October 25, 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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Thank you for the Sock Donation!
We received a generous sock donation sponsored by our friends at New England Village and the Kiwanis club of Hanson. Maria will be scheduling these to be delivered this week along with MOW. Thank you so much for thinking of our seniors!!!
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Monponsett Ponds
Waterways & Fishing
Monponsett Pond in Halifax is also known as Monponsett Lake and/or Twin Lakes. This body of water is actually a system of two ponds, East and West Lake that is connected by a causeway. Although Halifax claims the lake, a small portion of West Monponsett Pond extends into Hanson. The outflow is Stump Brook, a tributary of Poor Meadow Brook, in the northwestern part of West Monponsett Pond. The pond is part of the Taunton River Watershed.
The Ponds in the Major's Purchase, a large tract of lands bought from Josias Wampatuck of Massachusetts by a group of English investors, with only two exceptions, drain into the ocean to the east. Monponsett is unique in that, while it is only seven miles from the ocean to the east, it finds its outlet to the sea 40 miles away at Bristol, Rhode Island. Ponds in our abutting towns of Hanson and Pembroke are called the Mattakeeset Ponds and fall about the same distance as our Monponsett Pond. When bodies of water shed their surplus water in shortened distances, the disturbances caused are apt to be destructive. The runoff accordingly is seldom violent from Monponsett nor in any ponds of the Taunton River system.
Years ago, unknown if still true today, eight feet of water at the dam on Furnace street would have risen Monponsett only two feet. A three-foot rise at the Titicut Falls checks the Taunton River current at the Childs Bridge on Cherry Street. This bridge is a bound between Bridgewater and Halifax, the point being that in six miles the drop is only three feet. Put another way, from Monponsett to Taunton, which is tide water and just 20 miles away, the water falls only one foot per mile.
In the early 1800's Halifax paid twenty-one dollars for nine hundred herring that it took to stock the ponds. Until the factories at the Bosworth Mill site on Furnace Street got too numerous, there used to be a great supply of herring in the pond and a fee was collected for the taking of the humble fish. But by far the toll taken from licensed iron ore diggers was the greatest source of income for the town. The rate at the time the furnace and forge were running was 25 cents a ton. At one time the price rose to 50 cents.
Monponsett Pond was a choice fishing source for pike. Sportsmen came from long distances to enjoy this plentiful supply of a species that then was popular. And of course, with such a source at hand, individuals took advantage and fished commercially. The main outlet for the catch was the Boston Market. 2,000 pounds was once noted as a delivery to the market.
~ Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
Image Credit: Tania Massa
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
For needed updates, check the town website.
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Office personnel available through phone
and email. Building open for limited hours see website for details.
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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Writing Internships available at the BuzzAround
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Congratulations
to
Lisa Dalto
for winning a Selenite Pendant ( $25 value)
by Queen Dawn Spirit!
Play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
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You could win a
2 month free membership
(*prize only available to non-current members) to
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Halifax Cultural Council
The Halifax Cultural Council is now accepting applications for the Council's Fiscal Year 2021 grant cycle. All applications must be submitted to the Halifax Cultural Council, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338 no later than Monday, November 16.
This year, the Council's priorities include an emphasis on events in Halifax, but not just in the "municipal center", programs related to nature, science, environmental education and the Town's history, programs for seniors, library patrons, people with disabilities, families, and teens, and programs involving artists and speakers from Halifax. Applicants can obtain more information through the Halifax Board of Selectmen's office at 781-294-1316.
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Mice, voles, and other pests will start looking for a warm place to spend the winter. We sell a variety of products to help keep your home rodent free.
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Halifax Elementary School Mask Fundraiser
Kids Mask $10, Adult Mask $12, Gaiter / Headband $18
Venmo @ HES-PTO
Halifax masks and gaiters are on sale now! Proceeds will benefit Halifax Elementary School PTO.
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Video Costume Parade
Thursday, October 29th
11:00a Facebook LIVE
While this year's Halloween storytime may not be like ones in the past, we'd still love to see pictures of your kids (and families) in costume!
Email them to Marie Coady mcoady@sailsinc.org and we will create a 'Video Costume Parade' to post online.
For now, enjoy some pictures from 2006 Halloween Storytime.
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JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL "WALK IN THE PARK" TO SUPPORT SURVIVOR SAFETY!
Our virtual walk began Oct 17th and will end with a live stream virtual celebration on Oct 31st at 11a.
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS HAD A SIGNIFICANT AND DANGEROUS IMPACT ON VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
BE PART OF WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ON A SURVIVOR’S JOURNEY TO SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELL BEING!
Get involved by sponsoring and / or walk with us. When you walk create a video and share it!
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Town of Halifax
Plow Truck Drivers Needed
POSTED ON: OCTOBER 15, 2020 - 12:02PM
We are currently looking for experienced plow truck drivers for the upcoming winter season. Ability to work long-hours in emergency snow events. Increased rates - differ according to truck and plow size, as well as a signing bonus. Please stop into the Highway Barn at 60 Hemlock Lane for an informational packet/application or download the attachment below. Call (781) 293-1760 or e-mail Karyn.Thompson@halifax-ma.org with any questions.
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Thursday, October 29th
11:00a
Facebook LIVE
Join Miss Holly for a storytime.
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The 2020 Book for Business & COVID-19 Recovery Resource Guide
Easy & Accessible with great resources!
- Area Dining
- COVID-19 Recovery Resources
- Business Development Resources
Metro South Chamber of Commerce Works For YOU!
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Stop The Spread
Get tested at Brockton High school, they will be taking drive-thru appointments
Mondays, 12:00p - 7:00p
Wednesdays, 9:00p - 4:00p
Thursdays, 12:00p - 7:00p
Call 1-844-4TEST19 to schedule appointment or text 508-726-7654 your name and number and we'll call you back. Everyone tested will also receive free KN95 masks!
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State Election - Tuesday, November 3rd
2020 Presidential Election
Pick one of the 3 ways to vote:
1) In Person:
General Election
November 3rd, 7:00a - 8:00p
Location: Halifax Elementary School Gym
Return your completed application to:
499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, 02338.
3) General Election In Person Early Voting
Now through Friday, October 30th
Location: Selectman's meeting room, 499 Plymouth Street. Halifax
Saturday/Sunday 9:00a - 1:00p
Monday - Thursday 8:00a - 3:00p
Friday - CLOSED
Deadlines: The deadline to request absentee/vote by mail ballots for the Presidential Election is Friday, October 28th at 5:00 pm.
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Our Promise to You is Unparalleled Quality, Superior Value and Exceptional Customer Service
(617) 704-0689
Delivery within 25 miles of Bridgewater!
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Homeowners & Landscapers,
RENT, DON'T BUY, the best tools for your fall cleanups!
We have many sizes and styles of leaf blowers to help you clean up your property quickly and efficiently!
Work Smarter, not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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The Metro South Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 107th Annual Meeting.
Wed, November 18th
10:30a - 3:00p
Multipurpose Auditorium at Teen Challenge in Brockton or Virtually via Zoom Pro.
The luncheon will feature our special guest speaker, Dave McGillivray, an athlete, author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and philanthropist.
Dave first gained national prominence in 1978 when he ran across the United States to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. He ran 3,452 miles from Medford, OR, to Medford, MA in 80 consecutive days, averaging 45 miles per day, to raise money for the Jimmy Fund, a charity which supports research toward eliminating cancer in children. This run ended in Fenway Park to a standing ovation by 32,000 fans. Since then, McGillivray has accomplished numerous other inspirational and charitable feats, as well as earned a reputation as one of the world’s premier race directors. Since 1988, he has been the Technical and Race Director of the Boston Marathon. He manages and oversees all technical and operational aspects of the oldest and most prestigious marathon in the world.
There will also be awards, and celebration as we conclude our 107th year of serving the business community. Tickets at the member rate are $100 per person in part benefit the Metro South Chamber Education Foundation. To register, please contact Lexi Reinertson areinertson@metrosouthchamber.com or
508-586-0500 ext 231
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Strong children in a toxic world
As a pediatrician, I have more than a decade of experience caring for children and adolescents with mental health disorders, and the combined onslaught of COVID-19 and the wildfires and hurricanes that have battered communities across the country ...
Read more
coverage.bluecrossma.com
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Clean water begins with you!
Help keep fallen leaves out of the streets. They will leach nutrients into stormwater runoff and contribute to pollution in our waters.
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Wow What a Difference!
Monponsett Ponds Algae comparison; 2015 and 2020. Thank to some very dedicated and vigilant folks, their hard work has paid off and the ponds are in better shape! The improvement is visible! Great job Monponsett Watershed Association et al.
Photo credit: Photo credit Ted Broderick; graphic design Marianne Moore.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee
entered to win a
Historical Tidbit Question:
What fish were Monponsett Ponds known for?
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 October 28, 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, Jacquelyn Rose & Sebastian Ladoulis |
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America the Beautiful
Seriously.
There is so much beauty.
*Majestic landscape
*Public lands, deep natural beauty, where I can wander in deep thought and connect with all of creation.
*Religious & speech freedom: I can think and say what I want.
*A society that accepts and encourages me, a woman, to develop my own business concept.
*And a government and community who assist when life throws curve balls.
While HOW these things are achieved are hotly debated… enough to drive a person over the edge during an election…
Just the fact that they CAN be openly debated is another thing that makes us beautiful.
And so I would like to share with you America the Beautiful 2020. New words for a new world.
Enjoy.
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Don’t forget to vote.
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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