ABOUT TOWN

     Pembroke is a small, friendly and unpretentious town of about 17,000 located about 20 miles south of Boston, with convenient access to Route 3 and the commuter train.  . Established  in 1640, it was actually inhabited much earlier by Native Americans.  Many of today's streets follow paths established before the white man.  Pembroke's streets meander around natural features such as streams, hills and wetlands.  The town has numerous conservation areas with beautiful scenic trails and is actively adding more.  There is much additional land protected from development by conservation restrictions. There are lots of very old houses and an enthusiastic Historical Society.  Every July there is a wonderful art show on the town green, and sometimes there are public concerets.  In spring when the herring run, there is the annual fish fry picnic.  Many people have horses and there are facilities for boarding and riding. There is an ice skating rink, a golf course, driving range, tennis courts, swimming ponds, sports fields, a quilt shop in an 1820 house, restaurants, banks, stores and services.  It is a short drive to the ocean and many other golf courses.  The new library, located in the town center, is an architectual gem!  The town website is:pembroke-ma.gov.

Schools

     In September, 2004, hundreds of students will attended classes in the new Pembroke Community Middle School and Pembroke High School. After withdrawing from Silver Lake Regional Junior High and Silver Lake Regional High School, Pembroke grades 7 - 12 are now an independent school system. Pembroke is also the home of three public elementary schools; Hobomock Elementary, North Pembroke Elementary and Bryantville Elementary. Students in the Canoe Club neighborhood will also have several private school options on the South Shore. Notre Dame Academy is located in Hingham, MA, Thayer Academy is in Braintree, MA and Sacred Heart Elementary, Junior High, and High Schools are all located in Kingston, MA.

Things to Do

     There are many activities in Pembroke and the surrounding community to satisfy the interests of everyone in the family. 

     The early settlers of the North River were Algonquin Indians that used the river for transportation and food. As time went on, the river became known for shipbuilding. For over 200 years the industry produced over 1,025 ships but due to changing topography and diminishing resources the industry ceased production in 1870. In 1970 the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, Inc. (NSRWA) was founded to help preserve the rivers and their history and in 1975 the US Department of the Interior designated the North River as a National Natural Landmark. NSRWA offers detailed maps, tours and fund-raising activites to local river lovers and boaters. They are located in Norwell, MA and can be reached by calling 781-659-8168.

    The Pembroke Country Club's golf course has been recently upgraded and is now considered one of the best in the region.  Get further information at: www.pembrokegolf.com/