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Rochester Grange Fair308 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its fair and supper on August 21. Baked goods, quilts, clothing, flowers, and rare items greeted visitors at the Grange Hall. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Touch-a-Truck Festival308 viewsThe Town of Rochester held a Touch-a-Truck Festival on October 2 at the County Fairgrounds. Children experienced up-close and personal the size and power of fire engines and their equipment and gear, along with municipal vehicles, including dump trucks and tractors. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Historical Society308 viewsMalcolm Phinney, his wife Kathy and Claire Smith and her husband Howard “Howie” wore period costumes and shared oral histories of early American life during the Rochester Historical Society’s Fun Fair with A Flair held on June 22. Children learned how to load a musket, Boy Scouts Troop 31 demonstrated archery skills, visitors enjoyed live music and baked goods and those who ducked inside the 1857 East Rochester Church were treated to an amazing display of artifacts. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Troop
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Rochester’s Memorial Day308 viewsStudent participation was at the forefront of Rochester’s Memorial Day weekend ceremonies held on Sunday at the Senior Center, Town Hall and Daggett Square. Boy Scout Troop 31 posted the colors, and music was provided by the Rochester Memorial School Band and The Showstoppers, who recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang a patriotic medley. Old Rochester student Esther Smith read the governor’s proclamation, Old Colony student Cameron Makuch read The Gettysburg Address, ORR student Ava Figueiredo read “In
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Rochester Fire 307 viewsFrom left: Rochester Fire Chief Scott Weigel; Cayce, Kentucky, Fire Chief Wade Adams; Rochester Fire Lieutenant Kevin Richard; and Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts President Michael Winn meeting on the second day of FCAM's annual 2022 Professional Development Conference at the DCU Center in Worcester. Photo courtesy of FCAM
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Kelcey Robertson306 viewsKelcey Robertson, 11, of Rochester, was honored on April 27 by Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz with a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Certificate of Recognition as a "Hero in our Community" and given three books to add to his donation to the Tri-Town Against Racism Diversity Library for local schools. Robertson, The Wanderer's Keel Award winner in Rochester for 2020.
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Nero’s Law306 viewsDenise Gannon speaks about Nero’s Law while husband Pat looks on during training held on Friday night at the Rochester Senior Center. Both Marion (Saturday morning) and Rochester fire departments hosted Nero’s Law training for multiple municipalities over the weekend. Nero was the K-9 dog for the Yarmouth Police Department, and his handler was Sergeant Sean Gannon, the son of Denise and Pat Gannon.
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Troop 31 Eagle Scouts306 viewsFrom left, Troop 31 Eagle Scouts Trent Crook, Tyler Souza and Robbie Nordahl will be recognized on Sunday at the Rochester Grange. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Christmas Tree306 viewsThe town enjoyed a beautiful Monday evening and a large turnout, as children gathered on the steps of Town Hall to sing carols, and Santa Claus arrived with a Fire Department escort to hand out candy canes. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sharon Hartley 306 viewsSet to retire after this academic year, Sharon Hartley was recognized by state and town officials, school administrators, teachers, school committee members and citizens for her many years serving on the Rochester, Old Rochester Regional and Joint school committees during a gathering held Monday afternoon at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Touch-a-Truck Festival305 viewsThe Town of Rochester held a Touch-a-Truck Festival on October 2 at the County Fairgrounds. Children experienced up-close and personal the size and power of fire engines and their equipment and gear, along with municipal vehicles, including dump trucks and tractors. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Fire305 viewsOccupants and their animals escaped an October 28 fire that destroyed their house on North Avenue in Rochester. One occupant of the residence was transported to a local hospital to be evaluated for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Rochester Fire Department, which arrived eight minutes after the 12:39 pm call to address heavy fire and smoke in the attached garage, according to the department's report on its Facebook page.
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