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Volume LX No. 19 “A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” –– Maya Angelou Wednesday, May 12, 2010
At their meeting on
ON THE WEB
The candidates for Duxbury
down
Wednesday night, May 5, the
superintendent of schools are
being interviewed this week
Environmental
Duxbury School Committee
released the names of the three
final candidates for the super-
on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday nights. Check dux- impact, view
buryclipper.com for updates
intendent of schools position.
The candidates are: Dr.
after each interview. are concerns
Middleton McGoodwin, cur- replace Susan Skeiber, who By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor
rently the Marshfield super- will be leaving in June. justin@duxburyclipper.com
intendent, James Hayden of Skeiber told the School After several well-attended
the Brockton schools and Dr. Committee at their Jan. 6 meet- public hearings, the Conserva-
Benedict Tantillo, a superin- ing that she would be leaving, tion Commission rejected a
tendent in New Jersey. without specifying a reason. proposal to build a pier at the
The person selected will continued on page 4
former Drew estate on Wash-
ington Street.
Voices rise up
This year’s volunteers of the year are Patricia and Tom Guilfoile. John and Doreen
The couple were given the honor during a ceremony at the Village McLaughlin, owners of 685
at Duxbury Wednesday night. Washington St., were ask-
ing permission to build a pier
Duxbury Idol rocks the PAC
By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor
justin@duxburyclipper.com
Volunteers feted that extended out over the salt
marsh into the Bluefish River.
Opponents said a pier in this
location would blemish one of
A spotlight hits a darkened Tom and Patricia Guilfoile are the most iconic views in Dux-
bury.
stage and suddenly, it’s just
you and several hundred of
your closest friends.
town’s volunteers of the year The McLaughlins’ engi-
neer, Paul Brogna of Seacoast
teers’ accomplishments were
F
By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor
Being on stage can be an Engineering, presented some
justin@duxburyclipper.com
impressive, one couple stood
intimidating experience, but updated plans to the commis-
or one night, the out above the crowd, and
on Saturday night at the Per- sion, noting that the position
tables were turned Tom and Patricia Guilfoile
forming Arts Center, nine of the pier had moved slightly.
and the volunteers were honored as volunteers
Duxbury High School students The proposed pier was to be
of Duxbury, who usually of the year.
handled it with aplomb during 197 1/2 feet long with a railing
work tirelessly behind the “We feel very humbled,”
Duxbury Idol. on the right-hand side.
scenes to make this town said Tom Guilfoile upon ac-
Superintendent of Schools Paul Discroll, an attorney
a better place, were placed cepting the honor. “That was
Susan Skeiber kicked off the representing the McLaughlins,
front and center. Twenty-nine an impressive list ... I think
proceedings. said that he wanted to correct
volunteers were honored all of us here should be very
“It takes a lot of courage a contention by pier opponents
Duxbury Idol winner Ike Fontaine, during a dinner at the Village proud.”
to get up here and perform for that the original property own-
a junior, performs “Love Song at Duxbury last Wednesday He also deferred the
you,” she said. “Tonight you’ll ers didn’t want piers built on
for No One” by John Mayer as night. praise to his wife, joking that
have the opportunity to hear the Bluefish River. He pointed
his final song after learning he Although all the volun-
was the judges’ pick. continued on page 25
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At the time she said she had no He briefly named the three New Jersey for ten years, earn- or go to the website and click on
finalists and gave a list of their ing superintendent of the year
"seniors" for more details.
clear job prospects, and would
consider another superinten- positions and achievements, honors for that state in 2006.
dent or administrative job, as saying “Each candidate of- He has previously been a high
well as consulting or teaching fers individuals strengths that school principal at two other
in higher education. would benefit Duxbury.” schools in New Jersey.
The consulting group Fu- A little more about the can- Over the next two weeks, by
ture Management Systems didates, according to a press the candidates will be visiting Tracy Sheehan
was hired by the district to release given to the School Duxbury, touring the schools
lead the search for the next Committee on Wednesday: and visiting with staff mem- Photography
superintendent, and conducted Hayden is currently the bers, parents and members of www.tracysheehan.com * 781-585-7363
several focus groups of staff, executive director of opera- the community.
town officials and residents. In tions and administration for The School Committee
March, the School Committee the Brockton Public School will publicly interview the can-
Department, where he is didates on the following dates:
appointed a 10-member com-
mittee to screen and forward
candidates to them (however,
the ultimate hiring authority
responsible for facilities,
transportation, food service,
communications, crisis man-
agement, school security and
McGoodwin on Tuesday, May
11; Tantillo on Wednesday,
May 12 and Hayden on Thurs-
day, May 13. Interviews will
R
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rests with the School Commit-
extended school day programs. be conducted in Room 104
tee).
Ken McCarthy of the Su- He was previously an elemen- at Alden (where the School R K. M
perintendent Search Commit- tary school principal, teacher Committee meetings are typi-
tee gave a presentation to the and guidance counselor. cally held) and will be open C E S
School Committee Wednesday McGoodwin is current- to the public. All of the can- H S
night. ly the superintendent of the didates will be interviewed at S N
The committee received Marshfield public schools, 7 p.m. in the School Commit-
a position he has held since tee meeting room at the Alden R, MA
20 applications and recently
completed the screening. On 2005. He was previously the School. The committee said in
assistant superintendent in that a statement released after the
Wednesday, McCarthy brought
forward the group’s top three town, and has been a middle May 5 meeting that they in-
finalists. In his presentation, school principal in Whitman. tend to make the decision by
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The Duxbury Rural and the Town of Duxbury’s War The event is free of charge.
Historical Society invites the Memorial Committee. The The Drew Archives is lo-
public to the next installment letters selected for the May cated in the Wright Building, Call Today for a No-Obligation Consultation
of historical letter readings 20 reading include those of at 147 St. George Street. Those
at the Drew Archival Library WWI soldiers Richmond Ar- with questions about the event 781-878-8857 877-878-7080
in the Wright Building. The nold and Robinson Murray may contact the Drew Archi- Business Line Toll Free
event will take place Thurs- and ambulance driver, Dr. Na- val Library at 781-934-1382. E-mail: Renee@MahoneyFamilyLaw.com
day, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the thaniel Noyes. Also included
Hoyt Reading Room. will be correspondence from
www.MahoneyFamilyLaw.com
The program, entitled Red Cross Nurse Margaret
“Doughboys, Doctors and Piersol Murray and diary en-
Debutants: Letters of the First tries of 14 year-old Eleanor S.
World War,” has been orga-
nized to celebrate the upcom-
ing re-dedication of Duxbury’s
Young. WWI artifacts gener-
ously loaned from the private
collection of Bryan Felty and
MIDDLE SCHOOL IS A DECISIVE TIME.
World War I monument. The posters from the collection
monument was recently re- Pat Loring are currently on How will your child
stored through the efforts of display at the Drew Archives.
experience it?
DRTC dinner at the Sun Tavern • Deeply engaged by
The next Duxbury Republican Town Committee event inspiring teachers?
will be a dinner on Wednesday, May 19 at 6 p.m. at the Sun • Mastering skills to
Tavern in Duxbury. Our special guest is Bill Campbell, can- become a leader?
didate for Secretary of State. The cost is $30 and includes
• Meeting a challenge
dinner: a choice of Grilled Salmon, Panko Encrusted Chicken
or Sliced Sirloin. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar every day?
will be available. For more information or to RSVP contact • Surrounded by motivated,
Bill Harris at 781-934-8788 or willmharris@gmail.com. supportive peers?
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Shawl Talk
The Duxbury Free Library and The Duxbury Rural and
Historical Society are pleased to present a lecture by Madelon
Ali, Chairman of the Historical Clothing Committee for the
DRHS on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m., in the library’s Merry
Room. Ali will share her expertise and knowledge of shawl
production and fashion from the period of 1780-1870. Ali’s
presentation will include a short lecture and display of exqui-
site shawls from around the world. All are invited. Refresh-
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to register for this program.
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WANTED
owners in the area in the 1950s
that restricted many types of the property to the Historical which received no support. He
buildings, but specifically al- society to prevent this whole then made a second motion to
lowed for piers. thing. This is crazy!” said deny the application, which
“These people said we’ve Margie Bishop. was unanimously approved.
However, the McLaugh-
gotten rid of all the derelict
shipyards, we want this to be lins did have a few defenders. LAWNS TO MOW
pristine, but they allowed for
piers,” Driscoll said.
David Lowry of Standish
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Driscoll also took issue graphs of the property showed FIRST MOWING FREE!
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abutters had to deal with a pier
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plus Street said that dur- Slicer Overseeder
Brogna also pointed out
that there are already 16 piers,
both publicly and privately
ing other renovations, the
McLaughlins took care to pre-
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from motorized boards and them.” rental contract is written
difference, and in thirty you
the float on the end of the pier will have a whole new body.”
resting on the mud flats. - Joseph H. Pilates
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By Michelle Conway, Clipper columnist
michelle@clipperpress.com
ust a short half hour drive from the South Shore Duxbury Open Space
lays Sandwich, a mellow but satisfying destination and Recreation Committee
for food lovers. This bucolic Cape town is just a announces its annual Nature
short hop across the Sagamore Bridge and offers something Scavenger Hunt at Myles
for everyone. Sandwich is best known for the Sandwich Standish Monument State
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the Thornton Burgess Museum and the Boardwalk. When
place on Sunday, May 16, at
visiting Sandwich, save room in your day for these delicious 1 p.m. – light rain or shine.
destinations. There will be refreshments
The Brown Jug located at 155 Main St. in Sandwich and prizes. This free event is
Center is a European style gourmet market with all of the geared towards families with
tasty cheeses, pâtés, children and open to all.
wines and sandwiches
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on the beach later. The Brown Jug is at its best from mid-
May through late September, though it is open year round.
The Dunbar Tea Shop, set in the scenic center at 1
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and visit their award winning restaurant. The Belfry Inn
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Lady Café or enjoy a more leisurely evening in the elegant
DUXBURY
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beautifully appointed rooms beckon the satiated diner. OF
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unpretentious setting directly on the water. Kick off your
shoes and build an appetite and a sandcastle before flip- AT THE
flopping to the deck for classic New England fare.
Tidbit: Pick up a copy of Sound Bites, a cookbook
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Obituaries
Synagogue: 8 Pleasant St. Plymouth, Community Center, Court/Brewster St. Lawrence
Send obituary nOtices Silverman, Rabbi, Phone: 508-746-1575.
to obits@clipperpress.com
South Shore Quaker
MacDonald Funeral Home
THE Deadline is Phone: 781-749-4383, Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, (off Rte. 228 at the library/town hall 1755 Ocean St. Marshfield
Monday at noon. complex off Levitt St., up the hill to Turkey Hill Lane).
834-7320
Elizabeth Barker Vinal, 87
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
379 Gardner St., So. Hingham, Bishop John Howe, Phone: 781-293-2520, Sundays
Elizabeth (Liz) Barker She graduated
year round: from at
Family worship Wellesley
10 am. especially tap dancing, mod- “Excellence in Service with Understanding”
Vinal, long-time resident of College in 1944 majoring in ern dance, square dancing and
Directors: Joseph L. Davis, Richard W. Davis
Duxbury, died on April 19 at Spanish. She used
St. Mark of Epheseus Span- ballroom dancing. At Welles-
her Mission
Orthodox
the age of 87. She was mar- 261 Main St., Kingston, Rev.
ish skills to teach and tutor, Terrence ley College
McGillicuddy, she was a member
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husband, Tom McGrath, of opened Captain’s Hill Nursery and with her fellow residents
Methuen; six grandchildren, School in her home in 1962 at the Village of Duxbury.
and four great-grandchildren. where she was teacher/direc- A memorial service for
Mrs. Vinal was born in tor for 15 years. After retir- Mrs. Vinal will be held in the
Springfield, Ill., but lived in ing from teaching, she turned Meeting Room at the Village
many places before settling in her interest in antiques and at Duxbury on Saturday, May
Duxbury in the 1950s. This collectibles into a new career 15 at 11 a.m. Donations in her
included living in many Span- and became well known on the name can be made to Cranber-
ish-speaking countries, where South Shore for her expertise ry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park
she began her life-long pas- in sought after collectibles. Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth,
sion for the Spanish language. Mrs. Vinal loved to dance, MA 02360.
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