Weekly Digest - July 3, 2026

Here are this week's top stories, curated by our editorial team.

Wendy LaPierre Sworn in as New Chief of Police

Pembroke has a new Chief of Police, but her presence here in town is anything but new. Chief LaPierre, former Deputy Chief and Pembroke's first female Chief of Police, was sworn in at the Community Center to a full crowd.

Wendy LaPierre sworn in as new Chief of Police

Deputy Chief Wendy LaPierre was sworn in as Pembroke Chief of Police on Wednesday evening, July 1, 2026. She will replace retiring Chief Richard MacDonald and will be Pembroke’s first female Chief. The ceremony was held in the Community Center, just prior to the start of the Select Board

Pembroke Citizen JournalAnne Stanton

Remembering the Pembroke Resolves

As we head into Independence Day weekend, Pembroke residents have the unique distinction of living in the town where the Pembroke Resolves were drafted and signed. Coming nearly two years before the Declaration of Independence, there is an argument to be made that it was the first official document renouncing British rule.

America at 250

This July 4th represents the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States of America. Throughout the country, Americans will celebrate, parade, Bar-B-Q, and, hopefully, reflect on the history of our shared experience of ‘The Great Experiment’. Residents of Pembroke share a significant piece of this historical

Pembroke Citizen JournalAnne Stanton

Public Safety Building Updates

Both the new Public Safety Building on Washington Street and fire substation on School Street are under construction. We spoke with Town Manager Bill Chenard to ask about how the projects are progressing.

Work on Pembroke Public Safety Buildings on Track

Three years ago, Pembroke voters approved funding for a major investment in Pembroke’s public safety infrastructure, which is being used to co-locate state-of-the-art police and fire stations at the corner of Barker and Washington streets. The new buildings mark a major investment in Pembroke’s

Pembroke Citizen JournalBob Kenney

And finally, our Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week July 3, 2026

Meet Tucker, this week’s PCJ Pet of the Week. Will your pet be selected as the PJC pet of the week? Email us up to three pictures with “Pet of the Week” in the subject and maybe you’ll see your pet featured here. Please include your pet’s

Pembroke Citizen JournalMike Corkren