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September 29, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Huge Turnout at the EBBA Expo & Family Fun Day!
A successful East Bridgewater Business Association Business Expo and Family Fun Day, getting better each year! EBBA works hard to support and promote local businesses, and with the help of volunteers, vendors, and everyone who came out and enjoyed the festivities, they were able to provide numerous EB businesses with great community exposure. This year's expo featured food trucks, a 50/50 raffle and auction items, free fun games for kids such as "Pick-A-Pumpkin" and a "DJ Dance Party."
EBBA thanks their sponsors South Shore Bank, Bluestone Bank, Salon Esprit, We "R" Bananas, Glampology, Happy Frog Ink, EB Insurance Agency, and Little Discoveries, their vendors The Throne Depot, Joe's Crazzy Critters, Perfeclty Flavah'd Cafe, Party Right Rentals, Danny's Ice Cream and More, DJ Rennie Cato, and C.N. Smith Farm Inc., and first responders from the EB Fire and Police Departments. Lastly, thank you to everyone who came to the Sunday event for supporting local businesses and helping the EBBA to grow their outreach.
East Bridgewater Business Association is always welcoming new memberships and encourages attendees to their monthly meetings. For more information on EBBA and how to join, visit www.jointheebba.com.
Source & Photo Credit: EBBA FB
Story written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College
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.Historical Tidbit: First Woman Licensed Master Electrician in Massachusetts ~ an EB story. | |
The story began when she was 16 when Deanna was hired by Clyde Meserve to help out around his shop. Deanna soon found that she had a talent for all things electric and built a transformer for the high school science fair.
While taking classes at Bridgewater State for teaching, she continued her part-time job as an electrician's assistant with Meserve until someone commented that it wasn't "dignified" work for a lady. So she looked into what it would take to become a licensed electrician.
Taking a break from her studies at Bridgewater, Deanna completed her 6,000 hours of apprenticeship, an ICS course in electricity and went on to study at Franklin Institute in Boston.
In 1962, Clyde Meserve hired Massachusetts first licensed woman master electrician.
21 year old Deanna Dunlevy of 17 West Union St took three examinations, two written and one oral, and within days was awarded her journeyman and master electrician's license.
Information & Image provided by Bruce Meserve and an ICS magazine published in 1962.
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You've Got To Vote ~ Full Song 3:10 | Play it in the car, for your friends, share it in your groups! You've Got to Vote! Our children's future depends on us being involved. Democracy only works when we vote. It's up to each of us to make it happen. | | | |  |
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Town Hall
175 Central St
508-378-1601
eastbridgewater.gov
E. Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
eastbridgewaterlibrary.org
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
COA
Food Pantries
E. Bridgewater Emergency Food Pantry
Union Congregational Church.
105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30 - 2p
& last Saturday from 9:30 - 11a
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St, EB
(508) 378-3760
Pantry days will be the first Monday of the month, except for holidays, 3 - 5:30p, and the third Monday, 3p - 4:30p, except for holidays.
ebstvincentdep9@aol.com
Free Community Meal
EBUMC 54 N. Central St.
Every Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30.
Donations welcome.
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Congratulations!
Abigail Pellegrino
won
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
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
www.pinchesandpounds.com
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Join Us for the Dark Market
Sat, Oct 5
12-7p
Mistletoe Acres Tree Farm
245 Whitman St
This Saturday, Mistletoe Acres Tree Farm is hosting its first-ever "Dark Market" Halloween event! Come in costume and enjoy a day packed with festivities, including live music, donuts and coffee, live chainsaw art, pumpkin picking, tarot readings, "Phantom Flow Yoga," and a visit from the sheep of Hedge Hog Hill. The Dark Market will feature local vendors, artisans, and crafters showcasing handmade goods, all while supporting nonprofits like the Friends of East Bridgewater Public Library, the Sydney Craven Memorial Fund, and Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue. Entry is free!
Source: Mistletoe Acres FB
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Special Town Meeting
Mon, Oct 7
7p
East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School
143 Plymouth St
On Mon, Oct 7, the Town of East Bridgewater will be holding a special town meeting.
A copy of the warrant and more information are available at www.eastbridgewaterma.gov.
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East Bridgewater Select Board Meeting
9-23-24
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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Climate Can Do: 5 Easy Steps Video Courtesy of GreenAmerica.Org
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Mon, Oct 7
6-7p
East Bridgewater Public Library
1st Monday of each month (Oct-Jun)
The EBPL will be holding the first TAB meeting of the new school year Mon, Oct 7th. The Teen Advisory Board meets monthly to plan programs and brainstorm ways to enhance the Library's services to teens in the community. Additionally, all teens in attendance will receive community service hours, and snacks will be provided!
Register now at EBPL's www.eventkeeper.com.
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Rent One of Our Aerators
265 lbs w/ foldable handles for easy transport or
422 lbs w/ Aerating depth up to 3 inches.
Both units have removable weights which allow for improved ground penetration.
Work smarter, not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
GrantsRental.com
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Fall Fit Facial Treatments:
Salon Esprit
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Fall is the optimal time to repair summer sun damage and prepare for winter. Skin Fitness Therapy uses nature's elements to unclog pores, boost collagen, brighten/hydrate skin, and reduce wrinkles. Book Now!
508.378.1530
225 Bedford St * Carriage Crossing
East Bridgewater * salon-esprit.com
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Free Tire Collection for all SSRC Members, including EB
Wed, Oct 9 at 2p - 6p
Rockland
Sat, Oct 26 at 9a - 1p
Plymouth
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative, Plymouth County Mosquito Control and the Towns of Plymouth and Rockland will hold free tire collections in Rockland on Wednesday, October 9 and in Plymouth on Saturday, October 26. Only Off-rim auito and pickup truck tires will be accepted, with a maximum of 5 per household. Attendees must be registered and reside in an SSRC member town, which includes East Bridgewater, and Plymouth County. Locations are revealed on the registration form which you can find at www.eastbridgewaterma.gov.
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Book Sale!
Fri, Oct 11 at 2p - 5p
Sat, Oct 12 at 9a - 12p
Community Room and Second Floor
32 Union St
Friends of the East Bridgewater Public Library are hosting a book sale! The sale will include books, books on CD, CDs and DVDs, and puzzles. All ages are welcome, and the event will help raise funds for the EBPL. For more information visit: www.eastbridgewaterlibrary.org
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Fall Vaccine Clinic
Wed, Oct 16
11a-1p
EB Council on Aging
Sachem Rock (Route 106)
The East Bridgewater Board of Health and Council on Aging (COA) in partnership with Osco Pharmacy will be offering a Vaccine Clinic at the Senior Center. Influenza, covid, and shingles vaccines will all be available. Please contact the Board of Health at 508-378-1612 or the COA at 508-378-1610 for assistance in scheduling an appointment.
Source: Town of EB
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Cultural Council Grant Applications
The East Bridgewater Cultural Council is now accepting applications for grants through the Local Cultural Council (LCC) program to distribute $10,700 in FY 25. Individuals, groups, and organizations may apply by the deadline, Wednesday, October 16th. Grants are administered to support local programs focused on the Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Interpretive Sciences.
Information on how to apply is available at www.massculturalcouncil.org.
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Premier Martial Arts - Raynham | |
Come celebrate our 10th Anniversary with us! We have a fun-filled day planned with face painting, dunk tank, bounce house, self defense & anti-bullying seminars, special guests, and more!
Get your tickets on EventBrite $10
October 5th * 9am-3pm
1470 New State Highway #25 Raynham
facebook.com/PMA Raynham
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You've Got To Vote ~ Full Song 3:10 | Play it in the car, for your friends, share it in your groups! You've Got to Vote! Their future depends on us being involved. Democracy only works when we vote. It's up to each of us to make it happen. | | | | |
One Book, One Community: Road trip to Boston reservations are being taken now.
Join us for a series of engaging discussions and lectures focused on local history, abolitionism, and community learning.
Author Visit: Stephen Puleo
Event: “The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union”
When: Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: East Bridgewater Library
Come meet Stephen Puleo, author of The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union.
Local History Lecture: “Early Black Settlement in Bridgewater”
Speakers: BSU Professors Jamie Huff & Emily Field
When: Monday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bridgewater Public Library
Learn about the early Black settlements in Bridgewater and their significant contributions to the community.
Book Discussions:
West Bridgewater Library:
Book: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
When: Tuesday, October 22 at 5:00 p.m.
East Bridgewater Library:
Book: The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner by Stephen Puleo
When: Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Road Trip to Boston
Event: Black Heritage of Boston Tour with a National Park Ranger
When: Thursday, November 7
Cost: $40 per person
Meet at the Bridgewater Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. for a bus trip to Boston’s Faneuil Hall. Enjoy lunch at Quincy Market, followed by a 1:00 p.m. discussion with a National Park Ranger on Boston’s Black heritage in the basement of Faneuil Hall.
Sign up: Email esnoeyen8@gmail.com. Spaces are filling fast!
Underground Railroad Quilt Display
The recently constructed Underground Railroad Quilt will be re-hung in the gallery of the West Bridgewater Library. An informal explanation of the history and symbols featured in the quilt will be provided.
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Economic Development Survey
In a new and exciting initiative, East Bridgewater has partnered with Old Colony Planning Council to provide the Town with business assistance services that will help drive business growth and strengthen its local economy. This funding has enabled the Town to contract with OCPC, who is collaborating with the East Bridgewater Business Association (EBBA), to enhance their capacity for local business development and provide specific services that will bridge businesses and consumers, enrich the community, support new development opportunities and better position them for economic growth.
To achieve economic growth, a survey has been developed for both businesses and consumers input to guide the process. In addition to the survey, OCPC will be creating a Business Resource Guide, a Priority Development Site Inventory, and working with the town to develop marketing materials and a business page on the town’s website. The new tools and the insights gathered from this project will help East Bridgewater align its economic development strategies with the community’s needs, guiding actions that support a more prosperous business environment throughout the Town.
To participate in the Business Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EBBusSurvey
To participate in the Consumer Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EBConSurvey
Source & Photo Credit: Town of EB
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ADA Transition Plan
Under Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Town of East Bridgewater is required to complete a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. The self-evaluation reviews the town’s public facilities, programs, services, activities and events to determine compliance with the ADA and identify any barriers to accessibility. The Transition Plan is a rolling fluid document that prioritizes the identified barriers and how they will be corrected. The draft transition plan was provided to the East Bridgewater Select Board and is now being provided to everyone for public comment from September 20, 2024 to October 30, 2024.
For more information: www.eastbridgewaterma.gov
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EB Boys & Girls Youth Lacrosse Mum Sale!
Saturday, September 14th the East Bridgewater Boys & Girls Youth Lacrosse organization held their annual Mum Sale fundraiser at Town Hall. Kids from the program came together to help run the sale and raise money for expenses such as field, equipment, and referee costs for the coming season.
Youth sports not only provide kids with a fun extracurricular, but also teach them positive, foundational values such as discipline, hard work, dedication, and community. What a great way to spend a Saturday!
Thank you to everyone who came out to help run and/or participate in the team's sale. Go Vikings!
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Story & Photo Credit: EB Boys & Girls Youth Lacrosse FB
Story written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
www.pinchesandpounds.com
Historical Tidbit Question:
How many hours did Deanna have to complete for her apprenticeship?
Email us your answer at: Prizes@buzzaround.info Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On October 2, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Sara MacKinnon, Megan Martin, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, & Greg Venezia. | |
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Compassion
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ~ Dalai Lama
"Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together."
~ Linda Thompson
"In my view, the best of humanity is in our exercise of empathy and compassion. It's when we challenge ourselves to walk in the shoes of someone whose pain or plight might seem so different than yours that it's almost incomprehensible." ~Sarah McBride
"In Asian languages, the word for 'mind' and the word for 'heart' are same. So if you're not hearing mindfulness in some deep way as heartfulness, you're not really understanding it. Compassion and kindness towards oneself are intrinsically woven into it. You could think of mindfulness as wise and affectionate attention."
~ Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Compassion for ourselves, compassion for others...
this is how we move forward...
Have a lovely week
~ Jacquie
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