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Party Parade682 viewsOne of the unique floats in Mattapoisett’s 150th Sesquicentennial Parade, created and sponsored by Little People’s College, extends a “Happy Birthday” wish to the town and its residents. The sprawling three-division parade boasting two marching bands was held on Saturday morning, August 4 and traveled from the Mattapoisett Town Hall through the village area, drawing hundreds of spectators along the way. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Rochester Road Race 340 viewsThe Rochester Road Race saw 348 runners finish on August 13, 2011. Although there were 20 fewer runners from last year, the event still managed to raise 453 pounds of food for Damien's Pantry in Wareham. The men's winner was Julien De Marian of Paris, France, with a time of 15:57, and the women's winner was Jennifer Almeida of Acushnet with a time of 20:19.
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Rochester Bakery384 viewsThe Rochester Bakery and Cafe, a longtime local hang-out at Plumb Corner, was destroyed in a catastrophic fire on the evening of July 28, 2011. Eyewitnesses described the fire as starting with several explosions at the rear of the building. The blaze displaced two residents and three businesses. In addition to Rochester, Marion, Mattapoisett and Acushnet responded to the fire. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Road Race451 viewsAnd they're off! The 41st annual Mattapoisett Road Race took place on July 4, 2011 under gray skies. Race-goers got a special treat when NBC's The Voice contender, and Mattapoisett resident, Devon Barley started the event with the National Anthem. For video coverage of Devon's performance, visit YouTube.com and search "WandererComm". Photos by Felix Perez.
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Greenways393 viewsOn May 19, 2011, a group of volunteers from Rochester Green Ways converged on the corner of New Bedford Road and Dexter Lane to repair the damage done to their wildflower garden path by last spring’s flooding. The Green Ways Committee invites the public to use the path, to take the time to stop and smell the flowers, watch the butterflies and consider what a small group of volunteers can accomplish with community support. Photo courtesy of Laurene Gerrior.
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Creature Teachers338 viewsMango the Macaw appeared as part of the program "If I Ran the Rainforest" presented by the "Creature Teachers" on March 2, 2011 at the Plumb Library in Rochester. Photo by Lisa Winters.
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Sammi355 viewsElizabeth Taber Library Director Judie Kleven poses with the library’s official dog, Sammi, during the canine’s birthday festivities at the library in early December, 2010. Photo by Corinna Raznikov.
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4th of July Parade325 viewsThe Marion Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 organized another spectacular Fourth of July parade for Marion Village this year on July 5, 2010. Floats, antique cars, fire engines and lots of farm equipment made their way through the streets of Marion to celebrate the nation’s birthday in style. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Class of 2011427 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School’s junior class enjoyed a great night on May 15, at their semi-formal and overnight party. 180 students enjoyed dining, dancing, games and performances until the wee hours of the morning, thanks to the donations of time and resources from local businesses and volunteers. Photo by Antionette Pacheco.
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Split Rock450 viewsSplit Rock, a large rock in the private Bay Club community, marks one of the entrances to the Tinkham Forest. At the March 23, 2010 Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen meeting, the Board agreed to help the Friends of the Tinkham Forest gain two more points of access to the public forest, which is landlocked by the gated community. Photo by Paul Lopes.
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Top Inspector444 viewsMattapoisett Building Inspector Andy Bobola was recognized by the Southeastern Massachusetts Building Officials Association as "Building Inspector of the Year" at a January 13 SEMBOA meeting. Mr. Bobola said that he was "greatly humbled" by the honor. Mr. Bobola poses here with his assistant Maria Cananzey holding his plaque on January 15. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Senior Picnic467 views2009 Rochester Senior Picnic
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