Pembroke

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The Town of Pembroke was formerly part of Duxbury, Marshfield and Scituate and was established in the year 1712. Pembroke is a suburban community located in the South Shore area of southeastern Massachusetts. Pembroke has traditionally been an agricultural and industrial community, but since WorldWar II has become primarily a residential community providing housing for persons working in the greater Boston metropolitan area.

Community Resources

Town of Pembroke

Board of Health
- Blood Pressure & Flu Clinics

Community Resources

Council on Aging

Fire Department

Food Pantry

Pembroke Public Library

Lydia Drake Library

Pembroke Titans Against Drugs

Police Department

Recreation Department | Town of Pembroke MA (pembroke-ma.gov)

Schools
- District Information

Preschool & Kindergarten Information
- Kindergarten Registration

Bryantville Elementary School

Hobomock Elementary School

North Pembroke Elementary School

Pembroke Community Middle School

Pembroke High School

Veteran's Services
- Help Finding Your Benefits

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Recent News

Moving in Childhood Contributes to Depression, Study Finds, by Ellen Barry, The New York Times, Jul 17 2024.
The Youngest Pandemic Children Are Now in School, and Struggling, by Claire Cain Miller and Sarah Mervosh, The New York Times, Jul 1 2024.
New Study Shows Which Antidepressants May Cause the Most Weight Gain, by Christina Caron, The New York Times, Jul 1 2024.

Massachusetts is leading the way in assessment and early identification of mental health concerns in children. Pediatricians are seeing a significant increase in visits for primary mental health needs, and William James INTERFACE is supporting families in making early connections as research has shown that early intervention leads to better outcomes.