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Volume LX No. 25 “In summer, the song sings itself.” –– William Carlos Williams Wednesday, June 23, 2010
ZBA chairman
Alleges defamation over Merry
Village 40B development
By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor who was paid as a consultant
justin@duxburyclipper.com
on the 40B affordable housing
The dispute between an project called Merry Village,
attorney who worked with the is alleging defamation and is
Merry Village developers and asking for $450,000 in dam-
the Zoning Board of Appeals ages, according to the court
has been ratcheted up a notch filing.
after ZBA Chairman Dennis “On a series of occasions
Murphy was personally sued since Oct. 1, 2009, the defen-
last week. dant Murphy has ... recklessly,
A civil lawsuit was filed maliciously, in bad faith and
on June 4 in Brockton Superi- corruptly with respect to his
or Court. In the suit John Mc- public duty as a local board CHILL ZONE: A group of seventh grade boys take a break from playing frisbee to relax on the bridge
Cluskey, a Duxbury resident crossing over the dunes on Duxbury Beach. Monday was the official start of summer.
continued on page 12 Photo by Luke Cronin
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Boston in the 1960s, but it is second effort. “I really took
set in front of a backdrop of my time.”
racial tension. He said that while many
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11 a.m.: Mike the Hat
Man. Merry Room. Ages 4 and
up with an adult. 45 – 60 min-
utes of music, dance, humor
and balloon hat creations. Where in the world are the children’s department staff going? Find Fine Wine • Beer • Liquor • Cigars
1 p.m.: Lady Laura. Low- some clues when you visit the children’s department and put your
er Level Resource Room. Rec- guess in the fishbowl. Beginning Saturday, June 26, reading pass-
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2 p.m.: Animal World Ex-
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and up. duxburyfreelibrary.org, click level. There will also be game
3:15 p.m.: 45 minutes of calendar. Registration can also board registration for all ages,
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July 3 promises to be a real Registration is under- Zumba drop in $10/class or 10 classes for $90
way for the Duxbury Free
Pilates drop in $11/class or 10 classes for $100
showcase of local musical Yoga drop in $12/class or 10 for $110
talent. 22 Foot Drop, starring Library children’s depart- Reiki HR s HR
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record labels have shown in- Jackson spent four years at
terest in Jackson’s demos with Duxbury High School.
some distribution deal interest. The Duxbury 4th of July
Band members include Chris Parade Committee is excited
Santos, a Berklee School of
Music graduate and guitarist
to have this quality of local
talent playing on the beach
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has plans for your best July tivities ending at 10 p.m.
4th weekend ever! Start out on On Sunday, July 4, the fun
Friday, July 2, with the South starts with the Cornerstone
Shore Bay Band Concert at Lodge breakfast at 8 a.m.,
6 p.m. on the DHS lawn. On and the DEF Road Race at
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thing for everyone. The fun course, is the July 4th parade,
begins at 4 p.m., with a ma- which begins at Hall’s Corner
gician for the kids; then the at 2 p.m. The parade travels
traditional Crazy Hat Contest down Washington Street and
will begin. Kids who want to ends at the middle school,
compete in the contest should where the awards ceremony
bring their hats with them and takes place.
register at the table on the The committee still needs a
beach. There will be a food few more parade judges. Con-
concession, so all you need to tact Dave Robinson at 781- s 3UNDAY
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bring is your summer spirit! 837-3051 if you’d like to get %. (/
Back by popular demand, our involved. Donations are still /0
first band, 22 Foot Drop, will being accepted, send yours to:
get the music going, followed The Margery Parcher Fund,
by Duxbury Idol Ike Fontaine, P.O. Box 1743, Duxbury, MA,
and then Jackson Wetherbee. 02331.
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time Duxbury resident and cacy group “Ride PHAT” was Ride P.H.A.T. is also having a EXIT 17 OFF RT 3 • 210 UNION ST • BRAINTREE • 866-441-6609
skateboarder Stefan Seman. in attendance, making certain raffle for Red Sox tickets, with
Although the event was a that every skateboarder was two four ticket packages and
casual, laid-back affair, a tre-
mendous amount of effort and
wearing a helmet. “PHAT.”
is an abbreviation for “Pro-
one two ticket package, all in
early September.
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coordination was required to tect your Head at All Times.” In addition to skateboard-
make the event flow as seam- Selden Tearse, the founder of ing, there was live music for “The DBA is an excellent
lessly as it did. Sue Bradford, Ride PHAT, aims to increase all to enjoy. Local bands, such organization supporting and
the Executive Director of the helmet use over the summer. as This Boy’s Life (which promoting local businesses – and
Duxbury Student Union, was “When I was driving around includes DSU staff mem- by far the best business networking
instrumental in organizing the last summer, I was shocked ber Tristan Cary), the Jack- group in the Town of Duxbury,
event. A collaboration between to see children wearing hel- son Wetherbee Band, Henry too!” ” - Will Zachmann,
DSU staff, DSU members, mets while bicycling but their Gale, and DJ Roman Perry Duxbury Computers
and the local community was parents weren’t.” said Tearse. performed. There were raf-
needed to ensure the success Tearse also hopes to spe- fles, including giveaways and
of Summer Fest. “The purpose cifically increase helmet use prizes from Go Big Boarding
of this event was to provide amongst adolescent boys. Ride Company. C.J. Gallopo, an
direction for kids to be suc- PHAT, in conjunction with the employee at Go Big Board- 4VQQPSUMPDBMCVTJOFTTFT
cessful” said Bradford. The Duxbury Police Department, ing Co., who helped set up the EVYCVSZCVTJOFTTBTTPDJBUJPODPN
event was the brainchild of will be handing out two dollar ramps, had this to say about
Duxbury Student Union staff coupons to cyclists and skate- the event: “I’m really pleased
member Tristan Cary. Cary, boarders they observe wearing with it, the bands are killing it,
a Class of ’05 DHS graduate,
veteran skateboarder and mu-
helmets. These coupons can be the skaters are killing it, it’s a POOL
“Smile”
used at certain Duxbury eater- really great atmosphere and it
sician, was involved in every ies, such as Farfar’s, Bench- is a really great cause.”
part of the planning process.
Before Summer Fest, Tristan
assisted and taught novice
skateboarders at the DSU af-
ter school concluded for the
HINTS
day. Missy Hibbard, a Class
of ’10 DHS graduate and DSU
employee, assembled a video
for Youtube. According to Have your THIS WEEK'S HINT
Sue Bradford, the majority of Birthday Q. How can I remove the "Black Deposit" at the water line
the planning was done by the Party here! of my pool?
members of the Duxbury Stu-
dent Union. The students did A. The dirt line sometimes called a Scum Line is a result
everything from creating the
event to devising contests for
Summer Horsemanship Camp of dirt, pollen, body lotions, tanning lotions, etc. It is
always best to use a heavy-duty, non-abrasive cleaner
the event. “The students put
1/2 Day - Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm $225 that is compatible with the pool surface. A good quality
this event together” said Cary. Full Day - Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (July Only) $450 surface cleaner will give you amazing results.
He hopes that the event will
become an annual celebration. Come for the day and check us out for $50
Even though the staff and stu-
dents of the DSU put together
Adventure Program featuring Geo Caching, THIS WEEK'S
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 7
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By Michelle Conway, Clipper Columnist
michelle@duxburyclipper.com
be the featured opening per-
he simple appearance of an egg belies its deliciously former at “E Underground,”
complex interior. A fragile nutrition packed orb, eggs South Shore Conservatory’s
are nature’s perfect food. One mighty egg contains popular open mic series for
six grams of protein and all nine essential amino acids; the egg teenagers. Turok will appear
is one of the only foods with naturally occurring Vitamin D. on Friday, June 25 from 7–8:30
At just 90 calories each, eating just one humble egg a day can p.m. at The Ellison Center for
the Arts, 64 St. George St.
lower the risk of cataracts and other eye diseases. According to
A talented vocalist and
a recent study conducted by the previous finalist in the Dux-
Harvard School of Public Health, bury Idol talent competition,
there is no significant link Turok is also a student at South
between egg consumption and Shore Conservatory under the
heart disease. Good news: after instruction of Beth MacLeod.
years of shying away from eggs Teenagers are welcome
because of cholesterol concerns, to perform or listen in to an
nutritionists and consumers are eclectic mix of entertainment.
circling back and including one A sound system, keyboard,
egg a day as part of healthy, balanced diet. drums, accompanist (keys or
Store bought eggs are just fine, but whenever possible, guitar) will be provided. Per-
purchase local eggs. Local producers are selling eggs at formers should call ahead to
roadside stands, farmers markets, farm stands and small register and schedule a perfor- $UXBURY
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general stores. Their chickens are loved, cared for and nurtured mance time. Limited admis- Established 2004
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in a much better environment than a factory setting; antibiotic
door. .OURISH YOUR CHILDS LIFEAT 3U %SCUELAS
free, with healthy diets. And remember, egg farmers are eating Performers are admitted 3UMMER 7ORLD %XPLORERS 0ROGRAM
their own product and serving it to family and friends. That’s a for free with registration, and !N %NRICHING %XPERIENCE 4HROUGH ,ANGUAGE #ULTURE
level of accountability that can’t be found in a mass produced audience admission is $10 per $AILY AM
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egg. person including snacks and AND DAY OPTIONS FOR !GES
Local eggs are different than their store bought cousins. soda. 'REAT 6ALUE /.,9 PER WEEK
Because they are fresher, the yolks are a deep golden yellow, To register, schedule a per-
almost an orange and the whites will stick close the yolk when formance time, or for more
s WWWSUESCUELACOM
dropped into a hot frying pan. The only down side to a local information, call South Shore FALL CLASSES FORMING NOW
egg is that it is more challenging to peel when hard boiled. Conservatory at 781-934-2731 PRE SCHOOL - PRE K ENRICHMENT
While your supermarket might sell a dozen eggs for just x11 or e-mail Anne Smith at AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT K - 12 - TUTORING
under $2, local eggs will generally run between $3 and $4 a.smith@sscmusic.org. GRAND OPENING AUGUST 2010 AT NEW DUXBURY LOCATION!
per dozen. To paraphrase Michael Pollan in “The Omnivores
Dilemma,” don’t ask why the local product is more expensive,
ask why the mass produced product is so much less expensive.
How are costs cut to produce a cheaper egg? What sacrifices
are made to the feed, the health of the chicken and the shipping
processes to sell a dozen eggs so cheaply? At a rate of one
dozen eggs per week, purchasing local eggs will add about $70
to the budget over the course of one year ... that’s not too much
for nature’s perfect food.
The egg isn’t just for breakfast any more. Try this hearty
frittata for dinner along with a lovely salad and a crisp glass of
white wine.
Artichoke and Potato Frittata
Serves 2
½ cup (6 to 8) artichoke hearts (thawed if frozen), drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small potato, cooked and cubed
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Source: The New Basics Cookbook
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834-7320
Joan Poinsett
379 Gardner St.,Carr Bennett,
So. Hingham, Bishop John Howe, Phone:84
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
781-293-2520, Sundays
Joanyear round:
Poinsett Bennett
Family worship began a tour of duty as chief medical
at 10 am. “Excellence in Service with Understanding”
Carr Bennett, 84, of officer for the Central Intelligence Agency.
Shipyard Laneof Epheseus
St. Mark died TheyOrthodoxalso lived in Tokyo and Frankfurt and
Mission Directors: Joseph L. Davis, Richard W. Davis
June 10261atMain
Newfield travelled extensively.
St., Kingston, Rev. Terrence McGillicuddy, Phone: 781-585-8907
House in Plymouth. Mrs. Bennett was an enthusiastic sailor, ex-
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erick Beaumont Carr with a winter group of sailors who founded the
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Marshfield, Pastor MarkBennett loved animals and horseback
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Forge, Penn. Her riding. She enjoyed cooking, played bridge,
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middle name is de- and played tennis as a member of the Duxbury
rived from her great-uncle, physician and bota- Yacht Club. She also worked at the Learning
nist Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett, who served as Disabilities Network, an organization provid-
envoy to Mexico under President Van Buren. ing resources for families with dyslexia.
He brought back to the U.S. a flower named Mrs. Bennett leaves her sons, Mark Ains- CONSTRUCTION L.L.C.
Flor de Nocha, renamed the Poinsettia in the worth Bennett and his wife Jennifer Harris
U.S., and was a founder of the Smithsonian In- of Trivoli, N.Y. and Andrew Hunter Bennett PROJECT MANAGEMENT
stitute. and his wife Suzanne Keller of Nantucket; Fine Homes & Renovations
Mrs. Bennett attended school in Phila- her daughters, Holly Bennett Morris and her
delphia and worked as a radiology technician husband James Morris of Duxbury and Susan Duxbury
where she met and married Dr. Lansing H. Ben- St. Clair Bennett and her husband Jonathan 781.934.2130 Lic.# 048048
nett. The couple moved to Duxbury in 1955 Shanker of Corbett, Ore.; and three grandchil-
where Dr. Bennett established his medical prac- dren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
tice and they raised four children. In 1980, the made to the Duxbury Art Association.
Bennetts moved to Jakarta, Indonesia when Dr.