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Memorial Day Boat Race429 viewsRain didn’t stop the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race from taking place on Monday, May 30. It may have soaked the boats, but it didn’t soak the spirits of the participants. See the results at www.Wanderer.com. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Rochester Memorial Day429 viewsRochester fared far better with its Memorial Day celebration than Marion and Mattapoisett did with theirs on rainy Monday. Sunday, May 29, was a picture perfect day for a parade. At the Town Hall, the names of the fallen soldiers were read aloud and the Rochester Memorial School Band played patriotic songs before heading out for the parade. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Plumb Library429 viewsA new cupola complete with a copper covered roof and refurbished bronze and copper eagle weathervane now graces the roof of the Plumb Library in Rochester center. Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School carpentry shop students in partnership with Diversified Roofing Systems, New Bedford, owned by Richard Miranda, built the new cupola for the town. Rochester’s facility manager Andrew Daniel spearheaded the project and brought together the school and business partners. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Road Race429 viewsThe Rochester Road Race returned on August 13 after a year off due to low sponsorship, but this year was a hit with over 160 runners participating. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Grange Fair429 viewsThe Grange Fair, although seeing smaller numbers of crows each year, continued the agricultural tradition of Rochester on Saturday, August 20. Photos by Andrea Ray
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The Sun Will Come Out … Tomorrow 429 viewsFriday was a washout at the Rochester Country Fair, but the rain didn’t dampen the fun for those who braved the elements. Photos by Jean Perry
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Grandparent's Day428 viewsIt was a perfect autumn day for the SouthCoast Senior Resource Alliance Grandparents’ Day at Hiller Farm in Rochester on September 19. Children and their grandparents had fun playing bean-bag toss, bocce, posing with the Three Stooges, and more. The face-painting and petting zoo areas were a complete hit! Most importantly, the free event provided information to seniors on health services available in the SouthCoast area. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley
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Car Show Dreams428 views108 cars attended the “A Wish Come True” car show on October 11, 2009 at Rochester’s Plumb Corner. Each vehicle owner paid to attend the show, and the proceeds went to the organization, which works to grant wishes to children ages 3-18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. Photo by Pat Aleks
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Merchant of Venice428 viewsThe players in the Rochester Memorial School’s April 30, 2010 production of Merchant of Venice celebrate a happy ending for all the newlyweds. Left to right: Kyle Rood as Bassanio, Samantha Babineau as Nerrissa, Robert Johnson as Gratiano and Sara LaFrance as Portia. Photo courtesy of Kerry Bulman.
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Plumb Corner Halloween428 viewsHalloween Party at Plumb Corner on October 30, 2010.
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RMS Expansion428 viewsRochester Memorial School students received their biggest present after the holidays. On January 4, 2011, students took their seats in the school’s new 11,000 square foot addition and school wing for the first time. The $26.5 million construction and renovation project will be completed by the fall. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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SUV Fire428 viewsAn SUV was completely consumed by a fire in Rochester on Braley Hill Road, on Saturday evening, January 7, 2012. A passing motorist saw the flames and helped direct the occupants to safety. No injuries were reported, but Police Chief Paul Magee reported that the vehicle was a "total loss". Photo by Laura Fedak Pedulli.
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