In an effort to improve Duxbury’s annual town meet ing, town officials including the moderator, selectmen, town counsel and financial committee members met this week to talk about the high points and low points of the 2013 annual town meeting and to find ways to make it better and more efficient.

A Duxbury tree worker was flown to a Boston hospital Monday afternoon after falling from a bucket truck.

Inspired by the legacy left by his father-in-law and a life- long dream to compete in the Boston Marathon, one man is setting out to raise money and awareness about stroke.

While many people enjoy spending winter weekends up in the mountains skiing and enjoying a vacation, one Dux- bury resident has discovered that the popular winter pas- time could allow him the opportunity to give back to the community.

Duxbury residents re-elected Nancy Oates as town clerk in Saturday's town election. Town clerk was the only contested position on this year's ballot, contested by Susan Kelley, former assistant town clerk. 

Oates, who has served as town clerk for 30 years, received 459 votes. Kelley received 378.

It is that time of year, when we need to look around and notice those rays of sunshine, those worker bees, those gentle souls – yes, Duxbury volunteers. 

Duxbury fire, police and the harbormaster spent two days over the weekend trying to free a pick-up truck and front end loader that became stuck off Powder Point Bridge Friday morning.

When Eliphas Weston married Priscilla Peterson he became the first Weston to hold land on Powder Point. Priscilla was the Pilgrim George Soule’s great granddaughter and she had inherited the property from her father, Isaac Peterson.

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Town meeting voters ap- proved more than $400,000 for various unexpected expenses as a result of the February bliz- zard more commonly referred to as "Nemo."

The Clipper is live at the 2013 Town Meeting. Check back in regularly for updates on results.

7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, the third night of Town Meeting has commenced with Articl 23. 

As a huge storm lingers off the coast of Duxbury, many areas of town are experiencing massive flooding and some areas may see additional snow before the storm moves off the coast. The Clipper's Karen Wong traveled around Duxbury before and during the storm to give us a first hand glance at the impact of the storm. 

Ms. Leighton’s fifth grade class challenges you to be smarter than a Duxbury fifth grader!

Smarter Than a Duxbury Fifth Grader is Thursday, March 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center. The Alden PTA would like to welcome you to a night of laughter and fun as the Duxbury fifth graders show their mad skills in a challenge against some brave few who are willing to find out if they are smarter than a Duxbury fifth grader. Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 per child, $30 max per family. Participating fifth graders do not need to buy a ticket. For more information on the event you may contact Lori Mullin This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Mollie O’Hara This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ms. Girouard’s and Ms. Leighton’s fifth grade classes challenge you to be smarter than a Duxbury fifth grader!