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December 14: A Conversation About the Future of the GOP

Join the Rochester Republican Town Committee on Monday, December 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM for a discussion focused on the future of the Republican Party with two guest speakers.

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The Future of the GOP

Date: Monday, December 14, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Ponderosa Sportsman Club, on the Acushnet–Rochester town line

Featured speakers
  • State Representative Steven Xiarhos, 5th Barnstable District
  • State Representative-elect Jesse St. Gelais, 8th Bristol District

The complete agenda will be posted once confirmed.

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Thank You for Supporting Our Food Drive

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone in the Rochester Republican Town Committee and our community who contributed to our November food drive. Your generosity and willingness to help neighbors make efforts like this possible.

Boxes and bags of donated food and household goods collected through the Rochester Republican Town Committee food drive
Donations collected for the Rochester RTC food drive, November 2026.

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Special thanks to Jeff Jerome for suggesting this effort, and to every committee member and supporter who helped make it happen.

We appreciate everyone who stepped forward to contribute. Thank you for showing what community involvement is all about.

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Our next Rochester RTC meeting is December 14 at 6:30 PM. Select the highlighted date for guest speaker information. Other verified South Coast meetings and community events appear in Local Events & Public Information.

Next meeting: December 14, 2026, 6:30 PM

The Future of the GOP

When: Monday, December 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Where: Ponderosa Sportsman Club, on the Acushnet–Rochester town line

Guest speakers: State Representative Steven Xiarhos (5th Barnstable District) and State Representative-elect Jesse St. Gelais (8th Bristol District).

Discussion topic: the future of the Republican Party. Additional agenda details will be published when available.

View past Rochester RTC meeting · November 9

Rochester RTC Meeting

When: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Where: Ponderosa Sportsman Club, Rochester–Acushnet town line

Highlights: Mark Marshall of Convention of States; Luis Riveira will discuss an event scheduled for November 16; and November 9 is the final day of the food drive. Meeting held November 9, 2026.

This November 9 meeting has concluded.

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Rochester · Monday, November 9, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting

Host: Rochester RTC. Location: Ponderosa Sportsman Club, near the Rochester–Acushnet town line. Mark Marshall from Convention of States will join us; Luis Riveira will share information about a November 16 event. This is the final day of the committee food drive. Full agenda forthcoming.

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Marion · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Marion Veterans Day Ceremony

Host: Town of Marion. Location: Old Landing Veteran's Park, Front Street, Marion. In bad weather, the ceremony moves to Sippican School's Multipurpose Room. Guest speaker: Tri-Town Veterans Service Officer Lt. Christopher P. Gerrior, U.S. Navy (Ret.).

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Marion · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Noon

Veterans Day Luncheon

Host: Marion Council on Aging. Location: Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, Marion. For veterans, active duty service members, spouses and guests. RSVP deadline: Friday, November 6; call 508-748-3570.

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Fairhaven · Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 6:00–7:00 PM

Fairhaven Republican Town Committee meeting

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