Foodsmith bakery-cafe closes after 11 years

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The Foodsmith closes after 11 years in Duxbury

The Foodsmith ended service September 30 after owners Laura Raposa and Steven Syre retired, closing the bakery-cafe at 17 Standish Street after 11 years. Raposa said the 70-hour work week had taken a toll; remaining gift-card balances could be refunded upon request through the closing date.

Northeast Restaurant Group

School Committee schedules budget workshop for Friday

The Duxbury School Committee is scheduled to hold a budget workshop Friday, October 2, as part of its 2026–27 meeting calendar.

Duxbury Public Schools

Library screens Hamlet-inspired film Friday

The Duxbury Free Library will screen “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” Friday, October 2, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Merry Room. The drop-in screening is part of a series of Hamlet-inspired films.

Duxbury Free Library

NHS students offer tech help for seniors Friday

Duxbury High School National Honor Society students will answer seniors’ technology questions at the Duxbury Free Library Friday, October 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. No registration is required.

Duxbury Free Library

Pool party Friday for students in grades 3–5

Duxbury Recreation will hold a pool party for children in grades 3–5 Friday, October 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Percy Walker Pool, with games, music, pizza and a movie.

Town of Duxbury Recreation Department

Student Union hosts Friday drop-in for Alden students

The Duxbury Student Union will host a drop-in program for Alden students Friday, October 2, from 2 to 5 p.m., with games, outdoor play, snacks and a Blender Cafe treat.

Duxbury Student Union

The Center offers Friday morning movement class

The Center will hold Moderate Motion Friday, October 2, from 9 to 10 a.m. at 10 Mayflower Street. The low-impact class combines aerobic movement, resistance exercises and stretching.

The Center

TOPS Club meets Friday morning at The Center

The Center will host a TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club meeting Friday, October 2, from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Center

Drop-in chess Friday at The Center

Players can drop in for an informal chess game Friday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at The Center, 10 Mayflower Street.

The Center

Duxbury volleyball wins seventh straight

Duxbury beat Pembroke 3–1 on September 30 for its seventh straight win, improving to 8–2. Meghan Murray and Avery Candido were highlighted in the recap.

MaxPreps

Duxbury boys soccer shuts out Plymouth North, 4–0

Duxbury beat Plymouth North 4–0 in Plymouth on September 30. The Dragons remain undefeated and have won six straight matches by three or more goals.

MaxPreps

Duxbury freshman soccer visits Carver Friday

Duxbury’s freshman soccer team plays an away non-conference match at Carver Friday, October 2, at 4 p.m.

MaxPreps

Duxbury football has a bye Friday

Duxbury High’s varsity football team has no game Friday, October 2. The Dragons return October 9 at home against Hingham.

Duxbury Gridiron Club