Crushed clam shells near Water Street. Credit: EG News

Trash/recycling pickup is delayed one day this week because of the Victory Day holiday. Recycling is ON; yard waste pickup is OFF (yard waste is being picked up every other week through September). For the full 2014 pickup schedule, click here.

Monday, Aug. 11

EG Farmers Market: The market is here every Monday afternoon into October. Support local! From 3 to 6 p.m. at Academy Field. Read more about it here.

Tuesday, Aug. 12

Cove Commission meeting: On the agenda, the panel will discuss the King Street right of way, among other topics. The full agenda is here. At Town Hall. 4:30 p.m.

School Committee meeting: On the agenda, the committee will discuss establishing an ad hoc panel to study school start times. In the library at Cole Middle School. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 13

Food Pantry lunch program:The EG Interfaith Food Pantry has a monthly lunch program open to all. Lunch is provided by Jigger’s Diner. Starting next month, there will be a second lunch each month, with food provided by Crosby’s. In the dining room at St. Luke’s Church. 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Blood Drive @ Dunkin: The Bloodmobile will be at the Dunkin Donuts at 720 Main Street from 2 to 5 p.m. You can make an appointment here.

Historic District Commission meeting: The panel meets in Council Chambers at Town Hall. The agenda is here. 6 p.m.

Washington County Fair begins: The fair, which takes place in Richmond, offers rides, 4H exhibits, music, and fun food through Sunday. Find out more here.