Pembroke Citizen Journal

09/30/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY/TEMP ROAD CLOSURES TOMORROW AM

Tomorrow morning, Bryantville Elementary School will be holding its annual Bike-A-Thon from 8:25 a.m. until approximately 9:30 a.m.
Streets closed will include Hobomock Street, Mill Street, Center Street between Hobomock Street and School Street, West Street, and Gurney Drive. Each road will reopen after last bicyclist has cleared.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area during this time, seek alternate routes and please use caution and watch for bicyclists and pedestrians in the area. PLEASE SHARE!!!!

09/26/2026

Two downed utility poles and wires likely contributed to the Sept. 26 fire at Callahan Auto Parts on Mattakeesett Street, according to Fire Capt. Jordan Hill, though the cause remains under investigation.

09/26/2026

DEVELOPING: Pembroke Fire Department is working a building fire on Mattakeesett Street, with National Grid on scene for a downed pole and wires. Residents are advised to avoid the area. Read our full story here: https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/public-safety/building-fire-mattakeesett-street-20260926/

09/25/2026

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

09/25/2026

Did you know the town's recycling toters don't sort themselves? This week's Trash Talk explains where the questionable items should go instead.

“Star Light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, have this wish I wish tonight.” This nursery rhyme from the 1800s resonates in today’s recycling world. It’s a phenomenon called “wish-cycling.” People hope that whatever they put in the

09/25/2026

See our coverage of Saturday night's festivities, including the fireworks finale.

The Pembroke community came together last Saturday evening to celebrate with food, music and fireworks in a night for young and old alike. Pembroke Celebrates, a local non-profit run by community volunteers, was on the fields of the Pembroke High School. They were once again lucky to have crisp,

09/25/2026

Should the town keep its license plate reader cameras, and who gets to decide? Police, residents and Select Board members weighed in Wednesday night, with a recommendation to the town manager still to come.

Police Chief Wendy LaPierre told the Select Board on Sept. 23 that license plate reader data is now kept seven days instead of 30, while Town Manager Bill Chenard said the decision on the cameras rests with him under the Town Manager Act.

09/18/2026

We're hosting a night of Pembroke trivia and would like to fill the room with readers. Registration is open now and seats are limited.

A free, 21+ night of Pembroke-themed trivia hosted by the PCJ, with complimentary snacks from local restaurants and a cash bar. Tables seat eight, so bring a team or join one when you arrive — space is limited and registration holds your spot.

09/18/2026

Phones, tablets, tools, e-bikes and scooters all run on lithium-ion batteries. The department's six tips cover where to charge, what to watch for and when to unplug.

The Pembroke Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association mark Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, with lithium-ion charging advice: manufacturer's cord, hard surfaces and unplug when full.