Rochester’s Select Board met Tuesday to award citations congratulating four local Boy Scouts for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Noah Bellesville, Logan Empey, and Reece Bethoney of Troop 31 were present to receive their honor in person. The fourth honoree, Quinn Thompson, was unable to attend. “While it’s a rare honor, it’s not […] Read more »
A while ago Walter Hartley gave me a copy of a 1917 newspaper article that he had come across. Just recently, I found a similar copy in papers from Carol Higgins that had been passed on to the museum. The article is sub-titled “Rochester Center Mourns the Death of a Most Estimable Lady” and is […] Read more »
The MAC has added two new programs to their fall slate of fun activities. Art + Play – Instructor Aylin Cetik brings Art+Play back to the MAC, for ages 2-5 years old. We practice process art, which is a playful and explorative approach to creating. Here, the journey is more important than the final […] Read more »
The first day of kindergarten is a significant moment – and this year, some of Rochester’s newest students had a little extra company for the ride. On Friday morning, August 29, Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson joined Rochester Police Chief Michael Assad Jr. and Lt. […] Read more »
Mary E. (Clarke) Kelleher, 70, of Mattapoisett died Friday, August 29, 2025 at home after a period of declining health. She was born and raised in New Bedford and graduated from Holy Name Grammar School and Holy Family High School. Mary graduated from Southeastern Massachusetts University (UMass Dartmouth) and received her Doctor of Laws […] Read more »
The Marion Marine Resources Commission held a brief meeting on August 20 at the town’s Maritime Center Conference Room. The meeting spanned less than 13 minutes but was filled with some unforgettable tributes. The Select Board and the MRC gave citations to retiring commissioners: Toby Burr, Greg Houdelette, Peter Borsari, and Eiv Strand. […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. Last week, Washington concluded his spout with General Thomas Gage, gunpowder was successfully stolen from Bermuda, and Washington appointed Thomas Mifflin to Quartermaster General in continuing attempts to curb the […] Read more »
All drivers, regardless of age, are welcome. Become a safe and more confident driver. Take the one-day AARP Smart Driver course on Thursday, September 18, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, with a 30 min. lunch break. Refresh your driving skills, plus safer driving can save you MORE than just money. This course teaches proven […] Read more »
We have received some interesting tools for our exhibit opening on October 4, but we always have room for more. If you have any old tools that reflect Rochester’s earlier industries- mills, cranberries, farming, dairy, hat making, woodworking, etc., we’re happy to accept donations or loaners. You can get in touch by email at eshbach2@aol.com […] Read more »
Rochester’s Park Commission on August 21 focused its discussion on needing a bigger budget for FY26. Commission Chair David Sylvia said the board hasn’t had a budget increase since he began serving on the board 21 years ago. Its annual allotment is $25,000 for expenses and another $7,000 for salaries. He said the department […] Read more »