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Mushroom Walk366 viewsThere are over 5,000 different varieties of mushrooms in the United States alone. These were collected by Tri-Town residents during the Rochester Land Trust's first mushroom walk, held in the woods near Church's Field on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Fire Engine Collection366 viewsRetired Rochester Fire Chief Scott Ashworth’s collection of restored fire trucks – including 1938 Ahrens-Fox and a 1956 Cadillac Meteor ambulance – is museum-quality, but he’s not planning to charge admission any time soon. “You do it because you enjoy it. It’s time consuming, but it’s what I enjoy. I try to do everything that I can. It gives me pride.” Photos by Nick Waleka
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Rochester Country Fair 2013366 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair was a huge success from its start on Thursday evening to its finish on Sunday, as thousands of Tri-Town residents filled the grounds for food, fun, and games amid beautiful weather and a “Welcome to the Jungle” theme.
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Frosty Runner Road Race366 viewsRunners who participated in the third annual Frosty Runner Road Race enjoyed spring-like weather, perfect for a 10 mile or 3 mile run through the neighborhoods of Rochester. The two separate races were run simultaneously, beginning and ending at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School on Saturday February 1. The race was rescheduled from January 25, when the weather was a little too frosty for the event. Photo by Jean Perry
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Classic Cars366 viewsClassic car enthusiasts from the area gathered Monday nights throughout the summer, riding up in their shiny antique cars and pulling up a lawn chair to sit back and reminisce about the good old days to the sounds of music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. October 12 will be the final classic car show of the year at Plumb Corner, and the biggest. There will be food, a DJ, vendors, and trophies for the top 50 car entries. Photo by Jean Perry
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Tree Lighting 2014366 viewsSanta Claus arrived like a celebrity on December 8 at the annual Rochester Tree Lighting at Town Hall. Hundreds turned out to greet Santa, listen to the RMS chorus and band play Christmas carols, and watch as the flick of a switch lit up the tree, symbolizing the official start of Christmas in Rochester. Photos by Felix Perez
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Tree Lighting 2014366 viewsSanta Claus arrived like a celebrity on December 8 at the annual Rochester Tree Lighting at Town Hall. Hundreds turned out to greet Santa, listen to the RMS chorus and band play Christmas carols, and watch as the flick of a switch lit up the tree, symbolizing the official start of Christmas in Rochester. Photos by Felix Perez
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Tree City USA366 viewsThe Town of Rochester is now a Tree City USA, and Town Administrator Michael McCue hosted a tree planting on April 24 to mark the town’s first Arbor Day celebration. About 25 people attended the presentation of the American beech tree at Church’s Field. Photos by Jean Perry
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Society for Creative Anachronism366 viewsThe Society for Creative Anachronism visited a farm in Rochester on Sunday, June 7 for its medieval armored combat competition, the 2015 Baronial Thrown Weapons and Archery Championship. The local SCA group, “The Barony of Smoking Rocks,” is a group of lovers of all things from Renaissance and medieval history, who fully immerse themselves in it with authentic costume and activities. Photos by Felix Perez
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The 2015 Rochester Country Fair366 viewsThe 2015 Rochester Country Fair was the place to go last week for family fun and good old-fashioned country entertainment. Photo by Colin Veitch
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The 2015 Rochester Country Fair366 viewsThe 2015 Rochester Country Fair was the place to go last week for family fun and good old-fashioned country entertainment. Photo by Colin Veitch
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Gine Fishing366 viewsRochester Scout Pack 30 had a fishing day at Five Mile Pond at Camp Cachelot in Myles Standish State Forest on September 27. The Cub Scouts were being trained in the art of fishing, tying knots for their hooks, as well as baiting a hook. Joshua Ernstzen, 7, (middle right) was the first Cub Scout to catch a fish. Photos by Denzil Ernstzen
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