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Chowder’s ON! 308 views…and so is the competition. Public safety employees and professional establishments served up their best chowders during the September 16 Mattapoisett Firefighters Association’s 3rd Annual Chowder Cook-Off. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marine Becket Kiernan308 viewsOn Friday, February 16, Class of 2017 ORR graduate and 18-year-old Marine Becket Kiernan was laid to rest at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. All of Old Rochester lined the side of Route 6 for a final farewell to Becket as Principal Mike Devoll stood solemnly as the procession passed beneath the giant U.S. flag suspended by two local ladder trucks. Fire and police from all three towns lined the opposite side of the street to pay their respects. Photos by Jean Perry
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Opening Day 308 viewsApril 28 was Opening Day in Rochester for the Old Rochester Little League. Retiring Police Chief Paul Magee tossed the first pitch on the (finally) spring Saturday morning. Photos by Colleen Hathaway.
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Tour de Crème308 viewsThis Sunday was the third annual Tour de Crème, a fundraising partnership between the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path. The ride started at the Town Beach and wound its way through the Southcoast, making stops at the various creameries along the way. Proceeds of the ride will go towards maintaining the MLT trails and the extension of the bike path to the Mattapoisett/Marion town line. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race308 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race wound its way along the Mattapoisett River for its 84th year. This year’s weather was a major improvement from last year’s soaking, but overall participation was down this year. Still, those who have been racing year after year made it another successful race, continuing an important Tri-Town tradition. Photos by Jean Perry
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National Night Out308 viewsThe fire, police, and EMS departments of Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester really stood out this National Night Out on the evening of Tuesday, August 7. Every year towns across the country connect with the community by throwing one of the most fun weeknight annual events of the summer. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Association Chowder Competition 308 viewsOn September 8, the 5th annual Mattapoisett Fire Department Association Chowder Competition featured a variety of flavorful chowders from restaurants and public safety facilities from Fairhaven, Rochester, and Mattapoisett. The family-friendly event drew a large crowd that included the many children enjoying a climb on the fire trucks and ringing the bells. Photos by Marilou Newell
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What are you up to?308 viewsWe asked folks what they’ve been up to and the response was overwhelming and positive. Stay safe folks!
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What are you up to?308 viewsWe asked folks what they’ve been up to and the response was overwhelming and positive. Stay safe folks!
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Full Moon308 viewsHugh Kelly sent in this picture of the full moon just coming up over Aucoot Cove taken from his porch.
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Family Fun307 viewsThe Tri-Town Strengthening Families Fair held at Sippican School on January 28 included a performance from Toe Jam Puppet Band. Photo by Felix Perez
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Brush Fire307 viewsA five-acre brushfire broke out on the Mattapoisett/Rochester town line on Saturday afternoon in the woods near Wolf Island Road and Long Plain Road. Photo by Eric Trippoli
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