> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Weekly Digest - August 7, 2026 - URL: https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/weekly-digest-august-7-2026/ - Published: 2026-08-07T15:00:23.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-07T18:47:17.000Z - Author: PCJ Staff - Tags: #newsletter, Weekly Digest Here are this week's top stories, curated by our editorial team. ### ZipTrip Comes to Pembroke The Boston 25 ZipTrip came to Pembroke last week and we were there to take in the sights and sounds of the event. [ZipTrip Returns to PembrokeAfter 17 years, the Fox 25 News ZipTrip returned to Pembroke on Friday, July 31, 2026\. Scattered across the Pembroke Community Center lawn were local merchants and businesses, non-profit organizations, restaurants and more. Perfect weather allowed visitors to comfortably enjoy food and entertainment, gather information and watch it broadcast![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-1fee455e-7fdf-4a82-bc3b-1ab2a4712432.png)Pembroke Citizen JournalMike Corkren![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/ZipTrip-5111f4be-3040-4401-9bf3-27c397668c7b.png)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/community/ziptrip-returns-to-pembroke/) ### Pembroke Arts Festival The Pembroke Arts Festival will take place at the Community Center this weekend, August 8-9\. Featuring food, music, arts, and family fun - read more in our story below. [Pembroke Arts Festival Offers Fun for the Whole FamilyThe 59th iteration of the Pembroke Arts Festival will take place in and around the Pembroke Community Center Aug. 7 through 9\. The festival gets underway Friday, Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. with two awards ceremonies – adult and young artists – and an opportunity for a first look at![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-44150aae-001a-43f4-a88e-4064cd6ac9a1.png)Pembroke Citizen JournalPenny Winn![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/Untitled-ecbb801f-b0a5-452c-bb71-99e2020d4a70.png)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/community/arts-festival-coming-2026/) ### BESS Lawsuit Continues in Land Court While both the town and project developer have agreed to settle the case, a judge ruled that proceedings must go on between Palmer Management, the Town of Pembroke and resident Susan Bollinger. [Judge Declines to End BESS Lawsuit, Sets Schedule for ArgumentsWith both the developer and the town seeking an end to the case, a Land Court judge has ruled that dismissing it would not clear the way for the 48 Schoosett Street battery storage project, and set a schedule for arguments.![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-e2c4bffa-f5b2-44b9-8ae1-312adc726444.png)Pembroke Citizen JournalWill Tavares![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/48-Schoosett-St-Site-3-635aee8f-3bab-47f3-8357-5700fab2b935.png)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/town-hall/judge-declines-to-dismiss-bess-suit/) ### Disposing of Vapes and E-Cigarettes E-Cigarettes and vaping devices are a waste stream nightmare. Learn about the safe and proper ways to dispose of these devices in this week's Trash Talk column. [Trash Talk: E-Cigarettes and VapesCigarette butts are the most littered plastic item in the world, with trillions discarded improperly each year. Flicked from moving vehicles or dropped on the ground and crushed underfoot, they are often treated as harmless litter. In reality, cigarette filters are made from cellulose acetate, a synthetic plastic fiber that![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-58a18d83-2bbb-461a-8cc8-bc2a35fcf9eb.png)Pembroke Citizen JournalNicole Lydic![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/VAPE-5624b9dd-255c-4042-a7c6-2d8f48e58d11.jpg)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/community/trash-talk-e-cigarettes-and-vapes/) ### Real Estate Snapshot Check out the first edition of our snapshot highlighting this week's closed real estate transactions here in Pembroke. [Pembroke Real Estate Snapshot - August 7, 2026A look at this week’s real estate sales in Pembroke.![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-761ad411-2697-4590-a949-80b9cb86015f.png)Pembroke Citizen JournalKathleen Keegan![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/reall-estate-snapshot-1d3f5dfc-95c3-48f9-b65b-bde32686dfe5.jpg)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/business/pembroke-real-estate-snapshot-august-7-2026/) ### And finally, our Pet of the Week [Pet of the Week, August 7, 2026Meet Jocko Spartacus. Would you like your pet to be selected as the PCJ pet of the week? Email us up to three pictures with “Pet of the Week” in the subject (any type of pet is eligible) and maybe you’ll see your pet featured here. Please include your![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-3d181c06-a027-4f48-bfa2-c3edc905a8b3.png)Pembroke Citizen JournalMike Corkren![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/Pet-of-the-week-heading3-b45c36e6-2c34-4097-91fc-02ae4148ed87.JPG)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/community/pet-of-the-week-august-7-2026/) ### ### Do you have a story idea for us to cover? Please fill out our [tip form](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/tip-drop/). ### We also accept l[etters to the editor](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/letter-to-the-editor/) if you want your voice heard in the Pembroke Citizen Journal.