October 17, 2021
~ 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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"Every October it becomes important, no, necessary
to see the leaves turning, to be surrounded
by leaves turning; it's not just the symbolism,
to confront in the death of the year your death,
one blazing farewell appearance, though the irony
isn't lost on you that nature is most seductive
when it's about to die, flaunting the dazzle of its
incipient exit, an ending that at least so far
the effects of human progress (pollution, acid rain)
have not yet frightened you enough to make you believe
is real; that is, you know this ending is a deception
because of course nature is always renewing itself—
the trees don't die, they just pretend,
go out in style, and return in style: a new style...."
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Photo: Turkeys at the Birdbath by Sue Basile |
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Historical Tidbit: Monponsett Inn Fire (Taken from the Silver Lake News, Feb 1, 1968)
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In 1866, Mortiz and Theresa Schindler began taking paying guests in the farm house situated in a particularly lovely shore of West Monponsett Lake, and overlooking East Monponsett Lake as well. Their early guests were principally hunters, who took quite a complicated route to the rather remote lake where they maintained a duck blind. They took the train to the Holmes Street railroad station, horse and carriage to East Lake, then were rowed across the lake to the Schindler property.
The beauty of the setting and improvement in transportation for reaching it created a greater demand, and Moritz Schindler began adding further rooms to the farm house. At the turn of the century it was a flourishing and popular summer family hotel.
In 1905 this structure burned, and was immediately replaced by the larger building which has become such a familiar landmark. Mortiz Schindler lived only a few years after its completion, but the business was carried on by his son Robert and Robert's wife, Mary J. Schindler.
As the years passed the business changed in nature, for families no longer spent their vacations at summer hotels. The Monponsett Inn, a scene of functions, dinners and outings began to appear. By the time Robert Schindler died in 1953, the change was almost complete.
The third generation in the family was Robert's son Maurice, who with his mother continued to run it until it was sold in 1963 to Philip Shannon and Robert Clairmont.
They undertook extensive renovations to the inn. One of them was the enclosure of the wide and rambling porch on the southeast side into a dining and function room. The change in function was almost complete. Shannon later withdrew from the venture, and Clairmont built a large extension to the inn on the west side, installing air conditioning as well.
The Clairmonts, however, continued the resident owner-manager custom. They occupied rooms on the second floor.
Whatever the future, the hotel as such will not return. What use will be made of the land remains to be seen. The beach and grove are still there. So is the "pavilion," a one room building adjacent to the main building often used for summer dances or banquets.
From Sue Basile
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
For needed updates, check the town website.
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
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!
Krista Benvissuto
won a $10 gift certificate to
Mama Deb's Kitchen & Food Truck.
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter
Enter for this week's prize of a
$20 gift certificate to Color Street nail polish strips from Independent Consultant Katie Ray!
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Internship Opportunity
Gain real-world knowledge as we design our internship specifically for you!
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Household Hazardous Waste Day
Wednesday, October 20th
7a - 5p
This is for all residents of Halifax, the recycle fee is not required for this service. This service is limited to 150 households, on a first come first serve basis.
The hazardous waste items will be picked up at your home, to sign up please go here.
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Come Join Holmes Public Library Storywalk*
Nessralla Farm’s Pumpkin Patch
Featuring story How to Help a Pumpkin Grow By Ashley Wolff
Our Storywalk is sponsored by the Friends of the Holmes Public Library.
*The Storywalk® project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg
Hubbard Library
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Asian Studies Film Series: THROW DOWN
Thursday, October 21st
5 - 7:25p
Maxwell Library,
Room 013
Join Dr. Sean Allan in Maxwell Library for a screening and discussion of Hong Kong film Throw Down, directed by Johnnie To. The Asian Studies Film Series is open to the BSU Community and the public.
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Fall Cleanup Day 2021
Saturday, October 23rd
10a - 12p
Town Hall
Save the date and join the Halifax Beautification Committee for the Fall Cleanup Day at the end of the month!
Volunteers are encouraged to drive up to the front of the Town Hall for location assignments on the day of the event to maintain safe distances.
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Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, Oct 23rd
4:30 - 6p
503 Plymouth St.
The Halifax Congregational Church will be having a Halloween Trunk or Treat to celebrate the spooky season! Decorate your vehicle and come prepared to hand out treats to Trunk or Treaters.
This event is for children of all ages.
For more information, please call Janice Campbell at 339-933-0387 and leave a message and she will return your call.
Please come and join the church for a frightfully good time!
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Fall is the best time to start your lawn and the best lawns start with the best loam! Call us today for your delivery!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Training Active Bystanders
Sat, October 23rd
10a - 12:30p
FREE Online
Training Active Bystanders (TAB) teaches how bystanders can interrupt harmful situations and generate positive actions.
TAB is also about responding positively to helpful behaviors, and engaging with people beyond your normal circle.
The training is free thanks to a grant from the New England Grassroots Environment Fund.
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Evening Book Club
Tuesday, October 26th
6:30p
Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
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Spooktacular Afternoon of Magic and Masquerade
Thursday, October 28th
1 - 3p
Great Hall (Town Hall 2nd Floor)
*“Ed the Wizard” will perform his “Magic Show for Seniors” at 1p. Ed the Wizard is funded by a grant from the Halifax Cultural Council which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council.
*Stay after the show for light refreshments, music, and a Costume Contest!
*Please call the COA at (781) 293-7313 to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
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Pumpkin Painting
Saturday, October 30th
Starting at 10a
Holmes Public Library
Registration is required, 30 minute time slots available. Please call the library at 781-293-2271 or email Miss Holly to register: holly.ianucci@halifax-ma.org. Thank you to Nessralla Farms for their generous
donation of pumpkins!
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Mold Guys Restoration services both residential and commercial buildings. If you ever need mold remediation services, water damage repair, air duct cleaning etc., contact Mold Guys today!
(781) 910-5029
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Halifax School Committee Mtg 10/12/21 |
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Halifax Board of Selectmen 10/12/21 |
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Plow Truck Drivers Needed
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 sign on bonus. Please stop into the Highway Barn at 60 Hemlock Ln for an informational packet/application or download here. Any questions-call (781) 293-1760 or Karyn.Thompson@halifax-ma.org. |
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
An old-fashioned candy store
with a TWIST
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Grab & Go
Gifts!
Items are packaged in small quantities for your convenience & safety.
Shop in store or online!
Come check us out!
Mon - Sat: 10 am til 8 pm
Sunday 11 am til 6 pm
Online orders!
(781) 447-2639
785 Bedford St, Rt 18, Whitman
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Find YOUR Bliss with
BLISS THROUGH YOGA!
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NEW In Person classes at
The She Shed every Saturday, 9 am!
Svaroopa yoga excels at releasing the deep tension in your body. While the benefits of this style of yoga are profound, it is very easy to do. We use the alignment of the body, rather than a lot of effort, along with blankets for propping to make the poses accessible, supportive and effective.
516 N. Bedford St, East Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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STEM Playgroup
Wednesdays, October 27 - December 1
10:30 - 11:30a
Parents and children 3 - 5 years
In this playgroup, your child will be able to explore the world around them through science, technology, engineering, and math with everyday activities. Young children are natural-born scientists and engineers, and this group provides the opportunity to grow and learn!
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HALIFAX FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 3159 Fundraising Raffle
Take a chance on a raffle for a brand new Husqvarna Professional series backpack blower and never pick up a rake again this year!
Tickets are $10 each or 2 for $15. You can purchase in person at the station or message us for our Venmo here.
Halifax Firefighters Local 3159, a nonprofit, generously donates to multiple different town organizations throughout the year including scholarships and youth sports. They have also purchased in 2016 a Polaris Ranger side by side UTV and donated it to the Halifax Fire Department to help with brush fires and EMS calls in wooded areas of the town.
Story and Photo Credits:
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We have had a blast with this year's Booster Fun Run program!
Families! Your students learned about the power of CURIOSITY, PRACTICE, CONFIDENCE, HUMILITY, and ENDURANCE through the Sports City Worldwide videos, and today they will see if the team will figure out who stole their documentaries! You can check out all the videos on mybooster.com. Tomorrow (9/24) we will CELEBRATE our school with our Fun Run event! The entire school will be moving and completing 35 laps tomorrow. It’s time to MOVE to HELP OUR SCHOOL!
We have raised $27,000 for our school to fund enrichment, technology, and kindergarten playground upgrades! If you are able to share your pledge link, or give yourself, there is still plenty of time! Let’s finish strong!
Thank you for all of your support throughout our entire program!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a $20 gift certificate to Color Street nail polish strips from Independent Consultant Katie Ray!
Historical Tidbit Question:
In what year did the Monponsett Inn burn down?
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 20, 2021 before 2p, 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, Amanda Guindon, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Michelle Montella, Janice O'Brien, & Jacquelyn Rose |
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"Do not dwell in the past,
do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." ~ Buddha
"I have great respect for the past. If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going. I have respect for the past, but I'm a person of the moment. I'm here, and I do my best to be completely centered at the place I'm at, then I go forward to the next place."
~ Maya Angelou
"If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past." ~ Baruch Spinoza
You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space." ~ Johnny Cash
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Rafiki: "It doesn't matter, it's in the past."
Adult Simba: "Yeah, but it still hurts."
Rafiki: "Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it."
~ Lion King
We need to deal with our past pain to let go of it. Otherwise the pain just rears its ugly head one way or another; showing up in the worst places... in anxiety attacks and quick judgements.
Be at peace. Face it; mourn it; to forgive.
You may never understand, but don't let the story someone else wrote be yours. Be the hero of your own story.
~ Jacquie
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