BOSTON – Monday, November 8, 2010 – In keeping with Governor Patrick's unprecedented commitment to preserve open space and improve public parks across the state, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles today announced $6.3 million in grants to...

Scituate — To the Editor: While attending a three-hour meeting sponsored by the school committee and attended by at least 100 members of the community on Jan. 30 in the Gates Intermediate School library, it became clear that the community is seriously concerned about the impact of a projected $1.5 million school budget shortfall and the preservation of the staff and services that our...

Scituate — Egypt Park, which will be located at the corner of Curtis, Lawson, and Captain Peirce roads, should be one of a “necklace” of parks throughout town, said director of public works Al Bangert. According to Bangert, the park would include a walkway, several benches, landscaped greenery and trees. “It’s more like a rest spot on a bike journey through town,” he said. Last...

SCITUATE — Quaint little bookstore? Check. Shops to roam aimlessly? Check. Restaurants with waterfront seating? Check. Scituate Harbor has become a summertime delight for visitors who travel by land and by sea. But there is one thing missing: A continuous path along the water’s edge, the type of pedestrian-friendly accent that makes people want to stop and stay awhile. Town...