion Music Hall. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Veteran's Day197 viewsA full house at Old Hammondtown School celebrated Mattapoisett veterans and all veterans on November 11. With hundreds in attendance, it was possibly the largest turnout ever for the annual event. Photos by Jean Perry
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Plumb Library Open House197 viewsThe Friends of the Plumb Library opened the library doors to the public on Saturday, December 5 during its annual Holiday Open House. The event is known for its unique raffle prizes and live ancient Christmas carols performed by Friends, staff, and Junior Friends, and Santa made a visit as he always does. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Rochester Christmas Tree Lighting197 viewsRochester held its annual tree lighting on Monday night, December 7, in front of the Town Hall. Hundreds attended and greeted jolly old Saint Nick as he rode in on the town’s new yellow fire tower truck. RMS students in the band and chorus sang Christmas carols and guests enjoyed complimentary cider and cocoa inside Town Hall afterwards. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Historical Commission197 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Commission has sponsored the installation of memorial bricks at Town Hall, commemorating the service and dedication of the town’s selectmen over the decades. Jo Pannell, chairman of the Historical Commission, oversaw the design work and installation with the help of landscape architect Charles Duponte, who donated his time to the project. Photo by Marilou Newell
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