Jacquelyn Moorehead

SCITUATE – Opinions are split on whether parents dropping off students at North Scituate Elementary School should use the bus loop, lower parking lot, or if the town should reopen the gate closing off Institute Lane for through-traffic.

GLOCESTER – Hiring a full-time or part-time town manager or administrator to help the Town Council run municipal operations may end up being a cost-saving endeavor, says Town Council President Will Worthy.

SMITHFIELD – Look! Squirrel! is the town's newest family-owned and operated doggie daycare, boarding, and grooming facility, promising a home away from home feel for man's best friend.

GLOCESTER – Two weeks after deciding to move forward with a new structure for the Glocester Police Station, the Town Council reversed their decision last Thursday, April 18, deciding to expand the existing station instead.

SCITUATE – On Sunday, after weeks of holding discussions among neighbors, residents of Institute Lane took their “street” meetings indoors to talk next steps toward stopping the gate at the

SCITUATE – The budget process is not the way to change the town's form of government, says former Town Councilor and State Rep. Michael Marcello, who expressed concerns about the Town Council's consideration of hiring a liaison to fill municipal managerial duties.

SMITHFIELD – A red maple tree will be planted next to the Waterman Tavern to celebrate Arbor Day thanks to the help of Sen. David Tikoian, Boy Scout Troop 1 in Greenville, and a donation by Central Nursery.

WARWICK – There are several types of birdhouses and food to attract different types of birds, says Suzanne French of Wild Birds Unlimited. The most important thing is to feed birds food appropriate for their diet.

SMITHFIELD – The town's senior citizens will get to showcase their competitive side and athletic skill in the first-ever Smithfield Senior Summer Games on June 11, where those age 55 years and older can compete in a variety of sports.

SCITUATE – Scituate High School teacher Tara Seger has won the grand prize for the Susan B. Wilson Civic Education Award from the League of Women Voters South County.