For 31 years, Buttonwood Books and Toys has been a mainstay in Cohasset.
Kathy Detwiler, Buttonwood’s owner, says that the store takes its identity as an independent library very seriously.
Part of that identity is becoming immersed in the surrounding community, something Detwiler does by connecting with writers who live on and write about the South Shore.
“Our goal was always to be sort of this business rooted in the community,” Detwiler said. “We have really tried to stand by that in a lot of different venues, and part of that is supporting local authors.”
On Saturday, June 12, Buttonwood will do just that, with Local Authors Signing Day.
Information sought on van driver who approached teenage girl
Police are seeking help identifying a man who approached a teenage girl on Beechwood Street Tuesday, March 9.
The male, white and believed to be between 30 and 40 years old, approached the girl in a white cargo van. Police said that the girl reported being offered a ride by the man.
The girl stated to police that the man drove away upon her refusal. The incident occurred on the 400 block of Beechwood Street in the area of Doane Street near the gate to Wompatuck State Park.
Police stated that while no crime was committed, they are interested in identifying the man. A call for information has been put out through the Department Facebook page and an investigation is ongoing.