On August 22, the Rochester Historical Commission will host three events outside of Town Hall. The first, at 10:00 am, will be a 250th recognition of the Rochester men who fought for freedom in the Revolutionary War. This will take place at the memorial facing Town Hall. Chris Gerrior, the Tri-Town Veterans Agent, will say […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee (MDTC) is looking for a few good neighbors. If you’re a registered Democrat in Mattapoisett who cares about what’s happening in this town — and in this country — we’d love to have you join us. The MDTC is your local Democratic committee, and we do real work: supporting […] Read more »
The South Coast Bikeway Alliance will hold its seventh regional bike ride, Pedal for the Path, on Sunday, August 30. Beginning and ending at Running Brook Vineyard, it offers 35 miles or 21 miles of fabulous cycling, postcard-perfect scenic views, more historic places than you can count, and, along the way, memorable treats and more. […] Read more »
Longtime New England musician and author Matt York returns to the MAC to perform Johnny Cash songs and tell stories about Cash’s career, spanning from the 1950s to his passing in 2003. He will be accompanied by fiddle player Angelica Vendetti. He will discuss Cash’s emergence as a groundbreaking artist in the 1950s, his […] Read more »
Rochester’s Select Board is being asked to consider purchasing 29 acres on Snows Pond Road at Snipatuit Pond for $1.3 million to preserve as conservation land. The discussion began when Town Administrator Cameron Durant announced at the board’s regular meeting Monday that the regional YMCA, which bought the property from the Fairhaven Unitarian […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the Thirteen Colonies. Last week, Washington called on all troops in the surrounding regions to force-march to New York as British numbers increased on Staten Island. He does permit soldiers to largely have Sundays off for […] Read more »
The monthly meeting of the Rochester Historical Society will be held on the third Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 pm at the Rochester Historical Museum, 355 County Rd. After a short meeting, Mack Phinney will present “The Life of a Revolutionary Soldier.” If you are looking for something to help you celebrate the 250th, or […] Read more »
Wayne J. Ferreira was born in New Bedford on July 15, 1951, to the late Joseph and Roberta (Reynolds) Ferreira. The family moved to Rochester in the 1960s, and their home remained Wayne’s home base for the rest of his life. He graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School in 1970. He resided permanently in […] Read more »
Have you ever caught a hermit crab at a beach? Did you notice that not all claws look the same? Many people may not know that there are two main types of these crabs found on the beaches of Massachusetts. The first is the long-clawed hermit crab, the smaller of the two, growing […] Read more »
These are difficult times for many local families as they struggle to manage the rising costs for everyday needs. As a new school year approaches, students and staff at Rochester Memorial School could use some help with classroom supplies. To that end, the Rochester Democratic Town Committee is coordinating a collection of supplies to be […] Read more »