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Fourth Annual Plympton Flower Show: A Bright Spot on a Rainy Day

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Stephani Teran
Express staff
The Fourth Annual Plympton Flower Show took place on Sunday, Sept. 7 on the Plympton Town Green. It was a wonderful day -even with the much needed rain, and many gardeners, green thumbs, and floral lovers showed up with stunning entries! From show-stopping specimen Dahlias to carefully crafted terrariums complete with tiny figurines and scenes made entirely of woodland materials, the Plympton Flower Show was full to the brim with beautiful creations made by contestants from surrounding towns.
In addition to floral, produce, and craft entries on display, Plympton Old Time Jams provided the perfect music for the afternoon, Just the Dip food truck kept everyone fed with delicious food, and Detterman Farm offered stunning flowers and floral creations for sale -all made with harvests grown just down the street on their magical farm. A special thanks to our three judges and experts in their fields, George Stanchfield, Jane Schulze, and Mike Jardin for offering their time, consideration, and wisdom to the show. We are also grateful to Mike Slawson of the Plympton Public Library for hosting the dried floral art workshop for our younger contestants to work on their entries. In addition, we are immensely grateful for our fellow Plympton Garden Club members and family and friends who show up every year and work hard to make sure the event runs smoothly.
I would also like to personally thank Gabby Falconieri and her husband, Tim. Gabby has been the driving force behind this flower show the last four years and it would not be what it is today without her freely offered time, efforts, ideas, guidance, and support. Lastly, we would like to thank all of our contestants for entering and for taking the time to nurture things all growing season long and then arrange and showcase them for the community at our show. We truly could not have a show without you! Until next year, best wishes for the last weeks of the growing season and we look forward to starting things up again in the spring!
Congratulations to the winners for the 2025 Plympton Flower Show!

WINNERS 2025

Single Variety Arrangement
1st: Meg McSweeney Martin
2nd: Heidi Creighton
3rd: Rebecca Hudson
360 arrangement
1st:Emily Sharland
2nd: Rebecca Hudson
3rd: Rose
One Faced Arrangement
1st: Rebecca Hudson
2nd: Meaghan Weymouth
3rd: David Alberti
Natives Arrangement
1st: Brian McGinn
2nd: Rebecca Hudson
3rd: Patricia Pflaumer
Herbs Arrangement
1st: Meg McSweeney Martin
Dahlia:
Decorative Informal
1st: Rebecca Hudson
2nd: Justine Muir
3rd: Heidi Creightin
Decorative Formal
1st: Justine Muir
2nd: Meaghan Weymouth
3rd: Gabby Falconieri
Dinner Plates
1st: Justine Muir
2nd: Kelly Macdonald Weeks
3rd: Heidi Creighton
PomPom:
1st: Gabby Falconieri
Cactus
1st: Ed McSweeney
2nd: Meaghan Weymouth
3rd: Justine Muir
Ball
1st: Meaghan Weymouth
2nd: Kelly Macdonald Weeks
3rd: Becky Hane
Zinnia
1st: Holly Swain
2nd: Adriana Lafave
3rd: Gina Richmond
Rose
1st: Leslie Gomes
2nd: Holly Swain
Sunflowers
1st: Kelly McDonald Weeks
2nd: Dave Alberti
3rd: Vicki Alberti
Cosmo
1st: Little Rivers Flower Farm
2nd: Leslie Gomes
Natives
1st: Meg McSweeney Martin
2nd: Vicki Alberti
Produce:
Garlic
1st: Dave Alberti
2nd: Ed McSweeney
Pepper
1st: Heather Sandra
Squash
1st: Lesie Gomes
2nd: Holly Swain
Pumpkin
1st: Tracy Delpozzo
Herbs
1st: Meg Mcsweeney Martin
2nd: Leslie Gomes
3rd: Vicki Alberti
Future Gardeners:
Floral Arrangement
1st: Charlotte Weymouth
2nd: Josie Brickley
3rd: Max Noberts
Terrarium
1st: Charlotte Weymouth
2nd: Jaxson Weymouth
Sunflower
1st: Ellis Gilmore
2nd:Thad Gilmore
Gourds
1st: TJ Delpozzo
2nd: Lizzie Delpozzo
3rd: Ellis Gilmore
Pepper
1st: TJ Delpozzo
Dried Flower Art
1st: Ronan Teran
2nd: Hazel Falconieri
3rd: Alice
Best in Shows
Overwhelmingly the Judges favorites were both terrariums by
Charlotte and Jaxson Weymouth
People’s Choice:
Meg McSweeney Martin, Single Variety Arrangement

Halifax TA Update

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Justin Evans
Express correspondent
Halifax’s search for a permanent Town Administrator has hit a snag. The top candidate, Blair Crane, who was offered the position and set to negotiate a contract, has withdrawn his application. Interim Town Administrator Robert Fennessy broke the news at the August 26 Board of Selectmen meeting.
“We received a letter from him yesterday saying he’s no longer a candidate for the position,” Fennessy explained. “It puts us back at square one.”
The board now plans to touch base with their recruiter, Bernie Lynch, who’s currently out of the country, to figure out the next steps in their search.
Board Chair Jonathan Selig reassured Fennessy, “We’re lucky to have you here to keep things running smoothly. We’ll get this sorted out.”

Creativity Curated

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What if you were told you could acquire a priceless collection? This would not be a collection of things like coins, cards, or antiques, but a collection of human abilities and ideas from some of the brightest local people in your community that evoke, inspire, and motivate. This collection would be compiled in a beautiful package and delivered to your mailbox or door. Anyone would likely be thrilled at such a prospect but this is the reality of anyone who obtains an issue of Artypants Magazine.
Founder and Editorial Director, Maryann Gibbons, is a lot like her magazine -a creative powerhouse with a varied, meaningful collection of experiences and stories gathered into one person. In addition to her position with the magazine, Gibbons is a Marketing Director for a biotech company, but she started as a social worker for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. “The career of case management and triage required me to don many hats -too many hats. I found myself burned out,” Gibbons explains. In an attempt to remedy her exhaustion and facilitate healing Gibbon’s turned to plants.
Never one short on entrepreneurial spirit, Gibbons turned her adoration for plants, specifically houseplants, into a business. When she wasn’t busy establishing a 501c3 to found the Kingston Farmers Market, she focused on building her dream shop. “I was learning about merchandising, mailing lists, clients, and anything to do with running a small business in addition to learning and sharing about plants,” says Gibbons. Named after her two daughters frequently featured hairstyles shared alongside plants on her Instagram account, Plants and Ponytails was established.
Gibbons nurtured a growing following and had success at the Kingston Farmers Market which gave way to two pop up shops -one in the Derby Street Shops in Hingham. With her expertise in plants meeting the fine art of pottery, Gibbons developed a unique aesthetic and her business gained enough momentum to establish a brick-and-mortar shop in Merchants Row in Hanover. In the wake of Covid, however, Gibbons decided to close Plants and Ponytails. What could have been viewed as a defeat was seen by Gibbons as a crucial stepping stone in embarking on her next creative adventure. Plants and Ponytails was not merely a plant shop, it was a thriving community. Gibbons reflects, “I found the checkout register became a special place -a place where people opened up to me about their ideas and visions. It almost felt like a confessional for creative minds to share and connect. I kept in touch with many of these people and vital, meaningful connections were made.” Plants and Ponytails planted the seed and energy and community grew -eventually becoming the foundation on which Gibbons would build her next dream.
While waiting at a Cambridge café for her coffee, Gibbons looked around and noticed everyone on their phones. “I looked around and wished I had seen people reading something tangible, Gibbons recalls, “and I realized it would need to be bright yellow to distract them from their phones.” She then thought of paper dolls and their cut-out pants and how anyone could “put on their arty pants” and create -thus the name Artypants came about. This coffee shop “aha!” moment immediately gained traction and Gibbons contacted Portland designer, Chandlyr Kay, who previously collaborated with Gibbons for Plants and Ponytails by making yellow banana pots for plants. Gibbons knew Kay’s style would be the perfect, funky, editorial vibe she wanted for the magazine so she brought her on as Brand Director.
With a design and purpose firmly established Gibbons began the process of turning an idea into a physical product. “I went to Webster Printing in Hanson and got samples of paper,” says Gibbons, “I wanted to feel the weight and texture of it. I went home, blindfolded my family at dinner, and asked what papers they felt and liked the best.” Once uniquely sturdy paper was selected Gibbons decided to use what is called “perfect binding” rather than “saddle stitch” binding. Although the widely used saddle stitch is ideal for print and magazines to lay flat, perfect binding is a better option for longer, durable products that have a more permanent purpose. This was an intentional choice as Gibbons wanted Artypants to be a collected and treasured item much like a beloved book rather than a magazine that heads to the recycling bin after reading. “It would feel like throwing away a book. I wanted Artypants to invite the reader back for more after the initial read.” The final design resulted in a striking 7×10, 48pp print project in a bright yellow jacket, inspired by magazine stacks of the past, that felt more paperback book than mass produced magazine. Inside featured the very first collection of artists and creatives sharing their passion and brilliance in what Gibbons describes as, “A paper portal that transports your mind, senses, and spirit to a place your soul already knows.”
Now that Artypants was taking shape, Gibbons needed content. Luckily, the community of artists she discovered through Plants and Ponytails, as well as her increasing interest and involvement in local art shows and galleries, provided the ideal curation of like-minded individuals to initiate the mission of the magazine: Highlighting New England creatives. One of the biggest challenges with the first issue of Artypants was not the creation of content or the design and printing process. “The trick was in convincing people it was a real magazine -a real product to be bought,” Gibbons explains, “I had no physical proof yet so people were buying my idea and trusting that I would compensate their trust with something real.” Gibbons persevered and through her virtual collaboration and partnership with Kay, as well as her innate ability to find solutions and connect, she was able to promote Artypants enough to print the first issue, “Artypants 01” in November of 2023. As is common in the world of local print, the process and work do not stop even for a moment. Gibbons and Kay got to work on a second issue titled, “Summer Places” that was released in June of 2024. For this issue, however, Gibbons did not have to recruit all the contributors. This time she had artists and creatives approach her to be included in the magazine.
With the second issue Gibbons wanted to provide an opportunity for contributors to connect in person, so she created a speed networking event where instead of meeting someone for a few minutes as a date, they were artists meeting to exchange ideas and information with each other. “Artists often create in solitude and I wanted to give them a chance to share their ideas with other artists,” says Gibbons. Gibbons is not only committed to keeping artists connected, she is committed to supporting them and assisting in any way she can to help them make a living from what they do. Gibbons recently collaborated with Frame Center to provide a showcase for contributors featured in the third issue of Artypants, “Labyrinth”. “The artists got 80% of the profit if their art sold at the show,” says Gibbons. With many artists having to dedicate most of their time and energy to jobs or careers that do not allow them to work in their art form, Gibbons wants to provide a chance for them to spend more time creating. “I want to help put gas in their tanks,” Gibbons states, “It is amazing to know what a difference you can make for an artist in purchasing even just one of their pieces. Not only are you validating their expression, you are possibly paying their rent for the month.”
With Gibbons and Kay’s released third issue of Artypants they found they had more creative content offered up than they could include in one issue. “We actually had to turn some people away until a later time because we did not have room,” says Gibbons. With 41 contributing artists in “Labyrinth” and the support of 19 partnerships and wholesale businesses, Artypants is well on its way to becoming what Gibbons hopes will spread past the South Shore to become a multi-regional, New England magazine with each region having their own Artypants featuring their specific community creatives and artists. Gibbons is learning to navigate all that is required to make this a reality. “I find about 70% of my time is spent working to get the cost of publishing and distributing Artypants covered.” Gibbons, however, is up to the challenge. “I hope to democratize art – to take away the snootiness of it and help people realize that art is for everyone. I want to reinvigorate print, amplify creatives, and inspire creativity in the readers.” With Gibbons as the curator for Artypants, creativity on the South Shore is in good and capable hands and it will be a privilege to see the local beauty and authenticity she collects and shares with all of us along the way.
For more information on how to apply to be featured in Artypants Magazine is to join our newsletter, to know when submissions are open and what the next theme will be. Artypants also needs writers and photographers. Please email hello@artypantsmagazine.com for subscription information.

4-H Plympton’s Lucky Four Livestock to Show Again at Marshfield Fair

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The Lucky Four Livestock based in Plympton at Revival Farm is excited to be at the Marshfield Fair again this summer. With sixteen sheep and  four piglets at the fair, our club members spend the 10 days caring for their animals and sharing information with the general public. The piglets at only five weeks of age have been a big hit with many people asking if they could take them home for pets.
As Molly Quinn, age 15 of Middleboro explains “these pigs are meat breeds and unless you would enjoy having a 600lb pig as a pet, it probably wouldn’t be a good idea.”
Molly is just one of over a dozen 4-H youth that are part of the Lucky Four Livestock club. The members are from a number of local towns including Whitman, Halifax, Plymouth and Duxbury.
Many of the club members participated in the first sheep show which took place on day one. Lindel Tucker , age 16 of Duxbury, took the top prize in both showmanship and fitting.
“This was the first time I got to show my sheep Denali and we did awesome together. He is a really special lamb”
Some of the 4-H youth look forward to the fair all year. Two of the Lucky Four Livestock members live in California and only get to participate in 4-H when they spend their summer in Massachusetts. Katherine, age 7 was recently asked by the Duxbury Mariner what she was looking forward to this summer and she said “showing her sheep at the Marshfield Fair.”
None of this would be possible without the generosity of Justin and Kathryn Shepard of Revival Farm which lease their farm to the group. Lucky Four Livestock really appreciate the opportunity that they have in Plympton and they look forward to other adopted hometowns proud! The next sheep show takes place on Friday, August 22 at 4 p.m.

EEE virus found in Halifax mosquito sample

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed that a mosquito sample collected in the Town of Halifax tested positive for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE).
EEE is a rare but serious disease that can affect both humans and animals. EEE is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause severe illness including encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). EEE has a high mortality rate among those who develop symptoms. No human or animal cases have been reported in Halifax or surrounding areas at this time.
There is an elevated risk of transmission so residents are encouraged to take precaution when outdoors and to avoid outdoor activities around dawn and dusk. Use EPA approved insect repellants when outdoors and wear long sleeves and pants to reduce skin exposure.
Eliminate standing water around your home and yard. Mosquito control efforts are being evaluated and may be increased due to detection.
Visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mosquito-borne-disease-prevention for more information about mosquito safety.

“What 3 Words” app helps Plympton hikers to safety

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At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug.4, Regional Old Colony Communication Center received a call for two hikers disoriented in Cato’s Ridge Preserve. The Plympton Fire Department and Plympton Police responded. Thanks to coordination from the dispatcher and the “What 3 Words” app, a program that lets users easily share and navigate their exact location, the hikers were safely located and returned to their vehicle without incident.

House Committee on Federal Funding holds hearing

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Hearing was held jointly with the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development and focused on tourism, arts, culture, museums and libraries

The House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability held a hearing on the Trump Administration’s impact on the tourism, arts and culture and library sectors in Massachusetts. The hearing was held jointly with the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. The hearing featured testimony from libraries including the Boston Public Library, the Cambridge Public Library, the American Library Association and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Testifiers from the arts and culture space included museums such as Mass MoCA, the Peabody Essex Museum, the Museum of African American History, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, and organizations such as the New England Museum Association, Mass Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, MassCreative and Mass Humanities. Testifiers from the tourism sector included the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, MeetBoston and a panel of representatives from three regional tourism councils (RTC).
“Massachusetts is home to some of the world’s best museums and libraries, most vibrant artistic and cultural communities, and is a top destination for tourists, both domestic and international. Just five months into this presidential administration, we are seeing devastating effects to these critical sectors that make Massachusetts unique and drives our economy,” said Representative Kathy LaNatra, Chair of the House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability (D – Kingston). “This hearing was an opportunity for both the Legislature and the public to better understand the effect that federal funding cuts, program eliminations, tariffs and political rhetoric are having on tourism, culture and the arts in the Commonwealth. I want to thank my co-Chairs, Senator Paul Mark and Representative Sean Garballey for their continued leadership in this space and for their partnership in hosting this hearing.”
Millions of dollars in federal spending cuts have already been made across the Commonwealth, with many stemming from the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in Executive Order 14238, as well as the 35% proposed cut to the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Grants supporting artistic, cultural, and historic organizations, as well as libraries have been abruptly rescinded, typically through a non-governmental email account in the middle of the night. While some have been reinstated through court decisions, those cases are still playing out in the judicial system, leaving many organizations uncertain of where there funding stands.
The tourism industry in Massachusetts is a top driver of economic activity in the Commonwealth. MOTT Deputy Director Ticotsky testified that there was $23.6 billion in direct spending from domestic and international visitors each year, and See Plymouth President Lea Filson testified that tourism is the number one industry in Plymouth and Plymouth County. Despite strong projections last year that international and domestic visitation would see strong growth this year, projections have changed from a near 10% increase from last year to a near 10% decrease. Among the reasons cited for this change were the political rhetoric coming from the Presidential Administration, the concern over visa crackdowns and issues at the border, leading students, workers and visitors not to enter the United States, as well as the funding cuts to organizations, such as BrandUSA that support local destination marketing organizations such as MeetBoston and RTC’s.
The Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability was created to monitor the effects of federal policy decisions on Massachusetts, particularly in areas like education, public health, veterans’ services, civil rights, and climate policy. The committee will engage with residents, businesses and stakeholders who have been impacted by President Trump’s actions, a process that will allow the House to better understand how to respond to the developments in Washington.
For questions about the Committee, concerns about Federal funding or policy that you would like directed to the Committee, or to submit written testimony to the committee, please email Christopher.Jean@mahouse.gov.

NESB announces Cate Adams as Chief Commercial Banking Officer

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North Easton Savings Bank welcomes Cate Adams to the Bank’s Senior Management Team.  In her role as Chief Commercial Banking Officer, Adams is responsible for the overall management of the Bank’s Commercial Banking department, which includes leading a growing team of Commercial and Small Business Banking experts.
Adams is taking the helm of a growing and successful business unit, injecting her expertise to further cement NESB as the go-to bank for area and regional businesses.
Throughout her career, Adams has been passionate about working at mutually owned banks and using their community first ethos to develop long-standing partnerships with businesses of all sizes.
“We are excited to welcome Cate to lead our growing commercial line of business,” stated President and CEO, Rich Spencer. “We believe that Cate’s passion and expertise will help cement NESB as the leading community bank partner for businesses located in New England.”
“This is an exciting time to join NESB, as I truly believe we’re building something special here for area businesses and the families that power them,” stated Adams. “We have a great team here at the Bank; it’s really a standout organization that I’m proud to be a part of. I’m eager to build on its past successes as we continue to lead as the community bank of choice in the area.”
As a passionate supporter of local communities, Adams has been actively involved in several nonprofit organizations.  She volunteers with the Duxbury Beach Reservation, and has previously served on the Board of Directors at South Shore Chamber of Commerce,  South Shore Stars and acted as Treasurer for the Duxbury Student Union.
A graduate of Bridgewater State University, Adams continued her education at the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking along with participating in the Wharton Leadership Program, Banking and Financial Support Services at the Wharton School.
Adams is a resident of Duxbury.

, Massachusetts, prior to joining North Easton Savings Bank, Adams was the Commercial Banking Team Leader at South Shore Bank, Senior Vice President Commercial Lending at Eastern Bank, and a Vice President, Middle Market and Commercial and Enterprise Banking at Citizens Bank.

About North Easton Savings Bank
An award-winning financial institution with over $1.6 billion in assets, North Easton Savings Bank has a proven track record of growing the community through fair banking practices, financial advising, and local philanthropy. Founded in 1864, NESB is well-positioned as the preferred area banking partner with a powerful combination of convenient features like mobile and online banking and the personal, hometown touch of a local bank. North Easton Savings Bank is fully insured by the FDIC and the DIF and is an Equal Housing Lender. For more information, please visit nesb.com

Plympton updates procurement policy, tackles Old Townhouse survey

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The Plympton Board of Selectmen approved an updated procurement policy and authorized a property survey during their July 7 meeting, addressing several administrative and operational matters affecting the town.
The board unanimously adopted revisions to the town’s procurement policy, retroactive to June 30, 2025. Town Administrator Liz Dennehy explained the changes focus on clarifying requirements for written scope of work documentation.
“The updated policy that’s proposed clearly specifies that for construction type services between $5,000 and $10,000 that are for work on town grounds or in town buildings that we have that written scope of work in the file,” Dennehy said.
The policy update ensures detailed documentation of work to be performed for quoted prices, while maintaining compliance with Massachusetts General Laws governing municipal procurement.
Selectmen authorized Dennehy to proceed with surveying the Old Townhouse property, following an estimate of $1,300 from a local surveying company. The survey will establish visible stakes for property boundaries and provide the town with a plan showing exact property lines.
The survey addresses issues stemming from recent tree removal work that left stumps on the property. Tree Warden services removed 13 trees due to damage concerns affecting both town property and neighboring properties.
“If the board was inclined to consider putting a fence up at the property in the future, I would strongly recommend that we have the survey done,” Dennehy said.
Funding for the survey will come from existing articles for surveys and appraisals, with any remaining costs covered by the town buildings and grounds maintenance budget.
The board appointed Nathaniel Sides as their representative to the Old Colony Planning Council. Dennehy described the role as involving monthly or bi-monthly meetings, with participation varying based on topics relevant to Plympton.
“It’s not something that you would have to participate in every single month,” Dennehy explained. “Sometimes they’ll have meetings, and if it was something that was of particular interest to you, like, they have their board meetings, but then they also have, like, the joint transportation planning group.”
The council provides technical assistance to member communities, including help with green community grant applications and housing production plan updates. Dennehy noted the organization has helped Plympton secure hundreds of thousands of dollars in green community funding.
Selectmen reappointed Timothy Johnson as a part-time police officer from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Johnson previously declined a full-time appointment, creating complications with the school resource officer program.
The town voted to fund a full-time school resource officer position, but Johnson’s preference to remain part-time requires renegotiation of the memorandum of understanding with the police union.
“The little hiccup in everything is that the union contract, it involves like it’s supposed to be a full-time officer,” Dennehy said. “So if he’s only going to remain part-time, we need to go back to the drawing board and come up with another option.”
Police Chief Matt Ahl is working with the union to develop a hybrid approach that would involve multiple officers in school coverage while maintaining patrol responsibilities.
Dennehy provided several operational updates, including work on closing fiscal year 2025 with line-to-line transfers needed to balance accounts. The town accountant continues processing final invoices through the July 15 deadline.
The auditor has signed an engagement letter and aims to begin the audit process by early September. A finance committee meeting scheduled for the evening of July 7 will recommend a candidate to fill a vacant committee seat.
Regional Old Colony Communications Center received grant funding to update fire and police radios, addressing long-standing communication issues between departments.
“Radios are very expensive. And the ROC went out of their way to apply for some additional grant funding for us,” Dennehy said.
The highway department’s generator failed and requires replacement. Town officials solicited written quotes following proper procurement protocols, with South Shore Generator selected to install a more powerful unit.
Funding will come from a combination of ARPA funds and town building maintenance accounts, depending on invoice timing.
Website improvements are underway to address ADA compliance requirements and mobile accessibility issues. The town plans to integrate the police department website with the main municipal site for cost savings and improved functionality.
“I think the biggest issue with it, it looks fine if you access it from a desktop computer, but when you’re on your phone, which I feel is, like, a lot of people access from their phone, it brings up, an abbreviated menu,” Dennehy said.The board continues expanding video coverage of municipal meetings through Area 58. Additional boards including Board of Health, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, and Town Properties Committee are being added to the recording schedule.
Board Chair Dana Smith emphasized the importance of accessibility to town government, noting that video recordings allow residents to view meetings at their convenience.
The board scheduled their next meeting for Aug. 18 at 1 p.m., moving the start time earlier to accommodate scheduling conflicts.

Who let the dogs out?

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The Halifax Town Green was the location of Generations annual Fur Festival held on a very hot Saturday, June 21. Well behaved vaccinated dogs in all sizes competed for titles such as cutest, best dressed, smallest, and largest. This family friendly event also featured a K9 demonstration, comfort dogs from the Plymouth County Comfort Dog Program, and students and their leaders in the 4-H Dog and Sheep program. Local vendors were set-up around the Town Green and hot dogs were served by Generations.