One of my favorite songs is “Smile” by Charlie Chaplin. Ya, that Charlie Chaplin who, to people of a certain age, was known as the “Litte Tramp,” a character he portrayed in the movies. Chaplin wrote the music in 1936 for his film “Modern Times” (John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons added the lyrics […] Read more »
Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals approved the construction of a deck on an under-sized house lot at 560 Snipatuit Road in a swiftly moving meeting on August 22. In a meeting that took a mere 25 minutes, Walter and Doreen Gonet proposed a 9.5-foot deck extending 31 feet into the side setback of their […] Read more »
To coincide with the start of the new school year, Superintendent Michael S. Nelson would like to share back-to-school safety tips and important bus route information with families, residents and area motorists. The first day of school for grades 1-12 is Wednesday, August 28, and Kindergarten begins on Friday, August 30. “As the […] Read more »
September 14. MYC Phoenix Cup. A fun race any member with a sailboat can participate in. There is no Fee for this race. Check website under Racing, Phoenix Cup for details. September 14. Last race of the season. Open to all PHRF boats in Buzzards Bay. Check our website for entry details, under Racing, […] Read more »
The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is now accepting online applications from organizations, schools and individuals for grants to support community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs. If you have a great idea for bringing culturally enriching programming to the Rochester area and need funding to make it a reality, we can help. The online application window […] Read more »