Lawrence "Chubby" Woodman was an entrepreneur and restaurant owner who is said to have invented the fried clam.
[1] According to the company website, this happened during a visit from a friend and fisherman, Mr. Tarr of neighboring Gloucester.
[2] Chubby Woodman's clam-related innovations continued with the idea of mobilizing New England clam bake.
[2] Woodman's restaurant now sells "clambakes to go," consisting of all the necessary ingredients such as lobster, clams, potatoes, and corn.
The scholarship provides $20,000 to two local high school seniors to help them toward college;[7] applicants are judged on character and community service, as well as on academics, extracurricular activities, and needs.