Offering support in the face of terrible tragedy
Community comes together to help families and first respondersBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor | February 1, 2023
Sometimes, it’s the helpers who need help. Faced with the deaths of three young children, allegedly at the hands of their own mother, Duxbury residents have searched for ways to make sense of the tragedy and find ways to help those affected. Lindsay Clancy, 32,...
Heartbroken
Deaths of 3 children on Summer Street leaves Duxbury in shockBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor | February 1, 2023
Cora Clancy wanted to be a doctor and a mother when she grew up. Dawson Clancy was always ready to share his toys. Callan Clancy was an easy-going child who constantly smiled. That’s how Patrick Clancy described his three children in a message on a...
Showing interest
Selectboard supports exploring Alden School optionsBy Susanna Sheehan
Clipper Senior Reporter | February 1, 2023
The Selectboard voted unanimously this week to support the Duxbury School Department as it begins the process of deciding what to do about the aging Alden Elementary School. On Monday, School Superintendent Danielle Klinga man gave the board a presentation about the department’s plans for...
Kids can be free at the library
Photos by Karen Wong | January 25, 2023
Anyone looking for somewhere to take their little ones can’t do much better than the Duxbury Free Library, where activities for crawlers, toddlers and walkers are available.
STM called for February
Agenda is to change zoning to allow bed and breakfastsBy Susanna Sheehan
Clipper Senior Reporter | January 25, 2023
By Susanna SheehanClipper Senior Reporter A Special Town Meeting has been called by Duxbury residents for Feb. 28 to make changes to the zoning bylaw to allow bed and breakfast establishments by right in residential areas. On Monday, the Duxbury Selectboard voted to transmit a...
ZBA overrules building inspector
Decision latest step in fight over Marshall Street propertyBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 at their meeting Thursday to overturn the decision by Building Inspector Jim Wasielewski to deny a request to enforce zoning by laws at...
B and B zoning change sought
Special Town Meeting to be held on Feb. 28By Susanna Sheehan
Clipper Senior Reporter
The Selectboard opened and closed the warrant for the Feb. 28 Special Town Meeting, which has one item on its agenda. The meeting, which will take place at 7 p.m....
It’s looking like just another quiet Duxbury election
Seats on Planning Board, Housing Authority remain open, nomination papers due on Feb. 4By Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
With just three days before nomination papers are due for the March 25 town election, there are few competitive races shaping up. Incumbent Mike McGee and Planning Board Member Brian...
Fearing the future budget
School Committee considers hiring new staff in face of impending shortfallsBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
The School Committee gave their final stamp of approval to the district’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget at their Jan. 18 meeting, but not before considering whether it was sustainable, School...
Hey kids, what’s the big idea?
Duxbury Education Foundation seeks student grant applications for new projectsBy Maureen Herrmann
Clipper Reporter
Since 1989, the Duxbury Education Foundation has been a fundraising powerhouse, providing grants supporting innovative programming in the town’s public schools. Typically, the applications came from educators who formulate inventive...
Fiscal learning
Finance Committee reviews School Department budgetBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
Do Duxbury schools get what they need or what they want? That was the question raised as department officials presented their fiscal year 2024 budget to the Finance Committee last...
Offering support in the face of terrible tragedy
Community comes together to help families and first respondersBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
Sometimes, it’s the helpers who need help. Faced with the deaths of three young children, allegedly at the hands of their own mother, Duxbury residents have searched for ways to...
Kids can be free at the library
Photos by Karen Wong
Anyone looking for somewhere to take their little ones can’t do much better than the Duxbury Free Library, where activities for crawlers, toddlers and walkers are available.
Making the promise of democracy real
Students and clergy reflect on the words of Martin Luther King Jr.Story and photos by Karen Wong
Frosty temperatures, the first snowfall of 2023, and a warm breakfast at St. Margaret’s Chapel greeted those who chose to participate in the Duxbury Interfaith Annual Martin Luther King Jr....
Lillian M. King, 99
On Friday, Jan. 27, Lillian M. (Tupper) King of Duxbury entered into eternal peace at Hannah Duston Rehab in Haver hill. She was born in Somerville on March 31, 1923...
Joanne Caristo Allsop, 82
Joanne Caristo Allsop, 82, passed away on Jan. 14 after courageously living with Par kinson’s Disease for many years. Born and raised in Quincy, she was the daughter of John...
Martha Ann Rooney, 72
Martha Ann Rooney, 72, a beloved sister and aunt, died peacefully on Jan. 13, after a long illness. Martha grew up in Winchester, lived in Duxbury, Miami, Bridgewater and Brockton....
McDonough dazzles among best in nation
By Trevor Hass
Sports Editor/Reporter
sports@duxburyclipper.com, Twitter: @DuxburySports | February 1, 2023
Duxbury's Will McDonough competed in the 2023 BioSteel All-American Game, featuring top prospects eligible for the 2023 NHL Draft. The Harvard University commit scored a goal and helped Team Blue...
Dean’s list
February 1, 2023
Lily Biagini, Kelly Burke, Katherine Cass, Katherine Cleary, Mia Cronin, James Fitzgerald and Tyler Williamson were named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at the College of the Holy Cross....
A First Responder’s perspective
I’m Loring (Chuck) Nudd. I was born and raised in Duxbury. I graduated from DHS and had many odd jobs in town until I got my dream job at the...
Reader’s View: Residents can only blame themselves for rising costs
Well, this past week’s Clipper was certainly filled with lots of “good” news for taxpayers…not! What a listing of financial goodies in this year’s upcoming Town Meeting grab bag; a...
Reader’s View: Community Preservation Act funds town’s priorities
The Community Preservation Committee is pleased to announce that the state matching funds derived from fees at the Registry of Deeds and a distribution from the State resulted in a...
McDonough dazzles among best in nation
By Trevor Hass
Sports Editor/Reporter
sports@duxburyclipper.com, Twitter: @DuxburySports
Duxbury's Will McDonough competed in the 2023 BioSteel All-American Game, featuring top prospects eligible for the 2023 NHL Draft. The Harvard University commit scored a goal and helped Team Blue...
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Andrew Curley, back in actionBy Trevor Hass
Sports Editor/Reporter
sports@duxburyclipper.com, Twitter: @DuxburySports
After a lingering foot injury sidelined Andrew Curley for his entire sophomore season, he was eagerly awaiting his return to the court as a junior. Then it happened again –...
Sports roundup: Track teams make noise
Boys knock off Hingham for first time in at least 10 years; both 4x200 relays shineBy Trevor Hass
Sports Editor/Reporter
sports@duxburyclipper.com, Twitter: @DuxburySports
Indoor Track The Dragons impressed at the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association Division 3 State Relays meet last Sunday at the Reggie Lewis Center. The boys took second overall among...
Time for healing and reflection
Holy Family Church will be open to all members of the community from 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3 until 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 for quiet reflection and...
Help build a bed for a child
Every child deserves a place to dream. Through the Build a Bed team-building program, people can help ensure a child falls asleep safe, warm and cozy each night. Join Pilgrim...
Remember five heroes at the American Legion
On Feb. 5, at 2:30 p.m., American Legion Post 223, 5 West St. will hold a remembrance for the sinking of the USAT Dorchester during WWII. The program will feature...