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August 11, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Fire For Effect Reflects & Plans
Town Landing
"As we reflect on the past two years in Bridgewater, it is the small achievements that give us the motivation and reassurance that we are indeed making a difference. Achieving our 501(c)(3) status in 2022 marked the beginning of an exciting journey to support our veterans and first responders in a meaningful way. Our vision was to accomplish our fundraising goals while providing Bridgewater and its residents with unique amenities.
Town River Landing, located on Spring Street, has historically been a focal point for the community, largely due to the efforts of Kitty Doherty and others. A bench was installed, and a canoe launch was created. However, over the past 15 to 20 years, the property had been reclaimed by nature and had become a dumping ground for old trees and trash. Recognizing the importance of these past efforts, we sought approval to clean up the area and restore its potential.
What began with a weed whacker quickly revealed the need for more substantial resources. We organized a day of cleanup, and many of our councilors and citizens answered the call. By the end of the day, it was evident that the space held much more potential than previously thought. This realization led us to bring in heavy equipment to restore the original footprint of the property. We cleared and improved 38,000 square feet of space, replacing 8,000 square feet of crumbling asphalt with grass."
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Thrive Music Fest
"Our work is ongoing, and we have ambitious plans for the future, including creating not-for-profit events for our community to enjoy. This September, we are hosting the largest music festival ever held in Bridgewater, with all proceeds supporting our mission. We invite you to support us by purchasing tickets and exploring sponsorship opportunities at www.thrivemusicfest.com , where you can view the lineup for both days.
Below are pictures of the developers working on the park improvement project. Today, they came to Town River Landing—an area that was mostly inaccessible just two years ago—and installed a sign to associate it with the rest of the parks and trails in town. This serves as a great reminder that we must continue our efforts.
We deeply appreciate your continued support and look forward to making even greater strides together."
Reposted from: Bridgewater Resident's Private FB Group
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Historical Tidbit: Early Fences. | |
The first settlers were interested primarily in acquiring land. Thus land became the basis of a man's wealth. There was little ready money and the expression "land poor" was often literally true. Most of the proprietors and many of the first settlers of a town would be called land speculators today. As one looks through town records, it is amazing to see the constant buying and selling of land.
With the emphasis on land, it was necessary to have accurate boundaries and fences. Robert Frost understood this when he wrote "good fences make good neighbors." The first fences were probably made of pine stumps as this region was covered with huge pine trees.
If the land was level and relatively free of large stones, it would have been easy to plow. Our early farmers could have burned the huge stumps as they cleared the fields, but this was a long, slow process. The settlers needed cleared field immediately for the planting of grain to feed their families and livestock.
These sensible, hard-working farmers had a new idea. The stumps could be pulled and hauled to the edges of their fields to serve as fences. This fence was not only cheap, but long-lasting and needing no repairs. Farmers in rockier areas built stone walls with the large stones found in their fields. Our early ingenious farmers had a use for everything!
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Basille
Photo Courtesy: New England Today
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Academy Building Municipal Offices
66 Central Square
508-697-0921
BridgewaterMa.org
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
BridgewaterPublicLibrary.org
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Council On Aging
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 - 7:30p
Food-Pantry
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
@ St Thomas Aquinas Church
103 Center St
2 x month 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m
Check for Dates
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Congratulations!
Michelle Davis
won
a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
johnnymacaronis.com
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
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
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First Responder Therapy Dogs
Wed, Aug 14
10a
BW Public Library
Join First Responders and their team of therapy dogs as they teach us what it means to be a First Responder Therapy Dog! First Responder Therapy Dogs address the mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support using therapy dogs.
Source: BW Public Library Eventkeeper
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2024 AutumnFest Vendor Registration | Eventbrite - Bridgewater Business Association - BBA presents 2024 AutumnFest Vendor Registration - Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Bridgewater State University Quad by Boyden Hall, Bridgewater, MA. Find event and registration information. | | | |
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VFW Veterans Dinner
Thu, Aug 15
6:30-8:30p
40 Orange St
Come join VFW Post 2125 and Auxiliary for some BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and mac and cheese. Enjoy great food and connect with fellow veterans and their families in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. This event is free and open to all veterans and their families!
Source: VFW Post 2125 Event Page
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Multi-Family Yard Sale
Sat, Aug 17
9a-2p
71 Central Sq
Central Square Congregational Church will be hosting a yard sale right on their front lawn this August! Have anything you want to get rid of? There are still spaces available to rent a table for the yard sale, for $25. It is also a great opportunity to shop the sale and find some great things at great prices!
For more information on the event, please contact Connie Chandler (508-345-3744) CGChandler7@hotmail.com or Lynn Pietras (508-250-8257) / lsypie@aol.com.
Source: Central Square Congregational FB
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Wildlands Trust - Our Trails | One of the tremendous benefits of land conservation is public access for people of all ages and physical abilities. Many of the lands protected by Wildlands Trust are maintained as "preserves" with beautiful walking trails. | | | | |
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Digitization Station
BW Pubic Library
Did you know that the BW Public Library offers free access to their digitization station? Here, you can convert older photographs, VHS, mixtapes and cassettes to a shareable digital format! This is a free to use resource, patrons can book a session and self-serve at the station. For more information, please visit the BW Public Library Site.
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Music Alley Weekly
Open Mic Night
Every Tuesday
6:30-9p
50 Central Square
Friends of Music Alley and Kim Hill’s Mix N’ Music are hosting an open mic night weekly, with special feature Ilene Springer. Kim Hill will be hosting these events, and sign ups are at 6pm. These weekly open mics are free and open to the public to perform or just enjoy the talents of others!
Source: Bridgewater Music Alley FB Post
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Climate Can Do: Overconsumption and Sustainable Practices
What Is Overconsumption?
Overconsumption is the excessive consumption or use of something. Without change we could eventually run out, or create more than we can dispose of.
How Can We Help?
Live sustainably, make lifestyle choices that help you and the planet. Small changes make a big impact:
*Walk, bike or take public transportation whenever possible!
*Consider alternatives to single use items:
- A reusable shopping bag.
- Skip the plastic bottles; all sorts of reusable bottles can be found in metal, glass and recycled plastic
- Replace Saran Wrap with wraps made from beeswax, cotton, and tree oil that keep food fresher and can be reused repeatedly.
- Use reusable towels instead of paper towels.
*Consider eating 2 or 3 meatless dinners / week:
Don’t throw away leftovers; eating leftovers will help you avoid food waste and save you money. Freeze pre-made meals for handy eating later.
*Rather than replacing, repair.
Do not automatically discard broken items when they break. Instead, try repairing it. Using this method can save you money and reduce landfill waste. Repair shops and Youtube Videos are readily available to help you fix things.
*Join Buy Nothing.
With Buy Nothing, you can get rid of unwanted things around your house and get things you need for free. As their motto states “Buy Nothing. Share Everything,” a sustainable living app aimed at the community.
*Shop local.
By shopping locally, you reduce the impact of transportation on the environment and support your local economy.
This article was written by Tiana Frias, Stonehill College BuzzAround Intern on overconsumption and ways to limit our resource usage. We’ve got this!
Source: sentientmedia.org/overconsumption/
greenliving.na.panasonic.com/articles/20-frugal-habits-for-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle
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Martial Arts teaches kids a lot!
Focus, respect, & self discipline!
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Networking Happy Hour
Tue. Aug 27
5-7p
14 Summer St
Meet and connect with local small business owners, nonprofits, artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals!
For more info visit: Be-Community Event Page
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3X Champions!
"What a year for the 8U Allstar team! This team finished with a 12-2 record and recorded 3 championships along the way. Their first championship came on a 3-1 victory over Plainville to win the Hockomock American division. Their second came on a 14-3 win over Easton Orange to win the Hockomock League Championship. Their third came on a 11-3 win over Canton White to win the Western Conference Sam Berns Championship. This represents the farthest that any Bridgewater team has ever advanced in the Friendship League. This is a special team and the future is very bright for these kids as they continue to play the sport that they love."
Reposted from Bridgewater Little League FB
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Deadline to Register to Vote for the State Primary Election
Bridgewater Town Clerk’s Office reminds residents that Saturday, August 24, 2024 is the deadline to register to vote for the upcoming State Primary Election to be held on September 3rd.
Voter Registration Session will be held at the Academy Building, 66 Central Square, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 24th.
Persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Massachusetts, and who will be at least 18 years old on or before September 3rd are eligible to register. Those meeting these qualifications who have a Massachusetts Driver’s License can submit their registration online at RegisterToVoteMA.com.
Also, Early voting for September 3rd State Primary Election will be held Sat Aug 24, 2024 and Mon Aug 26 through Fri Aug 30, 2024 (Closed Sunday)
Early Voting is open to all voters!
Early Voting will take place at the Academy Building, 66 Central Square
For further information please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-697-0921.
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Disability Commission Meeting - July 30th, 2024
Video Courtesy of Town of Bridgewater
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Those Girls Episode 1 |Tattoos, Business & Lemonade Stands
Video Courtesy of BTV
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
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
Historical Tidbit Question
Why was it necessary for the early settlers to have accurate boundaries and fences?
Email us your answer at: Prizes@buzzaround.info
Please include your name and phone number.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On August 14, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Naziya Khalifa, Alexa Pennington, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Tiana Frias, & Greg Venezia | |
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Human beings are hard-wired for curiosity.
“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”
~ E. E. Cummings
"As long as you’re interested in people and things, that curiosity propels you forward.”
~ Joanna Coles
“Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.”
~ Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
“Study hard what interests you the most in the most undisciplined, irreverent and original manner possible.”
~ Richard Feynmann
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Let's look, feel, question & learn until we can do no more!
~ Jacquie
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