Sweet treats for those serving overseas
March 27, 2024
Duxbury Girl Scouts and members of the Duxbury American Legion gathered at the Girl Scout House last Friday to pack Girl Scout cookies to be shipped to 14 military members serving overseas and aboard ship. The recipients’ names and addresses are provided by donors, and...
More sand on the beach means more bird watching
State requirements add new wrinkle to seawall repairBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor | March 27, 2024
With new sand comes new headaches for property owners along the northern end of Duxbury Beach. In order to get the permits needed to repair the seawall along that stretch, the town had to agree to replenish sand in that area. Some of that has...
Early voters show up
Carpenter, Sirois to Planning Board, Marshall to School CommitteeBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor | March 27, 2024
The Planning Board will have two new faces and the School Committee one after voters finished casting their ballots on Saturday. Robert Tagg Carpenter and Lauren Sirois led a field of six in the race for Planning Board. Carpenter got 601 votes, while Sirois followed...
Setting goals
Selectboard gives Town Manager his orders for the next yearBy Susanna Sheehan
Clipper Senior Reporter | March 27, 2024
After a lengthy deliberation Monday night, Duxbury Selectboard members determined five priorities they would like Town Manager René Read to work on this year. They include the town’s budget, beach access, the comprehensive plan, and coastal resiliency and water quality projects. This is the first...
BACK AT YOU
The Dragons salute their fans after defeating Falmouth, 4-0, in the Division 2 girls hockey state final Sunday at TD Garden.March 20, 2024
More sand on the beach means more bird watching
State requirements add new wrinkle to seawall repairBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
With new sand comes new headaches for property owners along the northern end of Duxbury Beach. In order to get the permits needed to repair the seawall along that stretch,...
Early voters show up
Carpenter, Sirois to Planning Board, Marshall to School CommitteeBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
The Planning Board will have two new faces and the School Committee one after voters finished casting their ballots on Saturday. Robert Tagg Carpenter and Lauren Sirois led a field...
Standing by the ROCCC
Regional dispatch service makes financial senseBy Susanna Sheehan
Clipper Senior Reporter
Duxbury is getting a lot of value for its money when it comes to its participation in the Regional Old Colony Communications Center, said retired Duxbury Fire Chief Kevin Nord....
Sports stars shine brightly at DHS
Athletics shows high level of success and participationBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
Duxbury School Athletics continue to be a success, Athletic Director Jeff Maidment told the School Committee at their most recent meeting. He was there to provide the Committee with information...
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...
Sweet treats for those serving overseas
Duxbury Girl Scouts and members of the Duxbury American Legion gathered at the Girl Scout House last Friday to pack Girl Scout cookies to be shipped to 14 military members...
BACK AT YOU
The Dragons salute their fans after defeating Falmouth, 4-0, in the Division 2 girls hockey state final Sunday at TD Garden.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...
Gladys (Marie) Covino, 91
Gladys (Marie) Covino, 91, of Duxbury and Lynnfield passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Sunrise of Lynnfield after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the...
Frank J. Covino, 90
Note: Mr. Covino passed away on November 19, 2019, but his services will be held Saturday April 6, at 11 a.m. along with his late wife. Frank J. Covino,...
Elizabeth (Betsy) Boyd Stevens, 91
Elizabeth (Betsy) Boyd Stevens, 91 of Duxbury, passed away peacefully on March 4, at the Duxbury House Memory Care Residence. She was the beloved wife of Frederick A. Stevens, Jr.,...
College Corner
By Mike Halloran
Clipper Staff | March 27, 2024
Grinnell sophomore Lucas Fadden (DHS ’22) ran the second-fastest 100 time in program history with a clocking of 10.63 seconds, good for second place at the Point Loma Invitational in...
Reader’s View: Local historic districts will protect Duxbury’s past
In response to Susanna Sheehan’s article in the Clipper of March 20, which quoted residents’ questions about the need for putting the Wright Building and the Bluefish River Firehouse, both...
Reader’s View: How old is a senior?
This is just a little note to the town of Duxbury. What is the age to be classified as a senior? I went to get my shellfish license at the...
Reader’s View: Thanks to the Duxbury Police Department
Editor’s note: In light of the circumstances described in this letter, along with our preference not to identify the victims of crimes if it can be avoided, the Clipper is...
College Corner
By Mike Halloran
Clipper Staff
Grinnell sophomore Lucas Fadden (DHS ’22) ran the second-fastest 100 time in program history with a clocking of 10.63 seconds, good for second place at the Point Loma Invitational in...
Track teams return many catalysts
Dragons also have many newcomers eager to contribute at varsity levelBy Trevor Hass
Sports Editor/Reporter
sports@duxburyclipper.com, Twitter: @DuxburySports
Both the boys and girls track teams have an ideal mix of savvy veterans and eager newcomers eager to pursue greatness together. On the boys side, senior captains Oliver Bishop,...
Boys lax is hungry for greatness
Dragons are eager to get over hump after coming tantalizingly closeBy Trevor Hass
Sports Editor/Reporter
sports@duxburyclipper.com, Twitter: @DuxburySports
Sometimes, it takes a heartbreaking setback to pave the way for a magical triumph. The Dragons hope that’s how their story unfolds. After falling in the Division 2 state championship...
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...