July 19, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies.
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Bottle Drive Success!
This community pulled together and helped Boy Scout Troop 39 have the best bottle drive ever. From 8:30a to 3:15p Sat July 11, the cans & bottles didn't stop coming! HUGE thanks to everyone for your generosity.
Story and photo credits: Corey Russell
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Silver Lake Summer Hoops Camp!
Very successful first week at the Silver Lake Summer Hoops Camp! It was held at Halifax Elementary School, and next week it will be at Silver Lake High School. The kids had a blast!
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Town Hall Built in 1733, Entirely Destroyed By Fire
The town of Halifax met with a great loss this morning in the burning of their ancient town hall between 5 and 6 o'clock.
The contents, including the town library, furniture of the local grange, and the post office equipment with the exception of a few letters saved by the Post Master were totally destroyed.
The town records which were in two safes of recent construction will probably be in good condition. The building and contents were valued at $5000 and insured for three thousand.
The fire was caused by a defective chimney and was discovered about 5 o'clock by the Post Master, Thomas Morton. Aid was summoned but with no facilities for fighting the flames nothing could be done.
The building was erected in 1733 and first used as a Congregational Church and later as an armory. In 1792 the first militia company formed in the commonwealth was organized there, the charter being signed by John Hancock.
The old building was the scene of many stirring events during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and was often pointed out as an old land mark.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Basile
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
Office personnel available through phone
and email only.
For needed updates, check the town website.
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Office personnel available through phone
and email only.
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Office personnel available through phone
and email only. All in person activities and
events are suspended.
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781) 293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Congratulations!
Susan Magee
won a $10 gift certificate to Mama Deb's food truck
. Enjoy delicious fresh Italian food or purchase some sauce to take home. Go to
mamadeb.biz
for upcoming food truck events.
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant Christine Harkins.
The clean revolution
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REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS ARE BACK !
Friday, July 10th, Governor Baker rescinded his temporary order suspending all local shopping bag laws and banning the use of reusable bags.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's most recent update on transmission indicates that the virus spreads primarily through the infected respiratory droplets emitted during close contact with another person, hence the continued need for face masks.
Banning re-use of bags was a precautionary measure, erring on the side of safety, and the MA Dept of Public Health recognizes the public health problem created by the damage done to our environment with plastic, and so is now encouraging their use again.
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Parents, Please Take Reopening Survey
Halifax Elementary and Silver Lake parents, there is a survey for Family "Intentions" Survey for Reopening. Please take the time to fill one out.
Please feel free to share your feelings with
George C Andrews
specifically, as he is a member of the working group for Halifax Elementary school for the Reopening plans.
Story from George C Andrews
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Recycling Center Hours Update!!
The Center will be opening on Mondays from
5p-8p beginning July 20th.
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Relief for Silver Lake Regional School District
This past week, the MA House passed H. 4802, which provides relief to cities and towns for costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was secured by Representative Kathy LaNatra.
The following amounts will be provided to the Silver Lake Regional School District:
- Over $26,000 for personal protection equipment (PPE)
- Over $120,000 to allocate towards technology upgrades for remote learning
Story by: State Representative Kathy LaNatra
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The Search For An Internship During COVID
By Sasha Rockwell When my Junior year at Bridgewater State University started in the Fall of 2019, I knew it was the perfect time to take advantage of learning opportunities on and off-campus. But I didn't expect it to go the way it did.
Read more
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We have what you NEED this summer!
Come see what we have to make your home or farm the best it can be! Shop us today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Town of Halifax - Annual Town Meeting Recessed to August 1
The Halifax Annual and Special Town Meetings scheduled to be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Halifax Elementary School starting at 9:00a have been recessed until:
Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Halifax
Elementary School starting at 9:00a
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This decision was made by the Town
Moderator after consulting with Board of Health Agent Robert Valery and the Board of Selectmen. The Town Moderator is allowed to make this
decision under Massachusetts Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 due to the public health emergency. The Town needs more time to work on a plan and choose a location that will allow for safety measures such as social distancing. In addition, as the State budget has not yet been approved, the Halifax Finance Committee cannot provide final recommendations to the townspeople. Any meeting at the Elementary School will use both the Gym and the Multi-Purpose Room so that there is sufficient room for all attendees while also following the protocols for social distancing.
There is a reasonable probability that the Town Meeting will have to be recessed again, especially if the State budget is not approved early enough in July in order for final budget recommendations to be made. Under State law, the Town Meeting cannot be recessed for more than 30 days after each new date. The Town Moderator, Board of Health, Finance Committee, and the Board of Selectmen will continue to monitor these issues and provide more information when it is available.
Charlie Seelig
Halifax Town Administrator
781-294-1316
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Help The Environment, Recycle Your Plastics
U.S. companies want our recycled plastics. There is a growing demand for sorted plastics here in the U.S. Currently, Massachusetts recycling facilities are sorting your plastic bottles, jugs, jars and tubs and selling them to plastic recyclers right here in the USA. Companies buy, clean, flake, or pelletize plastic into a raw material for making new consumer products, packaging, automotive parts, construction materials, and even 100% recycled Adirondack chairs. For a 1 minute overview of what happens to your plastic after you place it in the bin,
check out this video
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You can help ensure your plastic gets a second life by:
- Keeping it clean! As a Smart Recycler, you’re careful to empty, rinse and recycle only those plastic items that manufacturers can use – bottles, jugs, jars and tubs. Avoid the “wish-cycling” trap: just because that fork or spoon is made of plastic, doesn’t mean it’s recyclable.
- Driving demand. By choosing products made out of recycled content, we have the power to drive demand for more recycled feed stock. Check out the Buy Recycled Products Directory to find products made with recycled materials, which is known as post-consumer resin (PCR).
Plastic recycling is worth the effort as long as you follow the rules. If you can’t recycle it, consider not buying it and using an alternative (reusable bamboo forks and spoons for example).
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Metro South’s Live Virtual
Zoom Networking Groups
Upcoming Zoom dates:
7/22 2:00 - 3:00p, 7/23 10:30 - 11:30a, 7/28 10:30 - 11:30a, 7/29 2:00 - 3:00p
Connect with potential customers, existing chamber members and friends in the Metro South community from the comfort and safety of your homes/work spaces. Every member attending will be asked to give a 60-second pitch (who you are, and what you do) and and then we will have an open discussion with the group. Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance.
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Senior Tax Work Off Program Applications
The Halifax Council on Aging announced that applications are now being accepted for the Senior Tax Work Off Program.
The deadline to apply is August 3rd.
The program allows two qualified Halifax seniors to perform volunteer community service in order to receive an abatement of $750 on their property tax bill.
Story and photo by Halifax Council on Aging
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JOHNNY MACARONI'S
Eat well, Laugh often, Love much
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Turn your kitchen into an authentic Italian restaurant by adding Johnny Macaroni’s homemade sauces to your delicious dishes.
Click on location below for
full take out menus or dine with us at either of our East Bridgewater locations!
Take out only
NOW
Open
for Indoor Dining
NOW
Open
for Indoor & Outdoor Dining
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Good Day My Phenomenal People!
• Spiritual Healer • Certified Reiki Master Teacher • Past Life Regression & Future Life Progression Therapist • Officiant
Abington MA
(781) 428-4479
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Little Miss Sunshine
Looking for something bright and cheerful that's also low growing and low maintenance?! Nessralla Farms suggests Little Miss Sunshine sedum. It's happy in hot, dry areas, and once established, requires no care. It will form a nice, neat mound, and looks great in a rock or a border. It makes a lovely ground cover too!
Story and photo: Nessralla Farms
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Blood Drive
Saturday, August 8
9:00a - 2:00p
Great Hall of the Halifax Town Hall, 499 Plymouth St.
The Town of Halifax is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive. Because of the season and the pandemic, the Red Cross has an urgent need for blood.
Anyone interested in participating can visit
www.redcrossblood.org/find-drive
type in "02338" for the zip code and then make an appointment for a convenient time.
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Books For Brockton: Brockton Public Library organized by ...
Join me in making a real difference. Brockton Public Library provides access to educational & cultural programs and resources to the greater Brockton Area, free!!! Brockton Library Foundation ... taking this a step further ... is giving away...
Read more
www.gofundme.com
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A Self Taught Artist of Halifax
Frederick Corrigan. 84 of Halifax is a self taught artist who uses pastel to paint beautiful works of art. His inspiration was from his grandson's wedding reception, held at the "Ranch" in Western MA in 2016.
He started the pastel artwork by sketching, and then painting in the sky, a brilliantly lit up sunset tucked behind The Ranch building and the Golf Club building. In the center of his art flies an American flag between the buildings. He framed it after, displaying his finished piece of art.
Great way to spend this time at home!
Photo & Story credits: Frederick Corrigan
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant Christine Harkins.
The clean revolution
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was the fire caused by?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On July 22, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Sasha Rockwell, Jacquelyn Rose, Kayla Rose
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Oh Yeah, We've Got Bias.
In my quest to learn, I'm diving into this thought process: each of us looks at the world though our own lens. There is no "one way to see things" Everything we do and say is shaped by the cultures and attitudes we were raised with.
"I think unconscious bias is one of the hardest things to get at."
~ Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.”
"Optimism is normal, but some fortunate people are more optimistic than the rest of us. If you are genetically endowed with an optimistic bias, you hardly need to be told that you are a lucky person - you already feel fortunate." ~
Daniel Kahneman
"It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into.”
~ Jonathan Swift
"We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't.”
~ Frank A. Clark
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I hope I never stop learning about this wonderful, miraculous world we live in.
Each time I overcome a fear to experience a new concept, idea or group of people, the rewards are HUGE: there's
satisfaction & appreciation and it's down right FUN!
I have learned my biases (oh yeah, I've got them, BOY have I got them!) get in the way of that.
And it has been totally worth it to figure out what they are and why they are!
Have a great week everyone. Wishing you adventures and fun. ~ Jacquie
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Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. Occasionally, there will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as a way of sharing local information. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials.
The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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