Pembroke Town Meeting Rejects Fluoride Removal, Upholds Plastic Bag Ban

Residents debate water safety, environmental concerns, and marijuana sales during annual meeting

PEMBROKE - May 13 - Pembroke residents vote to maintain fluoride in the town's water supply and uphold the plastic bag ban during Tuesday's Annual Town Meeting, where they also approved a $78.8 million operating budget for fiscal year 2026.

The meeting at Pembroke High School addressed 30 articles covering topics from budget appropriations to zoning chan…