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Howard Tinkham106 viewsHoward Tinkham’s 100th birthday was celebrated on Sunday with a parade that went from the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion in Mattapoisett out to Ned’s Point Lighthouse and back, followed by a party at the hall featuring “God Bless America” and “Happy Birthday” sung by the Showstoppers and refreshments for the many citizens who attended to express their appreciation for all that Tinkham has meant to the town. Photos by Mick Colageo and Jennifer Gerrior
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Rochester Historical Commission 106 viewsThe commission donates and posts plaques to showcase the town’s architectural history. On December 17, Commission Chairperson Connie Eshbach and the members donated and mounted a plaque at the Grange, which joins the Rochester Women's Club, East Rochester Congregational Church and Town Hall as recipients of a plaque. The program is open to any Rochester owner of an older private home. The information on the criteria and ordering procedures are posted at townofrochestermass.com under Historical Commission.
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Mattapoisett Polar Plunge106 viewsMattapoisett Polar Plunge Photo by Faith Ball
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Rochester Country Fair Grounds106 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair Grounds, site of a longtime annual fair that has been canceled over the past three years by a lightning storm, the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, will not see the fair again for at least two more years. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Gold Key Award 106 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School student Jed Dupree was a recent recipient of a Gold Key Award for outstanding artwork. Photos courtesy of ORR School District and MA Superintendency Union #55
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Tour de Crème106 viewsYoung and old, enjoyed Sunday’s Tour de Crème bike ride that saw riders stop for complimentary ice cream along 40, 24 and 9-mile courses. Photo courtesy of Jack Dennerlein
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Rochester Memorial Day106 viewsWith the annual Boat Race scheduled for Monday morning, the Town of Rochester held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Sunday with participation from Representative William Straus, Tri-Town Veterans Director Chris Gerrior, Rochester Select Board members Paul Ciaburri, Brad Morse and Adam Murphy, the Rochester Fire Department and the Rochester Memorial School Band directed by Kaitlyn Laprise. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tri-Town Graduation106 viewsThe Tri-Towns saw high school graduations on the first three days of June, but Saturday’s blustery weather at Old Rochester was nothing like the sun-scorched conditions at Old Colony on Thursday and at Tabor Academy on Friday. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Shining Tides Multiuse Pathway106 viewsThe official opening of the Shining Tides multiuse pathway took place on June 12 with approximately 75 people gathered to applaud the 20-year effort. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted the ribbon-cutting event where the elevated bridge span crosses the Mattapoisett River and Eel Pond marshlands. Representative William Straus noted the hard work of both local volunteers and government members, as well as the support and work done by those associated with Secretary of Transportation
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Right Whale106 viewsThe ins-and-outs of a life-size right whale located in the Marion Music Hall were enjoyed by more than 70 children during the Natural History Museum’s block party held on June 24 in conjunction with the Elizabeth Taber Library. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Mattapoisett Road Race106 viewsA humid atmosphere challenged the competitors, but the Mattapoisett Road Race was nonetheless conquered by over 1,000 runners. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Fireworks106 viewsMarion’s July 1 fireworks as seen by Walpole resident Bill Burke.
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