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Rochester Country Fair460 viewsOne of 26th Infantry Division “Yankee Division”’s World War II military vehicles that was on display at the Rochester Country Fair. The Infantry Division is a group of re-enactor’s that tours parades and fairs throughout the northeast. Above right: Young members of the 26th Infantry Division “Yankee Division” saluting a higher ranking official. Photos by Adam Silva.
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Flea Market Fun460 viewsIt was impulse-buying heaven at the 36th Annual Arts and Crafts Flea Market on September 5. The First Congregational Church of Rochester hosted the Market, which featured lots of eclectic vendors, baked goods, and local organizations. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Memorial Engine460 viewsDevoted brother and former New Bedford Fire Chief Roger Nadeau poses with an old fire truck that he is converting into a memorial engine to carry fallen firefighters in Massachusetts, and parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine. The engine was donated to Mr. Nadeau by the Weymouth fire department after it developed serious pump problems. Mr. Nadeau's firefighter brother Gerald died from respiratory problems after a 2002 Fall River fire.
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Skate Park Litter460 viewsAt a recent Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Administrator Michael Gagne informed the Board that there has been a serious problem with litter at the skate park located behind the police station, despite the conveniently placed trash receptacles. If this problem continues throughout April, the Board has agreed to close the park entirely by May. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Block Party!460 viewsIt was a little earlier than usual, but the annual Marion Block Party on August 28, 2010 went off without a hitch. Children enjoyed cotton candy, a bounce house and face-painting, while the grown-ups enjoyed conversation and good weather. It was an appropriate send-off to summer, before Old Rochester schools started back up on September 1. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Open House460 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department opened its doors last Thursday, October 14, 2010, to residents interested learning about its life-saving work. The event was part of Fire Safety Month. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Scarecrow O'Rama460 viewsChildren demonstrated their talent at the fine art of scarecrow making at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Saturday, October 16, 2010. The event was sponsored by Friends of the Mattapoisett Library. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Back to the 60s460 viewsRochester Country Fair fundraiser on April 2, 2011 at the Redmen Hall in Wareham. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Bakery Fire460 viewsThis reader submitted photo pays homage to the firefighters who responded to the July 28, 2011 blaze that destroyed the Rochester Bakery and Cafe at 28 Marion Road. Photo by Michael Amato.
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Sippican House Tour460 viewsThe Sippican Women's Club hosted their 25th Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 10, 2011. The theme this year – "A Tropical Christmas" – brought a splash of color to the annual event, along with sand, Tiki bars, and flamingo motifs. Even though it was a chilly December day, attendees enjoyed the warmth of the tropics on the tour. Next year, Handy's Tavern will be decorated to look like 1812. Photo by Laura Fedak Pedulli.
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Alice in Wonderland460 viewsThe Cheshire Cat played by Elisa Mello in 'Alice in Wonderland' presented by the Rochester Memorial School fourth grade. Directed by Mrs. Susan Ellis. January 26, 2012
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Opening Day460 viewsIt was Opening Day for the Old Rochester Little League April 28th. Wally the Green Monster and Former Red Sox Pitcher and South Coast native Brian Rose were on hand for the parade and opening ceremony. Photo by Felix Perez. More photos on page 60 and on line at wanderer.com
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