January 19, 2025



~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.

Chief Christopher Delmonte Named President of Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association!

Congratulations to our very own Chief Christopher Delmonte on being named President of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association! This prestigious role reflects his dedication, leadership, and commitment to public safety, not just in our community but across the entire state.

This honor was announced in December, but it’s such a big achievement we think it’s worth celebrating a little longer! 

Written by: J. Rose

Source & Photo Credit: Bridgewater Police Foundation FB

Left to right: Keith Buohl, Rebekah Caylor, Chief Delmonte, Mary Bogle and Lisa Buzzell-Curley

Bridgwater Communities for Civil Rights STANDOUT

Mon Jan 20th  

10-11a

center of Bridgewater (opposite the northern end of the Common)

Join Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights (BCCR) in a special standout event to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and show support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

This gathering is an opportunity for the community to come together in reflection, unity, and commitment to justice and equality. All are welcome to stand in solidarity. www.bccrcivilrights.org

Grief Support Group

Tue, Jan 21, & 28

1p

Bridgewater Senior Center

All are welcome to join Rev. Beth Stotts, CSCC Pastor, and Aislyn Plath, Psychotherapist, for this Grief Support Group, sponsored by Central Square Congregational Church, Praxis Integrated Counseling, and the Bridgewater Senior Center.

The group sessions will be held on Tuesdays in January - 21st, and 28th, at the Bridgewater Senior Center.

This event is open to the public. No pre-registration is needed. 

For more information on the event, visit the Central Square Congregational Church Website

Town Manager Search Ad Hoc Committee

Public Forum

Wed, Jan 22

6p

Bridgewater Senior Center

10 Wally Krueger Way

The Town Manager Search Ad Hoc Committee and Search Firm Community Paradigm will be hosting an In-Person Public Forum for community input into the hiring of the new Town Manager. 

For more information on the event, visit the Bridgewater Website here!

The Blue Envelope Project

The Bridgewater Police Department is joining the West Bridgewater Police Department in implementing The Blue Envelope Project. The project is designed to assist drivers and passengers on the autistic spectrum during motor vehicle stops and other interactions with police officers.

Each envelope contains step-by-step instructions to help autistic individuals and helpful guidelines for police officers to foster safe and clear communication for everyone involved. The Blue Envelopes can also hold an operator’s license, registration, insurance card, and emergency contact card.

Some of the West Bridgewater police officers and former West Bridgewater Middle/Senior High School students came together to create a promotional video for the Blue Envelope Project.

Blue Envelope Video WB PD FB

Blue Envelopes are available for free in the lobby of the Bridgewater Police Department.

Blue Envelope Project Lurie Center for Autism

Source Bridgewater PD FB

Article by Bethani Jerke, BuzzAround Intern, SNHU

DEI: What is it and How to Champion it in Schools

Jan 28 5-6:30p

Online through Zoom

RSVP

Zoom panel consisting of parents, students, educators, administrators, and DEI professionals to share their expertise and understanding.

Bridgewater and surrounding communities are becoming more diverse. The reflection of diversity in the surrounding schools means that parents, teachers, and the community need to work together to foster an inclusive environment for all.

"Hope you can join us at this educational forum sponsored by Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights and Community Coalition for Change" Laurene Powers

For more information and to Reserve a Spot DEI RSVP

Questions, send an email to: bridgewatercommforcivilrights@gmail.com

Source Laurene Powers

Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant

www.facebook.com/JMacaronis

johnnymacaronis.com • Instagram

Stop right in to enjoy dinner with us or pick up our famous dishes to enjoy at home. Take-out and catering are available for your next event. Order online or call your nearest Johnny Macaroni’s location!

eat well * laugh often * love much

Planning Board Meeting - Jan 15th, 2025

Video Courtesy of BTV

Easterseals MA | The Bridge Center

Video courtesy of BTV

Climate Can Do:

Doing our part to decrease Nano-plastics in the environment

To do our part, we need to stop disposing of single-use plastics as much as possible. Our throwaway culture affects our drinking water. We often prioritize convenience over consideration of long-term impacts, leading to trash cans filled with plastic and roadways littered with single-use bottles. These plastics break-down over time leaching nano-plastics into our drinking water.

Let's work together to make a change.

Here are some suggestions:

• Replace plastic water bottles with a refillable one
• Bring your own take-out container for restaurant leftovers or frequent restaurants that use earth-friendly containers
• Wash and reuse any plastic containers you get with purchases
• Purchase drinks in cans or glass, not plastic (That plastic bottle is leaching nano-plastics into your drink)
• Purchase laundry and dish detergent in Pods or Sheets instead of plastic bottles

Together, we can do it!

Climate Can Do written by Jacquelyn Rose

Source: National Institute of Health

Consumer Reports

The Bridgewater Garden Club

presents

Preparing for Spring Growth in Winter

 Sat. Jan 25, 2025 10a

Bridgewater Library

With Jon Belber of Holly Hill Farm

Be; Connected - Business and Civic Networking

Jan 28

5-7p

Casa Agava Cantina

14 Summer Street, Bridgewater

Join in and support diversity in the community.

Questions, please contact: David Michael at david@be-community.org

Sponsored by Brandi Sharp Cross-Country Mortgage

be-community.org/event/be-connected

AAUW Knit-In for Scholarships

Sat, Feb 1st

10a-1p

Bridgewater Public Library 15 South Street



Crafters who love knitting or crocheting are invited to spend a few hours creating 7 x 9-inch blocks that will be assembled into colorful afghans and donated to a local hospice. Participants should bring size 7 knitting needles or J/K crochet hooks and worsted acrylic yarn, but beginners are welcome, and supplies will be provided. This is also a great opportunity to use up extra yarn, as any color can be used.

A $10 donation is requested to participate, and light refreshments will be served. All proceeds support the Mary Anderson Memorial Scholarship, a fundraiser sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Taunton Area Branch. AAUW is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing gender equity and economic security through education and advocacy.

Come craft with us, enjoy some camaraderie, and make a difference!



For more information, please visit www.aauw.org.

Ousamequin Club Hosts Community Giving & Equine Therapy Discussion

 Mon, Feb 3

1:30p

Cole-Yeaton Senior Center

10 Wally Krueger Way

The Ousamequin Club of the Bridgewaters invites the community to an afternoon of giving and learning. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable goods for the Bridgewater Food Pantry, travel-size toiletries for ProjectPACK, used books for More Than Words, and cash donations for Christmas in July. A business meeting will begin at 1:00 PM.

This month’s featured speaker, Cindy Conquest, Director of the Equestrian Center for Easterseals MA (ESMA), will share how The Bridge Center helps individuals with disabilities build confidence, independence, and new opportunities through equine-assisted services. She will also discuss what it takes to train a therapy horse and the meaningful impact these programs have on the Bridgewater community.

An afternoon of philanthropy and inspiration hosted by the Ousamequin Club—celebrating service, education, and the power of community.

BR Hockey vs. East Boston Jan 11, 2025

Video Courtesy of BTV

BR Girls Basket Ball vs Dartmouth Jan 10, 2025

Video Courtesy of BTV

Rotary of the Bridgewaters' 2025 New Year’s Day Polar Plunge!!

Frances Jefferies, Janet Dye, Wing-kai To, Ismael Michael Kibiro Kahiu, Mike Kryzanek, and Laurie Lesser from Rotary of the Bridgewaters' and Jason McAvoy and Karen Iolli from Brockton Rotary jumped in New Year's Day to the freezing waters off Onset Beach.

Rotary of the Bridgewaters beat their goal of raising $10,000 for Shelterbox. ShelterBox provides emergency shelters and supplies to families devastated by conflict or disaster through generous donations from individuals and organizations wanting to make a difference. To direct your donations toward sheltering people in war-torn areas like Gaza, and natural disaster areas like Los Angeles, see below:

Annual Polar Plunge

Please Sponsor and Support food and housing security for local and global neighbors: DONATE TODAY

1. Online: www.paypal.com/donate. 

2. Checks payable to Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters, 

PO Box 266, East Bridgewater, MA 02333

Reposted from: Brockton Rotary FB page and Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters' FB page

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A Look at Positive Social Progress:

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase" ~ Martin Luther King, Jr

"I see this as the central issue of our time: how to find a substitute for war in human ingenuity, imagination, courage, sacrifice, patience..." ~ Howard Zinn

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." ~Martin Luther King

"Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles." ~ Bob Richards

"If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving."

~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Ingenuity and justice will help us piece together solutions. We can have a better future working together. ~ Jacquie

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