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SOUNDS OF THE SEASON: Hobomock Elementary School fifth graders Camden Cappa, Sean Doiron and Colton Cappa sing Pembroke’s alma mater to open their holiday concert Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Hanover Mall. Hobomock’s Senior Chorus performed a series of songs, including “Silver Bells,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” as part of the holiday concert series, sponsored by Campus of Caring, a nonprofit hospice home to be built on the South Shore. The chorus is under the direction of Jessica Besnoff. See more photos from the concert on page 10. Photo by Becca Manning

Teens discuss bullying issue

Big birthday nears

Center traffic backups eyed

By Becca Manning, express staff [email protected]

Pembroke teens say they feel the state’s anti-bullying efforts

are making a difference, both in how comfortable kids feel reporting bullying and in how school staff responds. They also say that one way to avoid the effects of bullying is to be-come active in school sports and clubs, and they suggest that adding more programs at the middle school may help

younger kids avoid feeling like targets.

Pembroke Public Schools has defined “bullying” as re-peated use of written, verbal or electronic expression or a physical act or gesture to harm another person or damage his or her property, place the per-son in fear of harm or damage to his or her property, create a hostile school environment, infringe on the other person’s

PCYA members share thoughts on how school handles cases

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When town officials first started talking about Pem-broke’s tricentennial celebra-tion in 2008, 2012 seemed a long way off. Now 2011 is just around the corner, and the 300th anniversary of the town’s founding is fast approaching.

Luckily, the 300th Anni-versary Committee took the advice of those who had orga-nized Pembroke’s 275th and have been planning events, fundraising efforts and other aspects of the celebration for more than a year.

“I think it’s going pretty good,” committee co-chair-

300th Committee busy planning celebration

300th Anniversary Committee members Lew Stone, Bill Boulter, Margaret Neil and Joy McKee sell pins and patches to raise money for Pembroke’s big anniversary celebration in 2012 at the Chamber Tree Lighting on Dec. 5. Photo by Becca Manningcontinued on page 13


As work on the Center Plaza continues, selectmen say they are concerned about growing traffic problems at the busy intersection of Cen-ter and Mattakeesett streets. Chairman Bill Boulter on Monday questioned the design as well as the review process that occurred during the plan-ning stages.

Boulter said his phone had been “ringing off the hook” with calls from citizens wor-ried about vehicle backups in Pembroke Center.

“If we’re already having all this traffic trouble over there now, what’s going to happen when Stop and Shop is there?” he asked.

The new CVS Pharmacy on the corner of the plaza is expected to open in January, with construction on the gro-cery store ready to move for-ward as early as this spring.

Boulter said he had talked to some people who told him they wouldn’t go through the center of town anymore be-cause of traffic.

Selectman questions review process, seeks legal opinion

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Last Feb. 2 was a typical winter New England weekday

for most of us, with the tem-perature never going above freezing. But it was much more meaningful for Father John Mark Hannon, or simply Fa-ther Mark, who celebrated his 50th year in the priesthood. He is a big fan of all Boston area sports teams, so it is not un-common for him to add a quick prayer for the locals during playoff time when celebrating Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Hanson. There, he has led the effort to build a new, expanded church facility in a time when many Catholic churches are being closed due to lack of attendance.

How long have you been the pastor of St. Joseph’s? I have been here for 15 years. I had been at St. Patrick’s in Stoneham for the 13 before that. That parish had over 6,000 families. St. Joseph’s has just over 2,700 families. We cover most of Hanson and part of Pembroke, including the entire Bryantville portion of Pembroke.

It has been a wonderful 15 years. Everyone works so hard and has been so gener-ous, especially for the new church, which cost $3 million to build. We now owe less than $500,000 on the building and have no other debt.

What makes this parish special? The people we have as part of our parish commu-nity. The generosity they show to the parish and to each other. They are always there to help serve the needs of one another, when somebody is sick or has died, or with our giving tree for Christmas. We almost com-pletely fill the confession room with gifts for the poor and needy who would have had few or no presents at Christ-mas otherwise.

It is very humbling for me to celebrate Mass, the last sup-per and how the people prepare to receive. I really do not feel worthy.

Why did you initially choose to join the priesthood?

I think it is what God wanted. I really had a strong domestic church family with my mother and father who were both born in Ireland. I was the youngest of six children, with two broth-ers and three sisters. They have all been very affirming of me as a priest. I also have a sister who was a Dominican Sister, until she passed away.

How does the church con-nect with youth? We have a children’s liturgy that does great stuff. They have encour-aged an awareness and taught the children what they can do for others. It has been great to see many of these children grow up over the years. We also have a youth basketball team, which has been very successful. They have won the championship three of the past four years.

What did you do to cel-ebrate your 50th year as a priest? My parish family had a big party with a dinner for me at the Knights of Columbus. I also had the opportunity to

have one with my own fam-ily, which is very large, with 24 nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and -neph-ews. I also received some very nice gifts; the best were spiri-tual bouquets from the parish and the children. It is a good reminder to me of how good people are to me.

Do you feel that the Christmas spirit is alive and well? I certainly do. We should take Christmas back for Christ, show our gift of faith. Say ‘Merry Christmas’ to celebrate Jesus’ birthday, who grew up, suffered, died for us and rose from the dead.

Author’s note: This year, Father Mark will be celebrat-ing his 51st year of Christmas Masses on Friday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., children’s liturgy at 8 p.m. and midnight and the senior choir concert be-ginning at 11:30 p.m. He also will celebrate Mass on Christ-mas morning, Saturday, Dec. 25, at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Father John Mark Hannon, known by many of his parishioners as “Father Mark,” has been pastor at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Hanson for 15 years and celebrated his 50th year in the priest-hood in February. St. Joe’s serves residents of Hanson and the Bryantville portion of Pembroke. Photo by Mike Tropeano

St. Joseph leader marks 50 years in priesthood

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Michael Mau, 7, holds up his finished orna-ment in the library craft room.

Glitter and creativity ruled last Friday at the Pembroke Public Library, as kids made their own ornaments at a special

holiday-themed craft. Looking for something to do during school vacation? The library offers a drop-in storytime on Monday, Dec. 27 at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and a baby lap-sit on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Free tickets are available now for a fun participa-tory concert, “Jay Mankita’s 12 Days of Recess,” on Monday, Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. And the library will show “Full Metal Panic” Disc 1 on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 1 p.m. and the movie “Despicable Me” on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. For information or to sign up for the concert, call 781-293-6771.

Corinne Gillenwater, 11, adds fabric to her ornament, with the painted library window behind her making the craft room look a lot like Christmas.

Jack Connolly, 7, sprinkles on some glitter to add sparkle to his ornament as Caleigh Gillenwater, 10, (left) works on her ornament.

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Computer, safe taken in house break-in

A Lake Street home was broken into Mon-day afternoon and a laptop computer, locked safe and jewelry were taken.

Police responded to the call around 4:40 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13. The residents had left around noon and returned around 4:30 p.m. to find a sliding glass door in the basement had been pried open and their home had been ran-sacked.

The thief made off with a laptop computer that had been sitting out on a table, a locked safe containing $500 cash and a Smith and Wesson handgun and several pieces of jewelry, accord-ing to Pembroke Police Lt. Mike Jenness.

Police are investigating. Anyone who may have seen something around the time of the break-in is encouraged to call the police station at 781-293-6363.

Man faces OUI after hitting parked cars

A Pembroke man is facing OUI and other charges after he crashed his vehicle into four

parked cars.Warren Irving Gardner Jr., 39, of Center

Street, was arrested for OUI, marked lanes vio-lation and negligent operation after he crashed his vehicle into a row of cars parked outside a Wampatuck Street house on Saturday, Dec. 11, Pembroke Police Lt. Mike Jenness said. The in-cident occurred around 6:50 p.m.

Gardner reportedly crashed into a car parked on the street, which was pushed into a second car on the street, which was pushed into a ve-hicle parked in the driveway, which was pushed into a fourth vehicle, also in the driveway, Jen-ness said.

All of the vehicles were damaged in the crash, and three of them, including Gardner’s, had to be towed, according to reports.

No one else was in the vehicles at the time of the crash, and Gardner was not injured, Jen-ness said.

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A team of police from the Pembroke Police Department and surrounding towns per-formed a random search of Pembroke High School and Pembroke Community Middle School early Thursday morn-ing using drug detection K9s.

Though nothing was found inside either school, the dogs hit on three vehicles parked in the high school student lot, and small amounts of marijua-na were found in all three ve-hicles, according to Pembroke Police Lt. Mike Jenness. Two male students and one female student have been cited for marijuana possession under an ounce, and the female student is being summonsed for un-derage alcohol possession. Po-lice found a half-full bottle of vodka and a full can of beer in her vehicle during the search.

“We work in conjunc-tion with the administration to do these random searches a few times a year,” Jenness said. “The dogs did not hit on anything inside the school — nothing was found in any lockers or backpacks — but they did hit on the three cars.”

Superintendent Frank Hackett said the three students would be disciplined accord-

ing to the student handbook, which includes a suspension and hearing process for the first offense.

Hackett said the search truly was random.

“There was nothing that compelled us to bring search dogs into the school. It’s just one tool in our regular effort to keep our schools safe and drug-free,” he said.

Hackett said, other than the three vehicle hits, the search was without incident.

“I think it’s always trou-bling when you have any drugs on your school campus. You don’t want to see that. It’s not good for anybody. You’ve got kids that are drug involved and to the point where they are bringing it to the school cam-pus,” he said. “I do think it was encouraging that there were no hits in the school.”

While students were kept in classrooms, several K9s searched areas of the school where lockers are kept, includ-ing the gymnasium. Police then conducted random searches of several classrooms — students in those rooms were told to leave behind their coats and backpacks and then went into a different room while the dogs searched, Hackett said.

“The students never came

into contact with the dogs,” he said.

On Friday, PHS Principal Ruth Lynch sent out a broad-cast e-mail notifying parents of the search.

“This search was not in reaction to any information or specific concern that we have regarding the possibil-ity of drugs within our school; rather, it is part of our overall system-wide strategy to help ensure that we are providing a safe and drug-free learning environment for all students,” Lynch wrote in the e-mail.

Hackett said the random searches help keep parents, students and the rest of the community “on alert” that the schools are paying attention and will investigate possible violations.

“We’re one player in this whole issue,” Hackett said of the schools. “Community support, police support and certainly parent support are al-ways important.”

As of Monday, Hackett said he had not heard any com-plaints about the search.

“The only feedback that I got from a parent was that they wished we did it more,” he said. “I think there is a large community support and accep-tance of it. I think kids get it.”

Police search PHs, PCMsK9s find small amount of marijuana in three high school student cars during random run-through

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FrIDAY, DeCeMBer 39:30 a.m. Fraud reported on

Mountain Ash Lane.11:31 a.m. Miscellaneous

vandalism reported on Deerfield Lane.

5:11 p.m. Residential vandal-ism reported on Oldham Street.

7:22 p.m. Domestic abuse re-ported on Jeannette Drive.

8:27 p.m. Domestic issue re-ported on Dwelley Street.

11:03 p.m. Suspicious ve-hicle reported on Pudding Brook Drive.

11:10 p.m. Vehicle complaint reported on Plymouth Street.

sATUrDAY, DeCeMBer 44:11 a.m. OUI complaint

reported on Washington and Schoosett streets. Timothy J. Ma-ple, 37, of Rockland arrested and charged with second offense OUI liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

1:39 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with under $1,000 in dam-ages reported on Church and Old Oak streets.

3:25 p.m. Bicycle larceny re-ported on Old Oak Street.

sUNDAY, DeCeMBer 511:26 a.m. Motor vehicle

crash with over $1,000 in dam-ages reported on Washington and Schoosett streets.

3:40 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with under $1,000 in damages re-ported on Church Street.

4:12 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with over $1,000 in dam-ages reported on Oak Street.

5:20 p.m. Residential van-dalism reported on Edgewater Drive.

9:41 p.m. Non-aggravated assault reported on Pembroke Woods Drive. Laumont K. Rick-er, 30, of Brockton arrested and charged with misdemeanor as-sault and battery and resisting arrest.

MONDAY, DeCeMBer 63:00 a.m. Larceny reported

on Andrew Drive.3:25 a.m. Dog complaint re-

ported on Mattakeesett Street.2:02 p.m. Larceny reported

on Winter Street.

5:17 p.m. Suspicious vehicle reported on Church Street.

11:33 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with over $1,000 in dam-ages reported on Center Street.

TUesDAY, DeCeMBer 78:30 a.m. Animal complaint

reported on School and Plain streets.

8:59 a.m. Suspicious activity reported on Kilcommons Drive.

1:22 p.m. Animal complaint reported on Mattakeesett Street.

2:10 p.m. Suspicious activ-ity reported on Hobomock Street. Vincent E. Adams, 18, of An-drew Drive arrested and charged with driving an unregistered ve-hicle and operating a motor ve-hicle with a revoked license.

4:15 p.m. Larceny reported on Champion Way.

10:17 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with under $1,000 in dam-ages reported on Barker Street.

WeDNesDAY, DeCeMBer 81:35 a.m. Motor vehicle

complaint reported on Church Street.

7:14 a.m. Vehicle break-in reported on Fairwood Drive.

3:16 p.m. Suspicious vehicle reported on Jessica Circle.

5:09 p.m. Fire incident re-ported on West Street.

5:30 p.m. Suspicious activity reported on Brick Kiln Lane.

7:37 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with over $1,000 in damages re-ported on Washington Street.

8:43 p.m. Larceny reported on Chapel Street.

THUrsDAY, DeCeMBer 910:47 a.m. Fraud reported on

Forest Street.10:49 a.m. Larceny reported

on Mill Street.1:09 p.m. Vandalism report-

ed on Washington Street.1:17 p.m. Suspicious activity

reported on Main Street.1:29 p.m. Suspicious vehicle

reported on School Street. Vehi-cle not found.

4:24 p.m. Larceny reported on Birch Street.

10:05 p.m. Disturbance re-ported on Center Street.


Town Hall will be closed Fridays, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, selectmen said Monday.

The board voted to close all town offices the day before the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays and announced that Town Hall will have lim-ited services after noon on Thursday, Dec. 23. Clerical union contracts allow partici-pating Town Hall employees to take a half day on Dec. 23. All offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to noon that day, with limited services the rest of the day.

Town Hall will be open regular hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 30.

Also Monday, the board closed a tax classification hearing that had been opened on Nov. 22. According to in-formation provided by Chief

Assessor Cathy Salmon, Pem-broke’s state-approved tax rate for FY2011 is $13.47 per $1,000 of property value.

The average residential bill, for a property valued at $325,750, will be $4,387.85 — an increase by about $94 per $1,000 over FY2010, ac-cording to numbers provided by Salmon in November.

Selectmen also announced they would be accepting appli-cations for the new Recycling Committee through Dec. 31 and would schedule interviews after the first of the year.

In other business Monday, selectmen announced that the town is seeking plow contrac-tors for the 2010-11 snow sea-son, with a pay rate starting at $52 per hour. Contractors must have at least an 8-foot plow. For information, contact Rose in the DPW office at 781-709-1426.

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Leigh and Kim Cadorette of ➢Reedsburg, Wisc., celebrated the birth of their daughter, Samantha Frances on Sept. 28. Samantha weighed in at 9 pounds, 8 ounc-es and measured 21 inches long. Big brother Jacob is happy with his new role. Proud grandpar-ents are Bev and Bill Cadorette of Pembroke and Susan and Biz Corrow of Sandown, N.H.

Michelle Lathrop ➢ recently joined the South Shore Women’s Business Network in Hanover as membership coordinator. Mi-chelle is an administrative as-sistant at Boss Academy of Per-forming Arts in Hanson.

Last weekend, Jack Con- ➢way in Pembroke served as a drop-off site for a pajama drive hosted by the Pembroke Giving Circle, a group of eight women who raise funds for local causes.The pajamas were collected to supplement the efforts of Pem-broke Community Christmas. During the drop-off hours, a cookie and punch reception was held at the Conway office where Giving Circle member Donna Frano is the manager.

At the last minute on Dec. ➢5, Barbara and Richard Na-tale decided to go to the Tree Lighting festivities in Pembroke Center, even though they were entertaining that evening at 6 p.m. Barbara is like a little kid — she just loves those magical lights. Barbara was so impressed with the fact that it was a family-oriented affair and that everyone was having such a grand old time that she got in touch with Kathleen Keegan to let her know how much she enjoyed the afternoon and to volunteer to help with the event next year. Barbara and Richard also made a trip to the edaville Railroad where neither had been before.

Several students from ➢Hobomock Elementary School were sent to the principal’s of-fice recently. Alivia Kelly, Tori McLaughlin and Katie Gal-ligan from Mrs. Bergiel’s third grade class shared their planet projects with the principal on Dec. 3. Sarah Cosgrove and

Noelle Tosone were sent to the principal’s office by second grade teacher Mrs. Harris to share their outstanding spelling work with the principal.

For those of you around ➢town who still have some shop-ping to do, here are a few sug-gestions: You can purchase some beautiful watercolor prints of Pembroke by Becky Haletky at the town clerk’s office. They are $40, each and proceeds sup-port the events planned for the town’s 300th anniversary in 2012. Also: The new Pembroke Christmas ornament designed by Sally Dean is for sale at the library. This year’s scene is of the High Street Fire Station. All proceeds benefit the elementary school science fair. The orna-ment can be purchased at the Pembroke Public Library.

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man Rockwell Christmas. The trip took us to Stockbridge, Lenox, Great Bar-rington, Pittsfield and historic Deer-field. We marveled at the festivities on Main Street in Stockbridge, which was blocked off for walkers only. An-tique cars were parked on both sides of the street, early 19th-century carolers sang to all who passed or lingered along the sidewalk in front of the Red Lion Inn, where light snow flurries fell from the sky as if on cue, and entertainment was continuous inside of St. Paul’s Church. Later that afternoon, we toured the Norman Rockwell Museum be-fore having dinner at the beautifully decorated Apple Tree Inn in Lenox. The following day, it was off to the Festival of Trees in Pittsfield, the Yankee Candle Village, hot cider and cookies at the Deerfield Inn and a guided tour of the homes in historic Deerfield. There is nothing more refreshing than a step back into history to coax you into the Christmas spirit. And now let’s see what’s going on Around Town.

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Last week, the Express sat down with four members of the Pembroke Community Youth Alliance, a teen-based organi-zation that helped co-sponsor Tuesday’s presentation on bul-lying and cyberbulling by Dr. Elizabeth Englander. The girls, who ranged from sophomore to senior, talked about how bullying is seen in Pembroke Public Schools, how it affects them and their peers, and why giving kids more to do may be a solution.

Identifying the problem“It’s an issue, definitely,

but I think that our school’s improved a lot upon its regu-lations for bullying. I think they’re very open about mak-ing it a bully-free zone,” PHS sophomore Sarah Scully said. “It doesn’t necessarily elimi-nate everything, but it’s defi-nitely helped encourage peo-ple to come for help if they’re feeling harassed.”

Senior erin Graceffa said a lot of the bullying at Pembroke occurs between the classes — a tradition of teasing the “new guys” that may or may not have a lasting effect on the picked-on students.

“As a freshman, there’s sort of this unsaid social agree-ment that you’re going to get the short end of the stick all the time — which I still don’t re-ally understand, even as a se-nior,” she said. “I think a lot of the bullying that goes on at Pembroke is a case of class, like if you’re a freshman on a sports team you’re the one get-ting the water poured on you as opposed to the seniors. If there were any problem with regards to bullying that you could pin-point, that would be it.”

As a band member, Grac-effa said she and other seniors take care of the freshmen.

“But if you’re not part of a group as a freshman, it’s hard. If you know a group walking into the high school, it’s a lot easier,” she said.

Graceffa recalled being in middle school, which “seemed like all of eternity.”

“everybody around you is so insecure and no one realiz-es they are insecure,” she said. “When you get to high school, freshman year is sort of that make-or-break year where you’re going to stay insecure or you’re going to make the most of it. High school’s what you make of it.”

Junior Karen McConarty

also emphasized the impor-tance of finding a group.

“If you like music, you’re in the music department and you have friends there; if you like sports, you have friends on the sports team. You find your niche; you find what you like to do, and for the most part at PHS, you’re not really bothered,” she said.

Scully said she struggled with bullying in middle school but found being part of the field hockey team helped her feel welcome in high school.

“The way to be happy and to gain the confidence in yourself to repel bullies or get over bullies is to find some-thing you like to do,” she said. “You’re more likely to be emotionally distraught from somebody saying something mean about you if you don’t feel in place in high school to begin with.”

As part of a sports team, it helps to know there is a group of people who have your back, Scully added.

“When you feel that sense of care and genuine concern,

it’s 10 times easier to stick up for yourself,” she said.

What bullying looks likeFor the most part, the teens

said the bullying they see in Pembroke isn’t physical like it may be elsewhere, or as it of-ten is portrayed on TV. No one is being shoved into lockers or splashed in the face with an ice-cold Slurpee.

“I rarely see physical bully-ing,” McConarty said. “If I do see bullying, it’s never some-thing dramatic. It might just be a passive-aggressive comment as someone walks by.”

Scully said bullying is usually verbal, and often done through a computer, whether posted on Facebook, texted

to friends or e-mailed. For a while, a program called Form-spring was popular — and a major source of drama.

“It’s a page you can add to your Facebook, where people can go on and leave you anon-ymous messages and you can’t see who it is,” Scully said. “I never made one personally, but to see what heinous things peo-ple would say about each other … it’s obviously going to cut you deep. Say you get 10 mes-sages in one day, you think, how many people are saying this about me? Is it just one bully or is it tons of people? Am I really that disliked?”

The teens see a difference in the way boys and girls bully one another.

“I think with guys they do group attacks. It’s not just one guy who’s like, ‘Oh, he sucks.’ It’s him and all his friends,” PHS junior Brianna Decina said.

“Guy bullying” is typical-ly more physical than female bullying, McConarty said.

“Girls are a lot more apt to say a snide remark or to say something rude, and guys are more punching people in the arm or shoving people in lock-ers,” McConarty said.

If they do make remarks, boys tend to handle it differ-ently, Scully said.

“I think guys just have an easier time pushing it off their shoulders, so that’s why guys go in with more aggressive steps. They’re just definitely more in your face, where I feel like girls are more under the radar,” she said.

Boys also may be less likely to report bullying, Mc-Conarty said.

“I think a lot of times guys might not realize how bad bul-lying can be. It’s ‘He’s my bro,’ but in actuality it’s bully-ing. You’re not really friends; that’s not how friends treat each other,” she said. “They try to just let it brush off their backs, but after a while it’s go-ing to get to the point where you can’t do that anymore. A lot of times they’ll think it’s not macho to admit to being bullied, so they don’t want to seek help.”

Truth and consequencesWhen it comes to report-

ing bullying, either cases in-volving them or a friend, the teens said they generally feel comfortable talking to school staff. But it also may be dif-ficult to know when to speak out.

“It’s not that people don’t want to tell,” McConarty said. “I feel like a lot of times people don’t know what a big deal it is. They write it off as it’s fine, they’ll get over it, it’s casual, it’s commonplace, but a lot of time it’s really hurtful and bystanders don’t feel it’s necessary to tell faculty, when it should be.”

Students also may worry about retaliation if they report something, Scully said.

“There’s a fear of what might happen if you tell. Will the person figure out that you did and make the problem worse? Or will it really help?” she said. “Also sometimes I think people are just ashamed to talk about it. Maybe they’re being bullied because they did such and such to their friend, or maybe they’re embarrassed of what someone’s doing to them or it’s hard to talk about their feelings.”

But the teens said they feel the state law has made it clear there will be consequences.

“When I was a freshman, I definitely would have said no [there aren’t consequences]. Now I think it has changed enough so that by law they have to do something, even if it’s just one snide remark,” Graceffa said. “especially with girls and gossip, I feel like a lot of it is trivial, and faculty sometimes used to see it like that. Now I think they have to do something about it, so I feel more confident going in and saying something.”

Game changersWith a lot of bullying start-

ing at the middle school, the teens said they feel seventh and eighth graders could use

more activities. One of their goals through the PCYA is to provide events like dances and community clean-ups to keep everyone — from sixth grade up — active and having fun.

“The middle school doesn’t have a lot of sports programs, and I think sports really tend to break the social barriers. There can be a very popular senior you don’t normally talk to as a meek freshman new to the school, but through sports you get to know these people,” McConarty said. “A lot of times the things you’re bullied for in middle school, you get to the high school and you’re like, oh, they made a club out of it. When you join Mathletes, it turns out there’s 20 other people that love math as much as you.”

The PCYA’s mission is to promote good choices in all areas, from avoiding drug and alcohol use to being a good friend and peer. Through PCYA, the teens make an ef-fort not to judge or act supe-rior but to offer fun activities as an alternative to unhealthy options.

“I’ve met so many more people because of PCYA and learned that I have so much in common with people that I probably would never know,” Scully said. “It’s another layer of community and another way to find your way.”

The group has about 60 members, about 30 that are regularly active, and is in the process of adding freshmen to the mix to help plan com-munity events. The PCYA was started a few years ago, and its teen members say they think it will continue to grow.

“When you have people that share common views with you, it makes it easier to be-lieve in yourself, believe that what you’re doing is right,” Scully said. “It makes it easier to say no, and it makes it easi-er to stick up for that kid that’s being bullied or even to stick up for yourself.”

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Dr. Elizabeth Englander, director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University, talks to parents about bullying and cyberbullying on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the mid-dle school. The school district and Pembroke Community Youth Alliance co-sponsored the program. Photo by Becca Manning

“You find your niche; you find what you like to do, and for the most part at PHS, you’re not really bothered. [...] A lot of times the things you’re bullied for in middle school, you get to the high school and you’re like, oh, they made a club out of it. When you join Mathletes, it turns out there’s 20 other

people that love math as much as you.”

— PHS junior Karen McConarty on how being part of a club or sports team can protect against bullying

“Especially with girls and gossip, I feel like a lot of it is trivial, and faculty sometimes used to see it like that. Now I think they have to do something about it, so I feel more

confident going in and saying something.”

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Boulter said he had some questions about the qualifica-tions of the company that peer-reviewed the traffic plan for the town, Abend Associates, a company that is no longer op-erating.

But Planning Board chair-man Andy Wandell said Tues-day that Abend Associates had plenty of experience reviewing and designing traffic plans and that the board had been com-fortable with their work.

“Normally, plans change from time to time during a complex project like this. To my knowledge, there weren’t major changes to the traffic plan that was done by Vanasse Associates on behalf of Coff-man Realty [owner of the Cen-ter Plaza through Pembroke Plaza Ltd.],” Wandell said.

The firm that usually does peer reviews for the Planning Board, Merrill Associates, does not specialize in traffic review, so they recommended two companies that did: Tibbetts Engineering Corp. and Abend. The board chose Abend, a company that had done many traffic studies over its more than 25-year history.

“They’ve done numerous peer reviews of traffic studies and plans in the past, so we felt pretty comfortable with the choice,” Wandell said.

Wandell said traffic prob-lems in the center stem mainly from technical issues in a new-ly installed system.

“The issue in Pembroke Center right now is the tim-ing of the lights. And Vanasse & Associates, who is respon-sible for the traffic plan and the lighting plan, has been work-ing on that,” he said. “There was some faulty equipment; they replaced that equipment. You’ll notice that from time to time they go back to flashing. That’s because, if the equip-ment’s not working properly, they revert to a flashing mode. As they continue to tinker and tweak the lighting sequenc-ing, there will be times where they’re going to have to go back to flashing.”

Wandell said Vanasse & Associates, as well as repre-sentatives from Coffman Re-alty, are monitoring the traffic situation, particularly because

the Fire Department headquar-ters is located directly in front of the light.

“We’ve also been keeping in contact with the fire chief because these traffic lights, we know, are going to impact him. That’s one of the reasons we have the series of lights there in the center,” Wandell said. “We have to be concerned with the traffic in and out of the new plaza, as well as stopping the traffic in case there’s a need for emergency equipment to get out of the Fire Department.”

The Planning Board and several selectmen met with the plaza owners and engineers the Wednesday before Thanksgiv-ing to discuss the traffic issues. Wandell said there were some questions about widening the roads and installing a righthand lane on Mattakeesett Street, turning onto Center.

“At that meeting, when those issues were brought up, Vanasse said, if it would help traffic at all, they would cer-tainly take a look at those is-sues and make improvements,” Wandell said.

Even with everything working, Wandell said it prob-ably will take drivers longer to get through Pembroke Center.

At a public hearing on the traffic plans in July 2008, Va-nasse & Associates reported that the plaza development would result in an increase by about 2,250 daily trips through the area.

Michael Abend of Abend Associates said then he felt Vanasse had been conservative with its estimate.

“Vanasse & Associates has projected a number of new trips that is likely overstated, meaning the actual impact of the project will be less than calculated by the analysis,” Abend said in his report.

Traffic plans announced then — and which Wandell

said have not changed — called for a full stoplight, left-hand turn lane and crosswalk at the plaza’s new main entrance on Center Street across from the fire station. The develop-ers also planned to create a righthand turn lane from Mat-takeesett Street onto Center (which has not yet happened and which was brought up at the November meeting).

Selectman Dan Trabucco, a former member of the Plan-ning Board, said Monday he felt the two boards should meet to discuss any concerns.

But Boulter asked the board to allow him to contact town counsel to review the town’s legal rights in the matter.

“It’s not to undermine the Planning Board or to un-dermine anybody or saying they’re doing a bad job,” he said. “But people of Pembroke have concerns about this proj-ect, and we need the best pos-sible advice we can get.”

Selectmen voted 4-0 to consult the town attorneys. Trabucco abstained.

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Friday, december 17Party For the Pantry. 7 p.m., at Oliveira’s Restaurant, 300 Center St. All are invited to attend a benefit for the Pembroke Food Pantry, with appetizers, a DJ, dancing, holiday music and silent auction. $10 at the door (cash or check made out to Pembroke Food Pantry). People are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food and toiletry items to donate. For more information, call Beth or Matt York at 781-293-3339.

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Sunday, december 19North River Community Church Services. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services. Located at 334 Old Oak St., Pembroke. Theme: “Unlikely Heralds.” KidsZone for Children runs concurrently with services. For information, call 781-826-0722.

Pembroke Assembly of God Services. 9:30 a.m. Christian Education, 10:30 a.m. worship, 7 p.m. Renew, at 786 Washington St. For information, call Pastor Joe Quaresimo at 781-826-2247.

First Church Christmas Pageant and Potluck. 6 p.m., at First Church, 105 Center St. For information, call 781-293-2584.

monday, december 20Drop-in Storytime. 10:30 a.m., at the Pembroke Public Library. For ages 2 and up. For information, call 781-293-6771.

Movie Discussion Group. 12:30 p.m., at the Council on Aging, 144 Center St. For information, call 781-294-8220.

Recycled Jewelry Craft. 4 p.m., at Pembroke Public Library. For ages 11 and up. Make fancy necklaces, pins and earrings out of recyclables (they make great gifts). Bring some multicolored recycled plastic bottles and the library will supply the rest. Registration required. For information or to sign up, call 781-293-6771.

Board of Selectmen Meeting. 7 p.m., at Town Hall, Veterans Hall.

tueSday, december 21Drop-in Storytime. 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., at Pembroke Public Library. For ages two and up. For information, call 781-293-6771.

Seniors Living with Chronic Illness. 1-2 p.m., at the senior center, 144 Center St. Sandy Putney, LICSW, a clinical social worker, leads this support group every Tuesday for seniors living with conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, cancer, MS, lupus, heart disease, COPD and others.

WedneSday, december 22Dull Men’s Club Meeting. 10 a.m., at the Council on Aging, 144 Center St. Open to new members. Meets every Wednesday. For information, call 781-294-8220.

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months to two years. For information, call 781-293-6771.

thurSday, december 23Seniors Quilting Group. 10 a.m., at the senior center, 144 Center St. Group meets every Wednesday. For information, call 781-294-8220.

Caregivers Support Group. 12:30 p.m., at the senior center, 144 Center St. Free support group geared toward caregivers of all ages and types meets

every Thursday. For information, call 781-294-8220.

Town Hall Holiday. Some town offices may be closed after noon. Call ahead to make sure offices are open.

Maggie’s Crew Coffeehouse Fundraiser. 7 p.m., at First Church fellowship hall, 105 Center St. All invited to this family-friendly event to hear coffeehouse music and raise funds for Maggie’s Crew — the largest MS Walk team in New

England. Minimum $10 donation suggested. Hot chocolate, cider and desserts will be served. Featuring local bands CJ and Nick and The Hiding Spot and other musicians. Sign up early to join Maggie’s Crew for the 2011 MS Walk, scheduled April 10 in Plymouth.

Christmas Service. 7 p.m., at North River Community Church, 334 Old Oak St. Theme: “Finding Jesus in the Frenzy.” everyone is welcome. Christmas eve at North River is designed to add a note of humor and spiritual focus to the Christmas celebration. Special features this year include a dramatic presentation for all ages and bluegrass Christmas instrumentals. For information, call 781-826-0722.

Friday, december 24Christmas Eve. Town offices closed all day. Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve Service. 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., at North River Community Church, 334 Old Oak St. Theme: “Finding Jesus in the Frenzy.” Everyone is welcome. Christmas eve at North River is designed to add a note of humor and spiritual focus to the Christmas celebration.

Special features this year include a dramatic presentation for all ages and bluegrass Christmas instrumentals. For information, call the church at 781-826-0722.

Christmas Eve Mass. 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., at St. Thecla Parish, 145 Washington St./Route 53. For information, call 781-826-9786.

Christmas Eve Mass. 4 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 1 Maquan St., Hanson. Children’s liturgy at 8 p.m. and midnight. Choir concert begins at 11:30 p.m. For information, call 781-293-3581.

Candlelight Service. 7 p.m., at Pembroke Assembly of God, 786 Washington St./Route 53. All are invited to celebrate the Christmas season. For information, call 781-826-2247 or visit pembrokeassemblyofgod.org.

Christmas Eve Service. 7 p.m., at Bryantville United Methodist Church, 546 Mattakeesett St. All are invited. For information, call 781-293-2025.

Christmas Eve Services. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., at First Church, 105 Center St. For information, call 781-293-2584.

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In accordance with fed-eral and state regulations, Pembroke Public Schools provides special education programs designed to meet the needs of children who are attending public schools, as well as private schools at private expense, and whose parents reside in Pembroke.

Pembroke provides all children with an opportunity to participate in the public school programs and strives to identify all children in need of special education services.

Pembroke Public Schools will arrange for the screening and evaluation of children ages 3-21 who are unable to prog-ress effectively in regular ed-ucation because of a disabil-ity. Disabilities are defined as an impairment in one or more of the following areas: autism, developmental delay, intellectual impairment, sen-sory impairment (hearing or vision), neurological impair-ment, emotional impairment, communication impairment, physical impairment, health

impairment or specific learn-ing disability.

Pembroke Public Schools conducts monthly screenings for preschool children who will be turning three years of age. Screenings are complet-ed at the integrated preschool housed at North Pembroke Elementary School.

For more information re-garding eligibility for evalua-tions, programs and services, call the Department of Stu-dent Services at 781-826-8740.

PCMS SINGERS: These Pembroke Community Middle School students were selected to perform with the 2011 Southeastern Junior District Music Festival Chorus: (front row) eighth grader Elizabeth Tedesco, alto; eighth grader Lindsay Hale, soprano; (back) eighth grader Casey Scholl, alto; seventh grader Samantha Faherty, alto.

The Pembroke Mu-sic Department an-nounced last week

that several Pembroke students were accepted into the 2011 Southeastern Junior District Music Festival for chorus. The students were chosen based on a competitive audition among 90 participating South Shore schools. The students will at-tend a two-day music festival at Attleboro High School on March 11 and 12.

PHS SINGERS: These Pembroke High School students were selected to perform with the 2011 Southeastern Junior District Music Festival Chorus: freshman Kathleen McAlear, sopra-no; freshman Stephen Lathrop, bass; and freshman Melissa Campbell, soprano.

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The Titans Boys Ice Hock-ey Club invites youth ages 8-12 to come skate with high school hockey players at Future Titans Day on Saturday, Jan. 2 from 2:20-6 p.m. at Hobomock Are-nas, Rink 2. There will be two sessions based on age. Cost is $20 per family or $10 per person. The first 50 partici-pants will receive free T-shirts.

There is an early bird discount on the family rate before Dec. 15. All proceeds will fund hockey scholarships for grad-uating Pembroke High School hockey players. The event will feature skill competitions, raf-fles, prizes and more.

For more information, see the flyer posted at league-lineup.com/pembrokepythons

or e-mail one of these Titans Boys Hockey Club members: Carol Allen at [email protected] ; Dona Burns at [email protected]; Lisa Bowen at [email protected]; Kelly Waterfield at [email protected] ; Marci Heffernan at [email protected] or Denise Gerhart [email protected].

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man Bill Boulter said of the planning. “Originally people thought we were planning too far out, but Libby Bates made a statement to us when we were first starting that you re-ally need to get going early. We took her suggestion and start-ed early, because a lot of the things that we were looking at and trying to plan, it takes time to put it together. It’s come a long way. We got a lot of inter-est from people in town.”

The committee meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Pembroke Country Club and has formed several subcommittees to tackle a list of events planned as part of the celebration.

Already, several items fea-turing the 300th celebration logo are available for purchase — including silver and gold pins donated by M&F Jew-elry ($20) and patches ($5), on sale at Town Hall offices. The committee also is sell-ing prints of Pembroke artist Becky Haletky’s paintings of local historic sites ($40).

A Pembroke wine is scheduled to be released any day, with both a red and white option, and will be on sale at local liquor stores, Boulter said. And T-shirts, pewter plates and other items will be available soon.

The committee’s goal is to raise $100,000 to cover all the events, Boulter said.

With fundraisers under-way, subcommittees have been busy planning their respective events, with a tentative sched-ule of programs available on the 300th Web site, pembroke-ma.gov/anniversary.

Here is a quick rundown of some of the events and their tentative dates:

• Celebration Kick-Off. Jan. 15, 2012. The kick-off will introduce the year’s events and likely will be held at Pembroke Country Club.

• Fireworks. March 17, 2012. Fireworks may be re-leased from the recycling cen-ter and may coincide with the town’s actual day of incorpo-ration, March 21.

• Pembroke Reads. March-April 2012. Pembroke Public Library Director Deb-orah Wall will select a book for this townwide read, with events planned around the book. She is considering a book about the whaling ship the Essex, which was built on the North River and is part of Pembroke’s shipbuilding tra-dition.

• Historic House Tour. May 20, 2012. Similar to a pro-gram run as part of the 275th anniversary, the tour will take residents through several his-toric Pembroke homes.

• Costume Ball. June 16, 2012. The ball likely will be held at the Pembroke Coun-try Club. Participants can rent or make costumes to dress up

like Pembroke residents from the 1700s for an old-fashioned dance, with music from that era.

• Aviation Weekend. Aug. 18-19, 2012. Held at a private airstrip, Sherman Field, on Parker Street, the event will feature antique planes and aviation-themed activities, in-cluding a possible skydiving demonstration.

• Herring Run Road Race and Tricentennial Parade. Sept. 23, 2012. The race will take place in the morning, with the parade in the afternoon. The parade will start at Pembroke High School and end some-where in Pembroke Center. It will feature town vehicles, the PHS Marching Band and other groups and floats.

• Colonial Encampment. Oct. 20-21, 2012. This display of an 18th-century camp may be held in conjunction with a police and military tactical display, in which new and old equipment will be shown off. A Civil War re-enactment led by the 22nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company D re-enactment group also may be part of the event.

Committees also are work-ing on a guided canoe tour on the North River, an antique car show and a plan to plant 300 trees throughout Pembroke, Boulter said.

A special cranberry wine — made by the Boston Winery with berries from Windswept Bogs in Pembroke — will be on sale in 2012.

A quilting committee is working on two identi-cal quilts featuring scenes of Pembroke — one to raffle off as a fundraiser and one to dis-play permanently in a town building.

Wall, a relatively new quilter, is a member of the group and said the finished quilt will have nine 12-inch appliquéd blocks featuring historic Pembroke scenes such as Mayflower Grove, the His-torical Society Museum, First Church and Memorial Park, the Friends Meetinghouse and the Herring Run.

The goal is to have the quilt ready to exhibit at the 2011 Pembroke Arts Festival, Wall said.

John Proctor’s subcommit-tee is planning a brick walkway in honor of the 300th year.

“It would be an area that would contain bricks with the engraved names of individuals, families and businesses — a lasting remembrance for any-one who has called Pembroke their home,” Proctor said.

The committee is recom-mending the brick walk be installed adjacent to the band-stand on the Town Green, near the existing concrete walkway. Proctor said they hope to keep the bricks affordable.

His wife, historian Karen Proctor, is doing research for the event, helping with a booklet and also assisting First Church with its plans. Founded in 1712, the church also is celebrating its 300th anniversary in 2012.

The 300th Anniversary Committee will begin ac-tively fundraising in January, Boulter said, with a golf tour-nament fundraiser planned this spring.

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The 300th Anniversary Committee needs help planning and organiz-ing Pembroke’s tricentennial celebration in 2012. Here’s how to get involved:

Learn more: Visit pembroke-ma.gov/anniversary or visit the commit-tee’s page on Facebook; sign up for committee updates by e-mailing secretary Janet Fahey at [email protected] or by calling 781-293-5288

Donate: Send checks made payable to “Town of Pembroke” (marked for the 300th celebration) to Town Hall, 100 Center St., Pembroke, MA 02359.

Buy: Commemorative pins, patches, wine and watercolor paintings featuring local landmarks are available at Town Hall

Volunteer: Come to a committee meeting, held every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Pembroke Country Club, to join a project.

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The Tree Lighting Committee and the Chamber of Com-

merce would like to thank ev-eryone for their support and donations for this year’s event.

First and foremost, a huge thank you to Lisa Cullity, our pro bono electrician — without her, no additional trees would have been lit. Also, many thanks to Rick Holbrook and Holbrook Associates, who do-nated a lot of the supplies.

We would like to ask the residents of Pembroke to sup-port the local businesses that generously donated cash, ser-vices and materials for the Tree Lighting. They made this event possible. A complete list of businesses can be found online at pembroketreelighting.com and in the event program.

Thank you to the DPW, Ed Thorne, Diane Tobin, our town selectmen, the Pembroke Rec-reation Department, the Pem-broke High School Brass En-semble and Combined Choir, the Pembroke Military Support Group, Pembroke Fire Depart-ment, Josh Lothrop and his rabbits, Pembroke Historical

Society, WATD for its PSAs, Pembroke High School Key Club folks, who displayed our signs and flyers, and especially all our wonderful volunteers. Special thank you to our first live nativity volunteers. And, of course, all the press from the Pembroke express. It was a great effort by all!

I would especially like to thank my committee for work-ing so hard to make this Tree Lighting a great success — lighting more trees, bringing on new activities and providing all of this for free. Every time I asked if something could be taken care of, someone stepped up. When you see these people around town, please let them know you appreciate their hard work and dedication to the event: Lisa Cullity, Kyle Har-ney, Lorraine and Jay LaRoc-ca, Jody Kearney, PJ Lowe, Linda Trabucco, Mary Ann Smith, Ginny Wandell, Melis-sa Kennedy, Donna Cannone, Sarah Elliot, Pat Ahearn, Su-san Shannon, Karen Price and Lisa McLaughlin. And we can always use more help for next year. To sign up, go to pem-

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WHERE IS IT? How well do you know Pembroke? If you can identify the location of this photo, drop a line to Express his-tory columnist Karen Proctor at [email protected]. Answers must be sub-mitted by Monday at noon. Correct answers will be recognized next week. Photo courtesy of Fred Doyle

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Alma Cecilia Green, 92, of Pembroke, wife of the late William Alfred Green, died Friday, surrounded by her family.

She was the mother of Horatio G. Green and his wife Kathleen of Pembroke, Rob-ert A. Green of Pembroke and Nancy M. and her husband Frank Vernazzaro of Rindge, N.H.; sister of Robert N. Mc-Cormack; grandmother of William, Robert, Joseph, Hor-atio Scott, Lisa, Michael and Holly; and great-grandmother of Sherryl, Rebecca, Aman-da, Candice, Krystin, Hora-tio Ryan, Anthony, Michaela, Myles and Adam. She also leaves many nieces and neph-ews.

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Donald F. White, 73, of Pembroke, died at his home on Thursday, Dec. 9, with his nephew Robert by his side.

He was the brother of Billy White of Nevada, Doro-thy Shute of Quincy, Lillian

Pagliuca of West Yarmouth, Alice DiBeneditto of Stough-ton and Eddie White of New Hampshire. Donald also leaves many nieces and neph-ews.

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on Monday, Dec. 13 at Shep-herd Funeral Home in Pem-broke. A funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Dec. 14 at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Hanson.

Burial was private.

John A. Waggett, 68, of Pembroke died at home on Thursday, Dec. 9.

The son of the late Robert and Helena (Grimley) Wag-gett, he was born in Boston on Sept. 25, 1942. He served in the 101st Army Infantry and later was employed as a fire-fighter in Pembroke, retiring in 1992.

He leaves his wife, Ther-ese “Terry” (Hamel) Waggett; son Jeffry Waggett and his

wife Tracy of Falmouth and their daughters, Casey, Brian-na, Kyleigh and Michaela; son Sean Waggett of Pembroke; daughter Stacy Cannell and her husband Chris of Pem-broke and their sons Colin and Nate; and daughter Meaghan Shea and her husband Jim of Pembroke and their children Ella, Tyler and Jack. He also leaves three sisters, Denise Scott of Rhode Island, Debo-rah Kasik and Dru Powell,

both of Arizona. Visiting hours were held

at Sullivan Funeral Home in Hanover on Sunday. A funeral Mass was celebrated Mon-day at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Hanson. Burial was at Pine Grove Cemetery in Pembroke.

Memorial donations may be made to ARC of Greater Plymouth, 10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 208, Plymouth MA 02360.

Mary R. (Whittemore) MacDonald, 79, of Fall River and formerly of Dorchester, died Friday, Dec. 10.

She was the wife of the late Harold F. MacDonald Sr.; companion of many years to Eugene Harrington of Fall River; daughter of the late James E. Whittemore Sr. and Evangeline A. (Amaral) Whit-

temore; mother of Harold F. “Buddy” MacDonald and his wife Denise of Pembroke and Mary Margaret MacDonald of Manchester, N.H.; and sister of James, Robert, Harriet and Pa-tricia Ann and the late Roberta, Dorothy and William. She also leaves 14 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours and funeral service were held Wednesday, Dec. 15 at MacKinnon Funeral Home in Whitman. Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, dona-tions may be made in Mary’s memory to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.

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The Citizen of the Year is a person who has gone above and be-yond the call of duty to serve our town and the larger community. The Citizen of the Year need not be a Pembroke resi-dent if their contributions largely occurred in Pembroke. Conversely, the Citizen of the Year may be a Pembroke resident whose greatest contribution might have occurred outside the town’s border.

Nominees will be accepted through Fri-day, Dec. 17. We will select three finalists and then choose one Citizen of the Year from among them. Nominations should include your name, any connection to the nominee and reasons why this person is special. Please be as specific as you can and include as much information as you know.

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Help needed: Adopt a family for Christmas

The Pembroke Community Group is in dire need of any-one wishing to adopt a family or just a child for the holiday season. Participants will be given a wish list from a family or a child and may purchase what they feel they can afford. To participate in the program, call Pembroke Community Group Director Linda Porazzo at 781-243-1103.

The group also is in need of gifts for older children and teens. They recommend donations of gift cards to en-tertainment, video game or department stores and for on-line music purchases; games like Phase 10, UNO, board games and handheld electron-ic games; and arts and crafts supplies, LeGOs and ZuZu pets. The group also needs wrapping paper, tags and Scotch tape. All items may be dropped off at the Pembroke Fire Department headquarters in Pembroke Center or in the recreation office at the com-munity center.

Anyone wishing to make a tax-exempt donation may mail it to Pembroke Community Group, P.O. Box 1387, Pem-broke, MA 02359.

Anniversary pins for sale

The Pembroke 300th An-niversary Committee is selling gold and silver pins bearing the 300th logo to raise funds for the celebration in 2012. The pins, which were created by M&F Jewelry, cost $20 each and come in a gift box. They are available at Town Hall in the DPW and Build-ing Department offices, at the Pembroke Public Library and at the Pembroke Media Broad-casting studio.


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Patriot TicketsSunday Night, December 19 vs. the Green Bay Packers. 2 tickets, first row in upper deck for face value. $89 each. Call 781-248-6954. Will go fast. Great Xmas gift.

Dining Room Set6’ trestle table with six oak ladderback chairs. All newly refinished and new reed seats in the six chairs. Excellent condition. $750. Call 781-582-5233.

For SaleA nice collection of antique console wind up phonographs. They are in good condition with some blemishes. They come with many records and 100 new needles. From $75 to $175. See and try before you buy. Mark 781-294-1647.

Boys 8-piece Oak Bedroom Set Broyhill. Beautiful condition includes captains bed w/two storage draws underneath, matching 3-draw dresser w/hutch, 3-draw bureau with/large attached mirror, student 4-draw desk w/hutch and chair. Mattress available if desired. Retails for $3000, asking $650. 781-934-5832.

Kitchen Table and ChairsSolid birch table top on decorative steel pewter base with four solid birch matching chairs. Your price, $200; Jordan’s Furniture price, $1150. Good shape. Emailed photo available upon request. Call 617-875-1990.

Wedding DressGorgeous formal ivory, size 6, bride’s gown. This long-sleeved, satin and lace beaded gown is perfect for a late fall or winter wedding. Asking $750 or BO. Must see. Please call 781-452-7242.

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Private grandfather collecting U.S. coins 1964 or earlier for my grandchildren - looking for dollars, half dollars, quarters & dimes - will pay cash 12-17 times face value with legible dates. Please call Jack, 978-460-0737.

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Solid Cherry Queen BedKincaid solid cherry queen 4 poster bed. Retails $1000. $500/bo. 781-934-7384.

Anderson Sliding DoorsNew in cartons, 400 series. French wood. Storm watch protection. 5’ 11.5” wide x 6’ 7.5” high. High-Eco Excel energy performance. Pine interior, off-white exterior. High performance glass, doors only. Six doors (twelve panels). Retail, $1700/per set; asking $600/per set. Accessories extra. 781-934-7515.

Ethan Allen FurnitureSeven piece Farmhouse Pine family room set includes two end tables, mirror, two audio cabinets, sofa, video cabinet.. Asking $2500 for all, or will sell separately. Excellent condition. Call 781-585-7188.

70-Gallon AquariumBow-front aquarium with stand. All interior components included. Valued at $1200, will sacrifice for $300. Call 781-934-2810.

Climbing theCareer Ladder

Be A Process ServerEarn up to $50/hour. Serve papers for lawyers, full or part-time from home, in your own business. Must be over 18 years old and have own transportation. No risk-the courts are busy. Call 617-365-2646 (24 hrs).

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Duxbury 4 BedroomOn Powder Point. Seasonal monthly rental, furnished, washer/dryer, large yard, newly renovated, $2,900 plus utilities. Seasonal monthly rental available Feb. 1 through June 18. One month rentals welcome. Call 781-934-2449.

Holiday GiftsGive the gift of massage therapy. $5 off all gift certificates. Please stop by Healing Hands Massage Therapy at 178 St. George St., Duxbury (side entrance) or call 781-934-9191 to arrange.

Big Wheel WantedGrandmother looking for a used big wheel in decent condition. Please call Amy, 781-837-0365.


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Plymouth Center WaterviewDowntown Plymouth multi-use buildings with water views. Offering furnished offices, unfurnished office suites, from 600 - 30,000 sq. ft. Prime retail space from 1400 - 15,000 sq. ft. For sale or lease. Call 781-789-6711.

Office Space For Rent370 sq. ft. of space in great condition. 1500 Tremont St., Duxbury. $475/month plus utilities. Additional 600 sq. ft. abutting space available as well. Call 781-934-2186.

Small Duxbury CottageOn Powder Point. Seasonal monthly rental, washer/dryer, dishwasher, very private, small yard, newly renovated, $1200 includes utilities. Available Dec. 1 through June 18. One month rentals available. Call 781-934-2449.

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Michael’s Windows & Gutter Cleaning

A local service. Windows start at $5 each. Also, repair loose and leaking gutters, and can install gutter screens. Also, repair window and door screens. (A great gift idea!) I answer my phone. Cell 508-523-9927.

Snowbirds To FloridaSouth Shore based company providing auto transport service to Florida and nationwide. Great rates and reliable, safe door-to-door transport. Call DWO Auto Transport Services, 954-648-3677. Mention ad for $25 discount.

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Window And Gutter CleaningLet local firefighters brighten your day! Residential and storefront. Pressure washing - house, patio, deck, etc. Free gutter cleaning with every full house window job. Reasonable rates. References available. Fully insured. Keith McWalter. 781-340-5183 or cell-781-690-2000.

Affordable RoofingRoofs starting at $4,000, repairs starting at $50. Year round. Commercial/Residential. Call for free estimate - 781-733-2156 On completion of job, get a 32” plasma TV (excludes repairs). Call for best prices for your vinyl siding. Very affordable.

Home ImprovementSemi-retired remodeler with 30 plus years experience. Design and build. Bath, kitchen, tiling, family room etc. Your problems, our solution. Call Larry McCarthy, 508-746-7829.

Junk BustersJunk removal, specializing in cleanouts of basements, garages, attics, yard debris, odds and ends. We also specialize in carpentry, painting, gutter work, and window washing. Best prices, free estimates. Please call or leave a message for Mike, 781-789-3612.

A Grade AboveIs your child struggling in school? Does your child need to improve test scores? Does your child need help with organizational and study skills? Experienced tutors for all major subjects. One-on-one tutoring for Grades K-12. For more information, call 781-829-9829.

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S.P.M. Enterprises is a full service landscape/tree company that offers fall cleanups, fall hedge trimming, lawn mowing, tree removal, pruning and much more. We are fully insured and offer free estimates. Call Shawn today 781-264-5595 or email [email protected]

Seasoned FirewoodCut and split 14”-16” lengths. Buy an order of seasoned firewood now, you’re automatically entered into raffle to win a free cord of seasoned firewood, cut and split. Proceeds go to Marshfield Community Christmas. Call Nessralla’s Farms in Marshfield, 781-834-2833, or visit www.nessrallas.com.

Gutter CleaningWe clean gutters, install gutter guards, and wash windows. We also specialize in raking and removing leaves, small trees, branches and yard debris. Any and all junk removed, inside and out. Please call Mike at 781-789-3612.

Wallpapering/Interior PaintingCeiling, walls, woodwork, drywall repairs, touch-ups, cleanouts done at low, reasonable prices. MC and Visa accepted. Free estimates. Call Debbie, 781-585-8043.

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Gutter CleaningDo you need your gutters cleaned this fall? Call Andrew, 781-264-3628. Average house is $100. For an additional $25 we will clean the mildew off your gutters with TSP. Interior/exterior painting available.

Cleaning ServiceHouse and office cleaning. References available. Call Rose, 774-269-6646.

�Licensed & Insured Electrician

Local electrician looking for residential and commercial work servicing South Shore and Boston. Call Mark for an estimate at 781-826-6543. References available.

Tree ServiceS.P.M. Enterprises is now offering tree services. We offer tree removal, ornamental pruning, large plant transplanting, vista pruning, land clearing, stump removal, excavation and more. Fully insured. Call Shawn, 781-264-5595 or email [email protected].

Bettencourt’s Walls & CeilingsSpruce up for the Holidays. Painting, drywall finishing, sheet-rocking, water damage, wallpaper stripping. Specializing in interior work. Skim coating over horsehair plaster and textured ceilings a specialty. 25 years experience. Call Steve, 508-833-0546 or 617-922-0944 (cell).

Carpet & Upholstery CleaningPet odor removal. Leather cleaning. I guarantee you will like the way your carpets look. Call Craig at Quality Carpet, 508-580-4777.

Driveway PlowingWinter’s coming. Experienced and reliable plow driver, I will be there when you need me. Will do a neat, clean and thorough job. Call Jonathan, 781-706-7031.

Grades 1-5 TutorRetired school psychologist, former elementary school teacher, who has been tutoring individual children, has openings to assist your child with reading, literacy skills, math, homework and organization. Please call Terry, 781-585-9022.

�Car & Truck Cleaning/Detailing

Over 20 years experience. Interior-steam cleaning, leather treatments and odor removal, Exterior-waxing, polishing and compounding. Entire job completed by J. Scott Russell, Jr., owner. Local pick-up and delivery. Gift certificates available. For appointments/ information, 781-424-9113.

Yard and Leaf CleanupPrompt professional service. Also, power wash decks and vinyl siding. Call Steven Shaevel 508-889-1198.

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1600 sq. ft. Office Suite with Water Views

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The Paint SaintProfessional interior/exterior painting, gutter cleaning, power washing and window washing. Best prices and service always with a smile. Will paint your home like it was our own. Call Andrew for your free estimate. 781-264-3628.

Need Help Around The House?JK Handyman Services offers: Light electrical, plumbing, carpentry; blinds and curtain rod installations; maintain gardens and shrubs; garage, basement, and closet shelving. Reorganize attics, basements, garages; Install/remove Christmas lights; property security checks. Vacation home property management. Reasonable rates. Small jobs welcome. Jack Kilduff, 781-826-9328.

Painting Etc.50% off interior painting booked this winter. Specializing in interior/exterior painting, power washing, gutters, carpentry, dump runs, and window washing. Free estimates, best prices guaranteed. Fast and reliable service. Please call Mike, 781-789-3612.

Tree ServiceTree removal and pruning. Skilled aborist with over 20 years experience, UMass degree in Urban Forestry. Free estimates. Call Steve at 781-733-0429.

Fall Yard CleanupsWe specialize in raking and removing leaves, small trees, branches and yard debris. Any and all junk removed, inside and out. We also clean gutters, install gutter guards, and wash windows. Please call Mike at 781-789-3612.

Website DesignWeb design, graphic design, website maintenance. Free consultation. Call now, 781-452-7027.

Plantation Shutters & BlindsHunter Douglas blinds and shutters. Specializing in plantation shutters in real wood, composite, and vinyl. Free in-home consultation, free installation. Call for in-home quote. We offer lowest prices on shutters and blinds. Call 781-985-5480 Frugalblindsandshutters.com

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Absolute Removal Large or small cleanouts of basements, attics, sheds, yards. Small construction sites. Storage units. We do the work or you can make a pile and we’ll take it away. Fast reliable service seven days/week. Free estimates. 781-588-4036. South Shore.

Planes, Train& Automobiles

2006 Mini Cooper S ConvertibleExcellent condition, 44,200 miles, 6-speed manual, traction control, leather interior, dual front and side airbags, alloy wheels, ABS, cruise control, run flat tires, rear parking sensors, 4 new tires, Minimal winter use. Garaged. $17,250. 781-424-1102.

Halmatic 8.80 Motor SailerYou could buy a new 14’ outboard or, for the same price, my motor sailer which sleeps 5 in full-length berths. Recently rebuilt 40HP diesel engine, 3 sails, shallow draft. Galley, head, equipped. Ideal for local waters. $19,950. 781-934-2132.

Great Christmas Gift2006 Mazda Miata MX5. Silver with black top, 5-speed manual, A/C, 17,000 miles. Superb condition. $13,500 or best offer. Call Ed, 508-947-8662.



18' Marshall Sanderling Catboat1974 catboat; 6 HP Yamaha outboard, 1994 trailer included; both trailer and boat updated; Presently on mooring In Duxbury; $11,000. Call 781-934-6417

2005 Toyota Camry XLECar in good condition, excellent Carfax report. 75,00 miles, heated seats, leather, moon roof, $10,500. 617-680-9792.

36’ Sabre “Spartina” 1986. Excellent condition, fully equipped. Great boat for cruising couple or family. Roller furling main and genoa. Full electronics (radar, GPS chart plotter, autopilot...) power windlass, ESPAR hot air heating system etc. Price drastically reduced, $59,000. 781-452-7321.

2001 Nissan Altima80,000 miles, Silver, no dents or rust, good AC, great commuter car. Ellent condition. $5495. Call Tom at 617-817-4299.

Acura MDX 20022002 Acura MDX For Sale. Good

condition, 132k miles. Black exterior, beige interior. 4wd. Fold up 3rd row of seats. $7,500. Call 781-934-0803.

4 Sail $2,200 1988 Hunter '23 Free winter

storage. Nissan 8.9 outboard; Three sails; Free boat stands. Available in Duxbury for viewing. Kevin, 617-620-9479 or Ron, 781-724-1270.

Pick-Up Truck For Sale1997 blue 3/4 ton V-8, 8' bed, 143,000 miles, 1 owner. In good condition. $4,500 or best offer. Call Bob, 781-447-0026

2001 Nissan Altima80,000 miles, Silver, no dents or rust, good AC, great commuter car. Ellent condition. $5495. Call Tom at 617-817-4299.

2003 GMC Yukon Denali XLAlpine white w/sandstone leather. Capt. chairs. New (9/10) factory installed trans. w/3yr. 100k mi. warranty. Always garaged dealer serviced. 84k mi. Excellent condition. Title in hand. $15,500/b.o. Call 781-820-8874.

Shaw 24’ Classic YawlBuilt 1961 Jensen in Denmark. Midget ocean/racing cruiser. Mahogany, oak, sitka, teak, double planked mahogany. Teak centerboard, bronze centerboard trunk, 1500 lb. slotted lead keel. Accomodations: four berths, galley, head. $6000. 508-747-1235.

1998 Buick LeSabreMeticulously maintained. Runs great, ready to go. 94,000 miles. Averaged about 8,000 miles per year. Asking $3700. Call 781-582-2065 or 339-788-0685.

Everything ElseUnder the Sun

Wanted - 8mm ProjectorTo rent, buy, or borrow. 8mm projector with super 8 and regular 8 capability. Call 781-447-2299.

PART-TIME SEASONAL HELP

CRANBERRY COVE – CAMP KIWANEE

Hourly Rates $9.12 - $13.79

The Hanson Recreation Department is now accepting applications for summer employment. Positions available are beach director, water safety instructors (WSIs), lifeguards, gate attendants, and part time caretaker. Applications are available at the Town Administrator’s Office 542 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA 02341 during business hours. All applications must be received by the Town Administrator by the close of business, Thursday, December 30, 2010 to be considered. Copies of all certification must be current and included with the application.

December 13, 2010

1HRC 12/13/10

HANSON CONSERVATION

COMMISSIONPUBLIC HEARING

The Hanson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the TOWN HALL, Meeting Room A, 542 LIBERTY STREET, HANSON, MA pursuant to a Request for Determination of Applicability for Bank of America as Trustee, 7757 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 represented by H,S & T Group, Inc., 75 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA 01610.

COMMONWEALTH OF

MASSACHUSETTS

THE TRIAL COURT

PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT

Plymouth Probate and Family Court

52 Obery Street, Suite 1130

Plymouth, MA 02360(508) 747-6204

Docket No. PL10A0109ADCitation G.L.c.210, § 6In the matter of: Mark

Douglas Haraldstad, Jr.To: Mark D Haraldstad last

known of Brockton in the County of Plymouth now of parts unknown and any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth:

A petition has been presented to said court by David F. Hutchings of Pembroke, MA, Deborah Ann Hutchings of Pembroke, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Gavin John Hutchings

IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: PLYMOUTH ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM ON MARCH 4, 2011.

WITNESS, Hon. Catherine P Sabaitis, First Justice of this Court.

Date: December 10, 2010Robert E. McCarthy,

Register of Probate

3-HNM 12/16, 23, 20, 2010NOTICE OF

MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF

REAL ESTATEBy virtue and in execution of

the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Janice Ann Smith Roberts to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., dated February 28, 2006 and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 32292, Page 5 of which mortgage Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the IndyMac Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1, Asset-Backed Certificates Series INDB 2006-1 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated June 1, 2006 is the present holder, by assignment, for breach of the conditions of said

BOARD OF ZONINGAND

BUILDING LAW APPEALS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing will be held on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in Pembroke Town Hall, Lower Level, Room 6 on the application of American Law Care/Scott A. Buitta requesting to amend an existing special permit of the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Pembroke, Sec. V, 5. Non-Conforming Uses to increase the number of outside storage items. Property is located at 167 Washington Street, Pembroke as shown on Assessors’ Map D-14, Lot 22.

Frank Baldassini,Chairman

Zoninng Board of Appeals

2PZBA, 12/16, 12/23

TOWN OF PEMBROKE

OFFICE OF THEPLANNING BOARDNOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Pembroke Planning Board and the Department of Public Works will hold a joint public hearing on January 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Planning Board Room Town Hall, 100 Center Street, Pembroke, MA 02359 on the application of James Wheeler, 45 Sheila Way, Hanover, MA 02339 to remove trees on the way and a portion of a stone wall to construct a driveway opening off West ElmSt., Pembroke, MA. This noticeis posted as per the legal requirements of Chapter 87, Section 3 and Chapter 40, Section 15-C of the General Laws pertaining to “Scenic Roads”.

Andrew WandellChairman

2PPB 12/16, 12/23

PEMBROKE CONSERVATION

COMMISSIONPUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given of a

public hearing conducted by the Pembroke Conservation Commission under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40 (Wetlands Protection Act) on Monday, January 3, 2011, at 7:40 p.m. in the Pembroke Town Hall Selectmen’s Office to consider the Notice of Intent filed on December 8, 2010, by Doreen Costello, 11 Cove Lane, Pembroke, MA, to repair a septic system at 12 Cove Lane, Pembroke, Massachusetts, shown on Assessor’s Map B9, Lots 287, 295, 367 & 368.

Marcus FordChairperson

12/17/10

Acura MDX 20022002 Acura MDX For Sale. Good

condition, 132k miles. Black exterior, beige interior. 4wd. Fold up 3rd row of seats. $7,500. Call 781-934-0803.

2002 Hitchhiker 5th Wheel31.5’ long, 3 slides, glide ride hitch, new tires, new water heater, rebuilt furnace. Propane/electric refrigerator and heater. Queen-size bed w/upgraded matteress. Double sleeper sofa. TV and stereo system. Desk station set up for computer. Storage inside and out. Excellent condition, asking $19,999. 617-538-2113.


Starter Boat, Motor, Trailer'Crestliner' 14' aluminum open runabout with 15HP electric start Suzuki and a Venture trailer. All in excellent condition. All extras including anchor, lines, oars etc. $3500. Call 781-934-1332.

2005 Acura Only 15,000 MilesMeticulously maintained, Florida car, one owner, all the extras, luxury package, leather heated seats, moonroof, AC, steering wheel controls, 6-CD changer, AM/FM cassette, front and side airbags, alloy wheels, ABS. Lowered to unbelievable $19,500. Call 781-447-7890.



LegalNotices

LegalNotices

Parcel & Project: A proposal to abandon the existing driveway (because of encroachment) and put in a new driveway on their own property within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland at 101 Pratt Place, Map 89, Lot 2.

The applicant is filing under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Chapter 131, §40 and the Town of Hanson Wetlands Protection By-Law 3-13 §.5 and Rules and Regulations.

HANSONCONSERVATION

COMMISSIONPhilip R. Lindquist

Chairman1HCC -12/19/10

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Hilton Head Vacation RentalLuxury 3-bedroom, 3 bath villa w/fully stocked kitchen, also 2 pullout sofabeds. Sleeps 9. Rent by week/month. Christmas week, Jan & Feb still available. Inquire re. spring and summer rates. Call Jeannie, 339-793-0043.

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Plymouth Center WaterviewDowntown Plymouth multi-use buildings with water views. Offering furnished offices, unfurnished office suites, from 600 - 30,000 sq. ft. Prime retail space from 1400 - 15,000 sq. ft. For sale or lease. Call 781-789-6711.

Office Space For Rent370 sq. ft. of space in great condition. 1500 Tremont St., Duxbury. $475/month plus utilities. Additional 600 sq. ft. abutting space available as well. Call 781-934-2186.

Small Duxbury CottageOn Powder Point. Seasonal monthly rental, washer/dryer, dishwasher, very private, small yard, newly renovated, $1200 includes utilities. Available Dec. 1 through June 18. One month rentals available. Call 781-934-2449.

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Michael’s Windows & Gutter Cleaning

A local service. Windows start at $5 each. Also, repair loose and leaking gutters, and can install gutter screens. Also, repair window and door screens. (A great gift idea!) I answer my phone. Cell 508-523-9927.

Snowbirds To FloridaSouth Shore based company providing auto transport service to Florida and nationwide. Great rates and reliable, safe door-to-door transport. Call DWO Auto Transport Services, 954-648-3677. Mention ad for $25 discount.

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Window And Gutter CleaningLet local firefighters brighten your day! Residential and storefront. Pressure washing - house, patio, deck, etc. Free gutter cleaning with every full house window job. Reasonable rates. References available. Fully insured. Keith McWalter. 781-340-5183 or cell-781-690-2000.

Affordable RoofingRoofs starting at $4,000, repairs starting at $50. Year round. Commercial/Residential. Call for free estimate - 781-733-2156 On completion of job, get a 32” plasma TV (excludes repairs). Call for best prices for your vinyl siding. Very affordable.

Home ImprovementSemi-retired remodeler with 30 plus years experience. Design and build. Bath, kitchen, tiling, family room etc. Your problems, our solution. Call Larry McCarthy, 508-746-7829.

Junk BustersJunk removal, specializing in cleanouts of basements, garages, attics, yard debris, odds and ends. We also specialize in carpentry, painting, gutter work, and window washing. Best prices, free estimates. Please call or leave a message for Mike, 781-789-3612.

A Grade AboveIs your child struggling in school? Does your child need to improve test scores? Does your child need help with organizational and study skills? Experienced tutors for all major subjects. One-on-one tutoring for Grades K-12. For more information, call 781-829-9829.

At YourServiceFall Clean Ups

S.P.M. Enterprises is a full service landscape/tree company that offers fall cleanups, fall hedge trimming, lawn mowing, tree removal, pruning and much more. We are fully insured and offer free estimates. Call Shawn today 781-264-5595 or email [email protected]

Seasoned FirewoodCut and split 14”-16” lengths. Buy an order of seasoned firewood now, you’re automatically entered into raffle to win a free cord of seasoned firewood, cut and split. Proceeds go to Marshfield Community Christmas. Call Nessralla’s Farms in Marshfield, 781-834-2833, or visit www.nessrallas.com.

Gutter CleaningWe clean gutters, install gutter guards, and wash windows. We also specialize in raking and removing leaves, small trees, branches and yard debris. Any and all junk removed, inside and out. Please call Mike at 781-789-3612.

Wallpapering/Interior PaintingCeiling, walls, woodwork, drywall repairs, touch-ups, cleanouts done at low, reasonable prices. MC and Visa accepted. Free estimates. Call Debbie, 781-585-8043.

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The Pembroke boys track team needed some of their young runners to step up against the Middleboro Sa-chems, and with the meet on

the line, they delivered. The 4x200 relay team

edged the Sachems by three-tenths of a second and the 4x400 relay team delivered a five second win as the Titans came from behind to earn a 55-45 victory at the Reggie Lewis Center on Tuesday.

The Titans needed wins in both events to take the meet, but both teams were running their first races together. Head coach Jim Rooney said both teams handled the pressure well with the meet riding on their shoulders.

“We threw a couple of teams together with some kids we weren’t too sure about,” Rooney said. “But they came through with a gutsy effort.”

Pembroke was shorthand-ed on the track, with the seven members of the boy cross-country team that ran the Nike National race last Saturday sit-ting out. Senior Taylor Berry stepped in to pick up a second place in the two-mile, while freshman Christian Stafford and senior Mike DiTocco took second and third in the mile, and Robert LaMarre and Eric Karstunen took second

and third in the 1,000 meters to help keep Pembroke in the meet.

“Our second string guys really stepped up and helped us get the victory,” Rooney said. “They really performed well in their first meet of the year coming off just a little training. Basically, our top seven distance runners didn’t run today, but we were still able to pull the meet out.”

Junior Kris Horn picked up right where he left off last spring, with wins in the 100- and 300-meter dash on the oval to go with victories in the high and long jumps in the field. David Lopes took third in the 300, and freshman Billy Stafford took third in the 600 in addition to running the third leg of the winning 4x400 team.

“He was a big surprise,” Rooney said of Stafford. “He came out of nowhere and we’re excited to see what he can do.”

The Titans will be back at full strength next week, and will need to be firing on all cylinders as they face the de-fending Fisher Division cham-pion Randolph Blue Devils. The Titans and Devils took first and second in the league last year, and Rooney said he expects the meet to again de-cide the banner, despite being only the second league contest of the season.

“That will probably be the meet for the league title,” he said. “They are just as good as last year if not better, so it’s going to be a big test for us.”

Relay rallyBoys track edges Middleboro

ANCHORMEN: Alec Nee (left) and Mike Romero (right) fly down the final 100 meters of the 4x200 and 4x400 relays to win both races and clinch the win for Pembroke.

Opening statementWHP trounces Weymouth to start season


The Whitman-Hanson/Pembroke girls hockey team got off to a shaky start in their first game of the season, but that only lasted about two minutes.

Weymouth scored one minute and five seconds in the game, but WHP scored the next six goals for a 6-1 win over the Wildcats on Saturday at the Hobomock Ice Arena in Pembroke.

“It was very good way to start the season,” first-year

head coach Joe Coulter said. “I was pleased with all three lines, and we got great scoring from our defense.”

Erin Foley scored for the Wildcats off a rebound at the 13:55 mark, but freshman Jane Morrisette answered on the power play when she knocked in the rebound off a Kristy Kennedy shot one minute lat-er. WHP continued to attack the Weymouth goal for most of the period, and assistant captain Alex Davis gave them the lead with 5:08 to play on a hard wrist shot that caught the crossbar and came down inside the goal.

Davis picked up where she left off with another goal 15 seconds into the second

period. The defenseman then picked up an assist on fellow Pembrokian Krystal Barnard’s goal before skating the puck coast-to-coast to for her third score to earn a hat trick before the period was out.

“Alex had three great goals,” Coulter said. “Krys-tal had a very good game; I was very pleased with her forchecking. Kristy Kennedy had a great goal and a nice as-sist. I was very pleased with the effort.”

Kennedy scored for WHP in the third period to finish with a goal and an assist in the game. Assistant captain Tricia Stacy also recorded an assist in the game, and sophomore Victoria Burke added two.

Captain Kelly Travers wasn’t that busy in net for the girls, but she came through with the tough saves in the second period, including a big stop on a penalty shot.

“Kelly made some nice saves when she needed to,” Coulter said.

While Coulter was pleased with the team’s effort in their first game, he said they still have some work to do before playing a tougher Duxbury team at The Bog on Saturday.

“I was pleased with the penalty kill line, but they were out there too many times. We had way too many penalties,” he said. “We have a couple of things we need to work on, but that is what practices are for.”

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OlD AND NEW: senior assistant captain Alex Davis (left) scores her third goal of the game against the Wildcats. Freshman Jane Morrisette (right) battles with a Weymouth defender after scoring her first high school goal two minutes into the game.

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By SuSan FroDigh SPecial to the exPreSS

“Bolton Valley is not the Vail of Vermont,”

commented the bartender at the James Moore Tavern at Bolton Valley Ski Resort as he passed my husband, Chick, a $2 pint of Pabst Blue Ribbon (his favorite après ski brew).

“And that’s why we’re here,” Chick replied with a Cheshire grin.

So what brought us to the Green Mountains of Vermont in early March? Quite a few things, it turns out. For years, we had heard that Bolton Val-ley was a great and affordable family mountain — and let me just clarify that where I come from, a family mountain is one that doesn’t have Red Bull-fu-eled heroes careening down the mountain on their snowboards. (Sorry, I may be a bit jaded, but my 10-year-old daughter, Katie, has been knocked down three times by boarders these past few seasons.) Another at-traction is that you can stay in a hotel room at the base of the mountain, have your breakfast included in your stay, and not break the bank.

Granted, the accommoda-tions could have used a little TLC, but our room at The Inn at Bolton Valley was spacious and had a balcony overlook-ing the Mid-Mountain Lift. In the morning, to get to the de-licious continental breakfast at the Bolton Valley Deli & Grocery, all we had to do was walk down one flight of stairs and through the rear door of the deli that abuts the hotel. We even snuck in there with slippers on. So convenient. The deli had a great reputation, as evidenced by the mountain staff who stopped in for their morning coffee and fresh deli sandwiches and soups for lunch.

Staying right at the moun-tain was a departure for us, and boy was it sweet! We kept our car in the parking lot the entire weekend. It was great not hav-ing to schlep our gear in and out of the minivan twice a day. Admittedly, my knickers were in a twist because I initially wanted to go somewhere warm this winter, but I later admitted that in 15 years of family ski trips, it rated up there as one of the best. It also didn’t hurt that the three days when we went, we skied under bright

blue, cloudless skies. We even got sunburned despite our pre-paredness with SPF 50.

Bolton Valley has the high-est base elevation in Vermont, offers more night skiing than any other Vermont ski area, and boasts an average of 300 inches of snow annually. It’s a versatile mountain offering something for the whole fam-ily. Katie loved “The Dip,” which Josh and Justin — a gracious duo who work for the mountain — took us to discover. We had to go down (and up) this butterflies-in-the-stomach run no fewer than four times. Charlie, my 15-year-old, liked the moguls and terrain parks; Chick liked the array of glades; and I liked the steep, fast trails. The best trail by unanimous vote, however, was Cobrass. A local let us in on a little secret. Halfway down the trail you’ll notice a picnic table perched atop a hill known locally as the “Co-brass Café.” At midday it’s a popular spot to eat lunch, of course, but at day’s end, we spotted numerous locals hold-ing cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon and watching the sun set over Lake Champlain with a view of the Adirondacks in the dis-tance. Perfect ending to a per-fect day!

Also included in a night’s stay is access to the Bolton Valley Sports Center, where we took advantage of the swimming pool, hot tub, sau-na, basketball courts, bouncy house and a heated game of ping-pong. They even had a simulated hot air balloon ride, which Katie enjoyed. The cen-ter also offers cross-country skiing and snowshoe rentals

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The Bolton Valley com-plex had everything we need-ed — in addition to the deli, we had several dining options. The first night we tried Bai-ley’s Restaurant and enjoyed tasty burgers. We considered visiting nearby Stowe or Bur-lington just 20-25 miles away, but we had visited those towns on other ski trips and while tempted to sample the offer-ings at the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, the fear of losing our great parking spot made our decision easy. We would stay put and enjoy the local offerings all weekend. The second night we tried Fireside Flatbread. Again, we just walked through the hallways of the complex to get there. No need to get those new Uggs wet! Fireside Flat-bread featured fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza and beverages for only $2 apiece followed by a complimentary ski movie, how could we say no? We also enjoyed a rockin’ blues band next door.

So what sets Bolton Valley apart? It’s not only the natural gradients of the trails (doesn’t seem like a bulldozer came screaming down the mountain clearing perfect trails), which forces one to work in tandem with Mother Nature. More important, however, there’s sort of a “green” and laid-back vibe to the place that is hard to duplicate.

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Head coach Greg Zopatti was more concerned with getting his team comfortable than getting great times in the first indoor track meet of the season, but he was more than happy with getting both.

Pembroke swept the mile, 600 meters and long jump events and added wins in the 55-meter dash, 300 meters, 1,000 meters, high jump and both relay events to win their opener by 53 points, 76-23, over Middleboro at the Reg-gie Lewis Center on Tuesday.

“Especially for the run-ners, we were just trying to go through the gears a little bit, but it was really excit-ing,” Zopatti said. “Everyone looked really solid, no one looked beat up and my B and C kids really worked hard in their races. The throwers threw well and the jumpers did well; it was a really good team day.”

Senior Becky Stoyle led the way for the Titans with wins in four events. Stoyle was top of the league in the long and high jumps and add-ed a win in the 55-meter dash before anchoring the victori-ous 4x200 relay team. Stoyle is coming off a stellar junior year in which she qualified for nationals in indoors before advancing to regionals in the spring, and Zopatti said to ex-pect even more from Stoyle this winter.

“Becky Stoyle is on a dif-ferent universe now,” he said. “Everything looked easy for her today, so if we keep her healthy and keep her pro-gressing, she is going to have a fantastic season.”

Fellow senior Heather Connick picked up two wins in her first meet in two years on the Reggie Lewis track. Connick led Jess Leary and Caroline Kelly in a sweep of the mile in the first race of the day with a 5:27 time, and then helped close the meet on

a high note for the Titans by running the second leg of the winning 4x400 relay.

“We just talked about get-ting out and running,” Zopatti said of Connick. “She had no real goal, but her 5:27 looked better than her 5:25 from two years ago. She looks to be progressing well.”

Mary Scanlan, Michaela Ng, and Chelsea Savage, who ran the other three legs of the 4x4, also picked up individual wins on the track. Scanlan led the sweep of the 600 meters with Vanessa Pham and Shay-na Nolan, Ng won the 300-meter dash and Savage took first in the 1,000 meters.

Freshman Katie Freitas also had a good day for Pem-broke with second place in the 300 meters and third in the long jump to go with a victory with the 4x200 team.

“Katie Freitas looked ex-cellent,” Zopatti said. “And the girls like Michaela Ng, Van-essa Pham and Shayna Nolan that we talked about having to step into roles looked really comfortable in the spotlight.”

Senior captain Meagan Hall took second in the long jump and third in the high jump and 55-meter dash to go with a win in the 4x200 while Caroline Claflin and freshman Jessica Gratzer took second and third in the shot put.

Zopatti said one of the keys to repeating as league

champions will be how well the Titans develop a strong team mentality.

“That is what’s tough coming out of cross-country, where it is so team-oriented,” he said. “We have great lead-ers at the top with Megan Hall, Becky Stoyle, Mary Scanlan and Heather Connick, so that team aspect should re-ally show.”

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HigH FlyERs: becky stoyle (above) wins the high jump for one of her four first-place fin-ishes on tuesday. Freshman katie Freitas (right) leaps into third in the long jump before her second place finish in the 300 meters and first in the 4x200 relay.

Best foot forwardLady Titans impressive in opening meet win over Sachems

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Back alreadyGirls swim relay qualifies for sectionals in loss to Dragons


The Pembroke medley relay team was one of the last to qualify for sectionals last season, but they didn’t waste any time this year.

Molly Dillon, Jenna Bostwick, Jenn Salas and Emma Ripatrazone broke the school record and se-cured a sectional qualify-

ing time to boot in the first swim meet of the season against Duxbury.

Both teams lost to the Dragons, but Bostwick broke her own school record in the 100-yard butterfly at the meet while freshman Andrew Salas wasted little time making an impact by setting a new record in the boys 100 butterfly.

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