Hope is a vision of better things to come, A wish that all will be well, A dream of the heart’s desire fulfilled. Hope is a light at the end of a tunnel, Encouraging us to bravely press forward, Leading us ever onward toward our goal. Hope is a lighthouse on a lonely shore, Lighting […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
As our Historical Society season winds down, I would like to thank everyone who helped make this one of our most successful year’s post-pandemic. Beginning with our cemetery tour, we have had increased attendance at meetings and all our other events, as well as gaining new members. I particularly enjoy the fact that after all […] Read more »
The Reason for The Season
Have we forgotten why we celebrate Christmas? Have we forgotten about the Holy Night when a precious little baby was born in Bethlehem? He was wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger, surrounded by his Holy Mother Mary and his Earthly Father Joseph, and they named him Jesus as instructed by the Angel. […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
Of all the symbols of the Christmas season, I find the Christmas tree the most evocative. From the smell of evergreen boughs and the decorating of the tree to the wrapped presents underneath it, they all remind me of Christmases past. When we lived in Weymouth, the whole family would go to whatever tree lot […] Read more »
Sippican Historical Society Welcomes New Executive Director
The Sippican Historical Society has named Alanna Nelson as its next Executive Director, replacing Leslie Thayer Piper who steps down in December. Ms. Piper will continue in her role as SHS Archivist through June of 2022. Originally from Wisconsin, Alanna Nelson worked as a National Park Ranger in college, lived for 11 years in […] Read more »
The First Snowfall of Winter
Wake up to the glorious Winter Wonderland! See how the majestic trees carry their regal, white robes. See how the lamp post is tipped with frosting, Looking like a Christmas card. Feast your wondering eyes on the mystical. Magical, sparkling mantle transforming the Mundane into Fantasyland of awesome beauty. The cardinal’s red flame is perfectly […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
One of the hazards of reading through historical articles and news clippings is how easy it is to get sidetracked. Some interesting item pops up, and 20 minutes later, you are still engrossed in something totally unrelated to what you were planning to research. There’s a very thick book in our museum collection titled, […] Read more »
Marion Lagoon Lining Project
Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) announced that the Town of Marion will be receiving an additional $250,000 from the Department of Environmental Protection for the Marion Lagoon Lining project. In 2018, Rep. Straus authored a targeted legislative earmark to the Environmental funding bill to secure funding for the lagoon relining. “This project in Marion is an […] Read more »
Senior Circuit Breaker Alert for Rochester
Rochester’s property tax bills will be mailed out in January 2023. For those seniors who claim the Mass Senior Circuit Breaker, the second property tax bill must be paid by December 31, 2022. An estimated amount will be acceptable. Read more »
Choose to Love
Positive thoughts, Feelings and words, Bring positive results We have heard. Negative thoughts, Feelings and words, Bring negative results. It is true that more negativity Will happen to you, So why not be upbeat and light And be happy in doing what’s right. A kind word may go a long way To brighten another person’s […] Read more »