February is Membership Drive Month for the Rochester Historical Society. We are always looking for new members as we work to present and share Rochester’s history. This coming year we will be introducing a new exhibit, ” The Tools & Industries That Made Rochester”, presenting monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month beginning […] Read more »

Everybody knows that libraries loan out books, magazines, and movies, but did you know we have things? Nearly all libraries have special collections that are usually referred to as the Library of Things. These “things” range from puzzles to telescopes, wi-fi hotspots to lawn games, and more.             The Library of Things at Plumb Library […] Read more »

H5N1 or “Bird Flu” is a naturally occurring virus among wild aquatic birds, also known as wild waterfowl, throughout the world and can infect domestic poultry like chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Infected birds may or may not become sick but can infect other fowl. The virus is shed through saliva, nasal secretions, and feces. It […] Read more »

The Marion Board of Health and Animal Control would like to share this information with Marion residents:             While bird flu very rarely infects humans, the public should strictly avoid handling, touching or removing sick, injured, or dead birds and other wildlife.             Domestic animals should not roam freely to avoid contact with sick/deceased wildlife […] Read more »

COVID-19, Flu, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are respiratory viruses that can cause severe disease resulting in hospitalization and sometimes death. Everyone 6 months and older should get a seasonal flu vaccine and an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against infection, serious illness, and hospitalization. To reduce the risk of becoming sick with a respiratory […] Read more »

Do you have a kiddo who loves to read and wants to share their favorite books with other bookworms? We invite you to join BookBuds, our book clubs for kids! The BookBuds meet monthly to discuss their favorite reads, tell jokes, and share the “good news of the day”! There are three age levels (ages […] Read more »

As you may know I always like a good history mystery. A while ago I found a poster that presented me with one. Given that I found a poster at the museum asking the question at the heart of this mystery, I know it has been looked into before, but there was nothing to show […] Read more »

The MAC Theater Playwrights Incubator is a program for first-time playwrights to see their work realized on the stage. Finding theaters to produce new or unpublished plays can be an obstacle for any new playwright. The MTPI is a structured program that aims to discover and support, through workshop and production, new stage plays by […] Read more »

Secretary William F. Galvin, Chair of the Massachusetts Historical Commission is pleased to announce that Round 31 of the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPPF) grant program has been scheduled. It is anticipated that funding will be in the range of $1,000,000.             Administered by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), the MPPF is a state-funded 50% […] Read more »

United Congregational Church is excited and honored to announce the ordination of Patricia Berry, the first woman ordained in the church’s 330-year history. The ceremony not only marks the culmination of years of dedication and work for Rev. Berry but also represents a significant step forward for both the church and the wider community.             […] Read more »