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Rochester’s Memorial Day138 viewsStudent participation was at the forefront of Rochester’s Memorial Day weekend ceremonies held on Sunday at the Senior Center, Town Hall and Daggett Square. Boy Scout Troop 31 posted the colors, and music was provided by the Rochester Memorial School Band and The Showstoppers, who recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang a patriotic medley. Old Rochester student Esther Smith read the governor’s proclamation, Old Colony student Cameron Makuch read The Gettysburg Address, ORR student Ava Figueiredo read “In
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Lions Club Easter Egg Bingo Hunt 137 viewsChildren had fun at Saturday’s Lions Club Easter Egg Bingo Hunt at Arch of the Meadow, located at the former airfield on Mendell Road in Rochester. Scenes include brothers Lucas (red coat) and Ryan (blue coat) Gelinas, who were excited to visit with the Easter Bunny played by Lindsey Bacchiocchi. Henry Kanaly won the raffle and took home a gift basket. Photos by Ashlyn Buzniak, Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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Bristol County Radio Control Club 137 viewsMembers of the Bristol County Radio Control Club gathered on August 20 at Mary's Pond in Rochester for the annual fun fly of radio-controlled pontoon airplanes. Nationally, there are several thousand recognized clubs engaged in the activity, said Ned Watts, an avid pilot of the Styrofoam craft. Ruth Nicolaci of Marion, whose husband John helped found the club, was on hand to enjoy the event. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Fire Department137 viewsThe Rochester Fire Department held its annual Awards Ceremony on September 28 at Rochester Memorial School, featuring a celebration honoring first responders representing Rochester Police, Fire and ROCCC departments who acted on an emergency call to save the life of Fire Chief Scott Weigel during a critical cardiac event at his home on August 14. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Fire137 viewsA Rochester family and its pets safely escaped without injuries from a house fire on Stuart Road shortly after midnight on February 2. The Rochester Fire Department was assisted by crews from Acushnet, Freetown, Marion and Mattapoisett. Photos courtesy of Rochester Fire Department
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Rochester Congregational Church Fair137 viewsRochester Congregational Church Fair. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sticky Snow137 viewsPreceded by rain, the snow that fell on the Tri-Towns was wet and sticky, as seen on the icy tree limbs melting in the Monday afternoon sun in Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race137 viewsCompetitors in the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race were greeted by fog and a high tide, but the sun burned through the cloud cover, and the competitors emerged on the home stretch to the finish line where the Mattapoisett River reaches Route 6. It was the 90th anniversary of the race and the 50th for Peter MacGregor, who first entered the race at age 10. Photos by Michelle Kirby, Carolyn Pruchnik and Robert Price
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race137 viewsCompetitors in the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race were greeted by fog and a high tide, but the sun burned through the cloud cover, and the competitors emerged on the home stretch to the finish line where the Mattapoisett River reaches Route 6. It was the 90th anniversary of the race and the 50th for Peter MacGregor, who first entered the race at age 10. Photos by Michelle Kirby, Carolyn Pruchnik and Robert Price
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Rochester Council on Aging137 viewsThe Rochester Council on Aging held its Garden Party and Art Show on August 22. Photos by Mick Colageo and Jared Melanson
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Car Show137 viewsThe September 5 car show and sock hop held at the Rochester Council on Aging found the grounds filled with more than 85 vintage cars and several hundred spectators. The fundraiser also featured raffles, along with hamburgers and hot dogs cooked up by the Rochester Fire Department. Handling the root beer float station were members of the Police Department. On hand were members of the Plymouth County TRIAD, a nationally recognized program linking seniors with local safety strategies and agencies.
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Rochester Historical Society137 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society held its fall-season fair with booths set up outside for baked goods and jewelry and inside a display of artifacts from yesteryear. Photos by Mick Colageo
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