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Rochester Country Fair Grounds184 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair Grounds, site of a longtime annual fair that has been canceled over the past three years by a lightning storm, the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, will not see the fair again for at least two more years. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Historical Society184 viewsMalcolm Phinney, his wife Kathy and Claire Smith and her husband Howard “Howie” wore period costumes and shared oral histories of early American life during the Rochester Historical Society’s Fun Fair with A Flair held on June 22. Children learned how to load a musket, Boy Scouts Troop 31 demonstrated archery skills, visitors enjoyed live music and baked goods and those who ducked inside the 1857 East Rochester Church were treated to an amazing display of artifacts. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Troop
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Boston Post Cane 183 viewsMary Bellotti receives the Boston Post Cane from Rochester Select Board Chairman Woody Hartley on January 5 at the Senior Center. Bellotti, 103, is the oldest Rochester resident and latest recipient of the state-organized honor that goes to the oldest resident of participating Massachusetts municipalities. Bellotti is flanked by her daughters Susan Silva and Marie Crompton. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Fire183 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 Christmas Tree183 viewsThe town enjoyed a beautiful Monday evening and a large turnout, as children gathered on the steps of Town Hall to sing carols, and Santa Claus arrived with a Fire Department escort to hand out candy canes. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial183 viewsNew Vietnam Veterans Memorial on March 29 at Rochester Town Hall. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Memorial Day183 viewsThe Town of Rochester held a Memorial Day procession on May 26 from Town Hall to Daggett Square, where the Select Board read the names of residents who served in the Civil War and foreign conflicts. The board also ordained Rochester as a Purple Heart Town. Boy Scout Troop 31 and the Rochester Memorial School Band participated. Project 351 student Sadie Hartley Matteson read The Gettysburg Address, Troop 31 member Zach Gagne read the governor’s proclamation and Representative William Straus addressed attende
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Rochester Grange Fair183 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its annual fair on August 17 at the Grange Hall, a venue that has seen decades of fairs that highlight the green fingers of many in the community. Grange participants submitted entries for the juried event from vegetables to knitting, baking, poultry and flower arranging. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Council on Aging183 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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Election Day 182 viewsMay 25 was Election Day in the Town of Rochester, and candidates and their ardent supporters lined Dexter Lane to greet and thank voters driving to and from the Senior Center. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Plumb Library182 viewsChildren flocked to the Plumb Library on October 29 to enjoy treats, games and face painting in an event aptly named Halloween Fun at the Plumb. Pictured are Rochester’s youngest officer, Holland Bonbille, and library volunteers Emily Daniel as Oscar the Grouch and Maisie McLacklan-Post. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Fire182 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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