Duxbury Clipper 2010-29-09
Duxbury Clipper 2010-29-09
Duxbury Clipper 2010-29-09
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Volume LX No. 39 “Modern technology owes ecology an apology.” –– Alan M. Eddison Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Waiting on
building news
School officials waiting for
meeting with state on projects
By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor The next step is for the MSBA
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to set up a meeting with school
Officials are waiting for officials.
word from the state before “We’re very interested
they can proceed with the next in working with them devel-
step in a study process regard- oping a co-located middle
ing new school buildings. school/high school we could
School Committee Vice use as a model,” said Hein-
Chairman John Heinstadt said stadt. He added that a model
that the School Building Com- school could add an additional
mittee, chaired by Elizabeth 5 percent to the expected state
A SPLASH OF COLOR: Bronwyn Jensen, Bella Wehbe, Max White, Seamus Johnston, Joshua Feingold
Lewis, has submitted infor- reimbursement of construction and Brianna Duffy hold up their origami cranes during International Day of Peace observations at Bay
mation to the Massachusetts Farm Montessori School last Tuesday. See page 25 for more photos. Courtesy photo
School Building Authority. continued on page 12
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to vote for the state election SUNRISE AND SUNSET
(Nov. 2, 2010) is Wednesday, Sunrise Sunset
Oct. 13. The town clerk’s of- Thurs. Sep. 30 6:38 a.m. 6:26 p.m.
fice will be open from 8 a.m. Fri. Oct. 1 6:39 a.m. 6:24 p.m.
to 8 p.m. that day. After 4 Sat. Oct. 2 6:40 a.m. 6:22 p.m.
p.m., enter through the rear Sun. Oct. 3 6:41 a.m. 6:20 p.m.
door of the Town Hall. If you
Mon. Oct. 4 6:42 a.m. 6:19 p.m.
are not certain whether you
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By Susanna Sheehan, Clipper Staff structures and possible water Sunday • October 17th • 1-5pm
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pipe leaks – and concluded
After looking into com- that it was caused by the geog-
plaints by Indian Trail residents raphy of the area and an exces-
about excessive water in their sively high ground water due Hours:
basements this past spring, the to “historic” amounts of rain- Sat. 8am-5pm / Sun. 9-5pm / Mon.9am-5pm
town is satisfied that the prob- fall in March. 24%s(!.3/. s
lems are due to natural causes “The water table was ex- MILE NORTH OF 3HAWS
and not created by construc- tremely high,” said Giovanoni.
tion or other issues; therefore, “People who never had water
the town cannot solve them. in their basements had water in
According to Town Man- their basements this spring.”
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dents and asked Department he said.
of Public Works Director Peter Giovanoni also said he 1. Over 30 entrees
Buttkus and Water Department looked at the aquifer and the 2. Over 10 sides
12 DELICIOUS
geography of the land and con-
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Superintendent Peter Mackin
to review the issue to see if it cluded that the problem was “a
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reconstruction. He also hired “The entire area drains to 5. Certified Angus Beef, fresh herbs, no preservatives
an engineer, Brian Giovanoni these few homes,” he said. 6. We've done all the prep work, ready for you to bake, grill or saute
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ficials denied the water prob- the water problems, but with 8. Menu changes seasonally TRY OUR
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Speakers at
Cook once, eat twice Holy Family
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By Michelle Conway, Clipper columnist
[email protected]
Reverend James Keenan
t’s 5 p.m. and you stand in your kitchen confronted with S.J. will be the first speaker
the dinner hour without an answer to the “what’s for din- of this, the third year of The
ner” question. Seven days a week, 365 days a year, din- Holy Family Speakers Series.
ner must be served. Allowing for one night per week of take Fr. Keenan will discuss Ethical
out, the average home cook produces over 300 dinners per year. Choices for Today, on Wednes- NEW LANGUAGE CENTER IN DUXBURY
The pressure to deliver a healthy, interesting meal can feel over- day evening, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. OPEN THIS FALL: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
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doesn’t have to be so daunting. I abide by the “cook once, eat Family Church. Father Keenan
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serve either as leftovers or to re-imagine the main ingredient and ship Chair in Theology at Bos-
turn it into a whole new meal. ton College. His publications
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“We don’t have a lot of on hand Wednesday night to
The school district is form- time to get this done,” said present the gift to the music
ing a task force to deal with the School Committee member department.
topic of bullying. Gary Magnuson. “We had a fantastic amaz-
New state legislation re- In accordance with state ing fundraising event, an a
quires all public schools to law, the district has to have cappella night, last March,” LEARN TO SKATE
have a district-wide plan to the plan filed by the end of the she said, adding that the Foun-
deal with bullying. To accom- year. dation will hold another event
Wednesday 10:00am-10:50am – $125
plish this, Assistant Superin- The state has already pro- on Feb. 5. Tots 3-6 yrs and Adults
tendent Edwin Walsh is head- vided some materials that the “We’re really, really happy
ing up a 40-member task force task force will use as a tem- to be able to donate a piano to
Session 2: 11/3-12/22/10
composed of administrators, plate. the music department,” she Thursday 1:00pm-1:50pm (Tots 3-6 yrs)
teachers, guidance counselors “The good news is, we’re said. “Music was very impor-
and parents. doing most of this stuff now, tant to our son. He enjoyed
Session 2: 11/4-12/23/10 - No Class 11/25 (7 Weeks) $110
The group has already met but we probably need to do it teaching younger students; he Thursday 5:00pm-5:50pm (All Ages)
twice, and Walsh had divided better,” said Magnuson. enjoyed performing both vo- Session 2: 11/4-12/23/10 - No Class 11/25 (7 Weeks) $110
the task force into subcommit- Also at the meeting, the cally and instrumentally.”
tees such as leadership, train- School Committee accepted The committee was more Saturday 10:00am-10:50am (All Ages)
ing and professional develop- a gift from the Paul Fortini than happy to accept the dona- Session 2: 11/6-12/18/10 (7 Weeks) $110
ment. Foundation. Paul Fortini was a tion. Call Joan at 781-834-0947 or Starr at 781-585-2111
The group has two meet- DHS graduate, an active par- “It’s a wonderful, tribute or visit our website for a list of all classes for the year.
ings scheduled for October, ticipant in music and theater, to Paul Fortini,” said Mary
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An exhibit of floral watercolors by Duxbury artist Alison Bed & Breakfast– A Delightful Experience
Congratulations to Dorothea Bester Booy of
Tremont Street who just celebrated her 97th
Davidson is currently on display at the Helen Bumpus
Gallery located on the main floor of the Duxbury Free
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birthday on Sept. 26. Her best birthday pres- Library. Her exhibit may be viewed during regular
ent was meeting her newest great grandchild, library hours throughout September and October.
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