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Rochester Morning Brief, Oct. 22: ORR gets $50,000 career-prep grant
Old Rochester Regional schools receive a $50,000 grant for career-preparedness programs for students.
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Facilities manager takes on parks role
Rochester's facilities manager has taken over parks responsibilities, a quiet shift in Town Hall oversight.
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Board of Assessors meets Tuesday evening
Rochester's Board of Assessors meets Tuesday evening at Town Hall to continue regular business.
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Select Board meets Monday night
Select Board meets Monday night to open a packed week of town meetings. Also in today's brief (6 items): Select Board meets Monday night; Select Board, Finance Committee hold joint appointing session; RMS School Council meets Tuesday afternoon; Board of Assessors meets Tuesday.
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Conservation hearing on Walnut Plain Road canceled
Rochester's Conservation Commission cancels Tuesday hearing on Walnut Plain Road project without new date.
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Park Commission meets Thursday night
Rochester's Park Commission meets Thursday night as four town boards convene this week.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026
This week's obituary notices column for Rochester, Massachusetts carries one notice: Hartley, John Mark, 64, who died unexpectedly on September 28, 2026, while at work in Brookfield, Massachusetts. His obituary, posted by Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Homes of Mattapoisett and carried on Legac…
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Nine deeds recorded across four price tiers
Nine Rochester property deeds recorded this fall span four distinct price tiers. From our own coverage: Nine Rochester deeds recorded across four price tiers. Also in today's brief (6 items): MRV Water Supply PAC meets remotely Tuesday; MRV Water District board convenes by Zoom; Council…
Real Estate
Rochester Home Prices Hold Near $700,000 Median Despite Light September Sales
Rochester recorded nine property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, but only five carried a market sale price. Those five ranged from $475,000 to $992,500, with a median of $695,000. The period's top sale was 220 Mattapoisett Rd, which sold for $992,500 on Oct. 9.
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Tax bill reminder goes out to residents
Rochester issues tax bill reminder as five boards meet on water, aging and events. Also in today's brief (7 items): Town issues reminder on tax bills; Charity gala raises money for area students; MRV Water Supply PAC meets via Zoom; MRV Water District board meets remotely.
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