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Duxbury Clipper 2010 - 03 - 11
Duxbury Clipper 2010 - 03 - 11
Duxbury Clipper 2010 - 03 - 11
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Volume LX No. 44 “Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.” –– David Hume Wednesday, November 3, 2010
School tackles
bullying plan
Public comment on harassment
intervention plan set for Nov. 10
By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor bullying response plan. The
justin@duxburyclipper.com
group started meeting over the
Bullying is a hot topic in summer and met for the last
Duxbury these days, as com- time on Oct. 4.
munity groups are bringing The committee broke up
anti-bullying speakers to town into subgroups of 5-7 people
and the school district is work- to tackle a number of issues
ing to comply with a new state such as leadership, school re-
law. sponses and protocols, aca-
Assistant Superintendent demic and non-academic ac-
Edwin Walsh has been lead- tivities and collaboration with SPOOKY HISTORY: Duxbury Rural and Historical Society Executive Director Patrick Browne (far right)
ing a task force assembled to families. led a tour of Mayflower Cemetery on Friday afternoon that mixed historical information about the site
come up with a district-wide continued on page 18
and the graves therein with ghost stories and legends about cemeteries. Photo by Justin Graeber.
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CAN BE FAXED OR EMAILED TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY forum on Nov. 10 at 7:30 – Wayne Heward
p.m. at the Senior Center to
express concerns or needs
for a change in the present The Duxbury
bylaw that would make it Clipper is
possible to either enlarge an published week-
existing home or use a de- ly by Clipper
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of Human Resources Russell Averna and Deborah
Rivers from the project’s architectural firm Perkins
DRIVING ACADEMY DEC. 27-31
and Will of Brookline attended the cerimonial We go beyond simply teaching RMV requirements and
ground breaking at the site of the New Spaulding preparing students for their road test. Our goal is to ensure that
Rehabilitation Hospital facility, on Parcel 6 in the each student has the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need
Duxbury resident Mary Shaughnessy, Partners Charlestown Navy Yard and celebrating Spaulding’s to obtain their Massachusetts Driver’s License
Continuing Care Vice President of Finance, and 40th anniversary. and become safe, responsible and defensive drivers.
Spaulding Trustee Gene Clapp of Boston. AT BLUE ALL OF OUR INSTRUCTORS
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this year at 88. She is seen
here with her cousin, Joyce
Van Wiggen-Booij (holding the
Clipper) and Joyce’s husband,
Henk, and the youngest of their
three sons, Kevin.
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Obituaries
Synagogue: 8 Pleasant St. Plymouth, Community Center, Court/Brewster St. Lawrence
Send obituary nOtices Silverman, Rabbi, Phone: 508-746-1575.
to obits@clipperpress.com
South Shore Quaker
MacDonald Funeral Home
THE Deadline is Phone: 781-749-4383, Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, (off Rte. 228 at the library/town hall 1755 Ocean St. Marshfield
Monday at noon. complex off Levitt St., up the hill to Turkey Hill Lane).
834-7320
Rita L. Bergeron
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
379 Gardner St., So. Hingham, Bishop John Howe, Phone: 781-293-2520, Sundays
Rita L. Bergeron of Duxbury year died Oct. worship
round: Family Easton;
at 10 2l
am.nieces and nephews and many grand- “Excellence in Service with Understanding”
26. She was the daughter of the late Simeon J. nieces and grandnephews. Funeral was held on
Directors: Joseph L. Davis, Richard W. Davis
and Mary Z. Eschembach. She leaves
St. Markher sis- Saturday,
of Epheseus Oct. 30. Ms. Bergeron is buried in
Orthodox Mission
ter, Virginia Burgoyne of Duxbury;
261 her
Main broth-
St., Kingston,Calvary Cemetery,
Rev. Terrence McGillicuddy,Brockton.
ers, Robert F. Bergeron of N.H., Richard C. in her memory may be made to Duxbury High
Contributions
Phone: 781-585-8907 RICHARD DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES, INC.
Bergeron of Duxbury, Raymond Islamic
W. Bergeron
Center of NewSchool Boosters Club, l30 St. George St., Dux-
England Mosques Traditional Funerals Cremations Pre-Need Funeral Planning
of Duxbury, and Donald L. Bergeron of South
470 South St., Quincy,bury, MA 02332.
671-479-8341, 74 Chase Dr., Sharon, 781-784-0434
373 Court Street 619 State Road (Rt. 3A)
N. Plymouth Manomet
Ann Tavares,
52 Main St., Marshfield, Pastor Mark75
Safe Harbor Church
Eagling, 781-837-9903 (508) 746-2231 1-800-770-2231 (508) 224-2252
Ann Tavares, 75 of Kingston, and formerly and her nephew David E. Carver III of Fairless
of Duxbury, died Oct. 27, 2010. She was the
daughter of the late David and Mary Alice Carv-
Hills, Penn. A graveside service was held on
Nov. 1 at the Mayflower Cemetery in Duxbury.
John L. Woods
er. She leaves her husband, Ronald Tavares; her In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: ATTORNEY AT LAW
children, Donna Floeck and her husband Scott Partners HealthCare at Home, 281 Winter St., 24 BAY ROAD, DUXBURY
of Plymouth, and John Tavares of Kingston; a Waltham, MA 02451. Arrangements by Shep-
brother, David E. Carver Jr. of Hatboro, Penn.: herd Funeral Home, Kingston. 781-934-9495
her grandchildren, Ryan and Danielle Floeck; Wills Trusts
Estate & Medicaid Planning
held at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center. They are under Marcie Herrold. 2/54% s $58"529 s
the direction of artistic director Roy Kelley.
Recently, the group was chosen to perform for theater-
goers waiting to attend Oprah Winfrey’s well-known musical, Build a strong, lean, flexible, balanced
“The Color Purple,” then on national tour. Other performanc- body for optimal health
es have included the Irish Fiddler Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Every BODY benefits:
Soul Band and a Salute to the Armed Forces with the Plym- Offering:
Golfers, athletes, seniors, people with sports, back &
outh Philharmonic Orchestra and the Snugtones. Private/group classes up to four
joint injuries, and healthy adults getting in shape
Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for students and se- Personal attention to individual needs
niors and $10 for groups of ten, and include the show recep- Betty DeLisle, Certified Pilates Trainer Comfortable, fully equipped studio
tion. Advance purchases are recommended. They are available
at The Studio and Westwind Books and at the door the night of 781-934-9959 Classes in Duxbury –
the concert. For more information, snugharborcc.org. Pilates is exercise for life...
duxpilates@comcast.net Call for Appointment
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3013 Highland Terrace, Plymouth • Open House Sunday 1-3
Genealogy Club at the Senior All you can eat A Roth IRA provides individuals with
a way to access money tax-free dur-
breakfast
Center Nov. 6
ing their retirement years. You’ll pay
David W. Shea, regular income taxes on the conver-
Come enjoy all you can Agent
sion amount up front, but then your
Come sit down with the R.O.O.T.S Genealogy Club at eat at the Cornerstone Lodge, New York Life
Insurance Company assets gain the opportunity for tax-free
Duxbury Senior Center on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m.-12 585 Washington St. on Sun- growth and tax-free distributions in the
noon. Our members will help you create a genealogy chart in- day, Nov. 6 from 8-11:30 a.m. future2. Another benefit is that there is no mandatory dis-
cluding your parents, grandparents and great-grandparents us- The menu includes scrambled tribution age for Roth IRA owners, which means you can
ing many computer Web sites. You take this chart with you to eggs, home fries, bacon, sau- leave the money in the account to continue accumulating
your family gathering and ask others to help you fill in miss- sage, toast, English muffins, until you decide to take it. And if you want to leave a leg-
ing dates and collect family photos for inclusion in this keep- baked beans, juice and coffee acy for your heirs, this plan may provide a more efficient
sake. After Thanksgiving bring your genealogy chart back as well as pancakes and French way to transfer your wealth.
to us and we’ll help you add additional generations to your toast cooked to order. All this
chart and suggest how to organize the charts and photos. We for only $7 per adult, $6 for Right now income tax rates are at historic lows. If you are
will have sample Family History and Genealogy Albums for seniors, and $5 for children 12 able to wait at least 5 years before taking income from the
you to view. What is your family history? Share it with your and under. Please bring in can account and you will be at least age 59½ upon making the
children and grandchildren this Thanksgiving! For additional tabs to benefit Shriner’s Hospi- withdrawals, anticipate a higher tax rate when you retire,
information call Pam Smith 781-934-6492. tals. or want to leave a legacy for your heirs, you should consid-
er converting your retirement plan assets to a Roth IRA.
New York Life Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries, and agents and
employees of any thereof, may not provide tax advice. Individuals should always
seek and rely on the advice of their own tax professionals.
1Eligibility requirements will be relaxed for Roth IRA conversions only, beginning
January 1, 2010. IRS limits still apply to contributions to Roth IRAs. Consult your
ROCK THE CAUSE: State Radio will be coming to the Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7 tax advisor for more information.
p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available after school in the high school cafeteria, at the PAC box office 2Tax-free withdrawals from a Roth IRA may generally be made if the account has
at 781-934-7612 or on State Radio’s Web site. The money raised from the concert will benefit State been held for at least 5 years and the withdrawal is made after age 59½ . If the with-
drawal is made before the 5-year period or age 59½ , income taxes and a 10% IRS
Radio’s charity, Calling all Crows, which goes toward women’s causes in Africa. penalty tax may apply.
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The Flynn Family with a pair of monkeys: Amy, Larry, Hailey and
Andrew at the recent Newcomer’s Club Halloween Party.
WIEMEYER DENTISTRY
by Nov. 8.
Ladies Meet & Greet at The Sun Tavern: Please stop by
Thursday, Nov. 11 between 7-9:30 p.m. for a chance to socialize
and spend a night out with the ladies. D E TA I L S AT W I E M E Y E R D E N T I S T R Y. C O M
781 934 5292, 104 TREMONT STREET, SUITE 4, DUXBURY MA 02332
Fall Wine Tasting: Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov.
13 at 7:30 p.m. for our first wine tasting event of the season!
Please contact Alison Estabrooks for more information and lo-
cation details at Alison_Estabrooks@yahoo.com. We hope to
see you there!
An Evening with the Duxbury Historical Society: Travel
back in time with the Historical Society on Tuesday, Nov. 16,
from 7-9 p.m. at the 1909 Wright Building and learn about the
history of our town. Beer and wine will be offered along with
food from Depot Street Market. Patrick Browne, the society’s
executive director, will discuss “Duxbury, Past and Present”
and the role the Historical Society plays in town. Carolyn Ra-
venscroft, archivist will discuss the archives. Alison Arnold,
DR&HS assistant director, will discuss the programs of the
society. RSVP to Trish Ruttgers at P_Terry5@yahoo.com by
Wednesday, Nov. 10. Special thanks to the Duxbury Historical
Society and Depot Street Market.
Book/Cupcake Club: Book club will next meet Wednesday,
Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss “The Angel’s Game” by Carlos
Ruiz Zafon. A list of each month’s selected books is available
at Westwinds Bookshop, the Duxbury Free Library and on the 25 Ledgewood Drive, Duxbury • Open House Sunday 1-4 pm
Newcomers’ Club Web site at duxburynewcomers.com under - Nearly 1.5 Acres on “Old Chandler Pond” - Four Generous Sized Bedrooms
the interest groups and book club section. Newcomers’ members - Over 2,800 Square Feet of Living Space - Four Season Sunroom with Skylights
receive a 10 discount on the selected book at Westwinds Book- - Newer Granite Countertops - Hardwood Flooring Upstairs and Downstairs
shop. Our November cupcake sampling will be from Sweet in - Newer Stainless Appliances - Central Air
Boston. Come join us for a book and a baked good! RSVP to
- Two Fireplaces - Alarm System
Gina Hager-Moitoso at gmoitoso@comcast.net.
- Newer First Floor Powder Room - White Kitchen with Beadboard and Custom
Holly Days – Silhouettes: Carol Lebeaux will return to cre- - Finished Walkout Lower Level w/ Half Bath Molding and Lighting
ate silhouette portraits during Holly Days on Nov. 28, from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Girl Scout House on Washington Street.
Please reserve your space as soon as possible as this is a popu-
lar event. For interested parties, Ms. Lebeaux books 10 minutes
per person. The cost is $33. Please contact Dawn Hines at 79@
comcast.net to reserve your space.
November Volunteer Outreach: The Newcomers’ club
will be supporting the efforts of the Duxbury Interfaith Council
in the month of November with their annual Thanksgiving Bas-
ket Project. Please see the council’s announcement elsewhere in
the paper for more details and how you can get involved with
the community.
Family Trips and Tix: Hansel & Gretel presented by Opera
by the Bay. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children. Saturday,
Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Hingham and Sunday, Nov. 7 in Dux-
bury at 4 p.m. Duxbury’s Performing Arts Center, Jose Mateo’s
Nutcracker is magical and the Christmas season isn’t complete
without it! Join us for the Sunday, Nov. 28 performance at 5:30
p.m. with tickets at the group rate of only $10 vs. $15. To order
tickets or for any questions, e-mail Elaine Philbrick at elaine-
mullen@yahoo.com.
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THE NUTCRACKER
THE DUXBURY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
“José Mateo
brings humor
and heart to
The Nutcracker….
From the moment
the curtain rises,
there’s magic in
the air.”
The Boston Globe
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The Pure Treble Children’s Chorus waits in anticipation to perform for U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden
in Quincy on Saturday. Front: Flutist Su D’Ambrosio, Sophie Cohen, Abigail Chase, Ian Hinkle, Isabelle
Long, Sarah Gauger, Emma Murphy, Rosa D’Ambrosio, Jamie MacKinnon and Taylor Johnson. Back:
Music Director Kathy McMinn, Peter Morgan, Tess Downes, Leigh Brandenburg, Logan MacDonald,
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
Justin Conner, Emma-Cate Rapose, Julia McGrath, Emily McGrath and accompanist Judy Ponte.
Photo by Julie Rapose 410 Washington Street, Duxbury
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a month in exis- sound. Already scheduled to If you feel you are
tence, South Shore sing at three performances this being bullied walk 10am - Family service w/ choirs
Conservatory’s new children’s week, the group of 17 children away and talk to
chorus Pure Treble enjoyed between the ages of 8 and 12
& hymns
their unexpected premiere per- took the short notice in stride
an adult nearby
formance this week when they and gathered Saturday morn- Vibrant and engaging worship & Sunday School
entertained a crowd of near- ing outside the Tirrell Room
ly 500 at a political rally in in Quincy where the rally was Wherever you are on your journey of faith
Quincy Saturday. Amongst the held.
honored dignitaries were U.S. Pure Treble will perform 781-934-6568 you're welcome here.
Vice President Joseph Biden, in a world premiere con-
Senator John Kerry and for- cert as part of the Bay Youth
mer Representative William Symphony fall concert at the
Delahunt. Performing Arts Center in
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48 hours before the event,” featured in Opera by the Bay’s
said Chorus Director Kathy weekend performance of the
McMinn. “My initial thought family classic opera “Hansel
was that we could never make and Gretel” on Saturday, Nov.
it happen. I quickly reconsid- 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Hingham, at
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ing opportunity for the kids, and Sunday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. at
and I had to give it my best the Conservatory’s campus in
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President Joseph Biden. Photo by Michelle McGrath.
18 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, November 3, 2010
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• Selectmen met further with Troy in executive session to discuss
OODRICH
because the union was unable pending litigation and the potential sale or exchange of real estate.
to negotiate any contract with
LUMBER
Community Preservation Committee chairman Holly Morris was
the town manager over the present for the executive session.
past two years, so union work-
ers have not had any raises or • The board announced the town will be holding a flu shot clinic on
benefited in any way. Thursday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center for resi-
dents nine years and older. This year’s vaccine contains protection
Studley said it was his DUXBURY HARDWARE CORP.
against the H1N1 influenza and two other strains of the flu virus.
opinion that the lack of prog-
ress in contract negotiations grant an exemption to the con- his possible financial conflict. 40 INDEPENDENCE ROAD • KINGSTON
led to frustration and the de- flict of interest laws regarding Any potential conflict with (Rte 53 near Duxbury/Kingston Line)
sire to disband the union. John McCluskey’s role as a town employees or volunteers 781-422-0131
“There was a unanimous member of the Shellfish Advi- on boards or committees must
vote to get rid of it,” he said. sory Committee and an owner be disclosed to town officials,
“Apparently a majority of em- of an aquaculture grant. Mc- who then can decide to ex-
ployees didn’t want it.” Cluskey, an attorney who lives empt the person or take other
Also at the meeting, the on Partridge Road, submit- action.
board voted unanimously to ted a disclosure form stating
of Cohasset Village
across the country to receive the start your holiday shopping see why Fleming’s
American Teacher Award at a cer- with artistic crafters and sa-
was voted “Best
emony held in Washington D.C. Lighting Shop” for
vor delightful baked goods. the past 3 years.
There were 36 nominees from
across the country present before Crafters wanted, table space
the final 12 were chosen. Virginia is free with a donation to the
Freyermuth was presented the raffle table. If interested,
honor by actress Jane Alexander call Susan McDonough, di-
at a ceremony hosted by Vice rector of recreation, at 781-
President Al Gore and televised 585-5561, x524.
24 elm street cohasset village 781-383-0684 flemingslighting.com
on the Disney Channel. Some of
her Duxbury students were fea-
tured as part of the taped seg-
4().+
ment during the broadcast. Mrs.
Freyermuth had also been select-
ed as Massachusetts Teacher of
the Year two years prior to this
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honor.
DHS boys’ soccer coach John Tocci, JV soccer coach Bill Wilhelm, Marsha Wilhelm, Assistant JV Coach Bill Wilhelm will retire as JV soccer coach after 36 years of
Coach Phil Caliendo and Assistant JV Coach Tom Sinnott display plaques presented to Wilhelm. service.
Members of the JV soccer team gather on the turf field behind Duxbury High School prior to the award ceremony for Wilhelm.
Photos by
Deni
Johnson
Duxbury Bay Maritime School’s boys’ and girls’ novice and /,
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varsity rowing teams have attended several meets this fall
including; Coastweek in Mystic, Conn. the Textile River Regatta A liberal religious church serving Duxbury, Marshfield
in Lowell, and the New England Junior Championships on Lake
Quinsigamond in Worcester. Team members are pictured wear-
& surrounding communities.
ing their medals after successful races.
22 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Send items for the
opinion page to
editor@duxburyclipper.com
Voting is a
“Waiting for Super- cipals new control over teacher a commendable track record in
man” is an exposé on hiring while establishing a new New Jersey. In his short time in
the American public education performance-pay system that Duxbury, he has demonstrated
system highlighting decades of ties compensation to growth his commitment to technol-
mediocre results, leaving on student test scores. Rhee ogy, negotiating an Apple lap-
American right
competent teachers, overhaul- nostic center to help flag learn- modern school facilities not
ing teachers unions and win- ing disabilities in children ages only for today’s students but
ning the lottery into a charter 2 to 5. She piloted a program also for future generations.
O
school. Which begs the ques- of “wrap-around” support ser- Dr. Tantillo is ready to imple-
n Tuesday, thousands of Duxbury residents stepped tion – has public school educa- vices for at-risk middle school ment 21st century education
out to the polls to cast their votes in one of the most tion become a lottery? kids and launched a program of for students and a learning en-
hotly contested elections in years. The results weren’t The nation’s capital, Wash- “themed” schools focusing on vironment that goes with it. He
available at press time (check duxburyclipper.com for updates) ington D.C. featured in the film, science and technology, world knows teachers need ongoing
but early indications were that turnout would be high. In that tops the list for the number one cultures and the arts.” training to inspire, teach and
spirit, if you’ve ever wondered if your vote really does matter, underperforming district in the In what is a sad commen- prepare students for college
check out these facts from some extremely close elections. nation. Its most courageous, tary, Michelle A. Rhee resigned and life. But he is one person.
longest serving Chancellor, last Tuesday in the best interest It is our job as an equally com-
1800 – ONE VOTE in the electoral college made Thomas Michelle A. Rhee, responsible of the city, the students and the mitted community to ensure Dr.
Jefferson President over Aaron Burr. for bringing about sweep- school system. Tantillo has every resource he
ing changes and improved There are many “aha!” mo- needs to be successful to bring
1845 – ONE VOTE brought Texas into the Union. academic scores in three con- ments from this movie. What ev- the very best education envi-
tentious years won applause eryone can agree upon is there ronment here to Duxbury. It’s
and criticism. In a Washington is nothing more important than possible!
1847 – ONE VOTE elected Whig candidate George G. Dunn education and there is no Su- Sue Bradford
Post article, she “ closed schools
over Democratic candidate David M. Dobson for the U.S. House by the dozens, fired teachers by perman flying in to make things Executive Director
of Representatives in Indiana. the hundreds and spent more better. Duxbury’s new school Duxbury Student Union
than two years negotiating a superintendent, Dr. Benedict
1948 – 87 VOTES elected Lyndon B. Johnson to the Sen-
ate.
Thanks for your support of Senior Center
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1867 – ONE VOTE decided the purchase of Alaskan terri- s we begin this holi- and their families as well as a It is through your generos-
tory. day season, I want kitchen assistant who helps to ity we are able to offer services
to thank all of you prepare meals for our congre- to keep seniors at home and
1868 – ONE VOTE prevented President Andrew Johnson who have included the Friends gate and home delivered meal safe. If you haven’t received a
from being impeached. of the Duxbury Senior Center clients. Your gifts also support copy of our annual appeal letter
in your holiday giving. Each our social day program for in- but would like to make a tax de-
1955 – ONE VOTE elected the mayor of Huron, Ohio. donation helps to make a differ- dividuals with Alzheimer’s ductible donation to the Friends
ence for the seniors we serve. disease. This program provides of the Duxbury Senior Cen-
1916 – ONE VOTE in each California precinct re-elected Your past support has enabled caregivers with 12 hours of re- ter (PO Box 2113), we would
Woodrow Wilson to the Presidency over Charles E. Hughes. us to employ two licensed so- spite weekly so that they can greatly appreciate your special
cial workers that provide in- attend to life’s commitments gift. Happy holidays!
1960 – ONE VOTE per precinct made John F. Kennedy the formation, referral and support knowing that their loved one is Joanne Moore
President over contender Richard Nixon. to the elders of the community safe and well cared for. Director, Senior Center
GOOLEY
participants for three separate
districts. Selectmen appointed In a local historic district, street address index, and the
the seven-member study com- any proposed changes to a bylaws with guidelines for the
mittee in May 2009. building’s exterior architectur- district.
The first district, tentative- al features that are visible from In a local historic district, CONSTRUCTION
ly called the Winsor district, a public way are reviewed by a there is no review of interior L.L.C.
includes the Duxbury Rural locally appointed Historic Dis- features and a variety of exte- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
and Historical Society’s head- trict Commission. rior features are often exempt,
quarters, the 1807 Nathaniel Duxbury does not have such as air conditioners, storm Fine Homes & Renovations
Winsor Jr. house on Washing- a local historic district but it doors and windows, paint color Duxbury
ton Street along with two other does have a district listed on and temporary structures. The
the National Register of His- decision on which features are 781.934.2130
properties in the immediate Lic.# 048048
vicinity. toric Places. Called the Old exempt from review depends
The second district, dubbed Shipbuilder’s Historic District, on how the local bylaw is writ-
the Bradford district, includes it was created in 1986 and it ten.
seven to eight buildings at the encompasses houses on both The final step to incorpo-
Tremont end of Harrison Street sides of Washington Street and rate an historic district in Dux-
including the Society’s 1808 its side streets as well as some bury is town meeting approval.
Gershom Bradford house. This buildings at the beginning of Hartford said the study com- Brian Molisse
Powder Point Avenue. mittee is currently contemplat-
Cell: 781-831-4754
house, built by shipmaster bmolisse@molisserealty.net
Gershom Bradford, belonged A prior effort by the Dux- ing bringing a warrant article
to four generations of Brad- bury Historical Commission for the local historic districts Molisse Realty Group, LLC
fords until it was given to the to establish a local historic to town meeting next spring. 18 Snow Road, Marshfield
Phone: 781-837-5600
Society in 1968. district on High Street failed 636 Middle Street, Weymouth
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for a district. thaniel Winsor Jr. House and a
“All three areas have very public hearing will be held at
enthusiastic groups” backing the Senior Center on Nov. 22
these districts, said Hartford. in the evening. The study com-
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Stretching is an impor-
tant part of the warm-up.
Photos by
Karen Wong
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move. And we’ll make the process quick, easy
at 781-934-5774, x103 for more information. Some classes re-
quire advance sign up, so sign up today!
Free Movies: The weekly feature on Thursday, Nov. 4 at
and hassle-free. Come see us. Or call Angela
Blanchard or Richard Coleman at 617-471-0750.
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(Other options – including Jumbo loans – are
1 p.m. will be “Letters to Juliet” (2010 romance, PG). By re-
sponding to a letter addressed to Shakespeare’s tragic heroine available. Please ask!)
Juliet Capulet, a young American woman (Amanda Seyfried)
vacationing in Verona, Italy, sets in motion a series of events
that leads her -- and the missive’s lovelorn author (Vanessa
Redgrave) -- in search of romance. Directed by Gary Winick,
this deeply tender and uplifting drama also features Gael García
Bernal and Franco Nero.
Foreign Film: “The Girl Who Played With Fire ” (2009
Swedish, R) will be shown on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Tech QUINCY: 15 Beach Street 617- 471- 0750 • 1000 Southern Artery ( Residents only) 617- 479-1430
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expert Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) becomes the prime EAST WEYMOUTH: Middle & Washington Streets 781-331-1776 • www.colonialfed.com
suspect when two journalists, including Dag Svensson (Hans
Christian Thulin), die after Millennium magazine publisher
EQUAL HOUSING
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Monday: Grilled cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup, carrot and cel-
ery sticks with ranch dressing.
Tuesday: Beef and bean chili, Mexican corn, jalapeno cornbread muf-
fin.
Wednesday: Italian pasta bar, choice of marinara, Italian meat, or al-
fredo sauce.
Thursday: No school. Veteran’s Day.
Friday: Chicken nuggets, cheddar mashed potatoes, seasoned carrots,
dinner roll.
All lunches served with choice of milk.
Cold fruit and vegetable bar, fresh food grab-n-go specials daily.
97%
fied.
Sunday Oct. 24 4:50 p.m. Caller on Cedar Street
9:24 a.m. Caller on Railroad reported rabid raccoon. Area
Avenue reports seeing someone search negative. Animal control of the people
crawl through window. Party for- officer notified.
got his keys. All clear.
surveyed would
5:49 p.m. Caller on Elm Street recommend
5:00 p.m. Caller reports bench reported a low flying helicopter.
and Duxborough Trail street sign Area search negative. Bay Path
missing. Rehabilitation &
Nursing Center
to a friend or
family member.
Bay
Individuals responsible for the care and
well-being of their loved ones gave Bay
Path a very high satisfaction score.
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REHABILITATION &
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Bay Path is committed to providing 308 Kings Town Way
excellence in patient care and focusing Duxbury, MA
its resources on staff training essential
to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
781-585-5561
Bed & Breakfast– A Delightful Experience
781-934-0991
390 Washington Street Duxbury by the Sea • Dinners nightly at 5:00 pm Closed Sundays
Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group is a family-owned
company celebrating over 60 years of quality service to older adults. www.welchhrg.com
28 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Here come the Bay Players and Jane Fonda in the father-daughter
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By Bruce Barrett, Clipper Columnist
bruce@duxburyclipper.com roles, joined by Katherine Hepburn as
ormally I write about a Bay the wife and mother. Believe it or not,
Players show after the first I’ve never seen the film – there are Duxbury Now Has FiOS
always gaps in the life of an authentic
weekend’s performances,
but before the second weekend. poseur – and I won’t watch the film Do You?
This time I can’t wait. I want people
WHAT’S GOING now until after I’ve seen the play. I’ll TV • Internet • Phone
to remember their new digs at the
ON HERE? still write my review for next week’s
Cornerstone Lodge, 585 Washington again the following weekend, Nov. 12 column.
St., right here in Duxbury. The show, and 13. All shows are at 8 p.m., and Meanwhile, I love the Bay Players’
Ernest Thompson’s “On Golden Pond,” tickets are $15. new venue. I haven’t seen a show
opens this weekend, Nov. 5 and 6 The show came first, before the there yet, but I did join in the splendid
(Friday and Saturday nights) and runs acclaimed film version with Henry Who-Done-It they staged last summer. KINGSTON • 781-585-0003
continued on page 4 Kingsbury Plaza
Religious
The Boston Trio consists of Irini
Send church listings to Muresanu on violin, Allison Eldredge
events@clipperpress.com on cello; and Heng Jin Park on piano.
The program is free and supported
services
or fax to 781-934-5917.
by the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser
the Deadline Family Charitable Trusts. For more
is Friday at noon. information, go to artcomplex.org.
C l i pp e r
A cal 6th Annual 5K Run by the Bay.
e This USATF-certified 5K race,
Du x b u n d a r f o r dedicated to the memory of Royce
First Baptist
m u n i ty ry e
me e t ve n t s, Whitaker, a seven-year-old Bay Farm
How often do you attend events at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center?
It is my first time and Roseann I was looking for something This is my first time to the PAC My wife and I come about every My husband and I come about
Cash was the draw. I had heard a “live” and saw the ads for Rose- ... it was a birthday treat and it two months. We saw the At- four times a year. Plus there is
lot about the PAC and wanted to ann Cash. I figured that would was wonderful! lantic Symphony here only two a whole gang of us that come
see it too. be as convenient as anything we Bonnie Oliphint weeks ago and we go to all the here often together. We’ve seen
Skip Wood could do on a Saturday night. Visiting from Centerville school holiday performances Christmas concerts, The Nut-
Wadsworth Road This is my first time at the PAC. too. cracker Ballet and many other
wonderful performances.
Karen Wood Donald Moreau
Wadsworth Lane Olde Pasture Road Judy Justino
Evergreen Street
Candle making demo. The Plymouth for AARP members and $14 for non- Program Coordinator at 781-934-5774
Thursday Nov. 11 County Beekeepers Association invites members. A certificate of completion
Annual Holiday Craft Fair and
Bake Sale. Sunday, Nov. 28. Calling x107 or Donna Ciappina, Outreach
Veteran’s Day. Duxbury American the public to view a candlemaking is provided. all crafters. Event hosted at the Coordinator at x105.
Legion Post 223, located at the corner demonstration made with beeswax Duxbury Senior Center in conjunction
from their own hives. Stop in anytime Soul Sister Foundation 5K Turkey with Duxbury’s Holly Days festivities. Duxbury Caregiver Support Group.
of Tremont Street and West Street, Trot. Benefits Ovarian Cancer If you are caring for an elderly parent
invites the public to an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 267 High St. If interested, call the Duxbury Senior
in Hanson. Free. For information, Research and the Kingston Public Center for more information at 781- or spouse and would like to talk about
at 10 a.m. to honor all Veterans of all Schools. Will be held on Saturday, and share experiences with other
services. The ceremony will begin at call John Phillips at 781-293-2297. 934-5774, x103.
Nov. 20 in Kingston at the Hilltop caregivers, the Duxbury Senior Center
11 a.m., precisely 92 years after the Athletic Club, 65 Pottle St. Start Sunday Salon Series. “Your Old is offering a support group the second
end of World War I.
Sunday Nov. 14 time is 9 a.m., registration 7:30-8:45
a.m. Cost is $25 before Nov. 19 or
Books- Trash or Treasure?” Sunday,
Nov. 28, at 2 p.m., Jay Santini, a local
Thursday of each month from 1:30
– 3 p.m. Contact Donna Ciappina,
Chanukah Bazaar. On Sunday, Nov. $30 race day. For more information book dealer and former associate with Outreach Coordinator at 781-934-
Friday Nov. 12 14, Congregation Shirat Hayam will and to register for the race please visit a member firm of the Antiquarian 9774, x 105, for additional information
“On Golden Pond” on stage. Bay host a Chanukah Bazaar from 9a.m. soulsisterfoundation.org. Booksellers Association of America or to join the group.
Players presents “On Golden Pond” to 2 p.m. at the Temple, 185 Plain will answer questions and provide
St., Marshfield (United Methodist Sunday Salon Series. This season’s informal valuations of your books in Alzheimer’s support group. Duxbury
by Ernest Thompson at 8 p.m. at the Sunday Salon Series at the Duxbury House Alzheimer’s Care Center will
Cornerstone Lodge, 585 Washington Church). Holiday gifts, raffles and an “Antiques Road Show” style event
treats will be available. Gold Buyers Free Library opens on Nov. 21 at 2 at the Duxbury Free Library. Free be hosting a monthly Alzheimer’s
St., Duxbury. Tickets are $15 and p.m. with “Not Spying,” an educational support group in the tavern at Bay
reservations can be made by calling Inc. will also be present. For more tickets required for admission. Call
information, contact the Temple at presentation by two Fulbright scholars, 781-934-2721 x108 to reserve. Path Rehabilitation and Nursing
781-361-2453 or by e-mail to Eileen and Brian Donnelly, who Center, 308 Kingstown Way. The
tickets@bayplayers.org. info@shirathayam.net or 781-582-
2700. traveled and lectured in Kazan, Russia group will meet on the first Tuesday
for four months. Their presentation
will focus on public health issues
Ongoing of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m.
and is open to all families, friends,
Saturday Nov. 13 Upcoming including life expectancy, alcoholism Turkey Drive. Plymouth Area and caregivers who have a loved
and unemployment. Free tickets are Coalition seeks donations of Stop & one affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
“On Golden Pond” on stage.
AARP Driver Safety Program. On now available at the library. Shop, and Shaws $10 gift certificates For more information, contact Sandi
Bay Players presents “On Golden
Thursday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to provide low income South Shore Wright or Eilish Broderick-Murphy, at
Pond” by Ernest Thompson on at 8 DHS Class of 1990 reunion. The
(with a one hour break for lunch) at families with holiday turkeys. Please 781-585-2397 or call Bay Path at 781-
p.m. at the Cornerstone Lodge, 585 Duxbury High School Class of 1990
the Duxbury Senior Center. This is an deliver or mail to 149 Bishops 585-5561.
Washington St., Duxbury. Tickets are will be having their 20th reunion
$15 and reservations can be made by important program for motorists age Highway in Kingston. For more info
at 7 p.m. on Nov. 26 at the Venus II please call Helen at 781-582-2010. Friday Night Entertainment. From 9
calling 781-361-2453 or by e-mail to 50 and older. Please call Peggy at the
in Marshfield. Tickets are $25. For p.m.-12:30 a.m., at the Winsor House
tickets@bayplayers.org. Senior Center, 781-934-5774, x104, to
additional information, send an e-mail Social Day Program for persons on Washington Street, featuring Sean
reserve your spot. Program cost is $12
to duxbury1990@gmail.com. with memory loss. The Duxbury McLaughlin, Irish folk guitarist and
Senior Center offers a program for vocalist.
Snug Harbor holiday concert set persons with Early Stage Alzheimer’s
T
Disease or related Dementia on Duxbury Camera Club. Meets the
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 3 first Wednesday of each month, from
he holiday concert p.m. For more information about the 7-9:15 p.m. in the Merry Room of
by members of the program or admission requirements the Duxbury Free Library. Guests
Snug Harbor Com- contact Lucille Brogna, Intermissions are always welcome at the regular
meetings.
munity Chorus is scheduled
for Saturday, Dec. 4, at 7:30
p.m. The program features tra-
ditional carols as well as other
works representative of the
various styles and moods of the
season. And, of course, there is
the much anticipated audience
sing-along.
Both rehearsals and the
holiday and spring concerts are
held at the Duxbury Perform-
ing Arts Center. They are under
the direction of artistic director
Roy Kelley.
Recently, the group was Chorus Member Julie Kilgour, Director Roy Kelley and
Accompanist Kim Glattstein discuss music selections
chosen to perform for theater-
goers waiting to attend Oprah Winfrey’s well-known musical, “The Color Purple”, then on
national tour. Other performances have included the Irish Fiddler Eileen Ivers and Immigrant
Soul Band and a Salute to the Armed Forces with the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and the
Snugtones.
Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors and $10 for groups of ten, and
include the show reception. Advance purchases are recommended. They are available at The
Studio and Westwind Books and at the door the night of the concert. For more information,
snugharborcc.org
4 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, November 3, 2010
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 5
Lakers put a scare into Dragons Duxbury’s 14-3 win puts them in driver’s seat for playoffs
By Mike Halloran, Sports Editor ing over eight minutes off the
sports@duxburyclipper.com clock before punting down to
The game had all the ex- the Dragons’ three-yard line.
citement of a playoff game, Junior QB Kane Haffey
as the winner gained a leg up got the start against Silver
on the race for a playoff berth. Lake and had his problems on
But by night’s end it was the the opening series, going three
Duxbury Dragons who were in and out after a first down that
complete control of their post- ended with a pair of incom-
season destiny. plete passes.
Punting the ball away to
Football the Laker 45, Duxbury’s de-
Duxbury 14
Silver Lake 3
fense came out after a brief
rest and struggled once again
to get off the field, as Laker
Facing Silver Lake in QB Mitch Graziano took his
what appeared to be a game team 40 yards over 13 plays
that could well determine the before settling for a field goal
Keenan Division champ in the with 2:43 left in the half that
Patriot League standings; the put Duxbury behind the eight
Dragons took away a hard- ball for the first time all year.
fought 14-3 win over the Lak- The Dragons barely
ers on Homecoming Night in touched the ball in the first
Duxbury last Friday night. half, as Silver Lake Coach LOCKING IT UP: Players rush to congratulate James Burke after his interception return for a touch-
It was a struggle for the Dana Battista’s strategy of down propelled the Dragons to a 14-3 win over Silver Lake. Photos by Jim Tarbox
Dragons and Coach Dave running the clock and keeping
Maimaron, who had yet to the ball away from the high- O’Keefe hit Matt Hallisey for to the 42-yard line, but three for 22 yards that took the ball
play an opponent that domi- powered Duxbury offense was 10 yards and a first down out plays later Brendan Connolly down to the 18 yard line before
nated time of possession like working to perfection. to midfield. Another 12-yard was forced to punt again and the drive ended in a missed
the visitors. When the Dragons finally strike to Hallisey followed, put the ball out at the 15-yard field goal attempt.
After taking the opening got the ball back, Maimaron moving the chains down to the line. “I think we ran eight plays
kick-off at the 11-yard line, switched to junior QB Matt 40 where O’Keefe executed Faced with third and 12, in the first half and fortunately
the Lakers proceeded to run 11 O’Keefe, who came out firing a perfectly thrown pass down Graziano stepped up and hit we had the right call at the
plays for 53 yards all the way and never stopped. the middle of the field to a his receiver for a first down, right time on Buonagurio’s
down to the Duxbury 36, wip- After two incompletions, wide open Henry Buonagurio, putting the ball at the 26. Des- TD,” said Maimaron. “We
who broke several tackles be- perate for the go-ahead score, won this game making two
fore dragging his defender into Graziano dropped back on plays: that pass and Burke’s
the end zone just 47 seconds second down and fired to his interception. Other than that
after taking possession. left, where defensive back Silver Lake outplayed us. I
Tucker Hannon came on James Burke stepped in front give them a lot of credit. They
for the extra point and the of the receiver and picked off played hard and were able to
Dragons suddenly found them- the pass, weaving his way stop us, but we made the plays
selves ahead, 7-3, with 1:50 through the Laker secondary when we had to.”
left in the half. and into the right corner of the With an overall record
The Lakers figured they end zone to give the hosts a of 8-0 and 3-0 in the Patriot
had had a successful half, only 14-3 lead. League, the No. 8 ranked
trailing by four, and decided Neither team would have Dragons will get ready for
to run out the clock as the half much luck the rest of the night, Middleboro High School this
came to a close. with the most serious threat Friday night at 7 p.m. in Dux-
Duxbury hoped to get its being a Haffey pass to Buron bury.
offense going in the second
DEFENSE SHINES: Marshall McCarthy leads a host of Duxbury
half with Haffey at QB after
tacklers during Friday night’s win.
receiving the kick-off. A 19-
yard completion to Hallisey
on third down put the Dragons
at midfield, but SL’s Tommy
Lennon made a great intercep-
tion on a Haffey sideline pass
and the Lakers took over on
their own 35.
The Lakers went nowhere
in three plays and Duxbury re-
gained possession after Silver
Lake punted down to the 27-
yard line.
A 16-yard completion to
Don Webber and an 11-yard
connection to Andrew Bu-
ron overcame a 15-yard chop
block penalty putting the ball
at the Laker 40.
A 12-yard completion to
BOWLED OVER: Henry Bounagurio goes over a tackler for a first Hallisey moved the ball down
down.
6 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, November 3, 2010
COLLEGE CORNER
By Mike Halloran, Sports Editor
sports@duxburyclipper.com
Connolly
Rutgers 6-0 on Saturday to run their field
hockey record to
14-4… Senior line-
Field hockey streak ends at 17
man Kyle Harasimowicz (DHS ’07) and By Mike Halloran, Sports Editor 2010 Patriot League
his Harvard football team beat Dartmouth, sports@duxburyclipper.com
Field Hockey All Stars
30-14, in Saturday afternoon in Hanover, The Lady Dragons field
Name Year School Position
NH… Junior Amanda Woodgate (DHS hockey team saw its 17-game Siobhan McCarthy Senior Duxbury Midfield
’08) finished 11th out of 33 boats as the unbeaten streak come to a halt Briana Connolly Senior Duxbury Midfield
coxswain in her Holy Cross boat at the on Friday afternoon when it Grace Nissi Junior Duxbury Forward
40th Head of The Schuylkill Regatta in lost to Marshfield, 2-0, in the Hannah Murphy Soph. Duxbury Forward
Philadelphia on Saturday… Sophomore regular season finale. Molly Zaverucha Junior Duxbury Forward
Shane DiBona field hockey Ericka Stearns Senior Hanover Midfield
(DHS ’09) and his Woodgate
Duxbury 2 Nicki White Senior Hanover Forward
Iowa Hawkeyes Hanover 0
Molly MacNeill Soph. Hanover Forward
knocked Michigan State from the un- Caitlin Davino-Draper Senior Hanover Keeper
defeated ranks with a 37-6 rout in Iowa field hockey
City. DiBona had 4 tackles for the No. Duxbury
Hanover
1
0
Beth Findley Senior Hingham Forward/mid
18-ranked Hawkeyes… Mass Maritime Molly Baggott Senior Hingham Midfield
Molly Clark Junior Hingham Forward
senior Meredith Hall (DHS ’07) fin- field hockey Amy Conti Senior Hingham Keeper
ished 87th at Saturday’s New England Duxbury 0
Women’s Alliance Cross-Country Cham- Marshfield 2 Kendra Perry Senior Middleboro Midfield
pionships in Pax-
DiBona son. It was Hall’s fi- While the loss was disheart- Krystal Bernard Pembroke Midfield
nal collegiate race in ening for many of the players,
cross-country… Jordyn Krall (DHS ’08) it made little difference in the Maggie Travers Junior Scituate Center mid
and her UNH soccer team lost to Albany, standings, as Duxbury had al-
Meredith Barthold Senior Scituate Center forward
2-1, in the quarterfinals of the America ready wrapped up the Patriot
East soccer tournament… Alyssa Seifert League title, and is destined to Samantha Crespi Junior Silver Lake Sweep
(DHS ’09) finished fourth for Roger Wil- be the No. 2 seed in the MIAA
lams at last week’s Oberg Trophy, while tournament behind perennial school day, and when the day the tournament. I really think
her team finished 5th overall… Fresh- powerhouse Walpole. is over, there always seems to we put some undue pressure
man Pat Charland Being that high a seed be a letdown. on ourselves today. Some of
(DHS ’10) and his guarantees Duxbury home Having already beaten the problem was from Spirit
Hall field advantage throughout the Hanover twice (2-0 and 1-0 Day, but there was also some
Salve Regina soccer
playoffs until they get to the for first win in five years on fatigue involved. We had
team knocked off Roger Williams, 1-0, in
finals. Hanover’s field) during the three tough games this week
the quarterfinals of the Commonwealth week after winning the crown, and they seemed a little tired
Coach Pam Manley was
Coast Conference soccer tournament… worried about Friday’s game, nothing was at stake other than starting out. We played a good
Fordam freshman Cam Crowell (DHS especially in the aftermath of preserving their unblemished second half with a level of ag-
’10) finished 12th out of 18 swimmers Spirit Day at DHS. record. gressiveness, but that doesn’t
in the 100-yard backstroke at last week’s The activities surrounding “I told the girls no one always translate into the plays
Husky Invitational at UConn… Senior the Friday of Homecoming gets a trophy for going un- going smoothly.”
Max Butler (DHS weekend tend to get the play- defeated,” said Manley. “I’d Marshfield struck first with
Seifert ’06) finished first in ers all wound up during the rather lose today than lose in seven minutes left in the first
the 200-yard med- half on a goal by Brit Carlson.
ley relay for UMass in its 184-114 win Five minutes later Carlson
over Stony Brook. Butler also finished would strike again, giving the
first in the 200-yard backstroke, third in Rams a 2-0 lead and putting
the 200-yard freestyle, and fourth in the Duxbury in a position it had
200-yard freestyle relay… Senior captain not faced all year long.
Jonathan Thompson (DHS ’07) and his Marshfield goalkeeper Me-
Ithaca College crew team finished third gan Kerens faced 25 Duxbury
out of five boats in last week’s meet in shots, as the visitors continued
Pittsfield… Fresh- to hammer away in the second
Crowell
man Natalie Bo- half trying to get back in the
wen (DHS ’10) and her Boston College game, but their efforts proved
Women’s Club 4 boat finished 11th in the fruitless.
Head of The Charles Regatta last week Seedings for the MIAA
Tournament were determined
in Boston.
on Monday, and the Lady
Do you have a son or daughter that
Dragons were named No. 2.
plays or coaches college sports? I want They will begin tournament
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POWER PLAY: Siobahn McCarthy sends a ball up field. ter-Raynham.
Butler
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 7
PHILLIPS viewed in the Inspectional 46 Trout Farm Lane, Duxbury of the following described
Services Department between , MA recorded as Plan No. parcels of land situated in the
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 88-439 at Plan Book 30, Page Town of Duxbury and
TREE & CONSTRUCTION 1:00 p.m., or by appointment. 786 with the Plymouth Commonwealth of
Any person wishing to County Registry of deeds. Massachusetts and the public
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Pruning & Trimming Repair & Installation proposal should appear at the approximately 50,721.00 taxes thereon, severally
Hazardous Removals Title V Cert. Septic public hearing at the time and square feet according to said assessed for the year
Vista & Land Clearing Inspector place noted above. Written plan. hereinafter specified,
Stump Grinding & New Design comments may be submitted Also, the fee in Philips according to the lists
Removals Backhoe & Perc Test to the Board of Appeals, 878 Brook Circle as shown on committed to me as Collector
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Any individual with a The above premises will be remain unpaid and that said
disability may request sold subject to all taxes, parcels of land will be taken
accommodation in order to assessments, and other for said Town of Duxbury on
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application and any and will be conveyed subject the non-payment of said
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accessible format. Request of record, tenancies, and unless the same shall be
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