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Seeds of Liberty504 viewsJudge Chris Byron shows off a relic from one of the original Liberty Elm trees during the recent dedication of a newly-planted Liberty Elm tree on the front lawn of the Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Rochester Country Fair 2008504 viewsScene from the "Wild West" themed 2008 Rochester Country Fair held August 22-24, 2008. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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By The Numbers504 viewsOn Monday morning, February 23, Congressman Barney Frank honored 54 students from Old Rochester Regional Senior High School for scoring in the top 25th percentile in the National Financial Literacy Challenge. These 54 students topped out in a pool of over 75,000 test takers after taking extensive Junior Achievement classes on budgeting, saving and investing, credit, identity protection and risk management.
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Rowing on the River503 viewsOnce again, Sean Shaw of Rochester and C.J. Hedges IV of Hamden, CT, took first place honors in the 2008 running of the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on the Mattapoisett River held on Monday, May 26, 2008. The duo finished the 11-mile course in 1:50:32 and received the coveted Jim Hartley Trophy for winning the race three consecutive years in a row. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Rochester Remembers503 viewsThe Town of Rochester paid tribute to our armed forces, both past and present, with their annual Memorial Day Parade and Observance held on Sunday morning, May 25, 2008. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Breakfast in Rochester503 viewsThe Rochester Senior Center is now open every Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 9:00 am serving homemade breakfast. This program is open to people of all ages and does not require any kind of reservation. The menu for this new endeavor is simple, hearty and inexpensive. A full breakfast of eggs, a drink, potatoes and toast will cost a diner under $5. The menu is as varied as it is delicious and meals are prepared to order, unlike most fast food restaurants. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Citizen Cane503 viewsNinety-eight-year-old Chester "Chet" Rollins of Rochester, seen here donning a top hat next to his wife Marjorie, recently received the Boston Post cane from the town Selectmen during a presentation ceremony at his home on Friday, December 19. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Teddy Bear Picnic503 viewsPlumb Corner in Rochester was the sight for this year's Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, May 16, sponsored by the Tri-Town Early Childhood Council. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Circus Time503 viewsThe Cole Brothers Circus made its annual visit to Rochester's Plumb Corner on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25. The Circus, which featured highflying aerial acts, animal acts and plenty of clowns played four shows under the big top during its two-day stay. Proceeds from the circus will help to fund children's events throughout the year at Plumb Corner such as the Annual Easter egg hunt and the Halloween party. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Book Bargains502 viewsBook lovers had a chance to find a good read or two as the Friends of the Joseph Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester held their annual book sale under a tent on the library’s lawn on Saturday, September 8. Bargain hunters have been flocking to this event for years in search of the perfect book and this sale was no exception with shoppers arriving bright and early to get the first crack at box upon box of reading pleasures all priced at $2 or less. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Easter Egg Hunt502 viewsAnnual Pre-School and Elementary Student Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday, March 22, at the Plumb Corner Mall in Rochester. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Reading Garden502 viewsThe Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester recently dedicated a new “Reading Garden,” an outdoor sculpture garden and sitting area, that was a gift of the family and friends of Steven Santos in his memory on Saturday morning, June 28. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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