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Haskell1450 viewsThe Rochester Conservation Commission issued a property restriction to Old Haskell Farm on Walnut Plain Road at their meeting on November 15. The property restriction limits the total square footage of structures on the property to 5,000 square feet. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Rochester Country Fair450 viewsFair goers crowded the Rochester Fairgrounds this past weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Rochester Country Fair. Whether it was the antique tractor pull, the pie eating contest, the dairy goat show, or the fiddle contest, there was something for everyone. Photos by Sarah Storer
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Octopurrfest450 viewsOctopurrfest is one of those annual fundraisers that get bigger and better every year. It’s All About the Animals, a non-profit cat shelter in Rochester, hosted its Halloween-themed outdoor event on Sunday, Octopurr 14, featuring live music, a huge raffle, lots of vendors and food and, of course, a glimpse of all the adorable kittens and cats available for adoption. Photos by Jean Perry
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Hank Poitras449 viewsHank Poitras of Rochester was the first place winner in the open category fiddle contest at the 2016 Rochester Country Fair. He recently performed at The Mattapoisett Library and often plays at local venues. Photos submitted by Hank Poitras
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Rochester Memorial Day449 viewsRochester held its annual Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 27, followed by a parade of local Scouts and the Fire Department, with the Rochester Memorial Band providing the patriotic music and drumbeats. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Country Fair449 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair is a first prize event! Even torrential rains couldn’t dampen the spirits at this amazing event. Photo by Felix Perez
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Trunk or Treat449 viewsRMS held a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event on Saturday, October 20, with hundreds turning out for the fun and free candy. The PTO sponsored event invited local families to enjoy a little pre-Halloween practice putting on their costumes, perfecting their “Trick or Treats” and remembering their ‘thank-yous.’ Photos by Jean Perry
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Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club449 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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2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race 449 viewsThe 2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race was business as usual, mostly, featuring 40 two-rower teams participating. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Tree Lighting448 viewsRochester held its annual tree lighting on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Rochester Town Hall. Visitors were treated to the sounds of the Rochester Memorial School band and chorus before the tree was lit. Santa made a grand entrance on a fire truck. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Pumpkin Shoot448 viewsShh. Be very, very quiet. They're hunting pumpkins. The Rochester Rod and Gun Club, with the help of President Dale Williams, offered trap shooting classes on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Octopurrfest448 viewsThe Rochester cat shelter “It’s All About the Animals” held its 2nd Annual Octopurrfest on Sunday, October 2. Raising over $7,000, owner/operator Pam Robinson said this year’s event was “absolutely over the top!” The shelter is in the process of building an addition to create a cat room and a porch. “I cannot thank everyone enough for their wonderful donation and participation,” said Robinson. Photos by Colin Veitch
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