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Asian Market230 viewsRMS sixth-grade students of Danni Kleiman and James Sullivan participated in the school’s very first “Asian Market” on Friday, December 9, as a way to learn about bartering and commerce. Students representing a host of different countries set up their stands to sell goods such as oil, cotton, sugar, produce, and livestock. Photos by Jean Perry
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Christmas Baskets230 viewsOn Tuesday, December 20, Rochester Facilities Manager Andrew Daniel was tying perfect Christmas bows to top off gift baskets for Rochester families purchased with donations from Town Hall staff and town boards and committees. Four families this year will receive a Christmas meal in a basket thanks to the efforts of all at Town Hall. Altogether $1,400 was raised at Town Hall, with half going to the gift baskets and the other half towards other town Christmas charities. Photos by Jean Perry
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Christmas Baskets230 viewsOn Tuesday, December 20, Rochester Facilities Manager Andrew Daniel was tying perfect Christmas bows to top off gift baskets for Rochester families purchased with donations from Town Hall staff and town boards and committees. Four families this year will receive a Christmas meal in a basket thanks to the efforts of all at Town Hall. Altogether $1,400 was raised at Town Hall, with half going to the gift baskets and the other half towards other town Christmas charities. Photos by Jean Perry
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Converse Point230 viewsSteve Chicco took this photo on Converse Point facing Cuttyhunk on Friday afternoon before the second snowstorm arrived on Saturday.
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RMS C.A.R.E.S.230 viewsThe fourth-graders at Rochester Memorial School put on a presentation on Thursday, January 26, called RMS C.A.R.E.S. Each fourth grade class represented a word comprising the C.A.R.E.S. acronym: Cooperation, Assertiveness, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control. The positive message was well received by the crowd, and the young students in the front rows definitely showed their enjoyment throughout the show. Photos by Jean Perry
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Potluck Recipe Exchange230 viewsThe Taber Library held a Potluck Recipe Exchange on February 16. Fellow foodies shared and sampled their creations made from recipes featured in Taber Library cookbooks. Photos by Deina Zartman
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Soapbox Derby230 viewsMembers of Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 participated in a soapbox derby this Saturday, November 18 on Holmes Street in Marion. Photos by Sarah French Storer
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Marion Natural History Museum230 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Kitty Degroot for sharing her expertise as a beekeeper with our group. The students learned that 10 bees weigh the same as one M&M, and how bees communicate by dancing. We explored beekeeping equipment and which hive box holds the queen and which holds the honey. The museum also wishes to thank the volunteers who assisted with the program. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Stuff a Cruiser230 viewsORR students partnered with the Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester Police on December 8, collecting toys donated to Toys for Tots during the annual Stuff a Cruiser event. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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Opening Day 230 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 Crème230 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 Race230 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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