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Plumb Corner Holiday301 viewsLauren Valente and Kelly Bruce sell Girl Scout cookies to merry Rochester residents at the December 10 Plumb Corner Holiday Celebration. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Gine Fishing301 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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Rochester Tree Lighting301 viewsMonday, December 5, was the night of the annual Rochester Tree Lighting. Folks enjoyed festive music by the RMS chorus and band, and witnessed the grand entrance of Santa Claus aboard Rochester’s big yellow fire ladder truck with lights blazing and sirens sounding. Photos by Jean Perry
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No Shave November301 viewsTime was up for five Rochester police officers participating in the department’s 2nd annual No Shave November who said farewell to their beards and goatees as cosmetology students at Old Colony treated the officers to a shave on December 1. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby301 viewsCub Scouts Pack 30 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 13 at Rochester Memorial School. The pinewood derby is a tradition that was started back in 1963 in Manhattan Beach, California and persists to this day. In addition to placing as the fastest cars, the scouts’ cars are also awarded for design and creativity. Photos by Jean Perry
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Michelle Cusolito301 viewsChildren’s author and Rochester resident Michelle Cusolito read from her latest release “Flying Deep” on July 23 at Rochester’s Plumb Library. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Country Fair301 viewsFair goers crowded the Rochester Fairgrounds this past weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Rochester Country Fair. Whether it was the antique tractor pull, the pie eating contest, the dairy goat show, or the fiddle contest, there was something for everyone. Photos by Sarah Storer
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Holiday Windows300 viewsArt students from Old Rochester Regional High School work under Ms. Dorothy's guidance to decorate Plumb Corner storefront windows on November 17, 2009. The students took a couple hours away from books to enjoy some paint and sunshine. The festive windows will be on display until Christmas. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Bugs, bugs, bugs300 viewsDo you know the difference between a bug and an insect? Are you well-versed in the parts of an insect the head, thorax and abdomen? It was all things bugs when a Mad Scientist came to the Plumb Library in Rochester on April 22, 2010. Over a dozen children enjoyed the April vacation bug demonstration with hands-on activities and learning fun. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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RMS Expansion300 viewsRochester Memorial School students received their biggest present after the holidays. On January 4, 2011, students took their seats in the schools 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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Rochester Halloween300 viewsYee haw! Git along little doggies! Cowboy Colin Sweet and Cowgirl Lauren Kelley rounded up some fun at the October 29, 2011 Plumb Corner Halloween party. Photo by Shawn Sweet.
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Tree Sales300 views'Tis the season, once more! On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 26, 2011, locals stopped by the Rochester Women's Clubhouse to pick up their fresh wreaths and trees. The proceeds from the sale helped the Rochester Women's Club purchase a new roof for their Clubhouse. The tree and wreath sale will continue on the weekends of December 3 and 4 and December 10 and 11 from noon to 2:00 pm. Left to right, Club members Nancy Boutin and Marsha Hartley helped sell wreaths and trees. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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