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Tree Lighting 2014260 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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‘Chillaxing’ at Plumb Library260 views‘Chillaxing’ at Plumb Library: Kara Underhill, 12, Emma Makuch, 10, and Bridget Farias, 11, joined Wellness Practitioner Marcia Hartley to mix essential oils in a stress-free zone on the snowy Tuesday of February 17. Chill-ax was part of Plumb Library’s school vacation week programming, which includes ‘Peace it On’ infant relaxation on February 20 from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, with ‘Yoga 4 Kids’ to follow from 12:15 - 12:45 pm. Register at 508-763-8600. Photos by Jean Perry
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Easter Breakfast260 viewsThe Rochester Senior Center was the place to be Sunday morning if you love a hearty breakfast…and the Easter Bunny. The Rochester Lions Club sponsored the breakfast with the Easter Bunny event on March 29, giving kids the chance to hang out with him and snap a few photos. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Rochester Fire260 viewsJust before 11:00 am on April 2, the Rochester Fire Department was called out to a structure fire on Vaughan Hill Road in Rochester, with initial responders calling for assistance from the Mattapoisett and Marion Fire Departments and a tanker from Rochester. The house was located on a farm about 1,000 feet from the road down a long dirt driveway, which created a problem for supplying water to the scene.
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Rochester Fire260 viewsJust before 11:00 am on April 2, the Rochester Fire Department was called out to a structure fire on Vaughan Hill Road in Rochester, with initial responders calling for assistance from the Mattapoisett and Marion Fire Departments and a tanker from Rochester. The house was located on a farm about 1,000 feet from the road down a long dirt driveway, which created a problem for supplying water to the scene.
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2015 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race260 viewsThere were 66 teams that raced their way through Rochester and Mattapoisett in the 2015 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on May 25. Participants say Church Falls is always the trickiest spot, but around every bend is another challenge to keep on paddling through. Photos by Felix Perez
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2015 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race260 viewsThere were 66 teams that raced their way through Rochester and Mattapoisett in the 2015 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on May 25. Participants say Church Falls is always the trickiest spot, but around every bend is another challenge to keep on paddling through. Photos by Felix Perez
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Spring Concert at Rochester Memorial School260 viewsThe night of May 28 was the Spring Concert at Rochester Memorial School. The band and chorus entertained a cafetorium full of family and friends, who especially liked the band’s rendition of “Happy.” Photos by Jean Perry
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ATOMIC Youth Ministry260 viewsThe ATOMIC Youth Ministry of the First Congregational Church blessed the Town of Rochester on August 19 by providing free car washes. The youth were blessed as well as they cooled off in the water on the hot summer day. Photos by Marcy Smith
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Plumb Corner Halloween Party260 viewsEvery year, the ghosts, ghouls, princesses, and superheroes come out to the Annual Plumb Corner Halloween Party, sponsored in part by the Friends of the Plumb Library. DJ Howie provided the tunes, and families enjoyed pumpkin painting, a costume contest, and a variety of spooky-themed crafts and activities. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito260 viewsLieutenant Governor Karyn Polito visited the Rochester Town Hall on Thursday, February 18, to join Board of Selectmen Chairman Richard Nunes in signing the Community Compact, an agreement between the Town and the Baker-Polito Administration to employ a chosen best practice in the town, which makes Rochester eligible for future grant opportunities. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Road Race260 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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