It Takes a Village Park Opens in Westport — The Westport Recreation Auxiliary celebrated the opening of It Takes a Village Park on Brier Island, creating a new family-friendly outdoor space and highlighting the many volunteers and donors who helped bring the community project to life.
Brier Island Trails Fundraiser Supports Big Meadow Bog Project — The Brier Island Trails Committee continued fundraising for Phase II of improvements to the Big Meadow Bog trail, including the sale of art cards featuring a local watercolour of the trail to help raise funds for the next stage of development.
New Interpretive Signage Installed at Big Meadow Bog Trail — New bilingual interpretive signs were installed along the Big Meadow Bog Trail on Brier Island, explaining the unique plants, birds, and ecological importance of the bog while helping visitors better understand the area’s natural history.
Community Dumpster Program Helps Keep the Islands Clean — The Islands Dumpster service in Tiverton continued to provide residents and contractors on Long Island and Digby Neck with a convenient way to dispose of construction debris while reducing trips to the municipal landfill and supporting environmental stewardship.
Sunflowers at Summer’s End — A reflective gardening column explores the beauty of late-summer sunflowers, recalling personal memories of growing them and observing how ripening sunflower seeds quickly attract flocks of blue jays eager for the seasonal feast.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes local announcements, volunteer updates, community events, and seasonal reflections from residents across Freeport, Tiverton, Westport, and surrounding Digby Neck communities.
