> ## 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 - October 2, 2026 - URL: https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/weekly-digest-october-2-2026/ - Published: 2026-10-02T16:23:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-02T17:05:18.000Z - Author: PCJ Staff - Tags: #Newsletter, Weekly Digest Here are this week's top stories, curated by our editorial team. ### Buddy & Friends Reunion The rescue opened its doors to scores of the dogs it has helped place in homes, welcoming them back for an alumni event. [Pups Reunite at Pembroke Rescue that Gave Them a Second Chance at LifeAs the south shore battened down the hatches in preparation for a late September nor’easter, Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue opened its doors and welcomed back scores of dogs they had helped find a home for an Alumni Event. More than 125 dog parents registered for the event, held at![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-c0cc9ff3-852c-438c-a9b0-67ea853f2df5.webp)Pembroke Citizen JournalMike Corkren![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/happydog6-528b3697-1007-40a4-972e-78076210072f.webp)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/community/pups-reunite-at-pembroke-rescue-that-gave-them-a-second-chance-at-life/) ### BESS Bylaw Hearing Scheduled Residents who want to weigh in on the proposed bylaw can read our report ahead of Monday's hearing. [Public Hearing Set for Proposed BESS BylawThe Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) bylaw on October 5, 2026, according to the board’s agenda published with the Town Clerk on Thursday. The bylaw is being drafted by a working group made up of Vice Chair Alysha Siciliano-![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-5516009b-e3ca-4424-ae02-547fcf2f2ac7.webp)Pembroke Citizen JournalWill Tavares![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-10-01-230827-2c20b3ca-81a3-4b9d-83b7-42c4706dac29.webp)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/town-hall/public-hearing-set-for-proposed-bess-bylaw/) ### Taste of Pembroke The Taste of Pembroke is back! Read all about this year's event in our story below. [Taste of Pembroke Returns After Eleven Year AbsenceThe Taste of Pembroke returns this year following an eleven year absence, and will be held Saturday October 10, from 1-5PM, at the Pembroke Community Center.![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-4abaa8d0-0f01-45ba-ac79-9c566c4c58b5.webp)Pembroke Citizen JournalAnne Stanton![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/featured-image-1-cab56bfa-e3aa-436a-9598-b5068a8eec1c.webp)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/community/taste-of-pembroke-returns/) ### Fall Yard Waste Did you know about 70% of native bees nest just below the soil surface? This week's Trash Talk column explains how fallen leaves help them get through the winter. [Trash Talk ♻️ Fall Yard Waste?Yard waste is not allowed in Pembroke’s curbside trash or recycling. There are better ways to reuse the natural remains of autumn.![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-45da031c-46bc-412e-94fc-c7b7afe948ac.webp)Pembroke Citizen JournalNicole Lydic![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/featured-image-ed4d5d22-a509-49d8-873a-dad1b230d58a.webp)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/community/trash-talk-fall-yard-waste/) ### Pembroke's New Senior Services Director Senior Corner columnist Ken Pike sits down with Kathryn Savage, who recently took on the role. [Senior Corner - Meet New Director Kathryn SavageThis week I had the opportunity to meet with the newly appointed Director of the Pembroke Council on Aging/Senior Services Kathryn Savage. She is very positive and enthusiastic and has a vision for enhancing the programs and services offered at Pembroke Senior Services. Savage came to Pembroke from the![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-f641804d-c234-48f2-acad-f9504f319456.webp)Pembroke Citizen JournalKen Pike![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/540848076_122102827490990694_4053111178119427167_n-b19abc07-0e1a-4bf9-9ca4-38269b64022f.webp)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/community/senior-corner-kathryn-savage/) ### Real Estate Transactions Our Real Estate Snapshot outlines this week's real estate sales here in Pembroke. [Pembroke Real Estate Snapshot - October 2, 2026A look at this week’s real estate sales in Pembroke.![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-640b33a4-efc3-4214-9606-16f6ba946c21.webp)Pembroke Citizen JournalKathleen Keegan![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/banner-3-338e6653-6a64-49e8-98cb-69820580fe15.webp)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/business/pembroke-real-estate-snapshot-october-2-2026/) ### And finally, our Pet of the Week [Pet of the Week, October 2, 2026Meet Cowboy. Would you like your pet to be selected as the PCJ pet of the week? We Need Your Pet Pics! Email us your pictures with “Pet of the Week” in the subject (any type of pet, from any town is eligible) and maybe you’ll see your pet![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-c2eabf7c-1d95-4fbe-8242-452a4ec056b7.webp)Pembroke Citizen JournalMike Corkren![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/Pet-of-the-week-heading3-1-1f855209-6c2c-46dd-b150-0077db150506.webp)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/community/pet-of-the-week-october-2-2026/) Do you have a story idea for us to cover? Please fill out our tip form. [Submit a Tip ](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/tip-drop/) We also accept letters to the editor if you want your voice heard in the Pembroke Citizen Journal. [Learn more ](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/letter-to-the-editor/) ## Subscribe to the Pembroke Citizen Journal Community focused. Community forward. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.