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September 29, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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HBC Holds Striar Conservancy Talk & Walk!
On September 11th, the Halifax Beautification Committee organized a community "talk" and presentation with Howard Randall, board member and past president of Wildlands Trust. A great deal of history, maps, and information was shared about the Striary Conservancy properties, as well as discussion of how to develop more usage for these areas.
Following the talk, on September 14th, the HBC planned an approximate 2 1/4 mile walk beginning at the Striar Conservancy off of Route 105. In addition to the participating attendees, Wildlands Trust personnel came along on the walk to guide the group and answer any questions. With beautiful weather, and these knowledgeable guides on hand, the participants were able to walk and explore safely.
Thank you to the HBC for planning the Talk & Walk, thank you to Wildlands Trust for assisting and participating in the hike, and thank you to all who came out to learn more about Striar Conservancy! Additionally, for those who missed the HBC's Talk with Howard Randall, it is recorded and posted to Area58 Channels.
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Source & Photo Credits: HBC FB and
Area58 Channel
Story written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College
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Historical Tidbit: Estes Garage |  | |
This picture of the garage above shows two doors but it originally had only one which was the one on the left. It had printed on it in large letters FREE AIR which was a very important item in as much as there was no other place for miles around where a person could inflate a tire.
On a deed dated the 7th day of May 1925 between the Atlantic Refining Company, a corporation of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and George W. Estes of Halifax, an agreement was drawn up so that the Atlantic Refining Company could install equipment for the retailing of gasoline and motor oil to the general public. Mr. Estes owned the property to the west of where the garage sat so he had it moved to the new location and attached a gas station to the business. Halifax Glass now sits on this property.
Before coming to Halifax to start his new business Mr. Estes was associated with the bus service in Brockton. My grandfather, Guy Baker, once stated that George Estes was the best trouble-shooter auto repairman he ever saw.
Respectfully Submitted, Sue Basile
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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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Congratulations!
Abigail Pellegrino
won
1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks
Learn mind-body spirit practices with Marcy Venezia building a foundation for healing. ($80 value.) GleeWorks.net
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
www.pinchesandpounds.com
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Holmes Public Library Story Time
Until Oct 4
Every Thu 11a for 2-3yrs
Every Fri 11a for 3-4yrs
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth St
The Holmes Public Library (HPL) is offering Story Time for children ages 2-3yrs old on Thursdays and children ages 3-4yrs old on Fridays. For those who can't attend, HPL also offers "Virtual Storytime" on their website here.
For more information about upcoming events, visit www.holmespubliclibrary.org.
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Fall Clean Up
Kick-Off!
Sat, Oct 5
9a-12p
Town Hall Green
499 Plymouth St
Halifax Beautification Committee invites you to join in a fun week of community clean up starting Oct 5.
HBC's kick-off event will include pizza and raffle prizes, and trash grabbers, trash bags, and bright t-shirts or vests will be provided for volunteers.
Source: Halifax Beautification Committee
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Fire Department Annual Open House
Sat, Oct 5
438 Plymouth St
11a-2p
Come meet your firefighters! Tour the station, try on real firefighter gear and checkout all the apparatus! We will have a jumpy house, cotton candy, popcorn, pizza and drinks as well as fire safety demonstrations. For questions, please contact the Fire Department by calling (781) 293-1751 or e-mailing Kendra.Kelly@halifax-ma.org.
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All Are Welcome at Roast Pork Dinner!
Sat, Oct 5
5p
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St
The Halifax Congregational Church invites you to their Roast Pork Dinner! The meal includes an appetizer, salad, roast pork, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls & butter, dessert, and a beverage. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children, and the Church asks that you reserve yours no later than Wed, Oct 2.
To reserve tickets, call Susan Mahan at 781-293-0422. For more information, visit www.halifaxcongregationalchurch.org.
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It's Chicken Autumn Time!
3 locations
Eat -In & Take Out
East Bridgewater
Take -Out
Halifax
eat well * laugh often * love much
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Scarecrow Building Contest
The Halifax MA Farmers Market is calling all creative minds to help make the final market of the fall season unforgettable!
Join the fun by building your own scarecrow and entering it in the Scarecrow Building Contest for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate! Show off your artistic flair and bring your scarecrow to life. Entries are due at the Farmers Market by 9:30 AM on October 26th. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent and be part of a festive fall tradition!
For more info, visit: Halifax Farmers Market FB
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Climate Can Do:
5 Easy Steps Video Courtesy of GreenAmerica.Org
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Cultural Council Grant Applications
The Halifax Cultural Council is accepting applications for grants through the Local Cultural Council (LCC) program. Grants are administered to support local programs and initiatives focused on the Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Sciences. Individuals, groups, and organizations may apply. For more information, visit www.massculturalcouncil.org.
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You've Got to Vote - Hive Connect | Video Project featuring tomorrows voices encouraging their parents !!! In June, 30 children from Brockton's Rose Conservatory under the direction of Greg Fernandes joined Joe Jencks on his song You've Got to Vote at Brockton Public Library, recording and performing this rousing call to action. | | | | |
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COA October Newsletter
Halifax Council of Aging has released their October 2024 Newsletter! Learn more about COA's upcoming events, classes, meetings, and more. Some of the featured programs in this month's letter include the AgeWave Social Club, Poetry Club, and Meals on Wheels. Check out the COA calendar at www.halifax-ma.org.
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Halifax Board of Selectmen
September 24, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58 Cable Access
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Halifax Planning Board Meeting
September 19, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58 Cable Access
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Brockton Symphony Orchestra
Season Opener
Sun, Oct 20
3p
Christ Congregational Church
1350 Pleasant St
Come see the Brockton Symphony Orchestra perform their season opener, Primal Power, featuring pieces by Beethoven, Vieuxtemps, and Sibelius, and 2023 BrSO Youth Concerto Competition winner and violinist Jessica Kartawidjaja. The Orchestra is proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program, and for each of their concert programs, they provide EBT, ConnectorCare, and WIC cardholders two complimentary tickets per person.
For more information, visit www.brocktonsymphony.org, and reserve your tickets using their online signup
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Trunk Or Treat: Vendors/Trunks All Call
Sun, Oct 27
3-5p
38 Franklin St
The 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event is being organized by Puritan Lodge and OES Pilgrim Chapter 89, inviting families to enjoy FREE trunk or treating, crafts, popcorn, and more.
Registration for trunks and vendors is available by calling 339-832-0663 or emailing PuritanlodgeEvents@gmail.com. A $50 donation is suggested, and part of the proceeds will benefit the South Shore Autism Center Foundation, which provides essential items like car seats and clothing for families in need. The event is open to everyone.
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The harvest is bountiful! Stop in and check out our fresh produce selection. We are open daily from 8am to 6pm!
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St. , Halifax, MA
(781) 293-6792
www.nessrallafarm.com
Nessralla Farmstand Facebook
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Protecting Our Wetlands with Gloria Bancroft
Wed, Oct 16
6:30p
The Great Hall
Halifax Town Hall
499 Plymouth St
Join the Halifax Beautification Committee as they host a talk on Wetlands and Aquifer Protection Zones with Gloria Bancroft from the Taunton River Watershed Alliance!
For more information, please visit www.halifax-ma.org/beautification-committee
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CPA Presentation at the Halifax TRIAD Meeting
At the monthly TRIAD meeting on Tuesday September 10, the Halifax's Opportunity to Preserve and Enhance (HOPE) Committee gave an informational presentation on the November ballot question (#6) to adopt the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The CPA allows cities and towns in Massachusetts to create a local fund specifically for open space acquisition, historic preservation, community housing and outdoor recreation projects. Cities and towns that adopt the CPA also receive funds from the State's Community Preservation Trust Fund each year for these same purposes. Currently 196 cities and towns in Massachusetts have adopted the Community Preservation Act. The presentation highlighted several impressive projects completed by area towns.
Based on currently available figures, with a 1.5% surcharge and the exemptions for the first $100,000 of residential and commercial property value, in addition to the low/moderate income exemption, Halifax would generate approximately $238,000 per year. This figure does not include the annual disbursement Halifax would receive from the state's CPA Trust Fund, which would be in addition to the local CPA revenue raised. The annual cost to the average Halifax homeowner would be approximately $84 annually payable in two installments of $42 each.
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HOPE Committee (left to right: Shirley Graf, Jeanne Kling (Treasurer), Brian Kling, Judy Shea, John Shea, Jonathan Selig, Candy Kniffen (Chairperson), and Bob Kniffen
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The presentation was recorded by Area 58. For more information, visit www.halifaxmahope.org, Please send any questions to hopeforhalifax@gmail.com.
Source & Photo Credit: Halifax's Opportunity to Preserve and Enhance Committee
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
www.pinchesandpounds.com
Historical Tidbit Question:
What currently sits on the property where Mr. Estes attached a gas station?
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 October 2, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Wenhan Liu, Sara MacKinnon, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia | |
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Compassion
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ~ Dalai Lama
"Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together."
~ Linda Thompson
"In my view, the best of humanity is in our exercise of empathy and compassion. It's when we challenge ourselves to walk in the shoes of someone whose pain or plight might seem so different than yours that it's almost incomprehensible." ~Sarah McBride
"In Asian languages, the word for 'mind' and the word for 'heart' are same. So if you're not hearing mindfulness in some deep way as heartfulness, you're not really understanding it. Compassion and kindness towards oneself are intrinsically woven into it. You could think of mindfulness as wise and affectionate attention."
~ Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Compassion for ourselves, compassion for others...
this is how we move forward...
Have a lovely week
~ Jacquie
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