Members of the Rochester School Committee on February 4 were adamant that their stance on keeping Good Friday as a school day would not change this year as it discussed the proposed draft of the 2016/2017 school year calendar. When Assistant Superintendent Elise Frangos brought up the topic, asking if the committee felt it would […] Read more »
Marc St. Pierre will be exhibiting recent work in collage and encaustic in a solo exhibition at the Marion Art Center from March 4 to April 16. An opening reception is planned for Friday, March 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm where you can meet the artist. St. Pierre is a professor of Fine Arts […] Read more »
Debating and diplomacy may not be common hobbies for many high school students, but to those Tabor Academy students involved in the Model United Nations club, these skills are paramount. Every year, this group, led by history teacher Gary Sousa, practices articulating points, keeps up with current events, and attends conferences to put their skills […] Read more »
The engineer and developer of a proposed 400 kilowatt solar energy installation met with the Rochester Planning Board on February 9 for an informal discussion of the application before a formal submittal for site plan review. This sixth solar farm for Rochester is slated for 188 and 190 Marion Road – two lots that developer […] Read more »
Please join us at noon on February 18 for lunch followed by a fascinating program on the Plymouth County Jail. Our February program will be presented by Becky Lee who has worked in the Community Outreach division of the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department for several years, speaking to organizations, working with each of Plymouth County’s […] Read more »
The zany, madcap 1920s of New York City is brought to life at Tabor Academy with their production of Thoroughly Modern Millie on February 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 pm in the Fireman Center for Performing Arts in Hoyt Hall. The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie was the […] Read more »
Wind Chill Warning Issued By Jean Perry An arctic blast is underway for the area and the US National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for parts of Massachusetts including Mattapoisett, Marion, and Rochester, warning of life-threatening wind chills. A wind chill warning is issued when the wind chill index is expected to […] Read more »
Sam Morse of Rochester and Brendon Senior of Carver have already cleared a major hurdle on their path to professional excellence. On January 16, they successfully completed the written portion of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation’s annual competition. Having pulled through those riggers, they advanced to the hands-on second half where they tested their […] Read more »
Gateway Youth Hockey will hold registration for the 2016-17 season during Public Skating at Tabor Academy on Sunday, February 21. The cost to participate in public skating is $5, with half of the door sales going to Gateway Youth Hockey. The deposit for the 2016-17 will be $200 and will ensure your child a spot […] Read more »
Every other Thursday, the students of Old Rochester Regional High School walk into school with a more awake outlook on the school day in front of them. Armed with an extra hour of sleep, students feel more prepared to face the day ahead. Why? ‘Delayed starts’ – a time when students are invited to come […] Read more »