Duxbury Morning Brief, Nov. 1: MassDOT rules out wood for bridge

From Duxbury News

• MassDOT rules out federal funds for wood bridge MassDOT told Duxbury officials it will not fund a wood rebuild of Powder Point Bridge, citing a hydraulic study that found the span's pilings may not survive projected storms. Preservation advocates pushed back, citing an informal March deadline and unresolved historic design questions.Duxbury News

Yesterday in Duxbury (Sat, Oct 31)

• Alden Dragon Dash raises $20,000 for PTA Alden School students ran laps for the annual Dragon Dash fun run, with parents and supporters raising more than $20,000 for the PTA, the Duxbury Clipper reported.Duxbury Clipper

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 12:00 p.m.: Local Seen site visit set for Monday A Local Seen site visit is scheduled for Monday from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Mural Room at Town Hall.Town of Duxbury
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Planning Board, zoning panel meet Monday Duxbury's Planning Board and Zoning Bylaw Subcommittee are set to meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the Weyerhaeuser Room at The Center, if a quorum is present.Town of Duxbury
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Monday for open session Duxbury's Select Board holds executive session at 6 p.m. and open session at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Mural Room at Town Hall, also available by remote video.Town of Duxbury
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission holds Tuesday hearing Duxbury's Conservation Commission meets for a public hearing Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Mural Room at Town Hall.Town of Duxbury
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 p.m.: Sidewalk, bike path panel meets Tuesday Duxbury's Sidewalk and Bike Path Committee meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Walker Room at The Center, with a Zoom option available.Town of Duxbury
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:30 a.m.: Housing working group meets Wednesday morning The Livable Duxbury Housing Working Group meets Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at The Center and by Zoom.Town of Duxbury
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Fiscal Advisory Committee meets Wednesday evening Duxbury's Fiscal Advisory Committee holds a hybrid meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. in The Center's Large Classroom and by Zoom.Town of Duxbury
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee meets Wednesday at Alden School Duxbury's School Committee meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Room 104 at Alden School, with a remote video option available.Town of Duxbury
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Affordable Housing Trust meets Wednesday evening The Duxbury Affordable Housing Trust meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. by remote video.Town of Duxbury
• Thu, Nov 5, 8:30 a.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Thursday morning Duxbury's Community Preservation Committee meets Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Mural Room at Town Hall, with a remote option.Town of Duxbury
• Tue, Nov 10, 6:00 p.m.: Historian to discuss colonial piracy Nov. 10 Historian Owen Marshall discusses piracy's role in colonial Massachusetts at The Center on Nov. 10, with a light supper at 5 p.m. followed by the talk at 6 p.m. for $5, the Duxbury Clipper reported.Duxbury Clipper
• Tue, Nov 24, 1:00 p.m.: Variety show set for The Center Nov. 24 The Center hosts a variety show Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. featuring singers, dancers, musicians and other local performers, with sign-ups available through staff, per the Duxbury Clipper.Duxbury Clipper
• Thu, Dec 31: Tax work-off program applications close Dec. 31 Duxbury residents interested in a 2027 tax abatement for working in a town department can apply through The Center's volunteer page before the posting closes Dec. 31, the Duxbury Clipper reported.Duxbury Clipper

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