Longtime Duxbury resident "Billy" Bennett can trace his lineage back to the Pilgrims. He actually grew up on Saquish Beach and his father was the Duxbury Postmaster for years. In his earlier life, he opened and ran Bennett Tire before selling the business in the early 80s to become a full-time commercial lobsterman and run Bennett Lobster and Seafood. Eventually, when the opportunity came up, he started oystering alongside his son Skip. Billy gave up commercial lobstering a few years back but he and Skip still have a friendly rivalry over their favorite shared pasttime. On the farm, Billy is, without question, the steward of the bay. He can tell you to the day when the bass will start running (watch for the laughing gulls) and keeps a close eye on the weather at all times.
He and his wife Nancy can usually be found at Arthur and Pat's in Marshfield on Sunday mornings (Billy's only day off). Together, they have three kids and six grandchildren and live on the water directly beside an osprey perch.
Off the water:
Billy is famous for his cooked shrimp, a coveted secret recipe.