Veterans Day

On Saturday, November 11, Veterans Day, various town organizations will hold commemorative services to honor the millions of American men and women who have served in uniform, from the Revolutionary War through today and the ways in which their services to this great nation have provided us with the freedom and lives we live and […] Read more »

Rochester Historical Museum

On Sunday, November 5, the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Road, will be open from 1:00 to 3:00. This will provide a chance to view our new exhibit, Maps Signs Celebration: Part 2 and also to do some Christmas shopping. It’s always good to get sweatshirt orders in early to make sure they arrive […] Read more »

Charles R. Washburn Memorial Trust

The Charles R. Washburn Memorial Trust is proud to announce its new President, Meredith M. Days. Meredith was voted in by Trust members on August 8. Meredith has been an active participant in working with Trust members for many years and will be replacing former president Wayne A. Mattson.             The Trust was formed on […] Read more »

Marion Book Donation Drive

The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion are launching an intensive Book Donation Drive in anticipation of their upcoming two-week Holiday Book Sale in December. Watch for news about that and related events.             For this Book Donation Drive, it is requested that all books and other items, such as puzzles, games, and […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

When I was in 4th or 5th grade, my father gave me Landmark books for Christmas. It was a neat gift because you got one book a month for a year. The only catch was that they were all nonfiction. I read them all but enjoyed the biographies more than the ones on topics like […] Read more »

Town of Rochester Tax Bills

FY 2024 Real Estate & Personal Property tax bills were mailed October 18 and are due on November 30. The second half payment will be Due May 1. If paying by personal online banking, allow sufficient time for the bank to generate a check and mail it to the Town. Please supply sufficient information on […] Read more »

BBAHFH Seeking Land

The Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity is currently seeking partnerships to secure low-cost land for their next home. A local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, BBAHFH mission is ‘building homes, communities, and hope’. BBAHFH was first established in 1996 and serves the nine communities of Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester, […] Read more »

OHS Principal Kevin Tavares Retiring

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson announces that Old Hammondtown School Principal Kevin Tavares will retire at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year.             Principal Tavares has served as the Old Hammondtown Principal since July 2022. He served as Associate Principal of the Old Hammondtown and Center Schools since July 2014.             “Principal Tavares’ superpower is […] Read more »

Rochester Historical Museum Hours

The Rochester Historical Museum will be open on Sunday, October 29 from 1:00-3:00. It’s a good opportunity to explore our current exhibit, Maps Signs and Celebrations as well as a chance to browse our gift shop. Arrangements to visit at a different time can be arranged by getting in touch with Sue, sash48@comcast.net, 508-295-8908 or […] Read more »

Marion Garden Group

The monthly meeting of the Marion Garden Group will be held on Tuesday, November 7 at 9:00 am in St. Gabriel’s Parish Hall. The program features “Ruth Loiseau: From the White House to Your House.” Back by popular demand, the former White House floral designer will entertain with stories from six presidential administrations as she […] Read more »