Although Rochester doesn’t touch Buzzards Bay’s coastline, more than 90% of the town’s land area lies within the Buzzards Bay watershed. The Mattapoisett River and the Sippican River flow through Rochester, which connect the town to Buzzards Bay. Rochester is 36 square miles in size, surrounded by the communities of Mattapoisett, Marion, Wareham, Middleborough, and Freetown and Lakeville. As of the 2010 Census, Rochester was home to 5,232 residents.
Upcoming Events Near Rochester
Places To Go in Rochester
East Over Reservation
With fields, stone walls, and golden yellow barns, East Over Reservation is a reminder of Rochester’s rural character.
Shoolman Preserve
This farm and forest along the Mattapoisett River in Rochester was preserved for birds — and explorers like you!
Current Issues
Land Conservation
Conserving land is one of the most important ways to protect clean water in Buzzards Bay. Since 1998, the Coalition has forever preserved more than 7,000 acres of land across our region.
Read More ›Working to Save Buzzards Bay
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is a membership-supported organization dedicated to improving the health of the Buzzards Bay ecosystem for all through education, conservation, research, and advocacy.We work to protect clean water on the Bay and on the land: