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Halifax BuzzAround
May 4, 2025
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Support for Halifax’s Take Back Event
Last week’s Drug Enforcement Administration take back event received 22.5 pounds of unused or expired medication. The Halifax Police Department reminds the community that there are daily take back services provided. Help keep your community by safely discarding expired medication in the proper places. The Police Department will have a disposal box in its lobby for the remainder of the year. Stop by anytime!
Written by Meghan Boucher, Emerson College BuzzAround Intern
Source: Halifax Police Department FB
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Historical Tidbit:
Do you know your Halifax Villages?
Village - noun - a settlement usually larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town; an incorporated minor municipality.
In early Halifax settlement days, our geography lent it self to clusters of small family farms, so villages had a more compact design than other colonies of early America. The essence of each village was centered around the particular commercial /industrial goods it produced. Homes were close together and each village had its common areas such as a meeting house, woodlands, and pasture land. It's here, still to this day, our unique tight-knit community bond. The historical Halifax villages are Hemlock Island, Halifax Station, Halifax, Halifax Beach, Howards Island, Pitch Pine Point, and South Halifax.
Submitted by: Robert Lundquist
Information from:
sec.state.ma.us/cis
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
Town of Halifax
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Holmes Public Library
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
COA
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106) 781-293-6393
Tuesdays 2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Holy Apostles (Our Lady of the Lake )
580 Monponsett St, Halifax (781) 293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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We were all too buzzy to play this week.
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
Mother's Day flowering hanging plant
(value $29)
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St (Rt106)
Halifax MA
nessrallafarm.com
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Halifax TRIAD Meeting
Tue, May 6
10a-12p
Halifax Town Hall
Listen in for a presentation about the Plymouth County Comfort Dog program and even get to pet a furry friend or two! Meetings are free and open to the public with refreshments provided.
Source: Halifax Council on Aging
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Baked Ham Dinner & Cake Auction
Sat, May 10
Reserve your ticket by May 7
5p
503 Plymouth St
Join the Halifax Congregational Church for a baked ham dinner and annual cake auction on Sat, May 10. Dinner tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children. After a delicious home-cooked meal, the cake auction will begin at 6p. Bring your favorite cake to auction off or place a bid to take one home. To reserve tickets for the dinner, contact Susan Mahan at 781-293-0422.
Source: Halifax Congregational Church
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
SATURDAY, MAY 10:
Join letter carriers for the largest one-day food drive in the country. To help us #StampOutHunger, leave a donation next to your mailbox!
StampOutHunger FB
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Halifax Annual Town Meeting
Mon May 12
6:30p
464 Plymouth Street
Halifax will host its annual town meeting on May 12. The annual town election is right around the corner so come and let your voice be heard. For more information visit www.halifax-ma.org
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Don’t forget to call and make your Mother’s Day Reservations!
West Street:
508-378-9335
Plymouth Street:
508-456-4460
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Halifax Conservation Commission
April 22, 2025
Video Courtesy of Area 58 Cable Access
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Celebrate Jean Gallant’s Retirement
Thu, May 15
4p-6p
Holmes Public Library Community Room
You’re invited to celebrate Jean Gallant’s retirement! After 26 years serving the community of Halifax, Jean Gallant is retiring as Library Director. Join in celebrating a pillar of our community.
Source: Holmes Public Library FB
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Building Commissioner & Zoning Enforcement Officer Job Opening
Halifax is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Building Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement Officer. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, conducting, and supervising inspection work, building code enforcement, and issuing required permits. For more details about the position and to send in an application, visit halifaxma.bamboohr.com/careers
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Halifax Annual Town Election
Sat, May 17
10a-6p
Halifax Elementary School, 464 Plymouth Street
Halifax will hold its annual town election on May 17. Applications for mail in ballots will be available until May 12 and until May 16 for absentee ballots. Visit www.halifax-ma.org/elections-registration for more details.
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Halifax Board of Selectmen Meeting
April 29, 2025
Video Courtesy of Area58 Cable Access
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Climate Can-Do: Making Earth Day Every Day!
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Contributing to a healthier planet is a walk in the park!
- Bike or walk
- Carpool or take public transportation
- Choose an energy-efficient vehicle
- Make fewer trips by grouping your errands
- Drive smart: go easy on the brakes and gas, use cruise control, and keep your car well-maintained
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
- Reuse or repurpose containers, clothing, and cloth grocery bags
- Give clothes a second life by donating or buying used
- Know what items your local recycling programs collect, and what items are recyclable
Be H2O Smart
- Repair leaky faucets and replace old equipment like toilets and dishwashers when possible
- Turn off the water to brush teeth and shave
- Run full loads of laundry and dishes
- Collect rainwater to use in your garden
Feed People, not Landfills
- Check your refrigerator, pantry, and freezer before shopping to avoid buying foods you don't need
- Plan your meals for the week before heading to the store
- Properly store fruits and vegetables so they last longer
- Befriend your freezer and leftovers
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
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Calling All Vendors: Applications for the Halifax Farmer's Market Now Open!
The annual Halifax Farmer's Market is set to return on May 31! The farmer's market is seeking vendors who are interested in applying to make the kick-off (and the entire season) a successful one. Homemade food, fresh produce, and crafts are all welcome at the Halifax market. A fee of $30 is required for all vendors, although youth under the age of 18 years enjoy a discounted $10 to secure a space.
More information on the farmer's market's regulations and the vendor application can both be found on the Halifax Farmer's Market website. Send completed applications to halifaxmafarmersmarket@gmail.com or mail them to the following address:
Market Manager Mr. Steven King
497 South Street
Halifax, MA 02338
Source & Photo Credit: Halifax Farmer's Market Website
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Halifax Annual Fur Festival is Looking for Donations
The Generations Group from Council on Aging is hosting the second annual fur festival, which is coming up on Sat Jun 21. They are looking for donations to fill their dog baskets that will be raffled at the event. Anything from dog treats to toys are welcome. Donations will be accepted at the next Generations meeting on Mon May 12 at 10a in the Holmes Library Community Room.
Source: Halifax Council on Aging
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Roxy's Birthday Bash
Roxy's Birthday Bash was an unforgettable celebration, and the Halifax Police Department is thankful for the overwhelming community support. We were thrilled to connect with so many friends and are grateful for the Stop and Shop staff's remarkable efforts in hosting and organizing the event. We Thank Tina from Card My Yard Plymouth for her remarkable signage and Debra Henderson Bunszel for her incredible face painting and balloon art. It's heartwarming to see our community come together to make Roxy's birthday so special. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Reposted from: Halifax PD FB
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
Mother's Day flowering hanging plant (value $29)
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St (Rt106)
Halifax MA
nessrallafarm.com
Historical Tidbit Question:
What were the historic Halifax Villages?
Email us your answer at: Prizes@buzzaround.info Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On May 7, 2025, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Meghan Boucher, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Yiyi Sun & Greg Venezia | | Jacquie's Bay Circuit Challenge - Hive Connect | Happy Spring! Time to shake it up a bit! With a nod to my 60th year on this planet, I am committing to the Bay Circuit Trail this year. I am a HUGE fan of nature hikes; for the beauty, yes, and also for connection to the earth, and their contribution to physical and mental health. | |
I will be video blogging and posting up-coming hikes in the post. I invite you to join me both in person and virtually. This year, lets enjoy Massachusetts together.
: ) ~ Jacquie
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