Weekly Digest - October 2, 2026

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 Life

As 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

Pembroke Citizen JournalMike Corkren

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 Bylaw

The 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-

Pembroke Citizen JournalWill Tavares

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 Absence

The 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.

Pembroke Citizen JournalAnne Stanton

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.

Pembroke Citizen JournalNicole Lydic

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 Savage

This 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

Pembroke Citizen JournalKen Pike

Real Estate Transactions

Our Real Estate Snapshot outlines this week's real estate sales here in Pembroke.

Pembroke Real Estate Snapshot - October 2, 2026

A look at this week’s real estate sales in Pembroke.

Pembroke Citizen JournalKathleen Keegan

And finally, our Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week, October 2, 2026

Meet 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

Pembroke Citizen JournalMike Corkren