Community - Pembroke Citizen Journal (Page 2)

Pembroke Public Library Foundation Dedicates Study Pods and Announces Library Expansion Plan

Foundation President Robert DeMarzo outlined a 2,700-square-foot addition funded by a $1.5 million Peterson family donation and other private gifts, with work expected to start in spring 2027.

By Ken Pike

/ 23 Oct 2026

Pembroke Public Library Foundation Dedicates Study Pods and Announces Library Expansion Plan

Pet of the Week - October 23, 2026

Meet JT, this week's PCJ Pet of the Week.

By Mike Corkren

/ 23 Oct 2026

Pembroke Trivia Night

A fun night of Pembroke-themed trivia hosted by the Pembroke Citizen Journal, with complimentary snacks from local restaurants and a cash bar. Tables seat eight, so bring a team or join one when you arrive — space is limited and registration holds your spot.

By PCJ Staff

/ 16 Oct 2026

Where Is It? How Well Do You Know Pembroke?

A new weekly series shows a photograph, or part of one, and asks residents to guess the Pembroke location, with the answer revealed the following week.

By Anne Stanton

/ 16 Oct 2026

Where Is It? How Well Do You Know Pembroke?

Taste of Pembroke Brings Everyone to the Table

The Chamber of Commerce revived the event after 11 years to benefit the Community Center and New England Village in Pembroke, with five food vendors and three sponsors.

By Anne Stanton

/ 16 Oct 2026

Taste of Pembroke Brings Everyone to the Table

Peeping Fall Foliage in Your Own Backyard

Tubbs Meadow on Monroe Street and Willow Brook Farm on Barker Street offer trails, parking and fall color for residents who would rather skip the drive to Vermont or New Hampshire.

By Carolyn Cleary

/ 16 Oct 2026

Peeping Fall Foliage in Your Own Backyard

Pet of the Week, October 16, 2026

Meet George, this weeks PCJ Pet of the Week. Would you like your pet to be selected as the PCJ pet of the week? We Need Your Pet Pics! Email

By Mike Corkren

/ 16 Oct 2026

Scheduling Curbside Bulk Item Pickup

Pembroke funds curbside pickup of one bulky item per week through contractor Capitol Waste, plus up to 20 extra trash bags twice a year, according to the town's website.

By Kathleen Keegan

/ 16 Oct 2026

Bridgewater State Senior College

Bridgewater State University's Senior College charges $95 per semester for up to seven courses, held in person, on Zoom or in a hybrid format at the campus, senior centers, the YMCA and local libraries.

By Donna Daley Brown

/ 16 Oct 2026

Senior Corner - New Social Work Intern at Pembroke Senior Services

Nathan Zimmer, a Bridgewater State University social work graduate student, will work with Pembroke seniors through spring 2027 on support groups, home visits and fuel assistance applications.

By Ken Pike

/ 9 Oct 2026

Senior Corner - New Social Work Intern at Pembroke Senior Services

Trash Talk ♻️ Compost Saves!

Food waste makes up nearly 25% of Massachusetts trash and is a particular problem in Pembroke’s recycling; here’s how to compost at home with a yard pile, a barrel bin or a countertop unit.

By Nicole Lydic

/ 9 Oct 2026

Pet of the Week, October 9, 2026

Meet Hallie Maye, this week’s Pet of the Week.

By Mike Corkren

/ 9 Oct 2026