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Volume LX No. 48 “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” –– Charles Schulz Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Board spars
over contract
Harsh words fly in North Hill
Golf Course management dispute
By Susanna Sheehan, Clipper Staff ous public meetings about the
susanna@duxburyclipper.com
town-owned North Hill golf
In an acrimonious discus- course and the current manag-
sion, Duxbury selectmen this er Johnson Golf Management
week argued over the pending Inc. of Dover.
North Hill golf course legal Peterson said he had
case. “strong concerns” that the se-
During selectmen’s Mon- lectmen were exposing Dux-
day meeting, resident Steve bury residents to a “financial
Peterson took advantage of risk” when they decided to
the public comment time and terminate the management
asked Selectmen Chairman contract with Johnson due to SECRET SANTA: Santa Claus gets some last minute advice from one of his elves before greeting the
Shawn Dahlen why he wasn’t multiple contract violations at children of Duxbury in Hall’s Corner during the sixth annual Holly Days. His visit was sponsored by
allowed to speak at two previ- continued on page 14
Duxbury Mortgages and the Law Office of Phil Markella. For more photos see page 18. Photo by Josh Cutler
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to Town Meeting as to what
type of district the residents COME GET YOUR
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“It provides for the re-
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and other local features.” Committee, gave a PowerPoint presentation on Nov. 22 to inform for Christmas
Hartford said he was unsure residents about the districts are being proposed in town.
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been created in Duxbury ing the public. However, they forts to educate voters on the MILE NORTH OF 3HAWS
— whether there was an under- worried that residents might benefits and uses of a historic
lying sentiment of opposition not do their homework on the district in the months leading
or it just hadn’t happened. issue before attending Town up to Town Meeting.
“Duxbury is a town that Meeting. Residents also may learn
would be appropriate to begin Committee members more about the proposal at
creation of local historic dis- agreed to continue their ef- duxburylhd.org.
tricts,” he said.
At the public forum, Hart-
ford gave a PowerPoint pre-
sentation and explained that
Holiday Greens sale and boutique
the Local Historic District The Community Garden Club of Duxbury will hold its
Study Committee had met Holiday Greens Sale and Boutique on Saturday, Dec. 4, from
twice a month since forming 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Cornerstone Lodge, 585 Washington St.
and also met often in smaller The sale will feature fresh green arrangements such as center-
working groups. They heard pieces, boxwood trees, door swags, garlands, mantle pieces,
a presentation on historic dis- forced bulbs, and fireside baskets – designed and made by
tricts made by a representative club members. The designs vary from traditional to contem-
of the Massachusetts Histori- porary and many utilize shells, including the Island Creek
cal Commission. The com- Oyster shell.
mittee also is networking with The Holiday Boutique has a new look, highlighting hand-
other towns that have local made gifts from local natural flora from member’s gardens
historic districts. and Duxbury’s shores, such as topiaries and sachets. Plus, THE SPARROW HOUSE
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selves to and benefit from the a bake sale.
establishment of local historic Fresh items will be added throughout the day, but be sure
districts,” Hartford said. to come early—it’s always a sell out!
The forum was aimed at The sale is the club’s largest fund-raiser of the year and
informing the public of the directly supports town beautification, community programs
committee’s efforts and to fa- and scholarships.
cilitate discussion so the pro-
cess of developing a historic
district would be transparent.
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Guitar Trio A portion from the sale of the ties at The Studio is given to
The Back Bay Gui- The Newcomers Club for their contribution to various charities.
tar Trio will perform at the
Duxbury Free Library on DUXBURY MARKETPLACE
Sunday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m.
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president of the Duxbury Rotary Club at the recent meeting.
he Club was honored to hear from Dr. Tantillo who
told us that $126,000,000, with a reimbursement from
the state of $45,000,000, might be the cost of a new
high school. Renovating schools, in lieu of a new school, would
cost $45,000,000 with no reimbursement from the state. Exist-
ing buildings could be used for classes while the new school is
being built. If the town goes the renovation route, it would be
necessary to rent temporary classrooms. The new school would
be built behind the present middle school and thus would not
affect Train Field.
Dr. Tantillo spoke about technology and its effect on educa-
tion and the necessity of teachers having to study to keep up
with the students who were born in the technological era. Dr.
Tantillo addressed the No Student Left Behind costs as 20-25
percent of the budget for special education.
The Club was grateful to receive a check for $1,000 from
former Rotarian Tony Matera who represents a trust that makes
such charitable donations.
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At the Oct. 18 selectmen’s Doug Johnson, who has concluded or until a the court
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discussion on the contract vio- past 15 years, sued the town in As Donato started to read
lations to town officials and 2008 after losing the manage- the judge’s decision, both Sul- 117 Main Street(next to Persy’s)
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he wasn’t allowed to speak town conspired against him. herself. Donato kept reading
because the issue was in litiga- Johnson was successful in from the memo, saying it was always the perfect gift
tion but that he felt he should seeking an injunction against a public document and calling
have been heard. the town in Middlesex County it “significant.”
“If I had been listened to court, which has allowed him Sullivan said Donato was
back then, I could have pre- to remain in control of North acting like he was representing
vented a higher liability,” he
said. “This is open session. Any time that we engage in a
Peterson said that select- conversation on things that are being taken care of in
men told him they would be court, we damage our position. We are not serving the
talking about the case in ex-
ecutive session but he said he town to engage in this type of showmanship.”
learned later it had not been –– Betsy Sullivan
discussed.
Peterson began to talk Hill under the terms of his last Johnson Golf and not the best
about the most recent rul- contract, which ended in De- interests of the town.
ing on the case, which then cember 2008. “This is open session. Any
sparked the argument among Despite the other select- time that we engage in a con-
selectmen. Dahlen and Select- men’s objections, Donato be- versation on things that are
man Betsy Sullivan said they gan to read from a Nov. 24 being taken care of in court,
would not discuss it because memo from the Middlesex we damage our position,” said
it would be detrimental to the Superior Court in which Judge Sullivan. “We are not serving Charity Can Begin With the
town’s legal case, but Select- H. J. Smith denied the town’s the town to engage in this type Gift of Life Insurance
man Christopher Donato felt motion for summary judgment of showmanship.”
Peterson should be allowed to and granted a preliminary in- Donato denied he was not Even in a tough economic environment, with a little foresight
talk and he began to argue that junction that prohibits Dux- serving the town, saying it was and creativity, there are many ways you can support worth-
the town was wrong to award bury official from executing the selectmen’s job to shed while endeavors and gain satisfaction knowing you’ll be able
light on this issue, especially to contribute for the long term.
Schools to meet with designers because of the most recent
court decision. Regardless of your income level, you can
The School Building Committee plans to meet with four Dahlen and Sullivan then continue to support your favorite phil-
designers who have designed model schools in Massachusetts argued with Donato, telling anthropic organizations by donating
in order to see if any of their plans would fit Duxbury’s needs him it was inappropriate to through life insurance. When you name
your chosen charity as the beneficiary of
for a new middle and high school. discuss the case. Dahlen fi- your policy,1 you are contributing to a
The designers will be notified by mid-December of the nally ended the discussion and worthy cause and can benefit from po-
town’s interest and then they would visit the site and offer pro- ended the meeting. David W. Shea,
tential tax deductions.
posals showing how their models could be adapted to fit the Agent
New York Life
requirements of the 1,735 high and middle school students, Insurance Company There are several methods of gifting life
said Elizabeth Lewis, chairwoman of the committee. insurance as a charitable donation:
If the process goes well and the committee likes any of
the designs, Lewis said that her committee would be ready to s $ESIGNATE A CHARITY AS OWNER AND BENElCIARY This ben-
ask for design funds by March 2011 Town Meeting and may Helping Athletes & efits the charity and gives the donor a bonus in the form of
want to call a special town meeting in the fall for construction Patients of All Ages! income tax benefits. Premiums on such a policy are deduct-
funds. ible to taxpayers who itemize their deductions. Consult a tax
If the committee is unhappy with the model designs, they Certified in the Graston® professional for details.
Technique ‘the soft tissue s $ESIGNATE CHARITY AS BENElCIARY As policy owner, you retain
can proceed the traditional way and select their own archi- the right to make changes to the policy including changing
tect. injury solution”
the beneficiary. While premium payments are not tax deduct-
The committee is considering building a co-located, or ible, upon the donor’s death, the estate receives a charitable
combined school, on the site of the current middle school that estate tax deduction for the proceeds, as allowed by law.
will house both the middle and high school. The Massachu- s $ONATE AN EXISTING POLICY If you own a policy with cover-
setts School Building Authority believes a model school is the Alison Austin, DC
age that is no longer needed, you may consider donating it to
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at the Duxbury Free Library high-risk pregnancy
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p.m. in the lower level Re- • Gynecological care from adolescence
source Room. Rabbi Silver- through menopause and beyond
man is an experienced teach- • Outpatient treatment of abnormal pap
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Comcast, the cable television Customers of both compa- expired, even though there is Molisse Realty Group, LLC
provider, and the new contract nies will receive all three local a television studio and equip- 18 Snow Road, Marshfield
means new life for the town’s channels once they are run- ment in the high school.
Phone: 781-837-5600
636 Middle Street, Weymouth
three local cable channels: the ning. Currently, Verizon FIOS New equipment will be Phone: 781-331-3900
www.molisserealty.com
educational, government and customers do not get the local provided for the government
public access channels. programming channels as there and educational programs. The
Duxbury has been with-
out a formal cable television
contract since 2004, when its
is no connection to the town
hall or school department.
For public access, resi-
studio at the high school will be
returned to the schools, which
will also keep the 10-year old
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gotiations for years –– and we ports government programs pay $132,000 to get the local XXX.BIPOFZ'BNJMZ-BXDPN
have,” said Town Manager for both towns as well as the channels started. This money
Richard MacDonald. educational channel for Kings- will be recovered from the five
The Duxbury Cable Advi- ton. It produces original shows percent of revenues it owes to
sory Committee and consult- about cooking, gardening, the town.
ing attorney William Hewig of sports, and religion, to name a Comcast’s contract offers
Kopelman and Paige of Bos- few offerings. the town more revenues than
ton have negotiated terms with PACTV also offers classes Verizon’s contract does, but
both Comcast and Verizon. in television programming in- because of the way both con-
These terms will permit pro- cluding videography, audio, tracts are written, each com-
grams to be broadcast from the lighting, and editing. pany must pay the same in
current locations at the high Duxbury residents will be revenues for the local access
school, Alden Elementary and able to use PACTV’s studios television. So Verizon’s pay-
Town Hall and also from the to produce their own shows. ments will rise from 3.3 per-
Performing Arts Center, the In the past, Duxbury’s lo- cent to five percent of its gross
Senior Center, the library and cal channel aired many locally annual revenues, said Hewig.
the fire station. The companies produced TV shows including Duxbury Finance Direc-
have 180 days in which to cre- a cooking program with the tor John Madden said the town
ate a shared network for these late local chef David Wells could accept and spend this HOME MADE JAMS,
money without a Town Meet- JELLIES & RELISHES
ing vote as it is considered
Snug Harbor holiday concert special revenue.
The holiday concert by members of the Snug Harbor Com- Selectmen praised Hewig
munity Chorus is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. and the Cable TV Committee
The program features traditional carols as well as other works for their hard work over many
representative of the various styles and moods of the season. years.
And, of course, there is the much anticipated audience sing- “You and the committee
along. have done a very, very thor-
Both rehearsals and the holiday and spring concerts are ough job,” said Selectmen
held at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center. They are under Chairman Shawn Dahlen. “It
the direction of artistic director Roy Kelley. was a Herculean effort.”
Recently, the group was chosen to perform for theater-
goers waiting to attend Oprah Winfrey’s well-known musical,
“The Color Purple,” then on national tour. Other performanc-
es have included the Irish Fiddler Eileen Ivers and Immigrant
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An interactive storytime
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cereal to be donated to the Duxbury Interfaith Council necessary and all residents Kindergarten Classes
are welcome to come speak Afterschool Classes (Grades K-12)
he Duxbury Student Union sponsored a “throwdown
with the Representative Tutoring
challenge” for the Thanksgiving baskets of the Dux-
about issues of concern. If Adult Classes (all levels)
bury Interfaith Council. Over 80 batches of brownies
you have any questions, you
were made and another 115-plus boxes of cereal were donated
can call Brian Patterson at
by the students, all to help over 100 families in our community.
Webster’s Statehouse office
You also can help “fill the baskets” for the upcoming December
at 617-722-2487 or e-mail
holidays. Canned food, cereal and baked goods are needed as
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Two-week-old Lila Cutler slept through her first visit with Santa Claus, crafts, rode kids on ponies, painted faces,
while older brother Charlie and mother Leslie were more excited to sang carols, and shopped in Duxbury!
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School Committee meeting 7 p.m. Alden Rm. 104
Monday Dec. 13
n Nov. 24, Alden’s
Alden School Council 3:45 p.m.
third graders made
7/8 Grade Concert I Orchestra and Chorus 7:30 p.m. PAC
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annual Thanksgiving project
Tuesday Dec. 14
is organized by third grade
7/8 Grade Concert II Band and Jazz 7:30 p.m. PAC
teacher, Dr. Carl Swanson.
Silent Auction opens at 6:45 p.m. PAC
Each child brings to school a
Thursday Dec. 16
carrot, potato, or onion as Dr.
5th Grade Concert 6 p.m. PAC
Swanson, dressed as Governor
6th Grade Concert 8 p.m. PAC
William Bradford, reads the
Monday Dec. 20
story of “Stone Soup.”
DHS Holiday Concert 7:30 p.m.
This wonderful fable ex-
Tuesday Dec. 21
plores the dangers of selfish-
DHS Ensemble Concert 7:30 p.m.
ness and the magic of sharing.
Friday Dec. 24- Sunday Jan. 2
As the story is read aloud, the
No School - Winter Break
students bring their food to Students from Dr.
the big soup pots manned by Swanson’s class enjoy
parent volunteers who chop, eating the soup.
dice, and stir the burgeoning
School Lunch Menu pots. When the story is done, Dr. Swanson reads
the villagers have learned all Stone Soup.
Week of Dec. 6-10 about sharing and the students’ Photos by Mrs. Erin Miele