Brian Lies draws a picture of creativity
March 13, 2024
Local children’s authors are visiting the Alden School this month, courtesy of the PTA. Last week, Duxbury author and illustrator Brian Lies met third-grade students, while in upcoming weeks, National Book Award finalist Jarrett Krosoczka, and Rob Buyea, author of the Perfect Score series will...
Beach lease backed
Town Meeting votes in favor of $1 million payment to ReservationBy Susanna Sheehan
Clipper Senior Reporter | March 13, 2024
At Town Meeting on Saturday, residents overwhelmingly supported paying $1 million to lease Duxbury Beach next year. Article 10, the beach lease payment, passed on a vote of 125-17 during the meeting’s morning session. The town leases the majority of the beach property from its...
All-day K gets OK
Town Meeting approves fiscal year 2025 operating budgetBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor | March 13, 2024
If there’s one group that can get excited about the town’s fiscal year 2025 operating budget, it’s Duxbury’s four-year-olds, and their parents. That’s because, after years of proposals and disappointments, full-day kindergarten will be provided tuition-free when school starts in September. That was one result...
The fight against PFAS is on
$1.7 million approved to form well treatment planBy Susanna Sheehan
Clipper Senior Reporter | March 13, 2024
Clean water is clearly important to Duxbury residents, who voted unanimously to begin the process of removing PFAS chemicals from the town’s drinking water wells. At the annual Town Meeting on Saturday, voters were presented with two articles that addressed PFAS in town water. Residents...
DHS actors decide ‘whose right’
Photos by Karen Wong | March 6, 2024
The Massachusetts High School Drama Festival’s 2024 Preliminary Round took place on Saturday at 13 locations around the state. Duxbury’s play, “whose right,” was written and directed by DHS Senior Ella Edwards. It is a tragic tale presenting a moral dilemma. Duxbury High was one...
Duxbury Police news
Arrest made in banner theft A Duxbury man will be charged in connection with larceny and destruction of church property after a Black Lives Matter banner was reported stolen from...
Beach lease backed
Town Meeting votes in favor of $1 million payment to ReservationBy Susanna Sheehan
Clipper Senior Reporter
At Town Meeting on Saturday, residents overwhelmingly supported paying $1 million to lease Duxbury Beach next year. Article 10, the beach lease payment, passed on a vote of 125-17 during...
All-day K gets OK
Town Meeting approves fiscal year 2025 operating budgetBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
If there’s one group that can get excited about the town’s fiscal year 2025 operating budget, it’s Duxbury’s four-year-olds, and their parents. That’s because, after years of proposals and disappointments,...
Constructive steps
School Committee resubmits building application to stateBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
If at first you don’t succeed, try again, and again, and again if necessary. That’s what the School Committee decided to do when it voted to resubmit a statement of...
Swept away
Proposal to outsource custodial services criticized by unionBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
The Duxbury School Department is considering outsourcing custodial services and the current custodial staff is not happy about it. In December, The School Committee voted to request bids for...
Duxbury Schools taking a read on their literacy program
State pushing districts to upgrade reading programs, move away from ‘low-quality’ curriculumBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
How well does Duxbury teach its youngest students how to read? With pressure coming from the state for school districts to upgrade their reading curriculums, Duxbury is in the...
Brian Lies draws a picture of creativity
Local children’s authors are visiting the Alden School this month, courtesy of the PTA. Last week, Duxbury author and illustrator Brian Lies met third-grade students, while in upcoming weeks, National...
DHS actors decide ‘whose right’
Photos by Karen Wong
The Massachusetts High School Drama Festival’s 2024 Preliminary Round took place on Saturday at 13 locations around the state. Duxbury’s play, “whose right,” was written and directed by DHS Senior...
The oyster magic happens in the hatchery
Photos by Karen Wong
Aquaculture is a major part of life in Duxbury, but it doesn’t always get started in the waters of the bay. Instead, things get started in tanks and tubes on...
Anna M. Kelleher Glass, 92
Anna M. Kelleher Glass (Davidson) 92, of Duxbury, passed away on March 8. The daughter of Asa W. Glass and Anna Glass of Island Creek, Anna was born in Duxbury....
Sharon Mary Cayon Andrew
Sharon Mary Cayon Andrew, known by her family, as Mimi, a resident of Duxbury for 57 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on March 9, at the Pat Roach...
Ralph Edward Frazier, 84
Ralph Edward Frazier, 84, of Kingston, formerly of Duxbury and Quincy, died peacefully at his home on Monday, March 4. Ralph was born in Quincy on May 25, 1939 and ...
College Corner
By Mike Halloran
Clipper Staff | March 13, 2024
George Washington’s Ava DeAngelis (DHS ’21) swam the 100 breast in 59.75, becoming the first Duxbury swimmer to ever qualify for NCAAs … Junior Kiley Erickson (Milton ’21) blocked two...
Reader’s View: The Duxbury Beach Reservation deserves our appreciation
The Duxbury Beach has been a very important part of my life for the 50 years I have lived in town. It has been a place to quietly reflect on...
Reader’s View: Now is not the time for a second planner
The Feb. 28, 2024 Duxbury Clipper has a front page article stating that the Coastal Resiliency Task Force wants the Town to create a new full-time Coastal Resiliency Planner position...
Readers’ View: Vote to support PFAS articles at Town Meeting
We urge Duxbury residents to vote yes on two crucial warrant articles at Town Meeting on March 9.The articles are aimed at updating Duxbury’s water supply facilities and addressing PFAS...
Girls hockey advances to state final at TD Garden
Duxbury will face Falmouth on Sunday at 1 p.m.By Trevor Hass
Sports Editor/Reporter
sports@duxburyclipper.com, Twitter: @DuxburySports
When he spoke to his team following another signature triumph, Duxbury girls hockey coach Dan Najarian referenced the wisdom of a ferocious boxer. “Mike Tyson once famously said, ‘Everybody’s got...
College Corner
By Mike Halloran
Clipper Staff
George Washington’s Ava DeAngelis (DHS ’21) swam the 100 breast in 59.75, becoming the first Duxbury swimmer to ever qualify for NCAAs … Junior Kiley Erickson (Milton ’21) blocked two...
Cheer competes at states
Dragons take 4th place among competitive fieldBy Trevor Hass
Sports Editor/Reporter
sports@duxburyclipper.com, Twitter: @DuxburySports
Duxbury High School varsity cheerleading placed fourth in the state in a very competitive Division 2 category, posting an impressive score of 87.5 on Sunday at Worcester State. “Although the...
Duxbury Senior News
LGBTQ Event. Cornhole Tournament! Everyone is welcome to come cheer, come play, and come meet new people at a Cornhole Tournament at the Duxbury Senior Center. Long-time sports rivals Duxbury...
Duxbury Arts & Entertainment
Theater The Bay Players present the heartwarming romantic comedy “Almost, Maine,” Written by John Cariani, This play has captivated audiences with its charm and exploration of love, loss and human...
Help the Clipper ask some questions
There are two contested races for town office this year and the Clipper needs your help. Six people are running for two open seats on the Planning Board and two...