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RMS Ribbin Cutting544 viewsA new and improved Rochester Memorial School was celebrated at a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 2, 2011. Over 100 local residents and dignitaries attended the event. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Pinewood Derby544 viewsThe top spots in the Rochester Pack 30 Pinewood Derby went to Logan Empey (1st), Jack Wronski (2nd), Ethan Empey (3rd), Eli Mecham (4th), Connor O'Leary (5th), and Cash Jerome (6th). These six boys will move on to Regionals on March 31. Photo courtesy Krystle Empey
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Rochester Boy Scout Troop 31 and Cub Scout Pack 30544 viewsRochester Boy Scout Troop 31 and Cub Scout Pack 30 were invited to celebrate Scout Sunday in a special service performed by Pastor Philip H. Viall, with the assistance of Liturgist and Troop 31 Chaplin, David Andrews, at the Long Plain United Methodist Church in Acushnet this past Sunday. The warm and welcoming worship ceremony included thanking and honoring scouts and leaders for their dedication to community, the posting of the colors presented by local Eagle Scout candidates Jacob Andrews and Colin Macki
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Rochester Country Fair544 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair pressed on in the face of a “critical” EEE threat in Rochester over the weekend, August 10-11. Festivities were canceled for Thursday and Friday, but there was plenty of tractors, music, vendors, and fried fair food to keep the spirit of the Rochester Country Fair alive. Photos by Jean Perry
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Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club544 viewsRadio control model seaplanes are more than just a hobby for members of the Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club. As club member Gerry Dupont puts it, “It’s an affliction. A happy affliction.” Dupont’s yellow Piper Cub seaplane features a one-fifth-scale pilot named “Gus” who’s been flying the one-fifth-scale seaplane for seven years. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Steer543 viewsA wet morning didn't bother the steer in Rochester on October 20, 2011. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol 543 viewsYes, the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol really does exist and, yes, people actually do win – just ask John Hall of Rochester! Wearing only socks on his feet, Hall exited his Snipatuit Road home on April 15 and was greeted by PCH Prize Patroller Howie Guja who was holding a giant check for $50,000 with Hall’s name on it, roses, and a bottle of bubbly. Photos by Jean Perry
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Arbor Day in Rochester543 viewsThis year’s Arbor Day ceremony in Rochester was courtesy of aspiring Eagle Scout Dominic Mattera, who for his Eagle Scout project planted two young magnolia trees at the entrance of the Dexter Lane ball field. Rochester’s Matt Monteiro organized a small ceremony on Friday evening, April 26, to acknowledge Mattera's contribution and celebrate Arbor Day. Photo courtesy Matthew Monteiro
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Rochester Fire Department543 viewsThe Rochester Board of Selectmen made it official on May 6 when they signed the contract making Fire Chief Scott Weigel Rochester’s first ever full-time fire chief. Weigel was sworn in surrounded by family and firefighters in formal dress from Rochester and surrounding towns. Outside the party gathered for photos and left with celebratory sirens. Photos by Jean Perry
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Hartley’s Pond543 viewsThese photos of Grandma Hartley’s Pond were taken on Sunday, May 26, two days after the bog flume broke, draining the pond of most of its water. State employees have been surveying the damage since Saturday. Photo by Jean Perry
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Winifred Hartley543 viewsThe Rochester Council on Aging celebrated the 100th birthday of longtime Rochester resident Winifred Hartley, born on November 15, 1919. For 24 years, Hartley was the school nurse at Old Rochester Regional High School. Photos courtesy Connie Dolan
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Rochester Country Fair542 viewsScenes from the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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