Duxbury Clipper 04 - 01 - 2009
Duxbury Clipper 04 - 01 - 2009
Duxbury Clipper 04 - 01 - 2009
Volume LIX No. 13 “In true democracy every man and women is taught to think for himself or herself.” –– Gandhi Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Police and
fire projects
rejected
Confusion over ballot questions
may have hurt projects
By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor
[email protected] “It was pretty
The Percy Walker Pool discouraging
will get a facelift, the Chandler ... I think we
Elementary School will get a did our best to
new roof, but Duxbury police
and fire departments were left
sell the reno- Christopher Donato and Mary Cadigan stand outside the entrance to the polls on Saturday afternoon.
vation.” Donato beat incumbent Andre Martecchini by 24 votes to win a seat on the Board of Selectmen.
out in the cold after Saturday’s
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at the ballot tion.”
By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor
box, as well as
[email protected]
from each voting precinct was read. After
$200,000 for a study of DMS How did Duxbury vote? hristopher Donato is Duxbury’s hearing the final tally, Donato was gracious
and DHS, and $1.5 million for newest member of the Board of toward the outgoing Martecchini, saying
See complete election results
the roof. Selectmen, narrowly edging out that he “greatly respected” his 12 years of
on page 5.
However, a ballot question 12-year incumbent Andre Martecchini in service.
asking for $435,000 to design Saturday’s election by 24 votes. “We’ve got to remember what a great
a new police station off May- Donato, along with family members job Andre did over the past 12 years,” he
West thought Question 2
flower Street failed, as did a being on the ballot may have and campaign workers, waited anxiously in continued on page 4
planned $5.2 million renova- confused voters. Question 2
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Attention job 3rd annual Island
hunters Creek herring count
The newest edition of the The Island Creek herring
Directory of Executive & Pro- count is set to begin on April
fessional Recruiters (2009- 1 and will continue until mid
2010) was just received at the June. The process consists
Duxbury Free Library. We offer of watching the top step of
access to the online format from the Tremont Street ladder for
our list of Research Databases, ten minute shifts and count-
under Business. The electronic ing any fish that pass. We’re
format allows searching for re- happy to train new volun-
cruiters by: firm name, geog- teers. Please contact Jon
raphy, specialty, industry or by McGrath at 781-934-0647 or
job placements. Print volumes at [email protected] if
available in Business Reference you are interested.
and Circulating collections.
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have necessarily 100 percent
support ... “I was very proud $75: Cheryl Wigmore of Duxbury
when it got in, and it’s saved a
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$100: Sarah Bushee of Duxbury; Jill and Donald Cadigan of
ton of money,” Duxbury; Ann-Marie Darling of Duxbury; Christopher Donato
“I’m very proud of what I of Duxbury; Robert Farrelly of Duxbury; Robert Fitzpatrick of
achived .. with some excellent, Duxbury; Eugene Kennedy of Duxbury; Joseph Kintingos of
excellent people helping me. Quincy; George Krall of Duxbury; Mary Marshall of Duxbury;
H;JKHDI This is not a one-man show. James McHugh of Duxbury; John Muller of Duxbury; Betty Ann
Working in town government O’Sullivan of Duxbury; Julia Smith of Duxbury; Ella Welch of
JEj^[ is completely a team effort.” Duxbury; Gary Whear of Duxbury; Walter Zak, Jr. of Duxbury
M_dieh>eki[?dd During the campaign, the $150: John Wolff of Duxbury
two men agreed on little. Do-
nato criticized the incumbent $200: W. John Rudicus of Duxbury; David Sullivan of Boston
I7JKH:7O for what he said was poor
$300: Christopher Donato of Duxbury
communication between town
7FH?B*J> leaders and employees, and for $500: Morton Feary of Duxbury; Brenda Gillis of Duxbury
.0&&fcje a lack of action on the public
safety and other capital proj- Other candidates or organizations who spent money on their
''0&&fc ects. Martecchini countered election campaigns:
that his challenger didn’t un- Josh Cutler, Planning Board: $978.8
derstand the workings of town
government. Friends of the Percy Walker Pool: $702.15
Donato pointed to the fail- Andre Martecchini: $318.40
ure of the police and fire sta-
Firefighters local 2167: $193.48
Duxbury Police Union: $86.80
school committee
� John P. Heinstadt 367 504 396 279 320 268 2134
Glenn S. Listernick 155 159 145 127 133 109 828 257 Elm Street, Route 80
Blanks 27 49 32 21 22 30 181
Write-ins 1 4 2 0 0 1 8 Kingston, Massachusetts 781.585.3030
Total 550 716 575 427 475 408 3,151 Office Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9am-5pm
Garden Center Re-Opening 4/6/09
planning board Garden Center April Hours:
� Josh S. Cutler 352 474 315 248 270 232 1891 Mon. thru Fri. 10am-2pm
� George D. Wadsworth 314 389 336 250 246 219 1754 LANDSCAPING &
John B. Murdock 167 238 179 142 205 152 1083 Sat. & Sun.10am-4pm
Blanks 264 330 318 212 227 210 1561 MAINTENANCE SERVICES manahassetgarden.com
Write-ins 3 2 2 2 1 1 11
Total 1,100 1,433 1,150 854 949 814 6,300
library trustees
� Laney S. Mutoski
� Paula S. Harris
312 432 346 282 306 248 1926 The Most Important
Health Care Decisions
300 365 261 195 222 183 1526
Kate C. Sturgis 216 281 175 144 162 147 1125
Blanks 270 354 367 230 256 235 1712
QUESTION 1 - pool
Macdonald
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227
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387
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295
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Total 550 717 575 427 475 408 3,152
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Total 550 717 575 427 475 408 3,152
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� Yes 295 375 340 245 278 207 1740
No 241 325 214 169 181 190 1320
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Total 550 717 575 427 475 408 3,152
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PHOTOGRAPHY pm. Both Pianist Olivia Garni- grounds of the White House and with that seemingly simple
er and Cellist Timothy Roberts step, have taken a leading role in the ongoing international
have previously performed at dialogue about food. By growing tomatoes, beans, herbs
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her talent at a very tender age, their food and are supporting local
playing for the French Televi- sustainability.
sion and giving her first recital The Obamas certainly aren’t the
at the age of seven. At ten, first to embrace the idea of turning
EASTER DINNER she started playing in many
Parisian halls and has, since
away from industrialized food and
towards locally grown ingredients.
then, given many concerts The “Slow Food” movement
Hot Roast Turkey throughout France, Belgium, suggests that we should know the origins of the food that lands
with all the fixins! Germany, Italy, Austria, Bul- on our plates. The seeds of the Slow Food movement were
garia, Hungary, Malaysia and planted as a grass roots organization in 1989 when outraged
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mances in Boston, Chicago, promote local food traditions, and advocate for healthy food
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Garnier in Boston and at the attainable goal. Try fixing one meal a week or even a month
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Tues-Sat 9am-6pm Take an extra moment when shopping and check your
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made sauces are readily available at grocery stores and at the
smaller independently owned markets that dot the South Shore.
Alfredo Aiello based out of Quincy and Serino’s Pasta from
Hyde Park both offer excellent pastas, pizzas and sauces. Pair
them with artisinal breads such as Jessica’s, baked in Woburn
or Pain D’Avignon breads from Hyannis and a bottle of
Westport Vineyards Wine for an easy to prepare local meal.
The South Shore boasts several excellent turkey farms
as well as fish markets selling locally caught fish. Hanover
Lobster and Seafood is currently offering succulent Cape Cod
scallops which can be dusted with breadcrumbs and drizzled
with Kate’s Homemade Sea Salt butter from Maine for a
divine dinner. Create a cheese plate made with Great Hill
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Westport and a sharp cheddar from Cabot in Vermont. For
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cess and claiming the town’s December 31 and it no longer
Jason Laramee, the man- choice of a new manager was had control of the property.
ager at the North Hill Golf unqualified. Johnson will like- Selectmen chairman Jon
Course, is asking Duxbury se- ly continue as the manager for Witten refused to discuss the
lectmen for his liquor license the 2009 golf season. issue of the liquor license at UÊ7iii`Ê ÀÕV
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Laramee works for John- end of a recent Board of Se- on the Johnson’s application
son Turf and Golf, Inc. of lectmen meeting, saying he for a liquor license at North
Weston, which will continue to meant to appear at the open Hill had already been sched-
manage the town-owned nine- forum part at the beginning uled for 7:20 p.m. at the April
hole golf course on Merry Av-
enue even though its ten-year
but it took him longer than
he thought to get to Duxbury
6 selectmen’s meeting.
“We’re in litigation over
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2008 and it was not awarded a Laramee insisted that the comfortable discussing it,” J^[edboB?L;87D:;bl_i
new one by the town. town re-instate Johnson’s li- said Witten. “This is not the I^em_djemd
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Inc. received an injunction in Johnson had all the necessary Town Manager Richard
January from a judge in Mid- permits and the permission of MacDonald said: “We’ve /,9Ê"1,Ê"1-Ê
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ficials, Madigan estimated the ing a new middle school and a years they are presented and
$5.00 offer expires 4/30/09
costs of each project and how new high school. Both build- are completed on schedule at a Hours: Tues.-Sat. 8-5
much each would increase ings have been determined by 4.5 percent interest rate. Sun. 9-5
an average tax bill. He used the school department to be The preliminary ten-year 24%s(!.3/.s
an average home value of nearing their useful 50-year capital plan also recommends MILE NORTH OF 3HAWS
$655,923 and an average tax life expectancy and require the town spend $500,000 a year
bill of $7,263 for FY2010. He major renovations or possible on replacing and maintaining
stressed that these amounts
and tax impacts are a moving
replacement. A new middle
school would cost approxi-
its vehicles and $750,000 a
year on building maintenance.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
target and can change depend-
ing upon many factors such as
mately $60 million and would
add $600 to the average tax
bill beginning in FY2014, said
Madigan said the Fiscal
Advisory Committee plans $ Got Furniture? $
construction start dates, inter-
est rates, and when current Madigan. A new high school
to present next year’s Town
Meeting with a final long-term $ Go Green! $
town debt is retired from the could cost up to $65 million, capital planning report.
books.
According to Madigan,
the fire station renovation Senior Club news $ $
FURNITURE CONSIGNMENT
project with a $5.2 million
price tag would add $87 to
On Wednesday, April 1, our entertainer is Art Tebbetts
with his guitar and songs of the 1950’s. This is his first ap-
$ -AKE -ONEY n ELL &URNITURE $
the average tax bill for the pearance to our club (no mix up, promise, and we are looking
next fiscal year, FY11. The
$2.2 million pool renovation
forward to seeing you!)
The meeting starts with a coffee social at 9:30 a.m. The
$ $ave Money – Buy Furniture! $
would add $37. The Chandler
$ $
meeting with the board members is at 10 a.m. followed by Art – Our 10 Year Anniversary –
school roof project with a $1.5 Tibbetts. Voted #1 Furniture
million cost and a 40 percent Our trip Thursday, April 23 is “The Vegas Three” with Consignment Shop
reimbursement from the state
of $620,000 would add $19.
lunch at Luciano’s before the show, with your choice of menu.
The cost is $61 and we depart at 10:15 a.m. On Tuesday, May
$ 781-826-6888 $
The school buildings study for 9, we will host a trip to the White Mountain Hotel and Con-
$200,000 would add $10.
Beginning in fiscal year
way Scenic Railroad in North Conway, N.H. The cost is $67
and the trip departs at 7:15 a.m. Please call Lee Sbraccia at
$ $
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2013, a new police station at 781-585-9242 for more details about these two trips.
a cost of $7.75 million includ- The anniversary party is set for Friday, April 17. All in-
ing the design fees would add formation will be announced at the April 1 meeting. Sign up
$129 to the average tax bill. A for this party can be made by calling Elaine Cahill at 781-826-
new crematory is estimated to 2135.
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Jean Norman, member of Audubon Society
Wed. - Lobster Roll + choice of side Jean Norman of Plymouth died March 15 at wetlands and open land. She took courses at
Wingate at Silver Lake in Kingston after a long the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. Dur-
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Bennett’s General Store only child of Stanley and Roberta Rogers, and Verne established his engineering firm and she
136 Tremont St. Duxbury was born and raised in Brockton. She gradu- worked with him for many years until the com-
781-934-0951 ated from Brockton High School and married pany grew into a thriving business. She moved
her husband Verne at the end of WWII. She to Plymouth in 1971 and enjoyed all that came
was employed by the Brockton Edison Com- with living near the ocean.
Reservations pany demonstrating their new electric stoves Mrs. Norman leaves her husband of 62
and teaching home economics. years, Verne Norman; her son, Bradford Nor-
Recommended After her children were born, the family man and his wife Kate of Duxbury; a daughter,
moved to Easton and lived there for over 20 Sherrie Banchiere and her husband Guillermo;
182 Powder Point Ave • Duxbury years. Mrs. Norman was an active conserva- three grandchildren and one great granddaugh-
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ing, and bird watching. She was a member of Andrew and Alexandria Norman of Duxbury.
www.ppbab.com the Audubon Society and the Easton Garden Burial arrangements are private and family
Club. She became a founding member of the only.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Duxbury Clipper 11
For his first meeting as a • The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to grant a common
new selectman, newly elected victualler’s license to the new owner of Scoops ice cream shop
in Hall’s Corner. The vote was contingent upon a few outstanding
board member Christopher items, such as proof of workmen’s compensation and adherence
Donato had a light agenda, to Board of Health regulations. Richard Michelson will be taking
but Town Manager Richard over from Mark Dunn. Michelson said he plans to open the shop
MacDonald made it clear that this weekend if he can comply with the permit’s requirements.
pressing issues such as finding Everything at Scoops will stay the same, he said. The shop will be
the money to fix the fire sta- open from 3-8 p.m. until school is out and then from 11 a.m. to
tion’s leaking roof and broken 9 p.m.
boiler would be filling the se-
• The board approved a proclamation to honor former Selectman
lectmen’s upcoming meetings. Andre Martecchini for his 12 years of service and his work with
After Town Clerk Nancy various town boards and committees.
Oates swore in a slate of new
town officials, including Do- • Selectmen declared a bonus shellfish season for April for the
nato, selectmen performed commercial harvesting of quahog and soft-shell clams and for the
their annual re-organization of recreational harvesting of soft-shell clams.
the board, making Selectman • The board announced that commercial shellfish permits are only
Betsy Sullivan the chairman, available in April and to Duxbury residents. Anyone interested in
Donato the vice chairman, applying for a permit must contact Anne Murray in the selectmen’s
and Selectman Jon Witten the office.
clerk. • Selectmen announced that town treasurer Beth Conway will be
After this, Sullivan asked leaving at the end of the week to take a financial position at the New
MacDonald what steps the England Regional Council of Carpenters in South Boston.
town must take now that vot-
ers failed to approve funding • The board announced that applications for transfer station stick-
Partnering with the Newcomers Club, The Studio is proud to for a renovated fire station and ers are available to download at the town’s Web site. Stickers
plans for a new police station. expired Tuesday.
offer a custom designed Duxbury Canvas Tote by Vineyard The two projects were –– S. Sheehan
Vines. The top, border tape is a colorful blue, coral and yellow,
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approved by voters at Town
and depicts our famous bridge, shells and Entering Duxbury Meeting, however on Satur- the roof leaks. them. He said there was not a
signs. This versatile, smart bag is perfect to fill with Easter day, both projects were defeat- “We can’t wait on that. million dollars in the tax levy,
ed at the ballot box. We’ve got to do something and only $23,000 left in free
treats, or as a shower gift for the spring bride, or a gift for MacDonald responded right away,” he said. cash.
yourself. This charming tote bag is practical and beautiful. that he needed to come up Sullivan asked about the “That won’t even buy you
Top zippered and fully lined with wonderful pockets with a new approach on the is- $1 million contingency plan a car,” said Sullivan.
designed to keep you well organized. sue of what to do about a new the public safety study com- “There are areas we can
police station and how to find mittee had mentioned at an look into, but I don’t feel com-
Exclusively at The Studio. the money to fix the immedi- earlier selectmen’s meeting fortable suggesting a million
ate needs of the fire station. if the $5.2 million renovation dollars if we don’t know what
DUXBURY MARKETPLACE “What I’d like to do is to failed at town meeting. a million dollars can buy,” said MARC
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Investment Property build two brand new stations least with the fire station, there
failed at the ballot box. It had is some work that needs to be
passed at Town Meeting, but done right away regardless of
Owners… only after much discussion the vote, like fixing the leak-
about cost, location, and the ing roof.
idea of building a combined She said that the feasibil-
LOWER Now Open options –– the combination gether ... the need isn’t going
Original Art & station and the two separate away, the need isn’t chang-
future rate Antiques projects –– on the town elec- ing,” she said.
tion ballot. West said that despite the
now? “The economy has been Fire Department’s disappoint-
Call for Hours so volatile and there’s been ment, Duxbury firefighters
& Exhibit Schedule so much going on, we tried to and paramedics would still do
UP TO 30 YEARS FIXED leave options open,” she said. their jobs.
On 1-8 family investment properties 839 Webster St, Marshfield “That probably did us in in the “Life goes on here, we’ve
781-837-7776 long run.” just got to get some money to-
PorcelloGallery.com She said the group put a lot gether to fix the most urgent
For further information, call issues,” he said.
He pointed out that the
James Graziano
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OSBORN’S town has other large-scale
capital projects looming, like
C o u n t r y S t o r e renovating or replacing the
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Full Landscape & Masonry Installation Bluestone Walkway with Cobblestone Edge Raised Patio with Fieldstone Surround
Hand Cut Granite Veneer with Limestone Cement Free Fieldstone Wall Raised Patio with Irregular Bluestone and
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Newcomers club bags Duxbury Interfaith Council spring basket project underway
The Service Committee of ed food items may be dropped and mailed to PO Box 1161,
The “Exclusive” Duxbury Vineyard Vines bags have ar- the Duxbury Interfaith Coun- off at the Holy Family Parish Duxbury, MA 02331.
rived! The bags are only available at “The Studio” and at cil is making plans for the Center, located at 601 Trem- Your help is needed now
select Newcomers’ Club events. These bags would make a Spring Holiday Basket Project ont Street, on Monday, April more than ever in this difficult
great Mothers’ Day, Easter, graduation or birthday gift! And to benefit our less fortunate 6 and Tuesday, April 7 by 4 economic time. There are ap-
remember, sales will benefit local charities. neighbors. We are turning to p.m. Basket assembly will proximately 150 families who
the community once again for take place on Wednesday, are in need. Any contribution
help and contributions. April 8 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., of time or money is greatly ap-
How can you help? By and Thursday, April 9 from 9 preciated and 100 percent of
Community donating food items (canned a.m. - 12 p.m. We also need your contribution goes back
goods, packaged dessert mixes assistance loading baskets into to our community. For more
Supported and/or baked goodies), mone-
tary contributions, or help with
cars on Thursday, April 9 from
12- 5 p.m. Monetary contribu-
information, please call the
Council at 781-934-8388 or
basket assembly. tions may be made payable to
Agriculture Where and when? Donat- Duxbury Interfaith Council,
visit www.duxinterfaith.com.
Pilgrim Church
We at Heaven’s Harvest Farm are already planning our
2009 season! This will be our third year delivering fresh, Providence Bruins
locally grown, certified organic produce to Duxbury on a trip on April 4
weekly basis throughout the summer. The Pilgrim Church Ju-
Each week you will receive a box of in-season nior Youth Fellowship Group
fruits and vegetables. Visit our website for recipes invites all Duxbury seventh
and eighth graders to their
and other great produce ideas. third annual Providence Bru-
Sign up now for the Summer 2009 season. Contact us for details. ins Night. The Bruins play the
Portland Pirates, followed by a
heavensharvestfarm.com Christian concert by the very
508-867-9577 popular Christian rock band,
Shades of Skin. We leave
from the Hannaford parking
DFMFCSBUF lot on Saturday, April 4, at
5:45 p.m. This trip was a blast
413*/( last year, so bring your friends
JOTUZMF and reserve your spots early
by calling Mrs. Zisko at 781-
582-1875.
Shades of Skin is a Chris-
tian band from Worcester.
They have a fresh, contem-
porary overtone that touches
&BTUFS the soul and is truly inspir-
JT"QSJM ing. Band members hail from
Mass. and Rhode Island and VOTE FOR MY DAD: Josh Cutler gets some help on the campaign
include: Matt Rossetti, Steve trail from his son Charlie outside the polls on Saturday. Cutler
Stratton, Ken Kaiser, Brian (Josh, not Charlie) was elected to the Planning Board during
Saturday’s election.
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UPXBSETUIFQVSDIBTFPGHJGUDFSUJmDBUFT &YDMVEFT DMFBSBODF JUFNT &YQJSFT Duxbury Post 223 announces that there are three scholar-
nation.com/shadesofskin ships available to the offspring of members of Post 223, its
Auxiliary,and the Duxbury Veterans Club. The scholarships
are the Eben Briggs Memorial Scholarship, the Earl Torrey
Memorial Scholarship and the Duxbury veterans Club Schol-
Nurture Your Spirit. arship. Scholarship requirements and application forms for
the Briggs and Torrey scholarships are available at the guid-
ance office at Duxbury High School. The Veteran’s Club
Help Heal Our World scholarship requirements and application forms are available
at the Duxbury American Legion Hall. The qualifying senior
need not be a student at Duxbury High School. For further
information, call Dave Murphy at 781-934-5460.
781-293-9488 • 781-447-6131
First Parish Church
Unitarian Universalist
Sunday Services 10:30 / Childcare & Sunday School
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18 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Congratulations
to the winners
–– and losers
W
e congratulate all the winners in Saturday’s
election. They all worked hard, campaigned
well, and deserve their victories. But here at the
Clipper, we always have a soft spot for the so-called “losers,”
the also-rans. So here’s to those who ran and lost on Saturday, a
nod to those who participated in the democratic process even if
“So, how do you like the
the results weren’t what they wanted.
Town Moderator candidate Robert Mustard always new digs?”
provides an entertaining and thought-provoking campaign.
Although we do have one suggestion –– the man obviously has
Thanks for 12 years of memories —————
I
some creative thoughts about town government that could help
the town. Maybe it’s time to hang up the Ahab-like quest of would like to take this to show just how important
seeking the moderator seat and try another board? opportunity to thank the your vote is!
Mustard’s wife, Kate Sturgis, also had some interesting many people who sup- I would like to thank my
ported me on Election Day and fellow selectmen that I had
ideas during her run for library trustee. We hope to see her over the years. Although I was the privilege of serving with.
stay involved in the town going forward. John Murdock, who disappointed by the outcome, Friend Weiler, Margaret Kear-
unsuccessfully sought a Planning Board seat, seems devoted I am very proud of the many ney, John Tuffy, Betsy Sullivan
things that I was able to accom- and Jon Witten taught me, in-
and very knowledgeable about land planning issues. We’re sure
plish over the past 12 years as spired me, made me laugh, and
he’ll find a place to contribute to the town. Glenn Listernick is your selectman. There were sometimes made me angry - but
a quintessential educator who knows his stuff, and his positive, many challenges along the way, most of all they were some of
upbeat attitude after the election bodes well for his future. but also many rewards. Dux- the most dedicated individuals
bury has a long rich history, I have ever met. I also would
Also on Saturday, Andre Martecchini lost his seat on the and I was happy to have played like to thank our Town Man-
Board of Selectmen after 12 years of service to the town. We a small part in it. Of course ager, Richard McDonald, and
congratulate Chris Donato on an excellent campaign, and nothing I did could have been the dedicated staff in the select-
achieved without help from so men’s office for all their help in
wish him well, but as Donato himself said on Saturday night,
many dedicated volunteers and making me look good.
Martecchini deserves to be honored for the time and effort our outstanding professional And finally, I have to thank
staff. If there is one thing that close vote. With only a 24 vote my wife Stephanie and daugh-
he gave to Duxbury over more than a decade as a selectmen.
I learned, nothing gets done in difference out of 3,152 votes ter Emily for allowing me to
Martecchini was always friendly, approachable, and thoughtful cast, there is always a possibil-
town by any one individual, but pursue my dream. All of us
during his time in office, always willing to revisit an issue or only through a team effort. We ity that the outcome could be who spend endless nights at
hear an opposing point of view. During his tenure, the town may not always agree with each different after a recount. How- meetings know how difficult
other on policy issues, but as ever, I believe a recount would it can be on family life. I was
became more online and user-friendly, adopted the Community be divisive and an unnecessary
long as we act civilly and with proud that Emily got to cast her
Preservation Act and enacted the pay-as-you-throw recycling respect towards each other, we expense to the town. I gra- first vote for me! I know that
program, among other positive steps. We’re certain we’ll maintain the community fabric ciously accept the results, and I could never have done what I
that is the essence of Duxbury. congratulate Chris Donato on a did without their support.
still see Mr. Martecchini around town, working on other very well organized campaign
committees. The town owes him a debt of thanks for his work. Many people have asked Andre Martecchini
that I ask for a recount of the that brought many new voters Heritage Lane
to local elections. It just goes
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all together with him. ways count on having the loud- His greatest passion was to By Rhoda Au
We moved to Duxbury in est cheers and criticism ( all for teach no matter what form, so n Feb. 4, the School Committee voted 3-2 in fa-
January 1970, where my broth- good reason, of course). We no matter how he taught you, vor of a change in school start times so that DMS/
ers and sisters and I all went knew the loudest clap or laugh whether on the field, the ice, in DHS students would start school later, and Alden
through our school years. The would be coming from his side school, or just in life, take with students would start earlier. The School Committee consid-
five of us all got married here of the auditorium during our you what you learned and pass ered all the evidence and exercised their elected responsibility
and we still come back for the performances in the high school it on the someone. We can be of casting a vote on behalf of what is best for the majority of
fourth of July parade every year. plays. Even if you were not assured that wherever he is, he students, not just some of the students.
Mom and Dad regrettably sold one of his kids you could hear is trying to fix this economic
Since that vote, a group of parents in strong opposition
the house on Keene Street in him yelling your name from the crisis going on in the world. We
2001 but they were still heavily top row of the bleachers during can also be assured that the four to this decision are going to great lengths to try and overturn
involved with their church. a football or soccer game. The major sports teams should win it. While they may find strength in their resolve, their efforts
Since moving to Duxbury, strangest thing though, as kids their respective titles this year have resulted in misinterpretation and misrepresentation of
Dad could always be found at we never really minded or got and, of course, the Masters will the scientific evidence.
an early morning hockey prac- embarrassed because that was go to Tiger again and the BC How do I know this? In addition to being a Duxbury par-
tice with my brothers or coach- Dad and we knew it meant he football team will, of course, ent, I also am a research neuropsychologist at Boston Uni-
ing several years of baseball was proud of us. We only hope win every game. Duxbury will versity School of Medicine. I study the brain and behavior.
and My Gal softball. His post he knew how proud of him we forever be embedded in our While I do not specialize in sleep, my colleagues include re-
at church seemed to be at the all were. hearts and his. Thank you from searchers who do. Through this professional network, I have
back greeting and finding seats The day of his wake hun- the bottom of our hearts. been in touch with sleep researchers from Boston University
for the “late comers” and hand- dreds of people came to bid The Sarro family School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and the College
of the Holy Cross. The overwhelming consensus among re-
Sleep change will benefit all ——————— searchers regarding chronic sleep deprivation in adolescents
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and its negative impact on academic, mental and social behav-
ext time you strap sastrous. There is information modate the sleep deprivation of ior strikes me as extraordinary. It is rare to have such con-
your child into a car at the Duxbury Schools Web a teen might just save his life. sistency in results, particularly in studies of complex human
seat and think about site if you would like to see You see, that fourth grader isn’t behaviors, such as sleep. My colleagues have also reviewed
his or her safety, realize that for yourself. While there are behind the wheel of a car. But much of the “research” of the opposition and do not believe
there was a time when there many advantages we can give wait…he will grow up and then it has any merit because the data were misappropriated from
were no car seats. They came to our children, perhaps set- he too will benefit from this sleep disorder studies that are not relevant to the general sleep
about through new research ting limits and putting them to change. All too soon, it will be patterns of adolescents and children and the change in school
studies and public policy in- bed consistently at 8:30 a.m. as his sleep-deprived mind direct- start times.
tervention. Look at that same fourth graders is one of the best ing his behavior instead of you.
child and realize that one day to assure that they are healthy Let’s just hope some Duxbury But whether the research findings are sufficiently compel-
he or she will be driving a car and happy. It’s a different case parents can grow up, too. This ling to all is no longer the issue. The vote has been taken
for the first time as a teen. You with teenagers. Puberty trig- is not about people’s opinions. and the evidence suggests that this decision was made with
see, children grow up. Think gers a real and biological sleep This is about public policy in- the best interest of all students in mind. Now the question is
about the fact that the high- change that does not allow them tervention. And doing the best whether a precedent should be set that every time a group of
est rate of mortality in teens to go to bed early. The School thing for all our children - who people disagrees with the vote of elected officials they can
is from driving drowsy – not Committee decision to change do grow up. We can’t change employ all forms of pressure tactics to have it set aside or
driving drunk. And we have school start time takes this ma- biology, but we can accommo- reversed? We elect people to take on the hard challenges and
the research now that tells us jor difference in these two age date it. And everyone will be lead our community in the directions they feel is best. Should
why. Adolescents, who have groups into account. We want the better for it. we ever deviate from that system, from here on out, elected
little driving experience, are the all our children to thrive, but Mary Lynn Carson officials who are supposed to be our community leaders can
most sleep deprived age group. the 45 minutes of extra sleep Washington Street never be certain about their vote again.
This combination is often di- gained in the morning to accom- I would encourage the School Committee to continue ed-
ucating the community as to why their decision benefits all
Data backs sleep time change ——————
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students in Duxbury as well as to keeping parents informed of
want to commend the ef- met for rehearsals and clubs implementation, 93 percent of resources available to accommodate this change. But I would
forts of the high school before school, while others met parents were “pleased”, while strongly oppose reversing the decision.
students who wrote of with teachers and received ex- less than 5 percent were not; My conviction that the majority vote should stand was
their concerns with the change tra help. Fewer kids fell asleep similar levels of satisfaction made even stronger when one of the pre-eminent researchers
in school start times. They are during class. Students were were reported for students, fac- in the study of adolescents and sleep shared with me details
in good company as many stu- less stressed and reported fewer ulty and staff. about a recent e-mail incident. Apparently a parent from Dux-
dents and parents have voiced symptoms of depression. While many parents and bury who has been a vocal opponent of the School Committee
these concerns across the coun- Afterschool activities were students in Duxbury are un- decision contacted this researcher as well. This parent sent
try. Luckily, there is good data affected by the time change. derstandably anxious about the the researcher e-mails challenging her about her research, and
to alleviate their concerns. Practices started later and some coming change, they should because this researcher could not support the position of this
Excellent reports from the students missed classes at the take heart in the overwhelm- parent, the parent’s e-mails got increasingly angry. The re-
Center for Applied Research end of the day to travel to away ingly positive Minneapolis ex- searcher told me that they bordered on harassment and that she
and Educational Improvement games. Nonetheless, participa- perience. Duxbury belongs in
at the University of Minnesota tion in extracurricular activities the vanguard of public schools
was forced to break off communication because of the hostili-
are available online and are did not change. Many activi- in the Commonwealth and na- ty that was being expressed. I find this information disturbing,
well worth a look. Researchers ties saw students more alert and tionally. I applaud the school disheartening, and embarrassing for the Duxbury community.
studied the impact of a change energetic at the end of the day. administration, school councils It suggests that the group opposed to this initiative is not try-
in school start time from 7:15 Perhaps the most telling and school committee for em- ing to seek the truth, but is manipulating and distorting the re-
a.m. to 8:40 a.m. affecting finding was the broad accep- bracing this simple change. search, and even challenging the very researchers themselves
12,000 students in seven Min- tance of the time change: in a Andreas Klein, MD to get the answers and the vote they personally want. Are
neapolis schools. They studied formal survey one year after Temple St these the actions that the people of Duxbury want to support?
school records, surveyed 1,200 Is this what the students of Duxbury deserve?
students and 250 parents.
Tag sale a success ———— Dr. Amy Wolfson, Professor of Psychology at the College
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Their findings included: of the Holy Cross would like to invite the Duxbury communi-
children at those schools did n behalf of the committee for the All-Sports Tag Sale to ty to attend her presentation at Silver Lake Middle School on
NOT go to bed any later than benefit Crossroads for Kids, we would like to thank the Tuesday, April 28. She welcomes the opportunity to educate
their peers at other schools. Duxbury Clipper for helping us with publicity and the parents about why the vote taken by the School Committee is,
They did however wake nearly Vercollone & Haffey families for donating the location fee. The in her professional opinion, the right one.
an hour later each day, yield- Senior Center was such a great location for us; and we greatly ap- To the School Committee members, I wish you strength
ing nearly five additional hours preciate the assistance of Frank Davis, Joanne Moore and Nancy
of sleep each week! There are
and fortitude. My exposure to the depths of what parents will
Hayes.
at least four other studies with To the many Duxbury families who donated and purchased the go to when they don’t get the result they want suggests that
similar results. wide array of sports items, helping us raise over $1,700, we are your position takes courage, patience and resolve. As a re-
In surveys and focus grateful. This is a town-wide effort for an excellent cause and will searcher, I have the luxury of presenting the facts as best as
groups, parents and students help Crossroads to assist at-risk youth both during summer vaca- they can be known. But you have the burden of what to do
felt less rushed and actually tion and in their all-year program as well. with it. I’m confident you will do the right thing and stand by
talked to each other over break- Please mark your calendars for the same time period next year the Feb. 4 decision. After all, that is why we voted for you.
fast before school. Parents and save your used sports equipment for us to sell. The writer is a South Street resident.
found renewed connections Selden Tearse
with their teens. Some kids Bay Road
20 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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dents (front) Duncan Edgar, Chris Kimball, Brendan Davidson, with volunteers Logan Brown and Ellen his wife Donna.
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Duxbury School Calendar
Thursday April 2
Chandler PTA meeting
DHS school council meeting 5 p.m.
High End Learner Pilot Workshop 7-8:30 p.m.
Friday April 3
Send School news & Photos to Alden Family Fun Night 6-8 p.m.
[email protected]
the Deadline is Monday at noon. Saturday April 4
K-5 Science Fair
Monday April 6
Kindergarten registration by appointment
Tuesday April 7
Kindergarten registration by appointment
Wednesday April 8
Kindergarten registration by appointment
Alden student council meeting 2:45 p.m.
Thursday April 9
Kindergarten registration by appointment
Loretta LaRoche 6 p.m.
Friday April 10
No school
Saturday April 11
Peter and the Wolf $10 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. PAC
Monday April 13
DHS PTO 7 p.m.
DMS PTA Board meeting 7 p.m.
Parent Workshop at Hingham H.S. “What are they thinking?” 7-9 p.m.
Tuesday April 14
High End Learner Pilot Workshop 7-8:30 p.m.
High School concert groups 7 p.m. PAC
Friday April 17
Kindergarten Hop-a-thon 8 a.m.
Duxbury was well represented at the annual Boston Globe Scholastic art competition this year. Quinn
Cully, Laura Nelson, and Kyle Turner received the Gold Key, the highest award. Their portfolios will go
on to compete at the national level.
School Lunch Menu
Duxbury SEPAC “Fun” Alden Family Fun
Night on April 3
DHS
Monday: Opening Day: Foot long hot dog or cheeseburger, free fries, veggie tray
with cheese, bag of cracker jacks.
Raiser on April 2
Come join the fun on helmets and cameras. The
Alden Family Fun Night
is scheduled for Friday, April 3
from 6-8 p.m. in the Duxbury
Tuesday: Pasta bar, shells or ravioli, side salad, green beans, grape juice.
Wednesday: Chicken quesadilla, side mac and cheese, corn, peaches, fruit
punch.
High School cafeteria. Make
Tuesday, April 21, between Duxbury SEPAC is a posi- sure to send in your ticket re- Thursday: Homemade pizza, garden salad, grapes, lemonade.
12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. at tive, solutions oriented group quest with a check payable to Friday: No School
an ice skating event to benefit of volunteer parents. The or- Alden PTA to ensure a night of Daily Lunch Options: Pizza, specialty sandwiches, dollar menu.
the Duxbury Special Educa- ganization sponsors monthly family fun. Space is limited.
tion Parent Advisory Council educational presentations and Make your own sundaes
(SEPAC). Bring your cameras works closely with the school DMS
while dancing to the popular
to capture the Boston Bruins to better serve our unique DJ “Jimmy Jay”! Great silent
Monday: Opening Day: Foot long hot dog, Fenway fries, pears, juice, Cracker
presence at The Bog in Kings- children’s development. For Jacks, juice.
teacher auction items includ-
ton! “Blades” the mascot and more information regarding ing golf at North Hill with Mr.
Tuesday: Dragon platter, 3 mozzarella sticks, 3 nuggets and fries, glazed car-
the Bruins Ice Girls will be the SEPAC look at website Henninger and Mr. Tam, break-
rots, pineapples, grape juice.
attending in their Hummer HYPERLINK “http://www. fast at the Wildflower Café Wednesday: Nachos, seasoned beef, golden corn, salsa, sour cream, cheese,
bringing pucks and pictures. duxburysepac.org” www.dux- with Mrs. Nissi, bowling at Al-
chilled pears, juice.
We welcome all levels burysepac.org. ley Kat with Mrs. Rinkus, Mrs. Thursday: Cheese or pepperoni pizza, garden salad, grapes, trail mix.
of skaters and will have help Cost: $5 person, children Morgan and Mrs. Carney and Friday: No School
available for “first timers and two and under free. many more with your favorite Daily Lunch Options: Pre-made salad every day, Mon.: Spicy chicken sub or ba-
wall huggers.” There will Location: The Bog Skat- teacher(s). There will also be gel, Tues.: Meatball sub or pizza, Wed.: BLT sub or bagel, Thurs.: Turkey cheese
be snacks, drinks and raffle ing Rink, 188 Summer Street, donated baskets to bid on. and bacon sub or pizza, Fri.: Tuna sandwich or PB & Jelly uncrustable. All
items at this family focused Kingston, MA 02364. Tickets are $7.00 per per- served with veggie, fruit and milk.
event. Remember your skates, Date: Tuesday April 21, 12 son. Dinner is not included.
p.m.-2 p.m. Extra ticket fliers are located in Alden
For more information call the Alden Office. All proceeds Monday: Opening Day: Foot long hot dog, Big Papi smiley fries, Capt. V’s veggie
Elizabeth Nightingale 781- support programs sponsored by sticks, Yuke’s pop one out popcorn, Dusty low cal ice cream sandwich.
934-0549. the Alden School PTA. Tuesday: Baked mac and cheese, sweet peas, dinner roll, peaches, juice.
Wednesday: White meat chicken fingers, mashed potato, green beans, pine-
apples, juice.
Thursday: Chicken broccoli and pasta, scalia bread, assorted jello w/topping,
juice.
Friday: No School
Daily Lunch Options: Mon.: Ham and cheese wheat wrap, salad with tuna,
PB&J, Tues.: BLT, salad with chicken, Tony’s pizza w/salad; Wed.: Turkey and
cheese on wheat, chef salad, or bagel, Thurs.: Chicken wrap,garden salad with
chicken, or Tony’s pizza w/salad, Fri.: Tuna on whole grain, tossed salad w/tuna,
or PB&J. All served with milk, juice, and fruit.
• Massage
• Personal Training Chandler
• Reiki • Hypnosis Monday: Opening Day: Foot long hot dog, Big Papi smiley fries, Capt. V’s veggie
• Psychic Coaching/Healing sticks, Yukes pop one out popcorn, juice.
• Emotional Freedom
Technique, EFT
NOW OPEN Tuesday: Baked mac and cheese, sweet peas, dinner roll, peaches, juice.
Wednesday: Our own slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza, side salad, pears,
chocolate or vanilla pudding, juice.
Gift Certificates
Thursday: Elbows with butter or sauce, garden salad, Italian bread slice, mixed
Available fruit, grape juice.
Thursday March 19
Duxbury police log
vehicle stop on West Street. Sus- Crescent Street. Chestnut Street. Verizon noti- 1:32 a.m. Disabled motor ve-
9:33 a.m. Caller reports leuke- pect from Kingston arrested. fied. hicle on Tremont Street.
5:39 p.m. Caller reports graffiti
mia patient with shallow breath- 5:09 p.m. Motor vehicle stop on on street sign on Parkers Grove 3:20 p.m. Motor vehicle ac- 8:48 a.m. Disabled motor ve-
ing on Summer Street. Patient Chandler Street. Written warning Lane. cident at Route 3 off ramp and hicle on Tremont Street.
transported by ambulance to Jor- issued. Tremont street.
dan Hospital. 8:06 p.m. Caller reports hitting 9:21 a.m. Motor vehicle stopped
6:13 p.m. Officer reports motor dog on Bay Road. Owner to take 4:06 p.m. Motor vehicle acci- on Lincoln Street. Citation issued
10:51 a.m. Vehicle on Saint vehicle with trunk open on High- dog to the vet. dent on Summer Street with in- for speeding.
George Street parked in fire lane. land Trail. No one around. juries.
Ticket issued. 9:05 p.m. Motor vehicle stop on 9:42 a.m. Motor vehicle stopped
10:27 p.m. Man reported sleep- High Street. Citation issued. 4:32 p.m. Motor vehicle acci- on Lincoln Street. Citation issued
12:14 p.m. Caller on Tremont ing in motor vehicle on Washing- dent on Franklin Street with mi- for speeding.
Street requests assistance with ton Street. Person just taking a nor personal injury.
phone being disconnected. nap. Monday March 23 1:04 p.m. Motor vehicle stopped
1:43 a.m. Sergeant reports sus- 5:25 p.m. Caller reports noise on Lincoln Street. Citation issued
12:35 p.m. Disabled motor ve- picious motor vehicle on Saint coming from the basement door for speeding.
hicle on Route 3 North, north of Saturday March 21 George Street. of the yacht club on Mattakeesett
Exit 11. State police notified. Court. No problem found. 1:27 p.m. Motor vehicle stopped
1:09 p.m. Motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Street. Citation is-
on Franklin Street. Man from 2:17 p.m. Marshfield police re-
1:20 p.m. Person on Kingstown quest officers stand by at town 8:44 p.m. Cell phone caller re- sued.
Way reported to have had a sei- Kingston arrested for marked ports motor vehicle accident on
lane violation, speeding, negli- line for threat to the Marshfield 2:42 p.m. Motor vehicle stopped
zure. Police Department. Route 3 south. Person transport-
gent operation of a motor vehicle ed to Jordan Hospital. on Chandler Street. Citation is-
2:23 p.m. Party into station with and operating under the influence 6:52 a.m. Caller on Bay Farm sued. MARCH 2
purse found in Plymouth belong- of alcohol. Road reports he was assaulted by 10:19 p.m. Suspicious motor ve-
ing to resident of Duxbury. hicle parked at Chandler School. 4:04 p.m. Caller from High
1:47 a.m. Caller reports suspi- suspect. Street reports motor vehicle bro-
3:33 p.m. Caller reports receiv- cious motor vehicle on Surplus 12:10 p.m. Male party reported ken into.
ing harassing phone calls. Street. Area search negative. slumped over the wheel on May- Wednesday
Weymouth MarchFinancial
Bank/Wess. 25 • Financial Check-up
7:45 p.m. Officer spoke to par-
4:39 p.m. Assisted Marshfield 2 a.m. Assisted Marshfield po- flower Avenue. All okay. 12:40 a.m. • 2Suspicious
Dux Clipper. motor
col. x 6” • Spot Green
ty on West Street in regards to a
police with property check of ve- lice with K9 for suspect of motor vehicle parked in area of the Elm found wallet.
2:47 p.m. Motor vehicle acci- street overpass.
hicle on Parks Street. vehicle break in that fled on foot. dent on Temple Street. Vehicle
7:47 p.m. Marshfield police de- 8:17 a.m. Caller reports per- hit a tree. No operator around.
partment requesting an officer to
Is it time for your
son having seizure in driveway 8:56 p.m. Caller from Plymouth
pick up property on Parks Street. on Congress Street. Ambulance Avenue reports motor vehicle on
8:12 p.m. Caller from Union transported patient to Jordan Hos- beach drove over the fence.
Bridge Road reports their dog ran
off. Animal control notified.
pital.
8:58 a.m. Caller reports party
being chased by dogs on Bay
Tuesday March 24
2:45 p.m. Phone line down on
Financial Check-up?
9:40 p.m. Caller on Soule Av-
enue requested ambulance for Road. Animal control notified.
person that fell and hit their head. 4:52 p.m. Caller on Windward
Patient transported to Jordan Way reports suspicious individual Jones River
Hospital. banging on the door and asking to
10 p.m. Caller on Deerpath Trail clean gutters then ran back to mo- STORAGE
South reports suspicious motor tor vehicle. No security deposit AND first
vehicle traveling up and down the 5:44 p.m. Motor vehicle stop on month ONLY $1.00
street. Church Street. Citation issued.
5:56 p.m. Motor vehicle stop on
Friday March 20 Church Street. Citation issued.
12:08 a.m. Police department
reports motor vehicle all over the 6:16 p.m. Citizen reports motor
road on Summer Street. vehicle all over the road on Lin-
coln Street. Motor vehicle got on
3:17 a.m. Caller on Blodgett Av- Route 3 south and got off at Exit
Clean, Dry, Secure &
Convenient Storage
Call Bill Hartnett
enue reports motor vehicle driv- 9. Kingston and State police noti- from at 781.927.1313
39
ing around the area and parked at fied.
the end of the road with the head- $ 00* for more
lights on. Area search negative. 9:53 p.m. Caller reports pos- information.
sible gun shots or fire crackers on /month
11:18 a.m. Caller reports trees Union Street. Area search nega-
being cut down on Cranberry tive. 5'x 5' Unit
• Alarmed and heated • Loading dock
Drive causing damage. • Well lit • Push carts available
Sunday March 22
• Single level-no stairs
11:55 a.m. Caller reports dog 26 Wapping Rd. (Rt. 106)
wandering the neighborhood on 4:49 a.m. Plymouth police de- (Just past intersection of Rt. 27 & 106)
AT
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By Bruce Barrett, Clipper Columnist
[email protected] The Friends of the Duxbury Free 781.934.6551
oo much art and too little Library took a bang-up crowd of 1474 Tremont St. Duxbury
me. This past Saturday supporters to “The Sands” for a gala
found me at three major fundraiser, Las Vegas style. I slipped
events. I’m certain I missed one in at the end to find a still-bubbling
or two, and I never made it to the gallery of teens (the Bookmarks
dump. I’ll write about the Plymouth Reading Club) and scrumptious bon
Philharmonic’s season finale, but WHAT’S GOING vivants enjoying each other, the
housekeeping first. ON HERE? gambling, and some fine wine and
Duxbury High School Drama and snacks. More on the Friends when I
Thespian Troupe #355 wowed the on to the New England festival, but catch my breath.
audience at “States” with their best- they got to meet the playwright, share The Plymouth Philharmonic’s final
ever performance of “The Sacrificial a dinner with her, and see a string
King.” They were not selected to go of fabulous plays over the three-day continued on page 4
Religious
net or 508-224-3665 or go to the
Send church listings to local Web site at relayforlife.org/
[email protected] gtrplymouthma.
services
or fax to 781-934-5917.
C l i pp e r
is Friday at noon.
A cal Author William Martin. Best
First Baptist Church of St. John e selling author, William Martin,
Du x b u n d a r f o r
ty
will present his newest novel, “The
fbcd.org the Evangelist
m u n i me e t r y e ve n t s Lost Constitution,” at the Duxbury
C om
i ,
c o u rs ng s, c l a s s Free Library at 2 p.m. Westwinds
781- 934-6095
stjohnsduxbury.org
e s,
ar
Dr. Kevin Cassidy e s, w Bookshop will provide books for sale
Sun. worship, 9:30 a.m.,
n d p l ays o r k sh o p s,
Rev. Roy Tripp
l e
and signing at the event. Free tickets
C a ,
Sunday school class, children 781-934-6523
and v dance s
Sunday services, 8 a.m., will be available at the library and
through adult, immediately fol- Westwinds. Details can be obtained
with music 10 a.m. Wednesday, o lun t
lowing morning worship; 5:30 o pp o r ee by visiting Westwinds or the library,
p.m., junior and senior high men’s Bible study, 6:30 a.m., t uni t r duxburyfreelibrary.org, or by calling
youth groups; 6 p.m., devotion Holy Eucharist and Healing, ie s ! 934-2721 x108.
and prayer time; Wed., 9:30 10 a.m., children and youth
a.m., ladies’ Bible study, 6:30 choir rehearsal in the evening. Distinguished musicians. The Art
p.m., Awana for children age Thursday evenings, adult choir Complex Museum will feature two
4 - 6th grade, 6:45 p.m., adult rehearsal. Friday, AA meeting,
a le n d a r i te ms by distinguished musicians in concert
Se nd c
7 p.m. First Monday of each at 4 p.m. Pianist Olivia Garnier
o e ve n t s@
Bible study taught by Pastor has performed several times at the
Kevin. month, God On Tap, 7 p.m., at
F r id a y t
the Winsor House. no on s s .c om .
museum. Cellist Timothy Roberts
“The little yellow Peep chicks!” “The little mini Cadbury eggs, “Peeps! The pink bunny ones.” “Marshmallow chicks, the “Cadbury crème eggs”
Bridget Murphy the crunchy ones.” Claire Lewis yellow ones. They go down so Heather Brasington
10 years Martha Fantom 9 years easy!” Screenhouse Lane
Woodridge Lane 10 years Bravender Way Bob Keller “Dove milk chocolate eggs.”
Howlands Landing Pine Lake Road
Peggy Gino
Washington Street
at Boston’s Angell Animal Medical admission tickets are $25, dress 4185 for further information, or visit Plain St., Marshfield, Congregation residents caring for family or friends
Center reading from his new memoir, circle tickets are $75 and include post plymouthpubliclibrary.org. Shirat Hayam and the Marshfield (non-disease specific.) Facilitated
Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of show wrap party and reserved section No Place for Hate Committee will by Norwell VNA and Hospice. Call
Humor, Healing and Hope in My seating. For more information go to observe YOM HASHOAH, the Renee McInnes, RN, or Joan Wright
Life as an Animal Surgeon at 7 LorettaLaroche.com. Sunday April 12 Holocaust remembrance with actual at 781-659-2342.
p.m. in the library’s Merry Meeting testimony from Jack Trompetter.
Room. Free tickets are available at Happy Easter! This is an interfaith educational Drop in storytimes. At the Duxbury
both the library and bookshop. Books Friday April 10 experience. Youth groups and Free Library. Programs include:
Toddler Tales, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and
will be available for purchase and parents are specifically encouraged
signing. For more information visit Gather ‘Round Storytime. 10:30 Upcoming to attend. To make arrangements for 10:30 a.m., age three and under, Drop
In Story Time, Wednesdays, 10:30
duxburyfreelibrary.org. -11 a.m. in the Children’s department large groups or for more information
picture book room of the Duxbury Kindergarten Hop-a-thon. All please call 781-582-2700 or e-mail a.m., age three and under and Gather
Free Library. kindergartners are encouraged to join [email protected], or visit www. ‘Round Story Time, Fridays, 10:30
in the fun to hop, hop, hop for Helping
Thursday April 9 Hands on April 17 at 8 a.m. in the
shirathayam.net. a.m., for preschoolers. Children
must be accompanied by an adult.
Duxbury Interfaith Council spring Saturday April 11 Chandler School cafeteria. Hopping
will help raise money for children
Skate for SEPAC. Tuesday April
21 from 12 - 2 p.m. come to an ice
No registration required. For more
information, go to duxburyfreelibrary.
basket project. Basket assembly will
take place from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. We Peter and the Wolf. Boston Ballet with Muscular Dystrophy. Parent skating event to benefit the Duxbury org.
also need assistance loading baskets School presents Peter and the Wolf volunteers are needed. Please contact Special Education Parent Advisory
into cars from 12 - 5 p.m. Monetary April with two performances in the Linda Chin for further information at Council. Boston Bruins, “Blades” Storytime openings. There are
contributions may be made payable Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m [email protected]. the mascot, and Bruins Ice Girls will still some spaces available for the
to Duxbury Interfaith Council, and and 6 p.m. with excerpts from the be at the Bog in Kingston bringing Tuesday morning storytime at the
Sleeping Beauty. Live music by the Palestine-Israel dialogue. On pucks and pictures. We welcome all Duxbury Free Library. This program
mailed to PO Box 1161, Duxbury, Sunday, April 19 Robert Leikind
MA 02331. Boston Symphony Quintet. General levels of skaters and will have help for children ages three and a half to
Admission tickets $10 available and Howard Lenow will present available for beginners. Admission four will run Tuesdays until April
Lorretta LaRoche. The taping through bostonballet.org. diverse views at Pilgrim Church, 404 is $5 per person with children under 14, 10:15–10:45 a.m. This is a stay
of Ms. LaRoche’s PBS special is Washington Street. Light lunch will two for free. alone storytime but adults must stay
rescheduled for April 9 at 7 p.m. Checkmate. Introduction to Chess be served at 11:15 a.m. Program at in the library while children attend.
in the Performing Arts Center. To at the Manomet Branch Library, 12 noon. Free. End of life care. On April 22 at Registration must be done in person
re-issue your previously purchased 12 Strand Ave, Manomet, at 2:30 Holy Family Church Parish Center, by visiting the children’s department.
tickets for this event please contact p.m. This program is free and no Testimony to the Holocaust. the third speaker of the End of Life For more information, call 781-934-
registration is required. Please Tuesday April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Care series will be the reverend 2721, x115.
the office at 508-747-1340. General the United Methodist Church, 185
contact Jessica Connelly at 508-830- David O’Leary, chaplain and senior
lecturer in religion and medical ethics DivorceCare and DivorceCare for
at Tufts University. His topic will be Kids. DivorceCare and DivorceCare
Cindy Kane at The Art “Allowing Life to End.” for Kids (for children ages 5-12)
will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each
Vaughan Hovey to speak. Please Thursday through May 14 at St.
Complex Museum
A
join Journey Community of Faith Paul’s Church of the Nazarene, 136
as Kendra Vaughan Hovey, former Summer St. Call 781-585-3419 for
n exhibit at The Art Complex Mu- minister of the First Church of details and to register. Cost is $25
seum in Duxbury provides an op- Wicca, shares her testimony about for the first member of each family
portunity to view what an artist how and why she has converted to and $12 for each additional family
can do with collages of original drafts from Christianity. The service will be held member.
world-famous writers and the expression of at the Ford Center (in the Miramar
her own inner landscapes. Well-known Mar- Retreat Center) located at 121 Parks Stories and art for preschoolers
Street on Sunday, April 26 at 10 a.m.. and toddlers. Meets from 10-11:30
tha’s Vineyard artist, Cindy Kane, is the first a.m on the first Thursday of each
Adults only, please.
of three women painters to exhibit individually month at the ACM . Cost is $5 per
in On Their Own, the museum’s solo exhibi- Duxbury Idol. Saturday, May 2 at session. Pre-registration is required
tion program at The Art Complex Museum in the PAC. by calling 781-934-6634 x15.
Duxbury. Burnt Toast bi-weekly. Meets at 4
For several years, Ms. Kane has been in-
corporating artifacts, sheet music, road maps
Ongoing p.m. on Thursdays, at the Duxbury
Free Library and produces a literary
and cursive writing practice sheets into her The Duxbury Art Association 2009 newspaper. For more information,
work. Recently, she began thinking about Winter Juried Show is currently call 781-934-2721 x115 or visit the
what it would be like to paint on the original exhibiting at the Art Complex library Web site at duxburyfreelibrary.
com.
notes and manuscripts of writers. As a result, Museum in Duxbury through April
26. “It is a show like no other” said
she approached Vineyard writers, Ward Just, DAA Executive Director Mary Beth Book a librarian. The Duxbury Free
Geraldine Brooks, Tony Horwitz, Rose Sty- Brown. “Everyone that visits the Art Library is offering 30-minute one-on-
ron, Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Jules Feiffer Cindy Kane, Mapping Geraldine, 2007, Complex Museum over the next four one sessions to assist patrons in their
who all agreed to offer their notebooks for her mixed media on wooden panel weeks is sure to be inspired by the life long learning quests. Information
wide variety of breathtaking works... or using computers, you name it we
to copy. Just seeing the notes of these authors, will help. For an appointment or for
some of whom are Pulitzer prize winners, is exciting. There is something that appeals to
everyone”. more information, call 781-934-2721
The exhibit is on view until May 17. A closing reception will be held on Sunday, May x131.
17, from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. Caregivers’ support group. Meets
Also on exhibit at the museum are Shaker Chairs and Duxbury Art Association Annual the third Tuesday of the month,
Winter Juried Show. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Duxbury Senior
Center. Open to all South Shore
4 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Dragons’ Den
Sports Editor Mike Halloran • [email protected]
COLLEGE CORNER
By Mike Halloran Sports Editor
[email protected]
Assumption sophomore Nick Violandi (DHS ’07) scored 2 goals on 7 shots in the Grey-
hounds’ 11-6 loss to St. Anselm’s… Babson freshman Trish Babson (DHS ’08) scored 2 goals
and added 4 assists in the Beaver’s 19-5 win over Smith in their NEW-
MAC opener. On Wednesday Babson scored a goal and an assist in a 14-
11 win over Bates… Babson senior pitcher Peter Bizinkauskas (DHS
’05) suffered his first loss of the year in a 4-1 loss to Keene State… Bent-
ley junior Kevin Gould (DHS ’05) had a big week for the Falcon lacrosse
team as he scored 3 goals and added 2 assists in his team’s 14-6 win over
Franklin Pierce. He followed that with a 4 goal/one assist effort in a 13-3
win over St. Mike’s… In Bentley’s game with Franklin Pierce, sopho-
DOUBLE THREAT: Connor Dunphy and T.J. Scholberg will form the more Troy Neville (DHS ’07) scored two goals
Dragon’s #1 doubles team. and an assist, while senior Chris Woods (Sand-
wich ’05) had a goal and an assist. Woods also Trish Babson
Sophomores Ben Startzell, Pat the state. Scituate will also be scored in the win over St. Mike’s… Sophomore
Mahoney, Dan Fiset and An- a challenge for us in league Leigh Tedeschi (DHS ’07) scored a career-high 7 goals in Bentley’s 15-
drew Pierce will also compete play,” said Bunar. “The other 10 win over Franklin Pierce. She followed that with a 3-goal effort in a
for playing time with the likes big match on the schedule will 21-7 win over St. Mike’s On Saturday in Waltham… Bridgewater State
of freshmen Connor O’Keefe, be a non-league encounter junior right-hander Jamie Ducinski (DHS ’06) earned her third save of
Erik Shneider and Dale Day. with South Shore League foe the season, as she allowed one run on one hit in 2 2/3 innings of relief in
“My doubles reserves are Norwell High School. With a 4-3 win over Babson. Ducinski walked three and struck out one. In that
deeper than ever this season,” all the inexperience we will be same game senior shortstop Rachael Sprague
said Bunar. “The O’Keefe kid putting on the court, our best Jamie Ducinski
(DHS ’05) hit a double in three at-bats and drove
is pretty much ready now, and play will be towards the end
in a run battling clean-up for the Bears… Sophomore Kate Cipolletti
Ben Startzell will be a doubles of the season. I see us as be-
monster by mid-season. Most ing very competitive with any (DHS ’07) and her B.U. Terrier lacrosse team opened their America East
of my other players would be team in the state by the time schedule with a 15-9 win over Albany at B.U. on Saturday… Sophomore
first doubles starters on most the tournament rolls around.” Grant Bowen (DHS ’07) tripled and scored a run, but it wasn’t enough
teams.” There will be little rest to give Carleton College a victory in a 9-7 loss to Hamline in the first
While Bunar likes what for the Dragons this week, game of a doubleheader in the Metrodome in Minneapolis. In the second
he has on his roster, he knows as they opened on Monday game Bowen doubled in two plate appearances, but Carleton lost again,
Hingham will be the team to in Norwell, and hit the road 9-5… Freshman Scott Austin (DHS ’08) had a
beat in the Patriot League. again on Wednesday when shot on goal and a groundball in Cornell’s 21- Grant Bowen
“I think the league title will they travel to Sandwich for a 11 win over Penn on Saturday… Junior Max
be tough for us this year. Hing- 3:30 p.m. match with the Blue Quinzani (DHS ’06) had 2 goals and 2 assists in Duke’s 12-6 win over
ham returns six of the seven Knights. On Friday they take Dartmouth and Tim Daniels (Milton Academy ’04). Earlier in the week
starters from last year’s Sec- on Hingham in their first Pa- Daniels had 3 goals and 2 assists in a 10-9 win over Holy Cross… Junior
tional finals team. They very triot League encounter. Chris Nixon (DHS ’06) was credited with an assist in Georgetown’s 10-8
well may be the best team in loss to Navy… Hartwick senior Steve Caramello (DHS ‘05) scored a
goal in a 7-5 loss to #22-ranked St. John Fisher… Holy Cross sophomore
Sam Lenhardt (DHS ’07) went 1 for 2 and scored a run in an 11-3 loss
Ashley Buckley to Bucknell… Holy Cross senior Sam Hallowell (DHS ’05) was credited
with a pair of groundballs in the Crusaders’ 12-
11 lacrosse loss to Bucknell… Holy Cross sophomore Ashley Buckley
(DHS ’07) finished ninth in the 100-meter hurdles in Saturday’s Bryant
Invitational in RI. She also took 11th place in the high jump… Indiana
University senior Peter Antons (DHS ’05) dropped his doubles match,
8-4, in the Hoosiers’ 5-2 win over Purdue… Senior attack Alec Siefert
(DHS ’05) scored 4 goals and added 3 assists in Ithaca’s 14-8 win over
Maritime. Earlier in the week Siefert had 2 goals and an assist in his
team’s 8-3 win over Alfred. Siefert now leads the team in scoring with
26 goals and 10 assists in 8 game… MA Maritime sophomore Meredith
Hall (DHS ’07) qualified for the New Eng- Alec Siefert
land Track & Field Championships after plac-
ing 17th in the javelin with a mark of 31.61 meters at Saturday’s Bryant
Invitational… Merrimack College junior Taylor Robarts (Thayer ’06)
notched an assist in Merrimack’s 16-4 win over Assumption… Sopho-
more Derek Weckbacher (DHS ’07) and his New England College la-
THE SURPRISE OF CAMP: Freshman Peter Muncey made such an crosse team knocked off the U. of New England, 11-9, on Friday… Junior
impression in the pre-season that he’s taken over the #2 slot. goaltender Erica Marrocco (DHS ’06) had 10 saves in Richmond’s 17-
15 win over St. Bonaventure to open their Atlantic-10 schedule… Fresh-
man relief pitcher Bret Bartlett (DHS ’08) recorded his first collegiate
Taylor Robarts save in St. Anselm’s 3-0 win over Adelphi early last week… Sophomore
Matt Levesque (DHS ’07) scored 7 goals and added an assist, while
senior brother Tom Levesque (DHS ’05) scored a goal and an assist in
Skidmore’s 14-7 win over Amherst last Tuesday… Sophomore Kara
Oloskey (DHS ’07) and her UMass women’s lacrosse team demolished
LaSalle, 17-2, in their Atlantic-10 opener on Saturday… Junior Jeff Bi-
zinkauskas (DHS ’07) crushed a HR in Wesleyan’s 5-3 win over Menlo
College in CA last week…. Sophomore Ben
Cederberg (DHS ’07) scored a goal and added
an assist, while senior Jeff Gomer (DHS ’05)
added an assist in Wheaton’s 14-3 lacrosse loss
to Springfield… Junior Matt Fuchs (DHS ’06)
had a goal and an assist, but it wasn’t enough to
keep his Yale Bulldogs from dropping an 11-7 Matt Levesque
decision to Princeton on Saturday in New Ha-
ven… Freshman John Keating (DHS ’07) played right field and had a
walk in two plate appearance for Wheaton as they moved their record to
16-1 with a 15-1 win over MIT…
Matt Fuchs
Do you have a son or daughter who plays or coaches in college? We’d like to know about it.
Just e-mail their name, school, and sport to: [email protected]. We’ll do the rest.
8 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, April 1, 2009
DYS Offers
April Vacation
Camp
Duxbury Youth Softball
is now energized and ready
for the 2009 DYS April Vaca-
tion Camp being held April 21
thru 24 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Dwayne Follette of Gorilla
Baseball & Softball will pro-
vide professional softball strat-
egies and mechanics, while
concluding each day with a
scrimmage. Registrations for
girls in grades 3-9 will only
be accepted online at www.
duxburyyouthsoftball.org.
Payment must be received by
April 21 for this fun four-day
skills camp. The cost is $60
per participant ($15 off last
year’s fees) and includes fan-
tastic instruction, along with
a t-shirt featuring the winning
DYS logo. Campers will as-
semble at DHS’s Onion Hill
Field (next to the DYS shed)
and are asked to wear their
smile, sunscreen, bring along
a glove and a bat (if desired),
and a bottle of water. Our rain
location is the DMS gym.
Contact Molly Schaeffer at champions: The sixth grade girls basketball team came in second place in the South Shore Girls League.
781-582-1898 with questions.
team, led by coaches Chris org. The day includes training in: Cooking for Kids, Soc-
Sweet and Tony Fisher, will in all aspects of competitive cer, Acting Workshop, and
hold their annual clinic for lacrosse, as well as skill sta- Adult
Tennis.
boys in grades three through tions, raffles, and prizes. Note: There is now a
eight on Friday, April 10 from For more information
$10
r tlate
fee
for
sall registra-
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the please call Kathy Harvey at tions. Registration hours
781.934.6682
pool field. The cost is $40 and 781-934-6522. are: M-F 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call
934-7034 for more informa-
tion.
Little Dudes lacrosse clinic Pool–Spring
For the first time, the 2009 pool field. The cost is $30 and traits
defending state champion registration forms are avail- Lesson Registration
Duxbury lacrosse team, led by able at www.duxburylacrosse. Registration for lessons
coaches Chris Sweet and Tony org. Join them for a fun morn- 7 8going
1 . 9 3 4on NOW.
.66 82 Call the
Fisher, will offer a clinic for ing of lacrosse. pool at 934-2464 for avail-
boys in grades one and two. It For more information ability. 3ENIORS s 3PORTS s %VENTS s 4HEATRE s 0ORTRAITS
will be held on Friday, April please call Kathy Harvey at 781.934.6682 s WWWKARENWONG
PHOTOCOM
10 from 10:30-12:30 at the 781-934-6522.
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PASSING the TORCH: Senior Captains Colin McKenzie, Tyler Genereux, and Johnny
Barrett, along with Coach Matt Jeffery surround captain-elects Tim Donoghue and
John McGeady.
D
$400 or best offer. Call
iscover a lost treasure. Find a new home or a Treasure 339-236-0173.
used car. Land a new job or a large fish. Clean Chest Antique Furniture for Sale
your gutters or stretch your mind. Tune your Automobilia Collection For Sale
Spool bed 56” wide, header 42”
high, footer 32” high. Angled
piano. Tame your computer. Find a painter, a petsitter From 50 years accumulation of joints, $250. Hepplewhite
die cast vehicles such as Corgi, bowfront bureau with bone
or a property manager. Market your summer Tootsie toy, Dinky toy etc., pro- teardrop keyholes, 36 1/2”high,
motionals, farm tractors, plastic
cottage or your cottage industry. Sell the couch, kits, and all scales. Old car maga-
43” wide, bow is 22 1/2” deepest,
18” at sides. Asking $1750. Both
buy the treadmill. Learn Spanish, algebra or zines and books, old car and pieces c. 1800s. Family
truck literature, attractively indi-
a new operating system. Hire a yard vidually priced. 781-582-1523.
heirlooms. Call 508-747-0524.
Gill Men’s Sailing Drysuit
service. Host a yard sale. Take sailing Women ... Want To Recycle? Size medium, black, front-zip;
There is $$$ in your Closet! We
lessons. Buy a sailboat. Peddle your are looking for women’s in style
Black trapeze boot, size 42-44 or
size 10/11; Large BLK series
putters. Plug your Persian. Pitch your piccolo. Clean “nicer labeled” fall clothing, and gloves. Full retail, $705; used part
all accessories (including casual, of 2008 spring sailing season.
out the house. Find a housecleaner. Buy the puppy, sell formal, maternity, plus sizes, Asking $500 or best offer. Call
the rugs. Trim your hedges, your hems, or your sails. shoes, jewelry and we love
designer handbags!) clean,
Shawn, 781-934-4675.
Two Items For Sale
Buy some firewood. Have a firesale. Sell the antiques pressed and in excellent condition Antique wooden rocking cradle:
- to sell for you. Bring them in
in your attic. Sell the whole darn anytime after September 1, seven
Overall height 28”; 33” at rocker
base. Interior sleep surface
house. If it rocks, rolls, motors, days a week by 1 p.m. to Twice
As Nice Consignments, 46
34”Lx14”Wx11”H. Corners have
small turned posts w/Amish style
meows pedals, putters, swings, Columbia Rd. (Rt. 53) Pembroke carving on foot and sides. $250.
(above Cafe Eleganza).
sings, barks, brakes, sails or shakes, you can 781-829-4403.
Custom-made fireplace screen
(spark guard) 42”Wx38”H. $75.
find-it, buy-it, swap-it, sell-it, hire-it, hawk-it, or trade-it in the www.twiceasniceconsign.com Andirons, grate and tools, $75.
781-934-2779.
Clipper Classifieds. One Small Town. One Big World.
White Wicker
Washed white wicker three seat
Reach your neighbors around sofa, club chair, wing chair,
ottoman and lamp table; all with
the block, or around the world. Dollhouses For Sale
Victorian style - papered, finished
bright, sun resistant, off white
floral decorator pattern. Like new
floors, interior doors, baseboard. condition. Purchase price
There’s no better value than the Clipper Classifieds. Various prices. Please call exceeded $6000, Asking $2,700.
Your message reaches thousands of loyal Clipper readers 781-293-5153. Call 781-934-2779.
for as little as $7.50 a week. Plus you get added exposure
from our award-winning web site at no extra charge. Add White Orchid Florist & Deli
Quality consignments taken:
our sister publications in Hanson, Whitman and Now accepting: prom dresses,
Pembroke for a small extra charge. It’s all part of the artist’s work, crafter’s, jewelry,
package when you sail with the Clipper Classifieds! vintage items, some clothing.
Artistic floral arrangements
available. Deli specializes in For Sale
“true Italian food.” Savings 4-poster mahogany double bed,
incentive available. Mon-Fri, $350; Service for 8 sterling
9:30-6, Sat, 9:30-4. silver including knives, forks,
781-447-8388. 571 Temple St., salad forks, teaspoons, soup
Whitman. spoons, Fairfax, $1600 - Valued
at $2500 plus. 781-934-7515.
Waterville Valley, NH. Deluxe new dent and DHS graduate. Refer- GUARANTEED
3 BR, 3 full bath condo. Two ences available. Please call Lau-
master suites (one with Jacuzzi), Homeward Homeward rie, 339-832-0020. UNTIL IT’S SOLD!
loft also. Sleeps 7 max. Gas
fireplace, walk to town square Bound Bound Transitional/Short Term
Marshfield apt. 1 BR, 1 bath, all
and athletic center, golf on site,
boating, fishing, skiing. No
NH Vacation Rental
Four season, five bedroom home, � utilities. Kitchen/living room
combo, W/D, A/C. Completely
TREASURE
smoking/animals please. 2 night
minimum. Call
781-934-2002 for rates.
Joe,
close to ski areas, indoor/outdoor
pools, hot tubs, fitness room,
Got Room? Need $?
Duxbury resident looking for
furnished. No smoking, no pets.
Owner occupied. Separate CHEST
lake, tennis, basketball, game housing: inlaw apt, garage apt, entrance. View homeaway.com
room, fully equipped. caretaker’s cottage, etc. #322866. Call 781-834-0035.
Seeking Summer Rental 781-837-5840 or e-mail Currently working full time,
Duxbury native, wife and two kids [email protected]. attending nursing school in the Garage For Rent
(no pets) from PA seeking one Retail/Office Space Available fall. Need clean and quiet. Call Single car garage in Duxbury,
month summer rental, ideally First floor location in Duxbury, 617-331-8954 or e-mail $200 per month, 20% off if paid
July. Seeking 2 br+ single family 570 sq. ft. Independent HVAC [email protected] in full for six months.
home, prefer quiet street. Willing unit. Existing space is available as 617-953-9444 (cell). GUARANTEED TREASURE
to consider neighboring towns is or with modifications. Duxbury Suite Available
A charming apartment in a Summer in Hawaii CHEST PACKAGE
near shore. Contact Chris at $1000/mo. plus utilities. Please Small cottage, big enough for
[email protected] call 781-934-2186. country estate. Private entrance, Sell those treasures in your
beautiful living room overlooking two (and possibly one child) for attic with our guaranteed
Office Space for Rent Summer Rental pool and gardens, kitchen, weekly rental from June 13 to classified deal. Your package
Duxbury, Millbrook area. Second One prime week left. 4 BR, 2 bath bedroom and bath. Traditional July 21. $500/week. Located in a includes full exposure in all of
floor, 300 sq. ft. Call oceanfront home on Duxbury furnishings. For you or your beautiful valley with a deck as big our award-winning
781-934-0809. beach. Fully appointed, including special guests. Weekend, week or as the house with ocean and publications and website.
Southern Island Paradise cable and internet, gas grill, more. Call Sandy, 781-934-7515. mountain views. Orchids, ferns,
You may change prices, wording or
Experience private island washer and dryer, sand chairs. fountain, and huge pots of remove items, but new items cannot be
vacationing on beautiful Kiawah Multi decks. No smoking, no Summer House Swap papyrus. All the conveniences – added. Limit of 40 words or fewer.
Island, SC. A spectacular beach, pets. Time also available after Seeking 3-4 BR home in washer-dryer, high speed
$3995
NOW
5 championship golf courses, 2 August 29. Call Jim for details Duxbury- July 4 week. 7-10 days. internet, cable, etc. Floor INCLUDES
PHOTO!!!
tennis villages, fine dining and and terms. 508-651-2740. Daughter of Susan/Tony Harris, covered with mats from the
more...2 BR condo with sister of Jim/Lisa Badeau, niece South Pacific, Hawaiian quilts Customer must supply photo.
May be digital or print.
picturesque views of lake and of Jim/Sid McClure. We own and art….Ten minutes from
island wildlife. Across the street 4BR/2 bath modern home on golf good beaches. 808-332-7668 or GUARANTEED
course/waterview, 25 minutes 808-651-5395.
from the beach. Available year
north of San Francisco, 45 min.
UNTIL IT’S SOLD!
round by calling 781-585-6203 or Vermont Spring Skiing PRIVATE PARTIES ONLY
781-331-5654. from Napa and 1/2 hour from the
Luxury condo, Stratton Mountain.
coast. Had successful Duxbury
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard Two bedrooms, 2 baths.
3 Bedroom/2.5 bath home for
rent. Close to town with central
swap last 2 years. Please e-mail:
[email protected] or call
Fireplace. Walk to slopes. Heated
underground garage, workout
YARD SALE
415-457-5918.
A/C, cable and so many extras!
Great home to share with family
Duxbury Summer Rental
3 BR house. Large yard and deck.
center, game room, outdoor hot
tubs, and much more. SPECIAL
& friends. Call 781-223-5735. www.strattonrealestate.com/foun
July or August. $1500/week. derslodge. $300 per night.
781-934-0365. Contact owner for great rates,
Duxbury Rental Duxbury House For Rent
One bedroom on Saint George Commercial Office Space 781-934-2787.
3 BR, 1.5 bath ranch. 2 car
St., near shopping, schools, and First floor commercial office [email protected]
garage, hot tub, fenced yard.
space and office suites available.
pool. Bright and sunny. Electric
included. $800. 781-264-2476.
Deleaded. Pets okay. Long term
lease. $1800/mo. Call David,
33 Enterprise St. (Rte 3A)
Duxbury Townhouse For Rent
Two bedroom, 2.5 baths, eat-in
YARD
781-361-1618.
Duxbury. 781-934-5900
kitchen, DA/family room w/FP, SALE
A/C, washer/dryer, garage.
Includes use of tennis courts, BEAT THE ELEMENTS WITH
STANDARD RATES pool, exercise room,
racquetball court, and walking
OUR “UMBRELLA POLICY”
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classifieds include EXTRAS! $2000/mo. plus utilities.
show, neighborhood fair or
yard sale gets rained out,
40 words or less. 781-910-5434.
the next week is free!
Each additional � Add dingbat
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and website. Add an attention-grabbing
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1 WEEK $
1000 $
1300 $
1500 � Add border
$2 a week
front porch, hardwood floors,
border at no extra cost.
2 WEEKS 9
$ 00 $
1200 $
1400 � Reverse ad
fireplace, W/D hookup, 1 car
garage. No pets. Available now. $1595
$1875/mo. Call 508-747-3814.
DON’T LET IT RAIN
4 WEEKS 7
$ 50 $
1050 $
1250 $4 a week
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