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Volume LX No. 42 “You have to know the past to understand the present.” –– Carl Sagan Wednesday, october 20, 2010
Golf contract
SPREADING FALL CHEER
terminated
By Susanna Sheehan, Clipper Staff ent them options for the future
susanna@duxburyclipper.com
management of the nine-hole
The Board of Selectmen course by their next meeting
declared at their meeting Mon- on Oct. 25.
day night that Johnson Golf Selectmen voted 2-1 on
Management, Inc. violated these decisions. Selectman
the terms of its management Christopher Donato cast the
agreement for the town-owned dissenting vote.
North Hill golf course and vot- Two weeks ago, MacDon-
ed to terminate the contract, ald presented the Board of
effective Oct. 31. Selectmen with a list of nine
Selectmen also voted to alleged contract violations by
notify and instruct all current Johnson Golf of Weston.
members of the North Hill Selectmen based their
Country Golf Club on Merry termination decision on what
Avenue not to pay any mem- they said were the four most
bership fees until further no- serious problems: that Johnson
tice from the town. Golf failed to provide a surety The Friends of Tarkiln organization held a pumpkin sale at the former school-turned community cen-
They asked Town Manager bond to protect the financial ter on Saturday. The building is slated to open in November and rooms can be booked by calling the
Richard MacDonald to pres- continued on page 24
Recreation Department at 781-934-7034. Photo by Justin Graeber
istory is a living
thing, collected by By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor biase issued building permits in
people in their minds justin@duxburyclipper.com error, is far from resolved.
and hearts –– and also in their As Zoning Board of Appeal The hearing on Thursday
homes, in the form of photo- Chairwoman Judi Barrett had to was a continued public hearing
graphs and other items of histori- repeatedly remind the room, the on a property at 21 River Lane,
cal significance. matter at hand was one of narrow where the Planning Board says
The Mass. Memories Road scope –– does the ZBA have the a permit was issued for a struc-
Show will be coming to the Dux- jurisdiction to hear the Planning ture that doesn’t conform to the
bury Free Library this Saturday Board’s appeal of a building per- rules of an accessory building.
to collect and scan photos, as mit. But it was obvious during Duxbury’s bylaws do not allow
well as interviews with residents, a public hearing Thursday night two homes on one lot, but there
that the bigger issues of what is has been some confusion over the
as part of a larger effort to create past couple of years as to what
a digital historical archive. The Mass Memories Road Show is collecting photos, videos the definition of an accessory
and information from residents of the state in order to create a building, and has Director of In- the definition of a secondary ––
continued on page 12 digital archive of local history. spectional Services Scott Lam-
continued on page 6
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Duxbury High School
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liners at “E Underground,”
South Shore Conserva-
tory’s open mic series for
teenagers. The show will
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from 7-8:30 p.m. at The
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limit to appeal a building permit, people who bought that property, River Lane did not come up in
it’s the fault of the town ... This discussions that took place within There’s no better
although a board or resident can edge than Blue!
ask for zoning enforcement at any town is not going to be able to that 30-day period,” she said. “I
time. The Planning Board says maintain because we lost our way could make that decision if I had
in abiding by what we set as a persuasive evidence in front of us OPEN HOUSE!
they did not realize a building had
started construction until after the framework.”
Driscoll also sent a letter to
by I don’t.”
The hearing was continued to
DRIVING ACADEMY OCTOBER 27TH
6-8PM
deadline had passed. Driscoll said
that the property had been dis- the board asking the member and Nov. 18 so that the board can rule We go beyond simply teaching RMV requirements and
cussed at a staff meeting involv- former chairman Dennis Murphy on the actual matter of the poten- preparing students for their road test. Our goal is to ensure that
ing Town Planner Tom Broadrick recuse himself from voting on tial violation. each student has the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need
and other officials – but even that River Lane, saying that he was After the meeting, MacNab to obtain their Massachusetts Driver’s License
present at the disputed meeting. took issue with a suggestion by and become safe, responsible and defensive drivers.
is complicated because minutes
aren’t taken at those meetings the Murphy said he consulted Driscoll that his client felt intimi- AT BLUE ALL OF OUR INSTRUCTORS
HAVE EXTENSIVE BACKGROUNDS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
way they are at planning or zon- with the State Ethics Commission dated. ALL DRIVER TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SUVS AND
ing board meetings. and was told there was no reason “I would hope that the resi- ALL STUDENTS WILL TRAIN AT OUR PRIVATE SKILLS TRACK.
Broadrick said the Planning for him to step away. However, he dents of this town would feel if CLASSES STARTING NOVEMBER 16
Board has been talking about the did not participate in the discus- they need to request zoning en-
sion and abstained from the final forcement. ... there’s a process to
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mits for months, and that was the In summing up, Driscoll said to be filled with intimidation and
subject of the meeting, but the is- that the Planning Board was un- threats,” she said. “As Planning
sue of River Lane specifically did fairly targeting his client. Board members we do have an
not come up. “This is the wrong case, agenda. We have total regard for
“There’s a lot of people who brought by the wrong party at the the residents of this town. That’s
don’t think the Director of In- wrong time, on the wrong prop- our agenda.”
spectional Services was issuing erty for the wrong reasons,” he Gill told MacNab that Driscoll
permits properly ... we tried to said. “The Planning Board has was just doing his job and that he
address it internally,” said Broad- a dispute with Mr. Lambiase ... had argued convincingly –– just
rick. “I didn’t know about 21 that’s fine. The evidence clearly not enough to convince the ZBA
River Lane. It wasn’t on my ra- shows that what they did here is members.
dar, or I would have put it on my in total disregard of the interest of “Don’t take it personally.
agenda.” [the property owner.]” He’s just doing his job and he’s
“Yes, the Planning Board has The Zoning Board eventually doing it well,” Gill said.
been concerned about zoning vio- voted to accept jurisdiction and “I feel sorry for these people
lations,” added Planning Board move forward with the case. who end up in this situation,”
Chairwoman Amy MacNab. “It’s a close call, but given said Jean Clark, who was in the
“That is on the record, all over the that the evidence seems to tip in audience. “I don’t feel punitive at
place. It is of no surprise to any- favor of the Planning Board not all. I think the process is broken,
one we have been following these having [knowledge of the River clearly.”
issues ... for some time.” Lane property before the dead-
Former selectman Ruth Row- line,]” said ZBA member Michael
Candidate’s corner
State Rep. Webster picks up
three endorsements
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Chef Ken Wisneski will tional outreach programs to
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demonstrations at A Seasonal more information, contact the
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from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Proceeds visit ssnsc.org.
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tivities of the South Shore
Natural Science Center, Nor-
well. Sample an abundance
of appetizers and entrees from
the fall menu along with pro-
duce, fish and meats from lo-
A representative for Duxbury
cal purveyors. Josh Cutler grew up right here on Bay Ridge Lane
For reservations, contact
the South Shore Natural Sci- and spent his childhood enjoying all the things we love
ence Center, Norwell at 781- about Duxbury. He played in the sand at Shipyard
659-2559. For your conve- Lane and tagged along with his mom to Sweetser’s
nience, reservations may be and later the A&P. His dad took him for his first boat
made by phone with a major
credit card. Cost includes a ride in Duxbury Bay and taught him to fish for
tax-deductible contribution to stripers off Powder Point Bridge. His favorite
the Science Center. Cost $75- pastime was climbing on the giant rolls of newsprint at
$100 per person. his grandparents’ local business, better known as the
The South Shore Natural
Science Center, Norwell is
Duxbury Clipper.
an environmental education
center and museum. The Jeff Josh returned to Duxbury to carry on the family
Corwin inspired EcoZone, newspaper tradition and to raise his own family.
features live animals and in-
teractive exhibits focusing
During his decade-long tenure Josh has been a
on the ecosystems of south- leading voice for land conservation, open
eastern Massachusetts. The government and fiscal responsibility.
Science Center offers ongo-
ing programs for all ages from Josh has contributed to our community in many other
children to adults and educa-
ways –– as a member of the Duxbury Business
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Rural & Historical Society to name a few. He
currently serves on the Planning Board.
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Send obituary nOtices Silverman, Rabbi, Phone: 508-746-1575.
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THE Deadline is Phone: 781-749-4383, Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, (off Rte. 228 at the library/town hall 1755 Ocean St. Marshfield
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of Jesus Christ of 86,
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was the third child her husband Blake, Cara Boynton and her hus-
born to Nathaniel and Ella (Reynolds) Ray- band Donny and Jena Turner of Houston, Tex., New Clients Receive
mond Jan. 22, 1924 in Plymouth. She and her Emma Prince-Wilson of Honolulu, HI, five $25 OFF First Visit
two brothers, Lawrence and Nathaniel lived on great grandchildren; her sister-in-law Doris
Bloody Pond in Plymouth for many years until Prince and her late husband Leo of Duxbury,
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end of her 27 year career. John’s the Evangelist in Duxbury, details to be
Mrs. Prince was an excellent seamstress, set later.
baker and gardener. Her latest home was in Donations may be made in her memory to
Billings, Mont. where she lived for the last five the Duxbury Thrift Shop Scholarship Fund, 48
years. She was a member of St. Stephens Epis- Depot St., Duxbury, MA 02332.
Martha R. Sullivan Cadigan
copal Church, and was formerly a member of Martha R. (Sullivan) Cadigan, of Milton, formerly of Dux-
bury, died on Oct. 17. Born in New York City, Mrs. Cadigan
graduated from Brighton High School in 1933. She attended
Paul J. D’Antuono, 46, Globe pressman Simmons College in Boston and worked at Gilchrist Depart-
ment Store in Boston and at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Paul J. D’Antuono, a life-long resident of D’Antuono of Duxbury. He was the grandson In 1938, Mrs. Cadigan married and moved to Milton where
Duxbury, died suddenly after a brief illness at of the late Minnie and Henry Lennon and Marie
she became an active member of the community. She joined St.
age 46. and John D’Antuono. He leaves his sister, Ju-
Mary’s of the Hills Church Sodality and Guild and also joined
A graduate of Duxbury High School, he lie Ann D’Antuono of Duxbury; his aunts and
attended Northeastern University for account- uncles, Gerry Abban of Boston, Marcia Astuto the Milton Women’s Club.
ing and finance and Wentworth Institute of of Whitman, the late Joan Coleman, Claire and In 1991, Mrs. Cadigan relocated to Duxbury. She was a
Technology for mechanical engineering. Mr. Phil Doyle of Halifax, Jack and Jean D’Antuono Board Member for the Friends of the Council on Aging and vol-
D’Antuono was a longtime Boston Globe em- of Las Vegas, Linda D’Antuono of Brockton, unteered at the Duxbury Thrift Shop. She was presented a Presi-
ployee until his retirement last year. He worked Jack and Mary Lennon of Bourne, the late Jo- dential Award by President George Bush for volunteering over
as a skilled pressman for 20 years. seph Lennon, and Ann Reilly of Kingston; and 4,000 hours to civic causes. Mrs. Cadigan also played bridge
An avid car buff and bicycle rider, he en- many cousins, friends, former co-workers and four days a week.
joyed rebuilding old cars and bikes and was pets. In 2008, Mrs. Cadigan moved back to Fuller Village in Mil-
known for always having either a car project Donations may be made to St Jude’s Chil- ton where she enjoyed knitting and occasional bridge games.
underway or bike parts in his living room. He dren’s Research Hospital, P.O, Box 50, Mem- She was the wife of the late Thomas F. Cadigan; mother of
spent many summer days on the waters of Dux- phis, TN 38101. Martha A. Sullivan and her late husband J. Jeffrey of Walpole,
bury Bay with his friends and family, swim- A memorial Mass was held on Monday, Thomas F. Cadigan and his wife Mary of Miami, Fla., Maureen
ming and sailing. Oct. 18 at the Holy Family Church. Burial will Mancini and her late husband Robert of Madison, Conn., Dr.
Mr. D’Antuono was the son of the late be private. Richard C. Cadigan of Milton and Robert P. Cadigan of South
Carole A. (Lennon) D’Antuono and Arthur R. Boston; sister of Gertrude Boyd of Mashpee and the late Rich-
ard, John and Cornelius Sullivan, Mary Rourke and Elizabeth
Martha W. Alexander, 87, worked at Navy Yard Coughlin.
Mrs. Cadigan also leaves 12 grandchildren and 26 great-
Martha W. Alexander of Duxbury died at the 1980’s and was married to Harold Alexan- grandchildren.
Bay Path Nursing Home on Oct. 10. She was 87. der (1989-1993). She resided in St. Catherines, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary
Born Martha Wilma Nickerson in Nova Scotia Ontario, Canada for a few years until his death of the Hills Church, Milton on Friday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. Rela-
in 1923, she was the daughter of Ada Mae and in 1993. She was active in many shuffleboard tives and friends are invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral
Raymond Nickerson, sister of Alma Chandler- tournaments in Canada and Florida. She then Home, 460 Granite Ave., Milton, Thursday 3-8 p.m. Burial of
Cameron and brother of Victor D. Nickerson, returned to Duxbury and worked as a reception- Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Cadi-
all deceased. She was married to Paul R. Mor- ist at Bay Path Nursing Home for about a year gan’s memory may be made to Saint Mary of the Hills Church,
rison and Harold Alexander, both deceased. and then retired. After retirement she continued 29 St. Mary’s Rd. Milton, MA 02186. For information and di-
The Nickerson family moved to Malden from her love of knitting, needlepoint, crochet and rections, www.dolanfuneral.com
Nova Scotia in 1926 and then to Duxbury in music. She also enjoyed spending time with her
1933 with the Kenney and Hazlehurst families. grandchildren. She was an accomplished organ-
The Nickersons resided above Sweetsers Gen-
eral Store in the 30’s and 40’s. Mrs. Alexander
ist and also played the guitar, piano, accordion
and harmonica. She was an avid animal and George Frost, 69
graduated from Duxbury High School in 1941 bird lover and Red Sox fan. She was a member George Frost, 69, of Duxbury, died at his home on Aug. 22
then attended a Boston business school for of the American Legion Post 233 Auxiliary in after battling cancer for several months. He was a retired em-
two years. During WWII, she served in the US Duxbury and past auxiliary commander. ployee of British Leyland Motor Cars, which later became Jag-
Navy WAVES at the Boston Navy Yard. Over Mrs. Alexander leaves her son, P. Tracy uar Cars, for nearly 30 years. He worked his way up through
the years she worked at the Hanover Munitions Morrison and his wife Susan (LaGreca-Mor- various positions in sales and marketing before becoming Vice
Plant, The Plymouth Cordage Co. and was the rison); two grandsons, Paul Anthony Morrison
President of product planning and marketing. Mr. Frost spent
Assistant Postmistress at the Duxbury Post Of- and Kyle A. Morrison of Duxbury; a cousin,
his retirement pursuing his lifelong hobby of collecting model
fice for 17 years. She also co-owned and oper- Nancy Hazlehurst-Brock of Cary, N.C.; her
ated Marie and Martha’s Hot Dog Stand with nephew, Brian Chandler of Plymouth; and a cars. He was a member of the Boston Area Toy Collectors Club
Marie Arnold at the Marshfield Fairgrounds in niece, Carol Chandler- LaPrade of Westboro. and was widely admired among his fellow collectors.
the early 1960‘s. She then was the co-owner Memorial visiting hours will be held Sat- Mr. Frost was the son of the late Herbert and Marguerite
and operator of the Hobomock Inn, in Pem- urday, Oct. 30 from 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the Frost and the brother of the late Herbert Frost. He leaves his
broke for 10 years with her then husband, Paul Shepherd Funeral Home 216 Main St. (Rte daughter Jane Navarro and his grandson Paul Navarro, both of
Morrison. She also worked as bookkeeper at 106), Kingston with a service to follow at 11:30 Lovettsville, Va.; his sister, Juanita Scott of Doylestown, Penn.;
the Angelo’s Supermarket in Wareham. a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made and four nieces and nephews. A private memorial service was
Mrs. Alexander resided in Bradenton, Fla. in to Cranberry Hospice of Plymouth, MA. held on Sept. 11.
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The annual fall foliage fiesta walk will be held on Sunday, Some additional facts: Annual Percentage Rate (APR) effective as of 10/13/10 and may change. Applies to 1-2 family owner-occupied homes.
Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. Enjoy the beautiful woods with the Open Space Assumes a maximum 80% loan-to-value and first mortgage position. Subject to credit approval. A 30 -Year Loan would be repaid in 360 equal
monthly principal plus interest payments of $5.37 per $1000 borrowed, which do not include taxes or insurance premiums, if applicable. So your
Committee. Members will lead two guided walks. Meet at the actual monthly payment will be greater.
North Hill Marsh parking lot on Mayflower Street.
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The Duxbury Rural and Historical Society presented a letter reading at the Drew Archival Library.
The program was entitled, “Dear Father and Mother: Letters from 19th Century Duxbury Children.”
Volunteers included Duxbury school students. Back row: Henry Ravenscroft, Lily Settle and Cam
Anello. Front row: Morgan Ravenscroft, Allie Martin, Colleen Leddie and Casey Reinhart.
Photo credit: Julius A. Prince, Jr.