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Gifford Park158 viewsSaturday, May 3 saw the groundbreaking of Rochester’s new Gifford Park. Many came, dawning their orange safety hats and shovels to begin work on the new playground. Photo by Mike J. DeCicco
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Rochester Fire Department158 viewsMembers of the Rochester Fire Department participated in full gear for Saturday’s, 3-mile Team Hero's Walk held at Fort Taber in New Bedford. In the department’s 10th year walking, the participants raised $8,500, the largest amount raised to date as they symbolized the extra weight of living with Multiple Sclerosis. In 2014, Deputy Fire Chief and Highway Surveyor Jeff Eldridge was diagnosed with MS after experiencing the pain of trigeminal neuralgia, a condition he continues to battle while serving the Town
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Revolutionary War Memorial157 viewsRochester Historical Commission Chairperson Connie Eshbach and Tri-Town Veterans Service Officer Chris Gerrior were among speakers as the Town of Rochester dedicated a Revolutionary War memorial in front of Town Hall on May 7. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Frosty Runner Road Race 157 viewsThe Frosty Runner Road Race was held on January 27. Photo courtesy Robert Pina
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Rochester Car Show157 viewsThe Rochester Council on Aging hosted its first car show this year on May 8, seeing many hot rods, muscle cars, and other classics in attendance. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Rodeo157 viewsThe second of the bi-weekly rodeo was held at the Rochester Fair Grounds this past Saturday by New England Rodeo. Present were over 20 professional bull riders from New England, Latin America, and Brazil. There were also professional barrel riders and mounted shooters. There were some young cowboys and cowgirls who also gave it their best to stay on a bucking pony. Children under 14 years of age were invited to the field to participate in competitive games to win a ribbon. Photos by Michael J. DeCicco & Hea
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Boston Post Cane 156 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 Memorial Day156 viewsWith the annual Boat Race scheduled for Monday morning, the Town of Rochester held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Sunday with participation from Representative William Straus, Tri-Town Veterans Director Chris Gerrior, Rochester Select Board members Paul Ciaburri, Brad Morse and Adam Murphy, the Rochester Fire Department and the Rochester Memorial School Band directed by Kaitlyn Laprise. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Frosty Runner Road Race 156 viewsThe Frosty Runner Road Race was held on January 27. Photo courtesy Robert Pina
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Rochester Fire Department156 viewsMembers of the Rochester Fire Department participated in full gear for Saturday’s, 3-mile Team Hero's Walk held at Fort Taber in New Bedford. In the department’s 10th year walking, the participants raised $8,500, the largest amount raised to date as they symbolized the extra weight of living with Multiple Sclerosis. In 2014, Deputy Fire Chief and Highway Surveyor Jeff Eldridge was diagnosed with MS after experiencing the pain of trigeminal neuralgia, a condition he continues to battle while serving the Town
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Rochester Grange Fair 155 viewsThe Annual Rochester Grange Fair was held on August 20 for the 111th time! Grange members displayed their talents in a variety of categories ranging from vegetable growing, photography, baking, crocheting and floral arrangements. Awards were given to first, second and third-place winners as well as the Judges Awards. Boy Scout Troop 31 assisted Grange members, headed by Chairman Herbert LaFleur and Secretary Susan LaFleur. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Nero’s Law155 viewsDenise Gannon speaks about Nero’s Law while husband Pat looks on during training held on Friday night at the Rochester Senior Center. Both Marion (Saturday morning) and Rochester fire departments hosted Nero’s Law training for multiple municipalities over the weekend. Nero was the K-9 dog for the Yarmouth Police Department, and his handler was Sergeant Sean Gannon, the son of Denise and Pat Gannon.
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