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Friday, April 23, 2010 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! 3 Docks bylaw resurfaces Officials argue over permit process for rafts, piers Vacationinyour By Be c c a Ma n n i n g , Ex p r e s s St a f f ownbackyard b e c c a @p e mb r o k e x p r e s s .c o m Voters could see a few thissummer! versions of a bylaw regulat- ing temporary docks and rafts 800-649-8080 on Tuesday. At a final “dress SSGPOOLS.COM rehearsal” before the annual Town Meeting, two people said they would like to see OSBORN’S changes made to the bylaw, Country Store both which would change the law considerably. featuring Specials of the week Selectman Don Anderson Garelick Farms 1% Low Fat Milk...... gallons...... $2.99 Viking Fjord Vodka ...... 1.75L...... $18.99 and Jerry Fusco, who served Red Truck Wines - all types ...... 750 ml...... $6.99 ANNUAL as Pembroke’s Lindemann's Australian Wines ...... 1.5L...... $9.99 waterway su- R.H. 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They told the town that lie in Pembroke. son said. “The current article moderator they may present The regulations also could says the intent is to improve amendments on Town Meet- help solve neighborhood dis- the environment and use of ing floor. putes, Boyle said, by estab- the ponds, and I don’t know The bylaw, Article 15 on lishing guidelines for size and how licensing of a dock is go- the annual Town Meeting location that everyone must ing to do that.” warrant, would require resi- follow. Anderson said he does sup- dents to pay $25 annually for If approved at Town Meet- port a bylaw that would help a temporary dock, raft or pier ing, the bylaw would go to the prevent neighbor disputes but permit and would regulate the Mass. Department of Environ- that the proposed regulations structures’ size, location and mental Protection for review. do not make it clear who is in materials. Permits would be The goal is for the state to charge of enforcement. issued through the Conserva- eventually grant Pembroke the “The problem is, we’re tion Commission. authority to issue permits for cutting the police, so if all The bylaw also establishes “permanent” docks — those we’re trying to do is increase a system of penalties for resi- that are secured to the bottom enforcement and penalize dents who do not comply — a of the pond but which may be people, it’s not the time. We written warning followed by a removed at the end of the sea- can’t enforce the laws we have $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $100 penalty enforced by the son — as well as temporary now,” Anderson said. “It’s just Police Department if the resi- docks and rafts. another duty the Board of Se- dent still does not comply. All $ Got Furniture? $ subsequent offenses would “We’re not trying to take anybody’s rights away; draw a $150 penalty, accord- we’re just trying to make the lakes and ponds a safer place Go Green! ing to the bylaw. and nicer for everybody in town.” $ $ “We’re not trying to take anybody’s rights away; we’re — Selectman Bill Boulter on the purpose $ $ just trying to make the lakes of proposed docks regulations FURNITURE CONSIGNMENT and ponds a safer place and nicer for everybody in town,” Residents who already lectmen is trying to take on, $ -AKE -ONEY n ELL &URNITURE $ said Selectman Bill Boulter, have state permits will not be and I’m not for it.” who prepared the bylaw along required to get local permits The Advisory Committee $ $ave Money – Buy Furniture! with Selectman Arthur Boyle. but must file their state ID with has recommended the article $ They had proposed an ear- the town under the bylaw. be discussed on Town Meet- – Our 10 Year Anniversary – lier version of the bylaw at the Registering state permits ing floor. $ Voted #1 Furniture $ 2009 annual Town Meeting, and issuing permits locally If the bylaw is approved, Consignment Shop but then asked voters to table will help the town identify applications for annual dock 781-826-6888 it until they could gather more owners if the structures be- permits would be available on $ $ public input. come a problem, Boulter said. Feb. 1 of each year. The docks /PEN $AYS A 7EEK s 7ASHINGTON 3T (ANOVER -! “We fine-tuned it a little He said there have been could not be installed prior to $ WWWELITEREPEATFURNITURECOM based on advice from the several issues on Little Sandy April 1 and must be removed $ DEP and from town counsel. Pond where homemade rafts by Oct. 31 of that year. It basically does what we set or piers have broken loose and The bylaw also sets size out to do, which is to register caused damage. rules: the docks and give people an “The problem is, we don’t • Temporary piers or floats opportunity to legalize their know who they belong to and must not exceed 200 square docks,” Boyle said. people won’t come forward feet nor extend into the wa- Good Food, Good Music, Problems with floating and say it’s theirs because terway more than 50 feet Good Times in April! docks and rafts occur when they would be responsible for from the high water mark, un- 22nd Ken Snow ...... 9pm the structures are left in the the damage,” Boulter said. less allowed through a public ponds after the season ends or “If the pier or raft was docu- hearing held by the Board of 23rd Steve Haigh ...... 9pm come loose and wash up onto mented and it had a decal or Selectmen. 24th Trivia w/ Morgan White Jr. from WBZ Radio...... 9pm other residents’ properties, number on it and it did break • Temporary rafts must not 25th Open Irish Seisiun w/ Amy Basse & Michael Kelleher .....4pm sometimes causing damage. loose, then you’d just look up exceed 100 square feet nor be 26th Monday Night Trivia ...... 8pm “They’re a general nui- the registration number and placed more than 75 feet from sance, and they’re expensive call them up.” the high water mark. Rafts 27th Live Irish Music Seisiun ...... 7pm to get rid of,” Boyle said. Though the Board of Se- also must be anchored to the 28th Kathy Hayden ...... 7:30pm Boulter said the hope was lectmen voted to support the bottom by a chain or line ap- 29th Greg Buckley ...... 9pm that permit fees and any pen- article, Anderson still has res- proved by the selectmen. 30th The Crust ...... 9pm alties collected would go into ervations about whether the The bylaw also limits each a special fund used for patrol- bylaw is ready for a vote. property to one structure and *Full Menu * daily specials * Take out available ling and cleaning up town wa- “The way it’s currently prohibits residents from in- PQFOEBJMZBUtEBZTBXFFL terways. 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He l p s u p p o r t y o u r h o m e t o w n n e w s pa p e r . Pl e as e t e l l o u r a dv e r t i s e r s y o u sa w ‘e m in t h e Ex p r e ss ! 4 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! Friday, April 23, 2010 Pembroke police log Plymouth St. home damaged FRIDAY, APRIL 9 ity reported on Lake Avenue. House fire one of three incidents reported Monday night 11:06 a.m. Residential van- 2:00 a.m. Fire incident re- dalism reported on Water Street. ported on Littlebrook Road. By St e p h a n i e Sp y r o p o u l o s 11:23 a.m. Suspicious mo- 8:47 a.m. Residential vandal- Ex p r e s s Co n t r i b u t o r tor vehicle reported on Oldham ism reported on Plain Street. Firefighters quickly Street. 8:53 a.m. Commercial van- knocked down a blaze in the 11:35 a.m. Motor vehicle dalism reported on Gurney Drive. walls of a 100-year-old house crash with under $1,000 damage 9:20 a.m. Motor vehicle com- reported on Hobomock Street. on Plymouth Street on Mon- plaint reported on Center Street. day night — the third fire- 1:06 p.m. Threatening call re- 10:22 a.m. Animal complaint related call they received in a ported on Center Street. reported on High Street. 1:37 p.m. Motor vehicle crash four-hour period. 1:20 p.m. Suspicious activity There were no injuries in with over $1,000 damage reported reported on Gurney Drive. on Plain Street. the house fire, and the other 1:17 p.m. Disturbance report- two incidents were reported as 3:26 p.m. Suspicious activity ed on Mattakeesett Street. reported on Braeburn Avenue. minor. 2:44 p.m. Suspicious activity Pembroke Fire Department 6:10 p.m. Motor vehicle reported on Center Street. crash with under $1,000 damage Capt. Ken McCormick said reported on Church Street. 4:33 p.m. Suspicious activity reported on Oak Street. the department received a call 8:08 p.m. Disturbance report- around 9:30 p.m. for smoke in ed on Cross Street. 6:23 p.m. Suspicious activity Pembroke firefighters work to put out a second-floor house fire at reported on Keens Way. the second-floor bedroom at 119 Plymouth Street late Monday night. No one was injured in the 8:37 p.m. Suspicious mo- 119 Plymouth Street. Firefight- tor vehicle reported on Oakland 6:24 p.m. Dog complaint re- fire, which officials believe started in the chimney and caused an Square Drive. ported on Washington Street and ers on shift were already clear- estimated $60,000 in damage. Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos River Point Drive. ing a call in North Pembroke 9:08 p.m. Disturbance report- ed on Cross Street. 6:58 p.m. Suspicious activity and sent their ladder and en- the way,” Marie Osborne said. scene of a truck fire off Route reported on Farmside Drive. gine to the scene. All firefight- “We keep an eye on each 139 around 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 10 7:03 p.m. Annoying phone ers were told to return to the other, and we will check to see “An individual saw his 2:56 a.m. Suspicious activity calls reported on Andrew Drive. station. how they are later,” she said. truck on fire. It was a Chevy reported on Plymouth Street. 8:36 p.m. Annoying phone “The first truck arrived The Osbornes live next to Pickup 1500 series. He was a 9:47 a.m. Motor vehicle com- calls reported on Chapel Street. [at 119 Plymouth Street] to a the fire access road, which is Plymouth man visiting fam- plaint reported on Center Street. 8:45 p.m. Officer field inves- smoke condition and fire in the only used for certain houses on ily in Pembroke,” McCormick 9:50 a.m. Motor vehicle theft tigation reported on Forest Street. wall,” McCormick said. the street. They said they were said. reported on Hatch Road. 11:31 p.m. Motor vehicle re- Attacking the fire on pleased to see how quickly After seeing smoke com- 10:39 a.m. Suspicious activ- possession reported on Cyril Ave. the second floor, firefight- firefighters responded. ing from the front of the truck, ity reported on Erickson’s Lane. TUESDAY, APRIL 13 ers reported that flames were The owners of the home, the owner tried to extinguish 11:00 a.m. Sudden death re- showing from the roof near who were not identified, were the fire himself but was un- ported on Lady Slipper Circle. 10:53 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle activity reported on Bark- the chimney. Heavy fire was described as an elderly couple able to do so. When engines 11:30 a.m. Domestic abuse er Square Drive. brought under control in about that have lived in the house for arrived, the truck was fully en- reported on Cross Street. Re- straining order placed on file. 12:36 p.m. Suspicious activ- 10 minutes, McCormick said. more than 20 years. gulfed. ity reported on High Street. A preliminary investigation The home was constructed The truck, estimated at 11:42 a.m. Suspicious mo- tor vehicle reported on Deerfield 1:25 p.m. Non-aggravated as- revealed that the blaze started with heavy timber and balloon $18,000, was deemed a total Lane. sault reported at Center Plaza. when a chimney fire expanded framing, which could have eas- loss. There were no injuries at 12:31 p.m. Civil complaint 1:53 p.m. Fire incident re- into the wall and one room, ily caused the fire to take off, the scene. reported on Center Street. ported at Barker and High streets. McCormick said. The investi- McCormick said. Just prior to 9 p.m., a 3:00 p.m. Suspicious activity 3:09 p.m. Residential break- gation is ongoing. “It was a good save,” he neighbor near Taylor Rental reported on School Street. Depart- in reported on School Street. Brian Osborne of 108 said. off Water Street reported see- mental action. 9:04 p.m. Suspicious motor Plymouth Street was watch- He estimated the total dam- ing flames in the woods behind 6:33 p.m. Suspicious activity vehicle activity reported on Ha- ing television with wife Marie age to the house and interior at her home. reported on Captain North Way. zelwood Drive. when he heard something out- about $60,000. “We dispatched two trucks Area search negative. 10:19 p.m. Suspicious ac- side. No one was hurt, and the to investigate and found a large tivity reported on Queensbrook SUNDAY, APRIL 11 Road. “I am a truck mechanic and homeowners were able to re- permit fire. We extinguished it 8:07 a.m. Vandalism reported I thought it sounded like a fire turn to their home once elec- and made the residents aware on Old Oak Street. Incident report WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 truck, so I looked outside,” he trical and building inspectors of the permit laws,” McCor- prepared. 9:05 a.m. Suspicious motor said. deemed it habitable. mick said. 9:41 a.m. Hit and run crash vehicle reported on Sunset Way The Osbornes saw fire- “They were able to stay As shift commander, Mc- reported on Barker and High and Reservoir Road. fighters extending their ladder in the home with segregated Cormick commended the de- streets. 12:16 p.m. Suspicious ac- truck to the roof across the power to the other areas,” Mc- partment for its response to the 11:47 a.m. Recreational vehi- tivity reported on Mattakeesett street and said that flames were Cormick said three back-to-back fires over Street. cle complaint reported on Center coming off the right side of the There was extensive water the 14-hour shift. Street. 1:29 p.m. Residential vandal- house. damage due to leaking from the “It is strange to have three ism reported on Forest Street. 1:10 p.m. Motor vehicle with “We stood out on the lawn second floor to the first floor. fires so close together,” he over $1,000 in damage reported 1:45 p.m. Suspicious activity on Pleasant and Washington reported on Hobomock and Mon- with our neighbor for a few In an unrelated incident, said. “The guys did a great job streets. roe Streets. minutes, but we stayed out of firefighters were called to the on all of them.” 2:03 p.m. Suspicious activity 2:20 p.m. Suspicious activity reported on Packet Landing. reported on Learning Lane. 3:08 p.m. Suspicious activity 4:46 p.m. Larceny reported Pair of safes stolen in reported on Cross Street. Jonathan on Spring Street. We Briggs, 24, of Rockland was 6:39 p.m. Standish St. break-in arrested and charged with violat- Suspicious mo- ing an abuse prevention order. tor vehicle reported on West Elm Street. A Standish Street resident reported some- 4:49 p.m. Suspicious motor 10:31 p.m. Suspicious activ- one broke into his house last Thursday and vehicle reported on Jean Road. stole two safes containing paperwork, jewelry, David F. Kaspar, 22, of 18 Grace ity reported at Center Plaza. Police & court briefs Anne Road was arrested and coins and other property. The resident called charged with disorderly conduct, THURSDAY, APRIL 15 police around 3 p.m. on April 15 to report that a OUI liquor, negligent operation 7:02 a.m. Suspicious motor side door had been kicked in and the two safes According to reports, employees had com- of a motor vehicle, malicious de- vehicle reported on Elm Street. were missing. Police are investigating. plained that money was being stolen from their struction of property over $250. 9:18 a.m. Vehicle break-in re- pocketbooks in the back room while they were 6:04 p.m. Dog complaint re- ported on Forest Street. working and also that the register had come up ported on Pine Circle. 11:00 a.m. Suspicious mo- Police: Marked bill short several times. 6:35 p.m. Motor vehicle com- tor vehicle reported on Learning On Monday, one employee marked a $20 Lane. plaint reported on Church Street. marks worker as thief bill and left it in her purse. When she returned 6:48 p.m. Animal complaint 2:34 p.m. Suspicious motor to the room an hour later, the bill was miss- reported on Hobomock Street. vehicle reported on Center Street and Furnace Colony Drive. An employee at Au Bon Pain on Church ing. She confronted the only other employee 7:27 p.m. Disturbance report- Street has been charged with larceny after an- ed on Mill Street. 4:18 p.m. Residential break- working at the time, Darigo, who reportedly in reported on Standish Street. other employee reportedly caught her stealing denied taking the money. The employee then 7:43 p.m. Disturbance report- cash by marking a $20 bill. ed on Mattakeesett Street. 4:35 p.m. Threatening report- asked Darigo is she could see her wallet, which ed on Pilgrim Road. Jacklyn Darigo, 20, of Vincent Street, is where she found the marked bill, according MONDAY, APRIL 12 4:35 p.m. Non-aggravated as- Whitman will be summonsed on one count of to reports. She called police. 12:25 a.m. Suspicious activ- sault reported on Pilgrim Road. larceny under $250, Police Lt. Mike Jenness Darigo will be summonsed for arraignment said. in Plymouth District Court. Friday, April 23, 2010 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! 5 Town Meeting to consider switch to manager continued from page one What would a manager do? of the review process. She also felt the proposed “Our town manager should be a leader who will work with Article 28 on the annual Town department heads to build a solid executive team that is dedi- Committee, would authorize Meeting warrant would estab- act did not properly outline a the town to petition the state job description for the man- cated to providing the best service possible and united in their lish a town manager form of collective efforts to do what is best for the town as a whole.” legislature for a special act government. Pembroke cur- ager. creating a town manager posi- rently has a town administra- “What this committee is — Town Government Study Committee tion in Pembroke. tor. According to the proposal, asking us to do is to trust the member Tony Marino But is Pembroke ready for some of the manager’s duties selectmen, after we give them this kind of change? Study would include: the authority to reinvent town committee members say yes. • Appointment and removal government, to then write a job mons, whose board would ity to oversee all town depart- When the Board of Select- of all non-elected department description. That’s not the way lose some of the authority un- ments. He also did not support men created the study commit- heads and employees except it works,” she said. “You cre- der the new act. He said the rescinding the act that created tee in June, appointing Select- in the school and fire depart- ate a structure for government problem wasn’t what positions the DPW commissioners. man Lew Stone as one of its ments and then you put the pieces exist but making sure the peo- “I am strongly against any ple in those positions — both change in the form of govern- first members, they identified • Day-to-day supervision of all into that structure.” the town manager question as town departments excluding Bates said Pembroke elected and appointed — have ment,” he said. one of the main focuses of the school, police and fire should establish a charter the necessary experience. The Advisory Committee group. rather than a system of bylaws “I’ve been in this town has recommended this article • Management of all town build- The committee began before making the move to a over 40 years. We started out be discussed on Town Meet- ings, properties and facilities manager. She was a member with three selectmen, and ing floor. meeting regularly and studied except those under the con- several towns in the area to see trol of the School Committee, of a charter committee several that wasn’t working, so now “We’ve gone over it, and if the change would work for Recreation Department and years ago that was unable to we have five selectmen. Now people are split,” Advisory Pembroke. Conservation Commission get the idea of the ground. that’s not working,” Kilcom- secretary Anne Marie Stanton “After months of due dili- “Can they do this without mons said. “The problem is not said. “We feel that even though • Preparation of a balanced town creating a charter? Yes. But with the program; the problem the committee has done a good gence and meeting with simi- budget for each fiscal year lar size towns, with regard to it will be very sloppy,” Bates is those people we elect to of- job of going around to differ- population and budget, repre- • Negotiation of union con- said. “There are so many un- fice. If you don’t elect people ent groups in town and has sentatives from the Mass. Mu- tracts on behalf of the Board of answered questions.” who know how to run the tried to educate people, it’s not nicipal Managers Association, Selectmen, with contracts sub- She added that the town program, then the program is been quite enough yet in terms and town officials, we decided ject to final board approval administrator already has the worth nothing at all.” of conversation and in terms to pursue having Pembroke • Acting as the chief procure- authority to take on more du- Kilcommons said he did of people even understanding move to a town manager form ment officer responsible for ties under selectmen’s guid- not believe one person would what they are voting for and of government,” committee the purchasing of all supplies, ance and that perhaps that was have the experience and abil- what this will mean.” member Tony Marino said at a materials, services and equip- a place to start. public hearing on April 6. ment for the town “I think they need to go Controlled Release Marino cited an increased A complete list of duties as out- back to the drawing board, Fertilizer Programs complexity in town govern- lined in the proposed article is take another year to study the ment, growing budget, pres- available on the town Web site, issue, create a charter com- Weed & Grub Control sure to control costs and pro- pembroke-ma.gov/townstudy mission, and then do it right,” comm.html. Disease Control mote efficiencies and need for Bates said of the study com- Programs accountability, experience and mittee. “There’s absolutely no ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY & ORGANIC PROGRAMS better communication at Town would rescind an act from reason to rush down this road Tick Control Hall as reasons why the time 1991 that established the De- right now.” [email protected] was right for this move. partment of Public Works and Also against going to a +VTUJO1JOTPOOFBVMUt Mosquito “Let us be clear: a town gave the three-member board town manager now is DPW Manager/Specialist Suppression Spray manager is not a king or queen of DPW commissioners the Commissioner Jim Kilcom- making unilateral decisions,” authority for day-to-day opera- Marino said. “Our town man- tions of the cemetery, highway ager should be a leader who and water departments. will work with department The DPW commissioners heads to build a solid execu- would still exist as an elected tive team that is dedicated to board, but the DPW director providing the best service pos- would report to the town man- sible and united in their collec- ager. That change is the reason A Great Advertising tive efforts to do what is best the item would have to go to for the town as a whole.” the ballot following approval The manager would take at Town Meeting, Marino Opportunity on day-to-day operations cur- said. rently under the purview of The change will cost the boards such as the Department town around $15,000 more per PEMBROKE CLASS OF 2010 of Public Works and select- year for the manager’s salary, men, Marino said. All depart- but study committee members GRADUATION ISSUE ment heads, except for school, said it also could help stream- police and fire, would report line town government and ADVERTISING DEADLINE MAY 26TH, 2010 to the manager. That person save Pembroke money in other would act as Pembroke’s chief areas down the road. TO BE PUBLISHED FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH, 2010 financial officer, preparing the “I would think, with his budget, signing contracts, ne- knowledge, expertise and gotiating union contracts, act- education, it wouldn’t be un- ing as purchasing agent and reasonable to assume that the human resource manager and manager could put some effi- making all town hires (except ciencies in,” Stone said. school, police and fire) with No one showed up for selectmen’s approval. the group’s first public hear- If the change is approved ing, but several people did ask STUDENTS AND PARENTS WILL TREASURE at Town Meeting on April 27, questions at the second hearing the item will appear on the bal- a week later. Among them was THIS SPECIAL KEEPSAKE EDITION. lot in November. The act then town assessor Libby Bates. would go the state legislature Bates said she is not against HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO BE A PART OF IT for final approval, and a new a change to town manager but manager, selected by an in- that she felt there were other dependent search committee steps Pembroke should take 26"35&31"(&t)"-'1"(&t'6--1"(& and ultimately hired by the first. Bates said she felt eight 41&$*"-i$0/(3"56-"5*0/4w"%4'031"3&/540'$-"440' Board of Selectmen, could be months was not enough time frequency rates apply in place at the start of the 2012 for the committee to complete- fiscal year, which begins July ly study the issue and that the CALL 781-934-2811 FOR MORE INFO OR VISIT WWW.PEMBROKEXPRESS.COM 1, 2011. committee should have pre- The proposed act also pared a more thorough report
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really enjoy this time of the year at pembrokewatershed.com. when the flowering trees are in The new Web master is Diane bloom. I especially love the mag- Holman. PWA will hold its an- noliaI trees when they are at their peak. nual meeting on Thursday, May Recently, John and I took our annual trip 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pembroke into Boston to meander down Com- Public Library. The public is monwealth Avenue to view the mag- welcome to attend. nolias that grace practically every ➢ front yard along the way. What a sight ➢ The Watershed Associa- to behold — and to think it is absolute- Around Town tion also is awarding a schol- w i t h Be v e r ly O’Co n n o r arship for the second consecu- ly free to the beholder. And now let’s b e v e r ly @p e mb r o k e x p r e s s .c o m see what’s going on around town. tive year to a Pembroke High Prime Rib School graduate who will be pursuing environmental studies Special ➢➢ Ten-year-old Kyle Kenny School Director Anne Marie in college. Applicants can ap- spent his April vacation making League, a Pembroke resident, $14.99 ply at the PHS guidance depart- Kyle’s Canine Cookies for Can- also participated. ment. Last year, PHS graduate includes(inc. 2 sides 2 sides+ salad) cer. This project was in honor of ➢ his grandfather, who loved dogs ➢ On May 23, Doug Bean Erin Cahill received the $500 and who died from the disease will participate in an event scholarship. She is attending in September. For a donation called Run To Home Base 9K. Wentworth Institute in Boston. This is a unique 9K fundraising Serving Breakfast of $10, you can order the dog ➢➢ The American Cancer So- run through scenic Boston end- Sat & Sun 8am-12pm treats in advance. Although the ciety’s Relay for Life Planning ing with the once-in-a-lifetime Lunch & Dinner GREAT FOOD AT GREAT PRICES deadline has gone by, you still Committee for Pembroke, Dux- experience of crossing “home Mon-Thurs 11:30am-9pm can help Kyle’s cause by send- bury, Hanover, Marshfield and Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm Luncheon Specials base” plate at historic Fenway ing a donation to Kyle’s Canine Norwell hosted a birthday party TAVERN OPEN TILL 1AM Starting at $6.99 Park. This run will honor he- Cookies for Cancer, P.O. Box on April 11 to celebrate birth- 7 days a week with homemade soup roic veterans and help raise 1464, Pembroke, MA 02359. days that cancer survivors and much needed funds for the new ÈxÊ-V Ê-ÌÀiiÌÊ,Ìi°ÊÓÇ®ÊUÊ*iLÀiÊUÊÇn£ÓÎä{nä Checks should be made out to supporters will have in years Red Sox Foundation and Mas- The American Cancer Society. to come. The reception, held at sachusetts General Hospital the Marshfield Country Club, ➢➢ Sacred Heart High School Home Base Program. Funds helped the guests to learn more students held an Empathy Walk will provide psychiatric care about the Society’s free com- on April 8 as the culmination of and outreach to the many vet- munity services. It also gathered a shoe drive for the benefit of erans returning from Iraq and their input for the design of the Gift Certificates Flowering Cradles to Crayons organization. Afghanistan with combat stress upcoming Relay event. Brit- Trees, Shrubs The students collected more disorders and/or traumatic brain Pansies 6pk $1.99 tany Spurr and Tara Samuel & Perennials than 300 pairs of shoes. As a injury. Doug has pledged to from Pembroke are members of sign of solidarity with those less raise a minimum of $1,000 but the Planning Committee. fortunate children, the students has set his personal goal even ENJOY THE COLOR OF SPRING! held a barefoot walk around the higher. Doug is the uncle of school’s Route 80 campus. Sev- Pfc. Matthew A. Bean, who Beautiful Flowering Azalea Shrubs eral hundred students, faculty died in May 2007 from injuries $14.99 and staff trod barefoot across suffered while serving in Iraq. all varieties the Sacred Heart front lawn, You can help Doug reach his traversed the athletic fields and goal by making a donation. Go completed their walk by passing to runtohomebase.org and click Scotts Top Soil .99¢ behind the intermediate school on “Support a Runner.” wing and back to the front lawn. Scotts Best 4 Step Fertilizer Program with rebate Among the student walkers was ➢➢ The Pembroke Watershed Matt Donovan of Pembroke. Association has a new Web site, Complete Garden Center & Gift Shop according to Dottie MacInnes, Sacred Heart Intermediate Authorized Retailer of Walpole Woodworkers www.TheGardenersChoice.net Ducks getting race ready 781.826.4010 aptain Quack’s flock of ducks was sighted train- 408 Washington St. Rte 53 Pembroke, MA ing for the Grand Ol’ Fish Fry races in the Florida Keys this winter. Last word was they had made a Paul D. Fitzgerald, D.M.D., P.C. Cstop at the Masters Golf Tournament in one of the water hazards the evening before the final round. At writing, BAREFOOT IN THE PARKING Specializing in Orthodontics their whereabouts were unknown, but LOT: Sacred Heart High School Captain Quack expects they will student Matt Donovan walked reach Pembroke on time for the barefoot around his school’s event, scheduled May 2 at campus as part of their Empathy the Herring Run park. Walk and shoe drive.
HELLO, WORLD!: Bill and Diane Tobin proudly announce 187 Summer St. Suite 8 the birth of their granddaughter, Kingston Allison Jennifer Foss. She was born on April 10, weighing in 781-585-0024 at 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Her ALL DRESSED UP AND READY TO DANCE: Jillian Richardson, Erin proud parents are Andrew Hill and Ariel Richardson pose in their gowns before leaving to and Jennifer (Tobin) Foss of COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATIONS attend Pembroke High School’s junior prom on April 9. The prom Hanson. She also is welcomed www.kingstonorthodontics.com was held at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. by her big brother AJ. Friday, April 23, 2010 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! 7 PHS senior wins video contest continued from page one high school a $1,000 check from AAA, the DJ services Fine Wine • Beer • Liquor • Cigars of JAM’N 94.5 and a number of other prizes that will help make this year’s senior prom a Stop & Shop Plaza • Kingston fun, low-cost event. 781.422.9999 Lewis took first place in a statewide contest organized by the Mass. Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, GVMM!MVODI! UBLF!PVU! submitting his video among '!EJOOFS! CBS 65 others to be judged by their NFOV peers as well as by representa- tives of the Boston-based radio station JAM’N 94.5. “When you’re your age, you always think that nothing WINNING CREW: Pembroke High School senior Tim Lewis (front What Do You Know Joe Trivia Night, Wednesdays row, third from left) poses with classmates Tom Warren, Brittany can happen to you, but time Baillie, Taylor Cahill, Matt Rindini and Tim Cahill, who helped THIS WEEK'S LIVE BANDS and time again, sadly we learn him develop his award-winning short video, “Dance, Don’t that things can happen to you,” Friday, April 23rd: John Foster Chance.” Lewis received his prizes at an assembly last Thursday, Saturday, April 24th: Blind Ambition Mass. EOPSS spokesperson attended by representatives from AAA Southern New England, the Half Price Pizza Every Monday & Tuesday *strings attached Terrel Harris said during a pre- Mass. Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and Men’s sentation last Thursday at the Wearhouse. Also pictured are PHS Principal Ruth Lynch and high school. “We constantly senior class adviser Mike Murray. Photo by Becca Manning 892.558.7667 look for ways that we can help 38:!Tqsjoh!Tu!¦!Su!69!¦!Ibotpo!¦!xxx/ebnjfotqvc/dpn you understand that you are Check it out! peers.” not invincible. This is one of PHS Principal Ruth Lynch those ways. This contest has Watch Tim Lewis and said Lewis’ positive angle crew’s “Dance, Don’t seemed to have a greater im- served as a way to promote Chance” video DINNER safe driving habits.” online at youtube.com/ pact on students than some In Lewis’ video, he raps user/promshorts. other ways of delivering the about wearing seat belts and safe driving message. TO GO! not speeding, smoking, drink- “From the work that we’ve ing or texting while driving, the high schools, which would done with the Pembroke Com- TAKE OUT & MORE! all under the message “Dance, have been great in and of itself, munity Youth Alliance, what c .MJC=Q *A=K Don’t Chance.” but we’re actually getting the we have come to realize is c .MJC=Q -9F
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What: Pembroke Town Meeting Where: Pembroke High School When: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Who: All registered voters
t’s Town Meeting time once again! On Tuesday, Pembroke voters will engage in one of the oldest forms of democracy — the Town Meeting. All registered Pembroke voters are encouraged to attend the Imeeting on Tuesday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Pembroke High School, where they can vote on all the important matters in town, from budget to bylaw changes. The meeting will be held in the auditorium. The Express has prepared this guide, starting on page 9, for voters to navigate the details of this year’s meeting, offering a summary of each article and who supports it along with a few more details on some of the hotter issues.
A BRIEF GUIDE TO Where the money comes from PEMBROKE TOWN MEETING available funds If you wish to speak: The proper procedure is to stand at the microphone until the moderator has recognized you or Receipts someone else. Wait for the microphone and give your name 1% and address before you proceed. You should not interrupt the speaker except in an extreme case to raise a point of order. 12% Any person must cease and yield the floor at the moderator’s Property request. During debate, the speaker must address the mod- taxes erator. Questions may be asked only through the moderator. Asking questions about procedure: The voter can al- ways ask the moderator about questions of procedure. If the 58% voter is not clear as to what he is voting on, or what the effect state aid of the passage of the pending motion will be, he should ask the moderator for clarification. 28% Advice on preparing motions or amendments: Town counsel is available for consultation concerning wording and procedure for making motions or amendments from the floor. Based on FY2011 budget. For Main motions: A main motion proposes action under the purposes of this chart, human article of the warrant being considered. Main motions may services and recreation be made only when no other business is pending. They are budgets are included in Public Works the basic motions, and others revolve around them. General Government category. Motions to amend: A proposal to change the main mo- tion before the meeting is made by a motion to amend. It may 2¢ itself be amended. The first amendment is called the primary WATER amendment and an amendment to the primary amendment Public Safety SANITATION is called the secondary amendment. No further amendments 50¢ are permitted to keep matters from getting too complicated. Education 3¢ (In other words — only three motions are allowed on the 10¢ 4¢ floor). Other motions and points of order: A motion to ad- journ may be made at anytime. Adjournment must be to a scheduled time and place. When all articles in the warrant have been disposed of, a motion to dissolve is in order. If you wish to terminate debate on a motion and call for an immedi- money goes ate vote, you can “move the previous question.” This motion Where the is not debatable and requires a two-thirds vote. A point of order is a question. On a point of order, a 7¢ voter may raise one or more of the following questions and no others: 18¢ 5¢ 1¢ 1. Is the speaker entitled to the floor? 2. Is what the speaker saying or proposing indecorous, frivolous, irrelevant, illegal or contrary to proper procedure? 3. Is pending action frivolous, irrelevant, illegal or con- empLOYEE trary to proper procedure? other Benefits Debt Service General Govt. Friday, April 23, 2010 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! 9 A voter’s guide to annual Town Meeting By Be c c a Ma n n i n g , Ex p r e s s St a f f to fund collective bargaining support this article. b e c c a @p e mb r o k e x p r e s s .c o m agreements negotiated be- he following is an tween the Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 7 ARTICLE 11: Payroll warrants article-by-article and town unions. State law re- Article 7 authorizes the hough he’s on his way out, Selectman Don Ander- look at the 2010 an- quires Town Meeting approval selectmen to apply for and ac- son hopes to bring at least one change to how fu- nualT Town Meeting warrant. of funding for the first year cept any federal or state grants ture Boards of Selectmen do business. of any collective bargaining on behalf of the town during TAnderson has proposed an amendment to town bylaws agreements. Contracts that will ARTICLE 1 the fiscal year. This article was that would allow the town administrator to sign weekly pay- be decided this year include: submitted by the Board of Se- roll warrants instead of the Board of Selectmen. In the ad- Article 1 allows any stand- the Pembroke Patrolmen’s As- lectmen. Selectmen and Advi- ministrator’s absence, a majority of the board would approve ing board or committee the op- sociation (police); Pembroke sory both support this article. the warrants. portunity to inform the town Permanent Firefighters As- Voters rejected a similar article at the Oct. 21, 2009 spe- of important developments. sociation; Council 93, Local ARTICLE 8 cial Town Meeting, with opponents saying that signing pay- All reports for the 2009 calen- 1700 (Town Hall employees); roll was just part of a selectman’s job. dar year that were submitted and Council 93, Local 1700 Article 8 allows the Af- Anderson said the change is not about an inconvenience by department and committee (Public Works employees). fordable Housing Committee, but about unnecessary red tape. And on weeks when select- heads are printed in the annual This article was submitted by Board of Health, Board of Se- Selectmen and men do not meet, the requirement could hold up payroll. Town Report. the Board of Selectmen. There lectmen, Conservation Com- Advisory both support this ar- “It’s a symbolic exercise that means nothing,” Anderson were no negotiated contracts mission, Council on Aging, ticle. said. “Our signature is not verifying that the information is to approve as of press time. Department of Public Works, Selectmen and Advisory both Historical Commission, Li- correct. We’re not CPAs. There’s no way I would know if a ARTICLE 2 recommend this article be in- brary Trustees, Town Landing police officer got overtime last week, so how do I know if it’s Article 2 allows the town definitely postponed. Committee, Police Depart- correct? I have to trust that every step of the way there’s been to set the salaries and wages ment, School Department, checks and balances.” of non-union town employees ARTICLE 6 Planning Board, Treasurer/ Anderson said it would be more appropriate for the town Collector and Zoning Board administrator to sign the warrants, because he has a better and those who are not em- Article 6 sets aside money ployed by the School Commit- of Appeals to use money re- understanding of personnel issues and could ensure the war- to be placed into the town’s sta- ceived through fees and sales rants are signed in a timely manner. tee. It is generally used to grant bilization, or “rainy day,” fund cost of living increases and to support related programs The Advisory Committee has recommended this article may be amend- be discussed on Town Meeting floor. TOWN BUDGET AT A GLANCE ed from time “The discussion was that a while ago we went from three to time either Pembroke’s total town budget over the past five fiscal years: selectmen to five so that this wouldn’t be an issue, sowe don’t really see the need for it,” Advisory secretary Anne within the arti- FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 (proposed) cle or through a $45,783,824 $48,814,431 $50,820,490 $53,038,885 $53,084,759 Marie Stanton said. separate Town If approved, the article would require special state legis- Meeting action. lation. This article was submitted by to be used as the need arises. through revolving accounts. the Board of Selectmen. At This year, officials do not an- support this article. press time, because union con- This article was submitted by bylaws to authorize the town ticipate placing any money Select- tracts have not been set, town various departments. administrator to sign weekly in this account. The town’s men and Advisory both sup- officials had not established a payroll warrants instead of the ARTICLE 14 general stabilization fund cur- port this article. pay increase for these employ- Board of Selectmen. (See box Article 14 authorizes Pem- rently has a total of $645,290, above.) Selectmen submitted broke residents to borrow up to ees in fiscal year 2011. Town according to Town Treasurer and support this article. Ad- Administrator Ed Thorne said ARTICLE 9 $400,000 in low-interest loans Kathleen McCarthy. visory recommends it be dis- any pay increases for union Article 9 authorizes the to repair, replace or upgrade Officials may amend this cussed on Town Meeting floor. and non-union employees like- town to transfer $415,043 in their septic systems to com- article on Town Meeting floor ly wouldn’t be proposed until ply with Title V regulations. to set aside money the town state aid from the Massachu- the fall special Town Meeting. ARTICLE 12 Through the program, which received through lawsuit set- setts Highway Department Selectmen and Advisory both Article 12 authorizes an is administered locally by the tlements involving the chemi- Chapter 90 program for con- support this article. agreement between the town Old Colony Planning Council, cal MTBE. Though officials struction of public highways and Pembroke Plaza Limited homeowners can obtain loans have said the chemical does and other accepted local roads. ARTICLE 3 This article was submitted by Partnership, owners of the from the state Department of not pose a health problem cur- Environmental Protection’s Article 3 presents the fiscal the DPW Commissioners. Se- plaza property at the corner of rently, presence of the chemi- Massachusetts Water Pollution year 2011 operating budget as lectmen and Advisory both Center Street and Mattakeesett cal in at least one town well al- Abatement Trust to allow them prepared by the town adminis- support this article. Street. The agreement states lowed Pembroke to participate to make necessary upgrades. trator, treasurer and other offi- that Pembroke Plaza Ltd. will in a suit against several gas Property owners are responsi- cials. Included in the article are ARTICLE 10 construct the sidewalk and in- companies. Pembroke had re- ble for repaying all project and the departments’ requests and Article 10 allows the Board stall traffic signals at that inter- ceived more than $800,000 in section, part of the conditions financing costs. The town has the Advisory Committee rec- of Selectmen to contract with settlement money as of press laid out by the Planning Board been participating in this pro- ommendations. The town ad- the state for improvements to time, McCarthy said. Previ- during approval of the plaza gram since about 1996. This ministrator is recommending public roads within Pembroke. ously, voters agreed to set up renovation project. One year article requires a two-thirds a budget totaling $53,084,759 This article was submitted by a separate savings fund for after the project is completed, passing vote and was submit- — a slight increase from last MTBE money, and funds could the Board of Selectmen. Se- lectmen and Advisory both the town will be responsible for ted by the Board of Health. year’s budget of $53,038,885. be added to this account. This Selectmen and Advisory both support this article. maintaining the traffic signals. This includes the proposed article requires a two-thirds This article requires a majority support this article. FY2011 school budget of majority vote and was submit- ARTICLE 11 vote and was submitted by the $26,764,969. This article was ted by the Board of Selectmen. Board of Selectmen. Selectmen ARTICLE 15 submitted by the Board of Selectmen and Advisory both Article 11 amends town and Advisory both support this Article 15 creates a new Selectmen. Selectmen recom- article. mend this article be discussed bylaw that requires residents to on Town Meeting floor. Advi- ARTICLE 13 register their temporary docks, sory supports this article. piers or rafts with the town an- Article 13 authorizes a 25- nually. It also regulates these ARTICLE 4 year lease between the town structures’ size, location and and the Grange Gang for use materials and establishes a Article 4 authorizes the of the Grange Hall located on system of penalties for people treasurer, with selectmen’s ap- School Street. Under the agree- who do not register their docks. proval, to borrow money dur- ment, the Grange Gang would (See full story on page 3.) Se- ing the course of the fiscal year. have full use of the building and lectmen submitted this article. This article allows the town to the right to charge other groups Selectmen and Advisory both issue short-term notes to meet to use it. They also would take recommend this article be dis- its cash flow needs. It was sub- responsibility for utility ex- cussed on Town Meeting floor. mitted by the Board of Select- penses and maintenance, ac- Selectmen and Advisory men. ARTICLE 13: The Grange Gang, made up of members of the cording to Town Administrator ARTICLE 16 both support this article. Halifax Lions Club and Pembroke Boy Scout Troops 43 and 105, Ed Thorne. This article was Article 16 authorizes the are requesting a 25-year lease of the old Grange building on submitted by Stan Carita and town to borrow up to $125,000 ARTICLE 5 School Street. The group renovated the building with donations Ken Corti of the Grange Gang. Article 5 allows the town and volunteer labor and plan to hold meetings and events there. Selectmen and Advisory both continued on page 10
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Advisory rec- maintenance program for the and five permanent easements ommends indefinite postpone- Article 18 sets aside ARTICLE 22 Department of Public Works over private properties in order ment. $30,000 from the fiscal year Article 22 adds a section Water Division, to be paid to accommodate the Route 14 2011 budget to pay for hiring, to the town bylaws prohibit- back through water revenues. roadway project. This article continued on page 11 training and equipping new ing dog walking at any town This article was submitted by requires a majority vote un- police officers. This funding the DPW Commissioners. The less it involves borrowing, in is typically set aside annu- Advisory Committee supports which case it requires a two- ally and used to fill vacancies this article with the removal of thirds passing vote; it was sub- when a police officer retires. the word “borrow,” saying that mitted by the Board of Select- Because of budget restrictions they had been assured by the men. The Advisory Committee this year, the Police Depart- town accountant that the proj- has recommended this article ment may not fill several va- ect would involve maintenance be postponed because it would cant positions; however, the and would not require borrow- involve borrowing money money is still set aside to en- ing, according to Advisory with no clear plan for paying sure training costs will be cov- secretary Anne Marie Stanton. it back, according to Advisory Selectmen and Advisory both ered if individuals are hired. secretary Anne Marie Stanton. support this article. This article was submitted by Selectmen support this article. the chief of police. Selectmen Advisory recommends indefi- support this article. Advisory nite postponement. ARTICLE 17 recommends indefinite post- Article 17 provides the ponement for the same reason police and Department of as Article 17 — that the item ARTICLE 21 Public Works funding total- should have been included in Article 21 allows the town ing $8,111.12 for the follow- the police budget and that it to exchange 2.9 acres of land ing equipment used for power was not clear where the fund- located at 95 Learning Lane outages, road closures or other ing would come from. for 6.8 acres of land located traffic control needs: wooden at 155 Forest Street. A repre- Fully equipped studio barricades, coroplast signs, sentative of the Old Colony ARTICLE 19 Specializing in caution tape, traffic cones, Sportsmen’s Association on Article 19 sets aside mon- folding horses, plastic “A” Forest Street told selectmen private, semi-private ey collected in fiscal year frames and sign bases. Typi- the town-owned parcel was and small group 2011 through the 1 percent cally, requests for equipment close to one of their ranges and instruction. Community Preservation Act are included in a list of capital could pose a safety concern surcharge for certain purpos- because of access from out- needs along with repairs, ve- es: $13,440 for administrative side the club’s property. The New Student Intro Special 3 private lessons for $199 hicles and other one-time ex- expenses (the state allows up land transfer will give the club Beginner Group classes start soon space limited, penses, at the fall special Town to 5 percent for this purpose); more of a buffer and leave the call to register today! Meeting; however, these items $26,880 for projects in each of town with a larger parcel of were submitted by the chief of three categories — historic re- land. Town Administrator Ed police and DPW Commission- sources, community housing “In ten sessions you will Thorne said the town would ers as immediate needs. and open space; and $174,720 feel the difference, lose a small amount in taxes The Advisory Committee for the budgeted reserve. in twenty you will see the in the switch. This article re- has recommended this article These numbers are based on difference, and in thirty you be postponed, saying the items estimates for FY2011. Accord- quires a majority vote and was will have a whole new body.” should have been included in ing to state requirements, the - Joseph H. Pilates the police and DPW budgets if town must reserve a minimum they were deemed necessary. of 10 percent of its yearly CPA $5.00 off any rental with this AD.* “It involves spending revenues for each of the three DG: IG:C
IB ARTICLES 23-26: Rocco’s! It’s no secret Zoning bylaw that Rocco’s is changes would located next to B allow body art IA establishments in Myette’s business districts in Hanover! A and B (marked A and B the map) CAFE PORTO BELLO and in industrial PIZZERIA AND TAKE-OUT B zones A and B 1143 Broadway (IA and IB). A Hanover, MA 02339 separate change also would allow 781-826-5637 R/C personal services Pasta • Gourmet Pizza Hours: — hair and nail Sandwiches • Salads Monday–Sat. salons and simi- A little taste of Italy in Hanover 11am–8pm lar businesses — in those zones CPD as well as in A the residential/ commercial dis- A trict (R/C) and Center Protection District (CPD). B Currently, none of these uses are allowable accord- A ing to the bylaws. Step 1TM Step 2TM Step 3TM Step 4TM Crabgrass Weed Control Insect Control Lawn Preventer Plus Fertilizer Plus Fertilizer Fertilizer Plus Fertilizer Annual Town Meeting guide Kills dandelions, Kills surface Builds strong Prevents clover and other insects that cause roots for a more continued from page 10 crabgrass, broadleaf weeds. your lawn to thin vigorous lawn ARTICLES 25 & 26 ARTICLE 28 foxtail, spurge, and turn brown. next year. ARTICLES 23 & 24 Articles 25 and 26 add sec- Article 28 authorizes the barnyardgrass, tions to the town zoning bylaws town to petition the state leg- fall panicum, 84.99 214.99 Articles 23 and 24 add sec- and oxalis defining the term “personal islature for a special act estab- -15.00 REBATE - 35.00 REBATE tions to the town zoning by- service business” and outlining lishing a town manager form of (common yellow '10.AH-Do Everything:Layout 1 3/29/10 2:42 PM Page 3 $69.99 $179.99 laws defining “body art estab- the zoning districts where that government in Pembroke. (See woodsorrel) while greening your 5,000 sq. ft. 15,000 sq. ft. lishments” and limiting where type of business is allowed, story on page 1.) This article lawn these business can go. The including the residential-com- was submitted by the Town Rebate ends April 30! bylaw allows studios where mercial district (along Route without rapid Government Study Commit- extreme growth. tattoos and body piercing is 53/Washington Street), busi- tee. Selectmen and Advisory done to be placed in business ness districts A and B (along both recommend this article Hours: Mon-Wed 8-5pm / Thurs-Fri 8-6pm districts A and B as well as Mattakeesett Street, part of be discussed on Town Meeting Sat 8-5pm / Sun 9-5pm the industrial zone, which in- Center Street and Route 139/ floor. 24%s(!.3/.s cludes Church and Oak streets Church Street) and the Center and Corporate Park. An early Protection District (Pembroke draft of this bylaw tabled at Center). In Article 25, a per- the fall special Town Meeting sonal service business is de- would have restricted these fined as a business “which pro- businesses to the “adult use” vides personal care to people, zone in the northeast corner of including hair salons, barber- town, east of Route 3. Town shops, nail salons, beauty spas, building inspectors and the businesses providing simple Planning Board determined ear-piercing services and simi- that version was too restric- lar businesses.” These articles tive and submitted this new were submitted by the Plan- version. ning Board and town building Both the body art zoning inspector. law and the proposed “per- “We realized personal ser- sonal services” bylaw chang- vices really aren’t accounted for in the bylaw, so if you es below are part of a larger were to take it literally, I mean effort to make Pembroke’s we’ve got hair salons all over Let us do the driving… so you zoning laws better reflect the town, but they’re technically businesses that actually exist, not listed as an allowable use,” can enjoy your new home! according to Assistant Build- Assistant Building Inspector ing Inspector Tony Marino. Tony Marino said. “It was rec- “You’re seeing new busi- ommended by town counsel to • Delicious Meals nesses coming in and there’s try to get that into the zoning Allerton House • Shopping Trips two ways you can go: you can bylaw.” • Beautiful Apartments either generate a chart and Selectmen and Advisory Assisted Living Communities keep updating it over time and both recommend these articles • Personalized Services try to list every business and be discussed on Town Meeting • And Free Transportation! say OK they can go here, no floor. DUXBURY • 781-585-7136 they can’t go there. Or you try Convenience, Security & HINGHAM • 781-749-3322 to do it like this by adjusting ARTICLE 27 Peace of Mind. the bylaws as need be, adding Article 27 sets aside $3,500 MARSHFIELD them as they come in. There’s from the general budget to Call today for a some debate about both,” Ma- 781-834-7885 contract with South Shore (Including Memory Care) complimentary luncheon rino said. “There has been dis- Women’s Resource Center for & tour— cussion about maybe doing a domestic violence interven- WEYMOUTH • 781-335-8666 chart and bringing it forward tion and prevention services. next year, but that’s going to This funding is included in the QUINCY • 617-471-2600 We’ll even pick be up to the Planning Board.” FY2011 town budget, but be- you up! Selectmen and Advisory cause the article was submitted both recommend these articles by petition, it remains on the be discussed on Town Meeting warrant. Selectmen and Advi- floor. sory both recommend this ar- www.welchhrg.com/allertonhouse ticle be indefinitely postponed.
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“Let us do everything”; Duxbury Clipper with Marshfield – 5.9 inches wide x 7.5 inches tall 12 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! Friday, April 23, 2010 A voter’s guide to special Town Meeting By Be c c a Ma n n i n g , Ex p r e s s St a f f Advisory’s view help fund the project through Municipal Ballfields on Mat- b e c c a @p e mb r o k e x p r e s s .c o m a low-interest federal loan. takeesett Street. At the fall he spring special The Advisory Committee has recommended Articles 5, 6 and 8 on This article requires a two- special Town Meeting, voters Town Meeting the April 27 special Town Meeting be postponed until the fall spe- thirds passing vote and was authorized the town to borrow mainly addresses cial Town Meeting because they would require the town to borrow submitted by the town admin- up to $800,000 to complete funds during a tough financial year. In March, Pembroke received needsT within the current bud- istrator and town accountant. the entire baseball field com- a total of $2.8 million in economic development bonds, part of a get year, FY2010, and will Selectmen support this article. plex if Pembroke was award- federal stimulus program awarded to the town by the Plymouth Advisory recommends indefi- be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, County Commissioners. The bonds would help the town fund the ed a $500,000 state grant. The April 27 during the annual Hobomock sidewalks, Oldham Pines drainage and community cen- nite postponement. town learned early this year Town Meeting at Pembroke ter renovation projects through low-interest federal loans. Article 7 funds a contract that it had not received the High School, 80 Learning “The reduced interest rate [for the loans] is a completely separate with the Pembroke Perma- grant, so the project was again Lane. This year’s warrant in- nent Firefighters Association, tabled. cludes eight articles: issue from the fact that we just don’t have the money and we have no business borrowing right now,” Advisory secretary Anne Marie the firefighters’ union, for Proponents of this article, Article 1 transfers mon- Stanton said. FY2010. Selectmen are still including Recreation Commis- ey from the general fund to in negotiations with the union sion chairman Greg Hanley Selectmen also have talked about postponing the articles until the and Town Administrator Ed cover unpaid FY2009 bills for fall special Town Meeting. for a new contract. Town Ad- items such as legal expenses, ministrator Ed Thorne said Thorne, said the project would overtime and vehicle mainte- the agreement, if finalized by help preserve the ball fields nance. Proposed transfers total and protect investments made and Advisory both support this Town Meeting, would total $240,000. The article also al- federal loan. This article re- by the town and by local busi- article. about $21,000 and come from lows for reductions in the sol- quires a two-thirds passing free cash left over at the end ness people, Pembroke Youth id waste budget by $105,590. Article 3 transfers $20,000 vote and was submitted by the of the fiscal year. Selectmen Baseball and other volunteers. This article was submitted by town administrator and the support this article. Advisory from available funds to contin- Selectmen Presently, lack of drainage the town accountant and de- town accountant. recommends this article be ue the weed control program have recommended this article and paving causes consider- partment heads. Selectmen in Hobomock Pond. (See box discussed on Town Meeting able runoff onto the fields and and Advisory both support this Selectmen and Advi- be discussed on Town Meeting floor; if there is no contract, below.) floor. Advisory has recom- makes it difficult for vehicles article. sory both support this article. they recommend indefinite to maneuver through the dirt mended the article be indefi- postponement. Article 2 transfers $28,000 Article 4 authorizes nitely postponed, saying it was lot. This article was submit- from the Board of Assessors’ the town to borrow up to not clear whether funding for Article 8 authorizes the ted by the town administrator. Selectmen support this article. overlay surplus account to $1,380,000 to make water the project would come from town to borrow $85,000 to fund additional hours needed main, drainage and paving water revenues or borrowing, construct a finished parking Advisory recommends indefi- for FY2011 recertification as improvements to the Oldham according to Advisory secre- area at the Mattakeesett Street nite postponement. mandated by the Mass. De- Pines area. The town has re- tary Anne Marie Stanton. partment of Revenue. This ceived an economic develop- article was submitted by the ment bond to help fund the Article 5 authorizes the Board of Assessors. Selectmen project through a low-interest town to borrow up to $530,000 to construct about 4,400 feet of sidewalks along Hobomock Street from Four Winds Drive to Learning Lane. The paths ARTICLE 3: Hydrilla treatment would meet up with existing sidewalks to connect the area embroke may have to foot the bill for the second around Pembroke High School Many New round of treatments aimed at eliminating an inva- and Hobomock Elementary Charms! sive weed from Hobomock Pond. School to Center Street. Previously,P officials from the Mass. Department of Con- The town has received servation and Recreation had promised state funding for the an economic development program. But funding cuts have limited the state’s ability to bond to help fund the project help Pembroke with its second year of the program, and the through a low-interest federal Conservation Commission submitted an article for the special loan. This article requires a Town Meeting to ensure the project continues. two-thirds passing vote and Article 3 would transfer $20,000 from available funds to was submitted by the town continue the weed control program in Hobomock Pond. administrator and the town Last year’s treatment, which involved two applications of accountant. Selectmen recom- the herbicide SONAR, resulted in a significant reduction in mend this article be discussed the number of hydrilla tubers (seeds) present in Hobomock on Town Meeting floor. Advi- WHITMAN CENTER • RTE 27 Pond. Before treatment, density sory recommends indefinite 781-447-4971 was about 33.2 tubers per square postponement. meter; after the treatments, density Article 6 authorizes the was at about 13.7 tubers per square town to borrow up to $850,000 meter, according to Keith Gazaille, for exterior renovations at senior biologist with Aquatic Con- the community center build- trol Technology. ing. Town Administrator Ed Aquatic Control was hired to Thorne said the work would treat the weed problem. consist mainly of weather- “It would be pretty concerning proofing — repairs to the roof, !NNE 4EAHAN "ERRY if [the town] allowed it to go a year windows, brickwork and other without management,” Gazaille Broker/Owner areas. Thorne has said the re- Berry Real Estate, Inc said. “If the plants are allowed to pairs would not hinder future go through a whole season and re- plans for the building as out- produce, it’s likely they’ll be able to augment that tuber bank lined by the Community Cen- back to where it was.” ter Task Force several years "I have been a full-time Real Estate professional Hydrilla has caught the attention of state officials because ago; according to those plans, since 1979. I continue to enjoy the challenge of of its ability to reproduce quickly and choke out other aquatic the building would undergo helping buyers find their first home, or to help past life, greatly impacting the natural environment of lakes and both interior and exterior ren- clients move into their dream home. I particularly ponds, according to DCR spokesperson Wendy Fox. ovations and become the new love working with homeowners to help them Fox said her department is still focused on the problem. Town Hall. The building cur- “The DCR would love to be able to help Pembroke in rently houses offices for the show their home in its most positive light." this case. Hydrilla has been a devastating invasive species in Recreation Department, Com- the southern part of the country, so we’re very interested in mission on Disabilities, Pem- When you need real estate assistance, call Anne curtailing it here,” Fox said. “It’s just a financial issue. Our broke Media Broadcasting, budget has been cut like everyone else’s.” Pembroke Food Pantry, Cen- GRI ~ CBR ~ SRES ~ CRS Fox said it’s possible the state could come up with fund- ter Preschool and Childcare #HURCH 3TREET s 7HITMAN #ENTER ing aid for Pembroke but that they would not know until the and Pembroke Youth Hockey, state budget numbers become firm. which operates bingo there. 781-447-4436 Hobomock Pond remains closed to boating, swimming The town has received an eco- WWWBERRYRECOM and other recreational activities. nomic development bond to 9OUR (OME /FFICE 3INCE Friday, April 23, 2010 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! 13 Missing cat Guys under 17 years old Coco, one of three kittens that Rita and Bill Boulter ad- Come in for a opted less than a year ago, has haircut and Send obituary nOtices to [email protected] gone missing. She was last 58 years of service get your or fax to 781-934-5917. Deadline: Tuesday at noon. seen April 13 at around 8 p.m. 2 Barbers Worth the Wait! next one near the intersection of Phil- Open Thursday & Friday evenings until 8pm! 1/2 price! lips Road and Ridge Avenue. Bill reports xääÊ LiÀÌÞÊ-ÌÀiiÌÊUÊ " 79Ê 1 ÊnÊ,Ì°Ê£{ÊEÊxnÊUÊÇn£ÓÎÓ Hours: Tues thru Wed 8:00>ÊÊx\ää«ÊUÊ->ÌÊÇ\ä0am-4:00pm Martin W. Mason, 75 that Coco had owned & operated by the same family for 57 years been kept in- Martin W. Mason, 75, of Mason of Canton; three sis- doors and is Pembroke died Monday, April ters, Gertrude Weinreich of very shy. She 19 at Wingate at Silver Lake in Pembroke, Joanne M. Annand is small and WOODLAND Kingston after a long illness. of Easton and Catherine L. dark brown, LANDSCAPE & DESIGN He was born in Dorchester Cleary of Pembroke; several almost black, Turn your property on Dec. 1, 1934, son of the late nieces and nephews; and sev- and has double Martin L. and Mary C. (Crow- eral great-nieces and -neph- paws in the front. Anyone who into a vacation retreat. ley) Mason. ews. He was the brother of the sees Coco is encouraged to Hearthstone Designs, call Bill or Rita Boulter at 781- He was a graduate of St. late Michael L. Mason, Mary Patios & Sidewalks Peter Grammar School in T. Sheehy and Margaret Ei- 293-5910, 781-293-5726, 781- 389-4548 or 781-831-0421 or FULLY LICENSED & INSURED Dorchester and Dorchester leen Mason. e-mail [email protected]. Ray Tremblay 781-844-8930 High School. A former resi- Visiting hours were on dent of Dorchester, he moved Wednesday in the Sullivan Fu- to Pembroke several years neral Home, Hanson. The fu- ago. neral mass was held on Thurs- He is survived by three day at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph brothers, James J. Mason of the Worker Church, Hanson. CZZYhdbZY^gZXi^dc4 Plymouth, John F. Mason of Burial will be in New Calvary Dorchester and William J. Cemetery in Boston.
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Duxbury Clipper - 5.9 inches wide x 7.5 inches tall- “After Surgery”; Bay Path 14 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! Friday, April 23, 2010 school calendar Monday, April 26 TV Turn Off Week. @ Bryantville. Send Pembroke School news Tuesday, April 27 & Photos to [email protected]. School Committee Meeting. 6:30 p.m. The Deadline is Tuesday at noon. (before Town Meeting) @ PHS library. SEPAC Speaker. 7 p.m. @ Pembroke Public Library. Workshop takes parents through IEP development. Annual Town Meeting. 7:30 p.m. @ PHS. Bus pass applications available Wednesday, April 28 embroke Public PHS Arts Festival. 6-8 p.m. @ PHS. Schools transpor- Bryantville Math Night. 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ Bryantville. tation applications For grades 1-4. nowP are available online at pembrokepublicschools. North Pembroke PTO Meeting. 7 p.m. org (click on “Departments” @ North Pembroke. and “Transportation and Fa- Thursday, April 29 cilities”). Families with more Art Show. 6-8 p.m. @ Hobomock. than one student at any of the Bryantville Lip Sync. 7 p.m. @ Bryantville cafeteria. schools need to list all students on the same application. All Friday, April 30 students in grades 7-12 wish- TV Turn-Off Dance. @ Bryantville. ing to use school transporta- Jr. SEMSBA Music Festival. Fri., April 30-Sat., May 1. tion must purchase a bus pass. Over two mile waivers are Upcoming issued at the elementary level North Pembroke Preschool PTO Meeting. Tues., May 4. for children in kindergarten May 14. Envelopes must be No student in grades 7-12 7 p.m. @ North Pembroke. through sixth grade only. All postmarked no later than this will be allowed to board the School Committee Meeting. Tues., May 4. 7:30 p.m. students in these grades who date. The discounted fees are bus on the first day of school @ North Pembroke library. live less than two miles from $150 for the first student with without a valid 2010-11 bus school must purchase a bus a family cap of $250. pass. To guarantee the receipt Spring Concert. Wed., May 5. 7 p.m. @ North Pembroke. pass if they wish to use school Any families that may be of a student’s bus pass in time Early Release Day. Thurs., May 6. All grades. transportation. Students in eligible for a free or reduced for the first day of school, all Bryantville Math Night. May 12. 6:30-8 p.m., these grades who live more bus pass should complete a applications must be received @ Bryantville. For grades 5-6. than two miles from school free/reduced application, avail- in the business office post- do not have to pay, but parents able online, and submit it along marked no later than Tuesday, should complete an applica- with their transportation appli- June 1. tion so school staff can update cation to the district’s business The office will not issue PHS arts on display April 28 their records. All students in office at 72 Pilgrim Road. bus passes on a walk-in basis The Pembroke High Student work from all art kindergarten through sixth Any families of children two weeks prior to the start School visual arts department courses taught by Ms. Stone, grade will receive their bus in kindergarten through sixth of school. All applications re- is planning a Spring Arts Fes- Mr. King and Mrs. Bullock pass on the first day of school grade who would like to re- ceived/postmarked after June tival for Wednesday, April 28 will be represented. Be sure from their teacher. ceive transportation to one of 1 will be wait-listed until the from 6-8 p.m. at the school. not to miss the Senior Show- The bus fees this year are the licensed daycare centers applications can be processed The public is invited to case. Student musicians from $180 per student, with a fam- in Pembroke should complete and the passes mailed home. come and celebrate the out- the PHS music department will ily cap of $280. A $30 discount the alternative daycare request Bus passes will be issued after standing visual art created by provide musical entertainment will be offered to all application form and submit it with their the deadline on a “space avail- PHS students in a gallery at- throughout the evening. purchases on or before Friday, transportation application. ability” basis. mosphere on display through- This event is free and open out all the levels of the atrium. to the public.
Week of All meals include School; Precinct 5, North this early in the race, many of in waste in government.” Pembroke Elementary School. For more informa- tion about voting, call the Cutler coffee QUALITY SERVICE FOR 20 YEARS town clerk’s office at 781- 293-7211. this Saturday The Josh Cutler Campaign Pack 43 sign- is hosting a number of neigh- borhood coffees in Pembroke. ups, field day This is an opportunity for folks to meet Cutler in an informal Cub Scout Pack 43 will setting, ask questions and LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL & hold its annual sign-ups and share their ideas. Cutler is run- COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES field day on Thursday, May 6 ning for state representative from 2-5 p.m. at Bryantville for the sixth Plymouth district. Let our experienced & knowledgeable Elementary School, 29 Gur- The next scheduled coffee will staff help you create the perfect outdoor ney Drive. New and current be held Saturday, April 24 at environment. Now scheduling spring Scouts and their families are the home of Bob and Becky clean-ups, turf maintenance, foundation invited to stop by for kickball Coletta, 23 Verna Hall Drive, Call now to schedule plantings, walkways, patios, sprinkler and other activities as the pack container plantings by Beth welcomes new members. Cub Pembroke. For information on systems & more. Scouting is for boys in the hosting or attending a coffee, first through fifth grades. For call 781-934-9977, e-mail cof- 296 Congress Street, Duxbury • 367 R. Court Street, Plymouth information, call Chris or Bar- [email protected] or vis- 781.585.3030 • email: [email protected] bara Devine at 781-294-9273. it joshcutler.com. He l p s u p p o r t y o u r h o m e t o w n n e w s pa p e r . Pl e as e t e l l o u r a dv e r t i s e r s y o u sa w ‘e m in t h e Ex p r e ss ! 16 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! Friday, April 23, 2010 Athletes on parade Pembroke Youth Baseball teams open 2010 season with fanfare The Angels, above, include players CJ Perry, Richie Tenore, Nick Jackman, Kyle Mosher, Will Cournan, Will McCarthy, Michael Gannon, Cameron Carter, Brett Williams and Marchello Chaisson. The Cardinals line up for the Pembroke Youth Baseball opening day ceremony last Sunday at Mattakeesett Street ball fields. White Sox play- ers, left, including Meghan McIver and Nicole Baird, wait for the parade to begin. The Mariners participate in the team parade. The Rays, right, line up for the parade. Players include Aidan Ramsey, Jack Hegerich, Daniel McCarthy, Shane Murray, Korey Lawson and Joseph LaRocca A group of young Angels waits patiently for the opening day cer- emony to begin. Another group of Angels, below, includes team- mates Kyle Tom, Evan Stockdale, Kyle Mollica, Griffin Murray, Tom Walsh and Alex Hobart Teams, includ- ing the Pirates and the Rex Sox, line up for the Pembroke Youth Baseball parade. Ph o t o s b y De n i s e Ha w e s Marlins Kristina LaVallee, Emma Garneau and Hannah Johnson line up for the parade. Pirates Ally and Kate Surprenant and Jaime Leone participate in the parade. Friday, April 23, 2010 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! 17 Community-Massachusetts South people at any point in their cancer Fr i d ay , Ap r i l 23 Shore, 273 Hanover St., Hanover. experience and facilitated by a Council on Aging Activities. Every Open to people at any point in their professional therapist. Initial intake/ Friday: Soft-shoe line dancing class, cancer experience and facilitated by a interview required. Registration is 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $2 card crafting professional therapist. Initial intake/ required; call 781-829-4823. class, 10:30 a.m.; playing cards, interview required. Registration is required; call 781-829-4823. Summer Youth Basketball Sign- 12:30-3 p.m. For information, call Ups. 6-9 p.m., at community center. the senior center at 781-293-8220. A calendar for Beginners Knitting with Mary Recreational in-town league is Pembroke Pembroke events, Leydon. 1 p.m., at senior center, 144 open to boys and girls entering at u r d ay p r i l Center St. Every Wednesday. Call grades 4-12, regardless of ability. S , A 24 meetings, classes, 781-294-8220 for information. Registration forms available at Congregation Shirat Hayam Bar courses, workshops, pembrokebasketball.net. For info, call Community Movie Afternoon. 4 p.m., at Robert Raleigh at 781-6969-3028 or Mitzvah. 10 a.m., at Shirat Hayam Community Synogogue, 185 Plain St., Marshfield. plays, dances Pembroke Public Library. Free e-mail [email protected]. screening of “Curious George Celebrate the church’s 13th birthday and volunteer Drop-in Adult Volleyball. 7-9:30 with a reception featuring the Jewish 2: Follow that Monkey.” For Calendar opportunities! information, call 781-293-6771. p.m., at Pembroke Community rock band of Jon Nelson, Yom Hadash. Middle School gym. Adult Pembroke For information, e-mail info@ Learn to Skate. 5:30-6:30 p.m., residents of all playing levels are shirathayam.net, visit shirathayam. at Hobomock Arenas. Offered by invited to stop by for free, fun net or call 781-582-2700. Pilgrim Skating Club. Session runs volleyball every Thursday through Icycles Show. 7 p.m., at Hobomock every Wednesday, April 28-June 16. June 17. No game on May 27. Arena, 132 Hobomock St. Local Sign up by April 21 for $10 off. Cost Teams will be created on a weekly skaters and guest skaters will perform is $135 per skater, plus $12 annual basis depending on turnout. For “A Tribute to Michael Jackson. Send calendar items by registration fee for new students. information, call Sue Scroggins at Tickets are available at the door noon Tuesday to events@ Register online at pilgrimskatingclub. 781-294-4366 or e-mail sscrogg@ ($10 for adults, $5 for seniors and com or call 781-294-7575.. comcast.net. kids ages 5-17 years, free for kids pembrokexpress.com. 4 and under). For information, visit pilgrimskatingclub.com. Calendar items are published on a space available basis. Th u r s d ay , Ap r i l 29 Preference is for non-commercial Pembroke-based events. Participant Support Group. 4-6 Su n d ay , Ap r i l 25 p.m., at The Wellness Community- Massachusetts South Shore, 273 North River Community Church. Hanover St., Hanover. Open to 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services. class. For information, call the senior Drop-ins welcome at $12/class. Located at 334 Old Oak St., center at 781-294-8220. Register by calling 781-293-2774 or Pembroke. e-mailing [email protected]. Seamstress Tai Chi. 10-11 a.m., at The PJ the DJ Icycles Show. 1 p.m., at Hobomock DJ for any occasion Wellness Community-Massachusetts Caregivers Network Group. on premises Arena, 132 Hobomock St. Local 6-8 South Shore, 273 Hanover St., p.m., at The Wellness Community- Karaoke, School Dance, Dry Cleaning and skaters and guest skaters will perform Hanover. Integrates mind, body Fundraising Events, Restaurant “A Tribute to Michael Jackson. Massachusetts South Shore, 273 Alterations and spirit through breathing, Hanover St., Hanover. Drop-in group & Pubs too Tickets are available at the door exercise, posture and meditation. 270 Main Street ($10 for adults, $5 for seniors and for caregivers of people living with DIY - DJ in a box rental s )NDIAN (EAD 0LAZA s (ANSON Drop-ins welcome. Learn more at cancer. RSVP appreciated; call 781- kids ages 5-17 years, free for kids thewellnesscommunitymass.org. 4 and under). For information, visit 829-4823. Call PJ Today 781-294-0588 HOURS: MON.-THURS. 7AM-7PM pilgrimskatingclub.com. Story Time. 10:30 a.m., at Pembroke 781-534-5217 SEPAC Speaker: ‘An IEP for My s &2) !- 0- s 3!4 !- 0- Public Library. For ages 2 and up. Child.’ www.pjthedj.org Registration required; call 781-293- 7 p.m., at Pembroke Public Mo n d ay , Ap r i l 26 6771 or stop by youth services desk. Library. Sponsored by Pembroke Special Education Parent Advisory See our Exhaust - Tune Ups Story Time. 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 Seniors Living with Chronic Council. Workshop will take insert in this Brakes - Oil Change and more p.m., at Pembroke Public Library. For Illness. 1-2 p.m., at Council on parents through development of an paper for ages 2 and up. Registration required; Aging building. Ruth Coleman, individualized education program for specials! COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS call 781-293-6771 or stop by youth MSW, a clinical social worker, leads children with disabilities. Free and services desk. this support group every Tuesday for open to the public. For information, seniors living with conditions such as e-mail [email protected]. Movie Discussion Group. 2-3 arthritis, diabetes, cancer, MS, lupus, Banner’s Automotive Service p.m., at senior center. Led by Alice heart disease, COPD and others. Annual Town Meeting. 7:30 p.m., at COMPLETE SERVICE FOR AUTOS & TRUCKS! Kenerson and Concetta Marano. Sign Pembroke High School. All registered up by calling the Council on Aging at Elder Memory Loss Seminar. Pembroke voters welcome. Special 781-294-8220. 712 Monponsett St., Hanson 1:30 p.m., at senior center. Officer Town Meeting scheduled for 8 p.m. Al Gazzaro of the Brockton Police DPW Commissioners Meeting. Phone: 781-293-2355 Fax: 781-293-3558 will talk about tracking people with 6:30 p.m., at Town Hall. memory loss. Sponsored by the We d n e s d ay , Ap r i l 28 Pembroke Reads: “The Beauty Old Colony Planning Council. For Academy of Kabul.” 7 p.m., at information, call 781-294-8220. Dull Men Meeting. 10 a.m., at Discount Cabinets Pembroke Public Library. For Grades 3-4 Book Club Meeting. Council on Aging. Always open to information, call 781-293-6771. 4 p.m., at Pembroke Public Library. new members. Stop by the senior Guaranteed Best Prices center, 144 Center St. Conservation Commission Book club will discuss the “Myth-O- Meeting. 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall. Mania” series by Kate McMullan. Baby Lap Sit. 10:30 a.m., at High Quality All-Wood Cabinets Pembroke Public Library. For Yoga for Tweens. 4-5 p.m., at for Kitchens & Baths ages 6 months to 24 months. For Hanson Holistic Center, 156 Liberty Tu e s d ay , Ap r i l 27 information, call 781-293-6771. St., Hanson. Beginners welcome. Sit and Be Fit Exercise Class. 10 Led by certified instructor Becky Participant Support Group. 10:30 10’ x 10’ Kitchen a.m., at Council on Aging. $5 per Paul. Eight-week session costs $80. a.m.-12:30 p.m., at The Wellness starting at $2400 Building 19 Plaza 409 Columbia Road (Rt.53), Hanover 781-312-7200 1 by the yard pick-up or delivered MENTION THIS AD AND GET $5 OFF UÊ-i«ÌVÊ-ÞÃÌiÃ Ê iÃ}ÊEÊ,i«>À UÊ-ÌÕ«Ê,iÛ>Ê FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY: Snug Harbor Chorus member Paula Vercollone invites all Pembroke ÊEÊ Ã«Ã> residents to come enjoy the music of “Old Broadway,” including many show tunes, jazz num- UÊ >ÊUÊ->`Ê UÊÀ>Ûi bers and American salutes during a one-time only performance on Saturday evening, April 24 at UÊ/ÌiÊ6ÊëiVÌà 7:30 p.m. at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center. Along with Vercollone, Pembroke performers UÊ-ÌiÊ iÛi«iÌ will include Cathy Acampara, Bob Fanning, Helen and Mike Muzyka and Jeff Kavanah. Tickets UÊ iÌ are available at the door or at Westwinds Bookstore in Duxbury, The Studio or Star Market in Marshfield. The Snug Harbor Chorus is composed of vocalists from all over the South Shore and *\ÊÇn£ÓÎnÈää ÓÈ£ÊÀ>Ê-Ì° is under the direction of Roy Kelley, in his 11th year with this non-audition chorus. >Ã]Ê ÊäÓÎ{£ He l p s u p p o r t y o u r h o m e t o w n n e w s pa p e r . Pl e as e t e l l o u r a dv e r t i s e r s y o u sa w ‘e m in t h e Ex p r e ss ! 18 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! Friday, April 23, 2010 Town needs to professionalize he changes suggested by the Town Government Study Committee are a good start, but more work needs to be done to streamline and centralize town government. TheT recent situation in neighboring Duxbury concerning that An obligation to stand up and be counted town’s police chief illuminates the need to put personnel matters ark Twain’s novel, As a result of the unrelenting bul- in the hands of a qualified professional. The fact that Duxbury “The Adventures of lying involved in Phoebe’s suicide, has a professional town manager who puts the business of the Tom Sawyer,” told two boys are charged with statutory town above personal politics is the only thing that kept that situ- the M mid-19th century story of a rape and seven girls are charged with ation from degenerating into chaos. Pembroke would do well to boy’s childhood along the Missis- stalking, criminal harassment and follow suit. sippi River in the small town of St human rights violations. The study committee made the right steps on this matter, and Petersburg, Mo. It depicted the life Boasting over her death, some- we’re also glad they decided to keep more boards in the hands and adventures of a mischievous yet one wrote “accomplished” on of voters. That’s how good town government works –– the day- good-natured boy who had a strong Phoebe’s Facebook wall. Follow- to-day operations are run by trained professionals, but voters inclination for trouble making. Perspectives ing Phoebe’s death, shockingly, the always have the final oversight at the ballot box. In the mid-20th century, I grew By Horatio Green school egregiously held its annual But these are only the first steps in a long-overdue process. up in Pembroke. Like Tom, the cotillion dance. In Pembroke, town departments have for too long operated as town’s boys were mischievous yet Phoebe Prince’s suicide is not separate “fiefdoms” rather than follow a streamlined, top-down good-natured, rambunctious at times, and had a an isolated incident. There have been 21 recent organizational chart. That’s not how one strong inclination for trouble making. Like Tom suicides due to bullying, two occurring in Mas- Editorial would run a business, and it shouldn’t be and his cohorts, we were kids just being kids. We sachusetts. how Pembroke runs its government. It’s teased and played practical jokes on each other, So, what has happened that we have evolved an inefficient system that opens the door to waste and needless as well as others. We had real and imaginative from that playful innocuousness, as described by politicking. For example, the DPW’s decision to move their of- adventures. We played hooky from school and Mark Twain and of my childhood and, perhaps, fices caught the town administrator as a surprise. That speaks to dirtied our clothes in a fight or two. that of South Hadley, to a culture of violence a disorganized governmental structure. Another example: The Our childhood was not much different from and an educational environment that makes our town has a Department of Public Works, yet the sanitation con- that of Tom Sawyer. Of course, there was no schools so perilous for our children? tracts and the recycling center are run by the Board of Health. Injun Joe, but, most of us First, we have shrugged off bullying as kids That’s inefficient and bad management. Commentary had a Becky Thatcher in just being kids, a sort of rite of passage. In an economic environment where every penny counts, our lives, and a Huckle- Second, we have been insidiously incul- Pembroke is leaving a lot of money on the table by having such berry Finn, Muff Potter, Joe Harper and Aunt cated and imbued with the notion that certain a loose governmental structure. Let’s get organized and move Polly. forms of violence are acceptable in life. We the town forward. However, at times, the devilishness of my are entertained by the reality shows’ put-down –– J. Graeber, General Manager childhood did include intimidation, harassment of others. We have an unquenchable thirst for and persecution of others; albeit benign, adults schadenfreude, voyeurism, exploitation, and called it bullying. for glorified violence as depicted in comedy question of the week In our nascent 21st century, these childhoods and entertainment genres and in our news. We By Va n e s s a Ph a m have changed. Those shenanigans of Tom’s and acquiesce to incivility and accept torture as nec- my childhood have evolved into violent, mali- essary. We have become intolerant of people cious and criminal acts employed to achieve who differ with us and of those who are differ- What steps do you take to be superiority and to manipulate others; therefore, ent from us. We have determined that the video bullying has taken an extended and much more game graphical representations of virtual death more ‘green’ in your daily life? ominous meaning. played out by children are harmless. We have South Hadley, a small town located along accepted violence in sports to be just part of the the Connecticut River in western Massachu- game. And fear has been demonstrated to be a setts, in many respects is not very different from useful coercer. Pembroke. And, like South Hadley, what hap- So, what should be done? pened there can happen here. For starters, it’s incumbent upon every At South Hadley High School, insults and American and community, and more so on our threats were leveled at 15-year-old Phoebe children, to stand up and be counted as a people Prince. On one particularly hellish day in Janu- who have a passionate, unyielding, zero toler- ary, the ostracizing and terrorism reached an ance for violence and as a people who perceive unbearable apex: when Phoebe got home from an empathic culture as superior to that of bel- school, she committed suicide. ligerence and violence. Leadership does not represent majority Laura Coughlin Joe Lebedew n reference to Horatio of the values our country was administration has been at- Cynthia Avenue Archer Avenue Green’s commentary founded on. tempting to shut down those “To try to be more environmental- “I have made efforts to unplug (Pembroke Express, If the conservatives, includ- who broadcast material con- ly friendly, I have been recycling electronics that draw ‘ghost AprilI 9) on the use of politi- ing a mixture of Independents, trary to the socialistic Wash- more and turning the lights off power’ when they’re not in use, cally correct language, etc. Republicans and disappointed ington agenda and discredit the when I leave a room.” and I carpool.” — he’s made it clear his vo- Democrats, who comprise the Tea Partiers, Sarah Palin and cabulary is well honed, and various groups of Tea Party ad- anyone else opposing them. he seems to be a true language vocates across the country, are Perhaps if people read Hanni- purist. I have no argument with concerned with our “represen- ty’s book, “Conservative Vic- that. But how others care to tatives” and “leaders,” it’s with tory,” a lot of questions would express themselves, short of good reason. It didn’t take the be answered. The people who gutter language, I’m person- Becks and the Hannitys to ini- have Obama’s ear in the Oval ally OK with. It’s their First tiate the current concerns and Office will shock you. Amendment right. protests with what’s going on Dottie MacInnes Green seems concerned in D.C. However, the Obama MacDonald Way with conservatives who make it “impossible for representa- tives to represent and elected Send us your letters! leaders to lead,” blaming such personalities as Glen Beck and The Pembroke Express welcomes all views. Mark Scroggins Gail Brown Sean Hannity. It seems to me Thank you letters will be accepted if concise. Prince Way Keens Way that nothing has stopped the Anonymous letters or letters published in other publications will not be considered. “We’ve reduced our trash to one “I use reusable bags at grocery current administration in D.C. barrel a week by taking all of stores and I go to the recycling from going ahead with the E-mail: [email protected] our plastics, metals, paper and center on the weekends to Obama agenda. It’s clearly not Mail: P.O. Box 1656, Duxbury, MA 02331 cardboard to the recycling center. recycle newspapers.” representing what the majority We’ve also switched to compact of American people expected, fluorescent light bulbs.” and we are seeing a mockery Friday, April 23, 2010 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! 19 First Church MEN’S & BOYS yard sale REGULAR CUTS, FADES The First Church of “Long Layer Cuts Pembroke will be hosting Are Our Specialty!” a Rent-A-Space Yard Sale on Saturday, May 15 from WE WORK BY APPOINTMENT For your convenience please call FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors, 781-826-8719 for an appointment crafters, groups or individ- RT. 139, PEMBROKE NEXT TO POOPSIES ON THE MARSHFIELD LINE menszoomgroom.com uals looking to raise funds are invited to rent a table at $20 each. To reserve a spot, call the church of- Congratulations to Scott MacInnes, Dottie MacInnes, Fred Doyle, fice at 781-293-2584. The Ann Kelly, Chuck Crossley and Otis Hathon for correctly identi- church kitchen will be fying the house on West Elm Street, historically known as the serving lunch, and plants Jonathan Josselyn House, but also the home of Pembroke patriot will be available for pur- Freedom Chamberlain, as this week’s mystery picture. chase with proceeds going Photo courtesy of Pembroke Historical Society to support the First Church Work Camp Group. Space Answering the call is limited. Over 48 Years of the Best Quality By Ka r e n Pr o c t o r , Ex p r e s s Co l u m n i s t h i s t o r y @p e mb r o k e x p r e s s .c o m Fashion Focus Bedroom Furniture Around! istorically speaking, the month of April in Mas- Ladies Night sachusetts is significant for its commemoration Save Now! of Patriots Day, April 19. 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SMITHSMITH FARMFARM towns and cities all over the of proceeds will be donated to Colony of Massachusetts, Fashion Focus Against Bully- including Pembroke, gathered into their local militia compa- ing) and a variety of designer nies and prepared to march toward headquarters in Cambridge handbags by Bella’s Acces- and eventually, if necessary, on to Lexington and the almost sories. Refreshments will be simultaneous battle at Concord. All and all, more than 20,000 provided, but participants are “embattled farmers” answered the call to arms. free to bring their own drink Blueberry Bushes Special The muster rolls of the April 19 mobilization are housed at of choice. the Massachusetts State Archives at Columbia Point and, while not quite complete, they offer a good picture of what happened 2 for $29.99 that day and who was involved. May Breakfast The town of Pembroke sent troops as follows: • 49 men under the command of Freedom Chamberlain; The East Pembroke Com- * Vegetable & Flower Seeds * Onion & Garlic Sets • 62 regular militiamen under the command of Elijah Cush- munity Club will hold their * Seed Potatoes * Spring Vegetable Plants ing; annual May Breakfast at the * Strawberry Plants & Asparagus Roots • 53 minutemen under the command of James Hatch; one-room schoolhouse at 27 * Fruit Trees & Bushes * Pansies & Perennials Taylor St. on Sunday, May 2 • And 74 regular militiamen under the command of Thomas * Potted Herbs * House Plants Turner, for a total of 238 men. from 8-11 a.m. Breakfast will In actuality, only one-seventh of the approximately 20,000 include ham, eggs, pancakes, Potting Soil & Lime Fertilizer men took part in the fighting on April 19, but each and every beans, home fries, juice, tea >ÀÊ ÕV ÊUÊ >ÊEÊ «ÃÌ one of them answered the call. The militia system in Massachu- and coffee. Tickets for adults BRING YOUR FAMILY TO SEE OUR FARM ANIMALS setts, although well prepared to confront the British in terms of cost $6; children under 12 cost drill and spirit, was somewhat lacking in terms of organization. $3. There will be a senior citi- Open 7 Days 9am-5pm Ready or not, however, on April 19, 1775, the militia system zens discount of $1 with proof Located Off Route 106, East Bridgewater, turn on South St. at the E.B. YMCA was in action. of age. May Baskets also will Visit our website at www.cnsmithfarminc.com The late local historian Susan Smith noted that Pembroke be available, filled with good- stands pre-eminent as having sent more soldiers (500) ac- ies, raffles and plants. 508-378-2270 cording to its size (1,500 residents) than any other town over the course of the years during which the War for American Independence was fought. A complete listing of all the men from Pembroke who served can be seen on plaques located in Veteran’s Memorial Hall on the lower level at Town Hall. It is interesting to note that one of Pembroke’s Revolution- ary War captains was named Freedom Chamberlain. He was born in Pembroke, the son of Freedom and Mary (Soul) Cham- berlain. After his distinguished service in the war, he renounced the cause of liberty and, for a while, the section of West Elm Street where he lived was known as “Heathen Street.” He died in Pembroke in 1821 at the age of 90. This year, as you sat and watched the Boston Marathon, I hope you gave some thought to this historic event of marathon proportions and the dedication of our Pembroke forefathers to a cause from which we have so greatly benefited. Karen Proctor is research director for the Historical Society. For details about these images, call 781-293-9083. He l p s u p p o r t y o u r h o m e t o w n n e w s pa p e r . 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By about 11 a.m., one Goodman, there are commit- group was started last year, One reason is that women live longer than group had filled 10 trash bags tees focused on middle and formed by students recom- men, so they have more years of retirement to on Center Street. Co-leader elementary school ages, and mended by their teachers. prepare for. Another is that they spend more Kate Goodman estimated they the PCYA also hopes to reach Now, they will be opening the of their active years out of the workforce — in would collect about 40 bags by out to adults and young people alliance up to any high school many cases, raising children or caring for ag- ing relatives — which gives them less opportu- noon. heading off to college, Kear- student who wants to apply, nity to build up retirement savings and private “We’re picking up trash ney said. Goodman said. pensions. that hasn’t been seen in years,” “We’re looking at running The group also is working Goodman said, as members an anti-bullying program in to recruit younger students to David W. Shea, As a result, women wind up more dependent Financial Services Professional of her group foraged through the middle school and maybe keep the program going after New York Life than men on Social Security to pay for retire- the woods near Kilcommons for the higher grades in the they graduate — the sixth and Insurance Company ment, and Social Security often isn’t enough. On average, it pays just 40% of what a wage earner made in her Drive. “And, hopefully, if working years. But as a woman, you can improve your prospects for people see the town getting “Kids [at the middle school level] are going through a great a secure retirement through smart long-term planning: cleaned up, they’ll start to re- deal of transition, and we feel that’s really a critical age. spect it more.” We need to have these older kids that have been through it, s Start saving on a regular basis. Even $20 a week can add up to a The night before, teens that understand all the challenges, interacting with them decent nest egg, especially if you start young. from Goodman’s high school and helping them along the way.” s Take retirement into account when choosing a job. Ask potential Youth Alliance team had or- — Kate Goodman, co-leader of the Pembroke Community employers if they offer a retirement plan and/or pension plan. Find ganized a social at Pembroke out how they work. Look for employers that match at least part of Community Middle School, Youth Alliance high school committee your contribution to a retirement account. drawing about 130 sixth and seventh graders to participate elementary, and running pro- seventh grade social was part s Work as long as you can. The longer you earn income, the more time you have to amass savings. The older you are when you stop in games, crafts and a dance to grams for the adults to learn of that step. working, the fewer years of retirement you’ll need to budget for. “try to bridge the gap between about all the new technology Patty Amendolare learned Delaying the start of Social Security benefits up to age 70 will result elementary and middle school kids use today,” Kearney said. about the cleanup after bring- in a larger monthly check, too. and make that transition a little “We also want to have an anti- ing her sixth grade daugh- easier,” according to Good- hazing program right before ter and seventh grade son to s Purchase a life insurance policy. Permanent life insurance pro- the kids go to college, just to the Friday night social. They vides guaranteed death benefit protection for your loved ones in man. the event of your death. 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They received or at [email protected] effort among local schools, transition from elementary to approval from the Recreation families, businesses and the middle school and middle to Commission last week and rest of the community, said high school. from selectmen on Tuesday. group chairman Jody Kearney. “We feel like there is a They also hope to host an- “We got a new influx of great need there. Kids at that other social before school lets people and formed new com- age are going through a great out for the summer. mittees,” she said. “The high deal of transition, and we feel “Our PCYA students love school group is very motivated that’s really a critical age,” being together,” Goodman to help the community and to Goodman said. “We need to said. “They just want to hang Neither New York Life, nor its agents, provides tax, legal, or accounting advice. 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Pembroke residents who completed the 2010 Boston Marathon I’m Snot big on spending the spring and summer at places on Monday. like Water Country. Wave pools terrify me. And going to NAME TIME PLACE Fenway doesn’t seem like it will be much fun the way things are going right now. Christopher R. Cannell, 32 3:25:58 5,933 So for those of you like me looking for something new or something different to do outdoors in the nice weather, Danielle Smith, 32 3:45:43 11,661 here is a list of my five favorite must- Th e Ta l e o f sees and hidden gems. Jean M. Harnedy, 37 3:49:52 12,788 t h e Ta p e 5. Road trip to Camden Yards: Kelly A. Fitzgerald, 43 3:54:46 14,077 It’s far from a hidden gem but it is a pretty easy drive to the beautiful ball- Charleen Villari, 44 4:10:32 17,141 park of the Baltimore Orioles. You Deborah F. Comperchio, 44 4:11:44 17,289 can stuff your face at Boog Powell’s grill while you enjoy two phenomena Renae F. Tuffy, 30 4:17:53 18,175 you won’t find at Fenway anymore: promotional nights and parking that Mary Oxner, 45 4:27:23 192,16 By Da v e Pa l a n a costs less than the tickets. Angela N. Snow, 24 4:46:58 20,653 4. Biking the Cape Cod Canal: If you are not into mountains and hills, the bike path along the canal is one of the most sce- nic trails in the state. On a nice spring day, there is nothing better than spending the afternoon cruising the Cape. And Youth basketball summer sign-ups the best part is that the whole trail is relatively flat. The Pembroke Youth Basketball in-town summer recreation league will have its sign- ups on Thursday, April 29 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All 3. Kayaking on the Charles: Take it from someone sign-ups will be at the community center. Pembroke Youth Basketball’s summer program who spent four years at Boston University: the Charles is a recreational league for boys and girls entering grades 4-12. The league is open to all River is one of the best places to be when it is sunny and children regardless of ability. All games are played under the lights on the field adjacent to warm. If you’ve never used a kayak before, you might the community center. Registration costs are as follows: Single child, $65; two children, $110; three children, want to learn first, and if you don’t have one, you can rent $150. Enrollment is limited by capacity, so enroll early. Parent volunteers are needed for them all over the place from Cambridge to Watertown. coaching positions and scorekeepers. Head coaches may have one child’s registration fee ($65) waived. 2. The OGO at Amesbury Sports Park: The OGO, For more information, call Robert Raleigh at 781-6969-3028 or e-mail rob_raleigh@ also known as zorbing, is one of the most fun things you yahoo.com. Registration forms also are available online at pembrokebasketball.net. can do in Massachusetts, and it is the only fun thing to do in Amesbury. Essentially, they put you in a giant inflat- able (and perfectly safe) hamster ball, add water and roll you down a bumpy hill. You can do it without water, too, strapped into a chair in the ball, but where is the fun in SENIOR MOMENTS that? 1. Surfing the Cape and Islands: Check out this A visit with softball captain Renee Cincotta year’s New England Longboard Classic, hosted by Pem- broke resident Chick Frodigh, and if that doesn’t make incotta is wrapping up her senior year at Pembroke you want to grab a board, I don’t know what will. The best High School as captain of the girls softball team in waves in the state are on the Cape and offshore, where you her fourth season at the varsity level. She shared her thoughtsC on … can find local instructors, stand-up paddle board and busi- nesses like Nantucket Surfari, where you can get every- … her college plans. I think I am going to go to UMass thing from lessons to surfing tours of the island. Amherst to study chemistry. I already got in and I really like the campus. I like how it’s big and I got a lot of money, so There is always Six Flags, putt-putts and cutting up my parents like that. My best friend is also going there your feet at Brant Rock. But if you feel like trying some- and we might room together. So there are a lot of good thing new, I promise you will not be disappointed with reasons. these suggestions. Enjoy the nice weather. … her choice of majors. I really like chemistry. When I took it here, I just loved it and my teacher was awesome. I’ve wanted to be a pharmacist ever since I took that class; she really put me on that track. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK … what she likes about softball. I think I’m the Sponsored by the East Bridgewater Savings Bank best at that sport and I really like it. I like the competi- tiveness and being outside every day. I love the team; Luke Nagle they’re awesome. Hopefully I can play in college, too. b a s e b a l l Nagle got the win on the … her favorite memory as a Titan. When we beat mound for the Titans against Middleboro 1-0 two years ago. They were a really good Randolph, striking out eight team, and to beat them was awesome. in an 11-4 Pembroke win. Nagle also helped his own … playing guitar. My dad plays, so he got me started. I got my first guitar when I was 10 and I’ve just kept playing. I like cause at the plate by going older music like Lynyrd Skynyrd, but I play stuff like Jason Mraz 2-4 and scoring twice. too. I’ve never played in a band, but my dad and me just jam sometimes with my brother, and that’s fun. … her last summer before college. I just want to hang out with my friends as much as possible before we go away. … her goals after high school. I’d like to hopefully become 115 Center St, Pembroke 29 Bedford St, E. 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The boys lacrosse team “It was a very good effort has looked good in the early by our offense, which is what stages of their season, but they we’ve been working on,” he hadn’t been able to put a win- said. “Our last couple of games ning streak together until last we’ve been under four goals, Thursday. and we’ve been working hard on it for the past two days.” Boys Lacrosse Pembroke 10 Despite the close final Hull 8 score, the Titans had the game in hand for most of the second half, allowing Kauffman to The Titans hung 10 goals rest starting keeper Jesse John- on the Hull Pirates at the high son. The last two Pirate goals school on April 15 for a 10-8 came off of Pembroke’s back- win two days after beating up goalie, who was seeing his Bishop Feehan. first varsity action. DIDN’T YOU GET THAT MEMMO? Pembroke captain Joe Memmo looks for a cutter during the first quarter of Pembroke’s game against Hull last Thursday. Memmo took matters into his own hands “Nice to get two in a row,” “For the most part, we had later in the game, leading the Titans with three goals. head coach Ryan Kauffman this one wrapped up,” Kauff- Photo by Dave Palana said. “These guys have been man said. “They’re a tough working hard for it.” team, and it was a good win While Pembroke’s defense for us.” and goaltending have been The win puts the Titans Tough good this season, their offen- two games above .500 and sive inconsistency has been gives them a little breathing an issue. Captain Joe Memmo room with a tough portion of loss for scored three goals in the win their schedule coming up start- over the Pirates, while fellow ing with their first game back captain Pat Claflin and Matt from spring break against Allen each had two. Kauffman Hingham. tennis Blue Devils leave Titans seeing red By Da v e Pa l a n a , Sp o r t s Ed i t o r d a v e @p e m b r o k e x p r e ss .c o m Junior Mark Petrie had one of his biggest wins of the sea- son in first singles, but that was the lone bright spot in a tough match for the young boys ten- nis team at the high school on Thursday. Boys tennis Pembroke 1 Randolph 4 The Titans suffered their first league loss 4-1 to the un- defeated Randolph Blue Dev- ils, who now look like early favorites to win the Fisher Di- John Ho vision. “It was a tough day,” head coach Dave Rix said. “We’re FUNCTION HALL AVAILABLE FOR RENT still a young team and we’re still learning how to win. This was a big test for us against a very good Randolph team that is very deep.” The Blue Devils were rid- ing high after knocking off previously unbeaten Middle- boro earlier in the week, and FRIDAY NIGHT their unbeaten first doubles 7:30-9pm team of Vu Trinh and Robin- PLEASE JOIN US FOR son Vuong got them off to a PETRIE DISH: Junior Mark Petrie zips a serve over the net during MEAT RAFFLE good start with a win. his first singles win over Donald Do last Thursday. Photo by Dave Palana “Their first doubles came out really strong,” Rix said. ing his hot start in his first year The Titans’ record now “They surprised us a bit. But playing singles. stands at 4-2 with the loss to it’s a good learning experience “That was a very good win Randolph. With no games dur- for these guys and a very com- for Mark,” Rix said. “He’s ing the school vacation week, petitive match.” been on a roll. He’s been with they return to action on Mon- Petrie won the Titans’ only me for three years now, and day when they host Whitman- matching, beating Randolph’s he’s someone we’re going to Hanson. top player Donald Do in a count on not just this year but hard-fought win and continu- next year as well.” He l p s u p p o r t y o u r h o m e t o w n n e w s pa p e r . Pl e a s e t e l l o u r advertisers y o u s a w ‘e m in t h e Ex p r e s s ! 28 Pembroke Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! Friday, April 23, 2010 Send items for the sports section to [email protected]. The Deadline Titan Sports is Tuesday at noon. Two straight for Titan baseball Pembroke pounds Randolph to get over .500 By Da v e Pa l a n a , Sp o r t s Ed i t o r d a v e @p e m b r o k e x p r e ss .c o m Pembroke’s offense finally woke up just in time to send the Titans into their vacation break with a head of steam. baseball Pembroke 11 Randolph 4 baseball Pembroke 8 Middleboro 7 After scoring just five runs in their first three games, the baseball team pounded out 19 in their next two. Pembroke got revenge on league rivals Middleboro for bouncing them from the tournament last spring with an 8-7 win on April 14 and followed up by thumping Randolph 11-4 at Mattakeesett Street Field the next day. “I’m glad we ended this WHO NEEDS TO SLIDE? Senior Derek Staples crosses the plate just ahead of the tag to score on a wild pitch in Pembroke’s win over way,” head coach Bob Flynn Randolph on April 15. said. “I’m glad that we got Hanover and Middleboro out nings while striking out six, but he of the way and we could let our hair got into trouble in the fifth. The down.” sophomore righty surrendered back- The Titans jumped on Randolph to-back triples to start the inning and with two runs in each of the first three an RBI single as Randolph touched innings while only recording two hits. him for three runs. Jack Reardon and Luke Nagle scored Nagle went the distance, giving after reaching on a walk and error re- up six hits while striking out eight, spectively, and Derek Staples scored but Flynn said the young pitcher has in the second after reaching on anoth- to learn to stay mentally tough dur- er Randolph error. ing blowout games in order to get to Pat Malloy also scored in the the next level. second after getting Pembroke’s first “They’re still high school base- hit of the game, and Staple’s single ball players and then still can hit the brought around two more in the third. ball,” Flynn said. “They hit some The Titans then broke the game open balls hard off him. He needs to real- in the fourth when they scored five ize that, whether we’re playing Ha- more runs on another error, two walks, nover, Middleboro or Randolph, you singles by Nagle and Malloy and an need to approach the game the same RBI double by Brian Harrison. way.” On the mound, Nagle allowed Flynn also praised his team for only one hit through the first four in- their sportsmanship during the win. With the game well in Pembroke’s hand in the seventh, Randolph sent a special needs player to the plate, Celebrity softball whom Pembroke allowed to reach Pembroke Titans Football and base and score Randolph’s fourth Cheerleaders will present a special run. celebrity softball game featuring “These kids responded and did the Massachusetts State Police All the right thing,” Flynn said. “I don’t Stars vs. the All-Pro Patriots Ce- know what to say about that. That is lebrity Softball Team on Sunday, what it’s all about, when kids are do- May 23 at 1 p.m. The fundraiser, ing that for other kids.” which will benefit the local youth The Titans scheduled scrimmag- sports program, will be held at the es with Hanover and Cohasset dur- Mattakeesett Street field. Tickets ing the vacation week to keep fresh cost $20 for two people. For infor- before getting back to game action mation or to purchase tickets, call Saturday at Fitchburg. They return RIGHT HOOK: Luke Nagle deals to the plate for one of his eight strikeouts during his 781-293-3309. to Patriot League play on Monday complete-game win over the Blue Devils. Photos by Dave Palana when they host Whitman-Hanson. He l p s u p p o r t y o u r h o m e t o w n n e w s pa p e r . Pl e a s e t e l l o u r advertisers y o u s a w ‘e m in t h e Ex p r e s s !