On July 9, all of Massachusetts was categorized as being in at least a Significant Drought, or Level 2 on a scale of 0 to 4, in an announcement by the state’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). This followed heightened alertness after June’s below-average rain, high temperatures, and diminishing groundwater levels. […] Read more »
Marilyn Louise Kruger of Rochester, MA, a retired teacher and former longtime resident of Hamilton, MA passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born September 5, 1934 in Lynn, MA to Thomas Gilmore and Dorothy Craven Gilmore. She is preceded in death by her […] Read more »
Richard “Ricky” Alan Bono, 72, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 4, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was surrounded by the love of his family and close friends. Born on October 30, 1953, in New Bedford, Richard was immersed in the South Coast […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with music from the British Isles on Friday, August 7. The program features classic British Brass Band pieces and music by Petula Clark, Gerry and the Pacemakers, and the Beatles. Members of the Cape Cod British Car Club, LTD (CCBCC) may also appear. The program is […] Read more »
The Tuesday night Ensign Class finally completed two races this week to wrap up July. Odyssey won both races. Black Ice finished second in both races, Hamburglar third, and Recess was fourth. Five races were needed to qualify for a Series. Hopefully, August brings better Tuesday night conditions. The weather was certainly doubtful for Wednesday’s […] Read more »
Our recognition of the 250th anniversary of America is two-pronged. First, we have the exhibit at the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Rd. This exhibit opened on July 25. It gives the history of Rochester’s response to specific events leading up to and during the Revolution. It includes first-person accounts. The exhibit also […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board met on Monday, August 3, in Town Hall for its regular meeting following an Executive Session. The board appointed a new police officer, heard a presentation on an electronic voting system, and completed other routine agenda items. Following the approval of minutes from their July 20 meeting, the board […] Read more »
On Monday, August 3, the Town of Marion announced that the Marion Town House has finally reopened after closing on September 1, 2025, for extensive renovations and additions. The building, originally completed in 1876, recently saw the addition of central air, an HVAC system, added fire suppression systems, ADA compliance features like an […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce Joshua Vanderquist as the new Assistant Principal of Rochester Memorial School. Vanderquist officially began his new role on July 1, succeeding Charles West, who was recently named Principal of Center School in Mattapoisett. Vanderquist joins the school system from the Union-Endicott Central School District in […] Read more »
Rochester Grange #257 will hold its annual fair Saturday, August 15. Doors open to the public at 1:30 pm. Admission is free. A ham and bean supper will be held at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. There will be raffles and an auction of donated fair vegetables, […] Read more »