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Mushroom Walk209 viewsNot all mushrooms have a stalk, veil, and cap. This is orange jelly fungus, an orb-shaped mushroom. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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CrAzY Hat Party209 viewsA great time was had by all at the Rochester Country Fair CrAzY Hat Party fund raiser held on November 3rd. Photo by Felix Perez
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Veteran’s Day 209 viewsOn November 12, members of the Mattapoisett community gathered together at Old Hammondtown Elementary School for their annual Veteran’s Day ceremony. Commander Michael Lamoureux served as emcee of the event while State Representative William Straus, Selectman Paul Silva, Veterans’ Agent Barry Denham and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Scott Burrill addressed the audience. The school’s chorus and band played patriotic tunes while the Mattapoisett Police Department presented the colors. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick
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Holiday Tour209 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society and Carriage House opened its doors for the holiday season on Saturday, November 24. The Historical Society is having its annual holiday shop, which features a variety of unique gifts such as historical postcard and map recreations, books, and tree ornaments. Kids will get a kick out of the Lionel model train that zooms past a village of illuminated porcelain buildings. Photos by Eric Tripoli.
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Holiday Tour209 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society and Carriage House opened its doors for the holiday season on Saturday, November 24. The Historical Society is having its annual holiday shop, which features a variety of unique gifts such as historical postcard and map recreations, books, and tree ornaments. Kids will get a kick out of the Lionel model train that zooms past a village of illuminated porcelain buildings. Photos by Eric Tripoli.
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Holiday Caroling 209 viewsOn Saturday, December 1, several Mattapoisett residents gathered together to go Christmas Caroling throughout the village. The carolers met at the Mattapoisett Library and made their way around town, stopping at the Inn at Shipyard Park for refreshments. Photos by Feliz Perez.
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Annual Tree Lighting209 viewsOn Monday, December 3, Rochester held their Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the center of town. Hundreds of residents turned out for the celebration The Rochester Memorial School Chorus and Band played joyous holiday tunes. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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St. Patty's Dinner209 viewsThe First Congregational Church’s held a St. Patricks Day Dinner in Rochester on Sunday. Photos by
Felix Perez
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Ballroom Dancing209 viewsThe Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly held a Ballroom Dance Party on Saturday, April 6 to benefit the Mattapoisett Council on Aging and other senior activities. Live music was provided by the Meadow Larks. Photos by Felix Perez
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Marion Natural History Museum209 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group learned what it takes to collect minerals and fossils, explored some wonderful specimens of each, and made their own “fossil” with geologist and amateur archaeologist Jim Pierson. Many thanks to Jim for another wonderful program! (Partial funding for the program was provided by the Marion Cultural Council). Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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The Taming of the Shrew209 viewsThirty-six fifth- and sixth-grade students from Rochester Memorial School’s Drama Club, along with the help of six ORR Junior High students, performed Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” on Friday, May 3. The production was directed by Dannie Kleiman and featured costumes by Kate Tarleton. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Fire Engine Collection209 viewsRetired Rochester Fire Chief Scott Ashworth’s collection of restored fire trucks – including 1938 Ahrens-Fox and a 1956 Cadillac Meteor ambulance – is museum-quality, but he’s not planning to charge admission any time soon. “You do it because you enjoy it. It’s time consuming, but it’s what I enjoy. I try to do everything that I can. It gives me pride.” Photos by Nick Waleka
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