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Rochester Historical Society 602 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society celebrated its 50th anniversary by throwing a party at the Rochester COA on Saturday, September 14. After a luncheon and cake, several speakers took to the podium for a stroll down memory lane while emphasizing the importance of preserving the history of Rochester for future generations. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Road Race601 viewsJulien Di Maria, of Lexington, crosses the first place finish line at the fourth-annual Rochester Road Race and shattered the race’s previous record. The race took place on Saturday, August 15 and started on Dexter Lane near the Rochester Police Station. Photo by Adam Silva.
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Take Your Child to the Library Day601 viewsLibraries have come a long way, and on Saturday during “Take Your Child to the Library Day” at the Plumb Library in Rochester, there was way more than just reading going on with Mr. Vinny and his shadow puppet show. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester's Memorial Day601 viewsRochester’s annual Memorial Day parade and procession lured scores of residents to the steps of Town Hall on Sunday to honor our fallen. Trent Crook of Boy Scout Troop 31 read the Gettysburg Address, and Madeline Dugas read the Governor’s Proclamation. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby600 viewsCub Scouts Pack 30 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 13 at Rochester Memorial School. The pinewood derby is a tradition that was started back in 1963 in Manhattan Beach, California and persists to this day. In addition to placing as the fastest cars, the scouts’ cars are also awarded for design and creativity. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby600 viewsThe top spots in the Rochester Pack 30 Pinewood Derby went to Logan Empey (1st), Jack Wronski (2nd), Ethan Empey (3rd), Eli Mecham (4th), Connor O'Leary (5th), and Cash Jerome (6th). These six boys will move on to Regionals on March 31. Photo courtesy Krystle Empey
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Rochester’s Tree Lighting600 viewsRochester’s star-topped tree outside the Town Hall is dazzling this year with its new multi-colored lights lit for the first time on December 3 for the annual Rochester tree lighting ceremony. The RMS band and chorus kept the festive music going all the way up to Santa’s exciting arrival via fire truck. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair599 viewsScenes from the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Plumb Corner Halloween599 viewsRain didn't stop a few brave trick or treaters from coming to the October 24 Plumb Corner Halloween celebration. Businesses at Plumb Corner provided candy and shelter from the rain. A tent in the Plumb Corner field held a ghoulishly good time, with a devilish D.J. and Halloween-themed music. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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River Race599 viewsSixty-five teams raced from Grandma Hartley's Reservoir on Snipatuit Road in Rochester to the Herring Weir on River Road at Route 6 in Mattapoisett this Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. Sean Shaw and CJ Hedges won the open division in 1:47:39. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club599 viewsRadio control model seaplanes are more than just a hobby for members of the Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club. As club member Gerry Dupont puts it, “It’s an affliction. A happy affliction.” Dupont’s yellow Piper Cub seaplane features a one-fifth-scale pilot named “Gus” who’s been flying the one-fifth-scale seaplane for seven years. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester's Memorial Day598 viewsRochester’s annual Memorial Day parade and procession lured scores of residents to the steps of Town Hall on Sunday to honor our fallen. Trent Crook of Boy Scout Troop 31 read the Gettysburg Address, and Madeline Dugas read the Governor’s Proclamation. Photos by Jean Perry
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