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March 31, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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The Magic of Holmestead Harvest!
Holmestead Harvest, located at 30 Temple St. in Whitman, is a local grocery store dedicated to serving its customers fresh ingredients. They sell organic produce and host many events each month. One of the unique ways Holmestead Harvest markets their products is with the April Whole 30 program. This program includes 10 meals: 5 lunches and 5 dinners that allow the buyer to build healthy habits. Some of the meals available are Zuppa Toscana, Lemon Chicken Soup, Bruschetta Grilled Chicken, Greek Chicken Meatballs, Chicken Shawarma, Beef & Broccoli over Cauli Rice, Kung Pao Chicken, and Meatloaf with Herb Mashed Potato.
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With a paleo-based diet that focuses on real and whole foods, April Whole 30 encourages the buyer to limit processed foods, sugars, gluten, and dairy. Their products are grown locally on farms in the Whitman area, so all of the food within the store is very fresh. Their in-house bakery offers options such as cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and much more!
Holmestead Harvest offers multiple events per month that may interest a wide range of Whitman residents. From cooking classes for adults to face painting classes for kids, the store has something for everyone. Additionally, their café offers a menu ranging from yummy breakfast sandwiches to fresh-pressed paninis and weekly specials that include deals for senior residents and college kids. With its wide-ranging appeal, Harvest Holmestead is a delightful destination for the whole community.
Written by Samantha Gibson, Buzz Around Intern, Bridgewater State University
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Whitman Town Hall
Down through the years the events held at Town Hall were Whitman High School graduations and receptions, Balls sponsored by the Police and Fire departments and numerous other organizations, banquets and fairs, old fashioned minstrel shows, Girl and Boy Scout activities, Memorial Day Exercises, Garden Club Flower Shows, plus the daily business of the several town offices and all official Town Meetings and Elections.
The Town Hall is situated in the' center' or 'heart' of Whitman. It has the historic significance of being the place where all major decisions affecting the community have been made and it holds many memories for our citizens.
Built by the townspeople of yesterday, the Town Hall is a fine architectural representation of our past, present, and future.
Respectfully Submitted, Dawn M. Varley, CMC
Whitman Town Clerk
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Town Hall
781-618-9700
Public Library
M-Th 9:30a-8p; Fri 9:30a- 4:30p;
Sat 9:30a-4 (during school year only)
781-447-7613
Council on Aging
781-447-7619
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Jen Giorgi
won a free 1.5 hour class at
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
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Whitman Board of Selectmen Meeting
March 26, 2024
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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Whitman Middle School Building Committee Meeting
March 26, 2024
Video Courtesy of WHCA9TV
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Thu, Apr 4
4- 5p
Whitman Public Library
Experience the joy of reading to a certified therapy dog (Teddie or Elise) during a private ten-minute slot! Join us in the Community Room for this heartwarming experience. Slots are limited, so be sure to register beforehand to secure your spot! Don't miss this opportunity to share stories with our furry friends and create memories.
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STEAM Workshop
Wed, Apr 10
4-7p
Whitman Public Library
Drop in anytime between 4:00-7:00 to play with LEGO, Duplos, Snap Circuits, K'Nex, and Playmags! This program is suggested for ages 5+. Younger children are welcome but must be closely supervised due to small pieces. Come unleash your creativity and build endless possibilities with us!
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Whitman Hanson Hockey Tryouts
April 2nd - 5th
Bridgewater Ice Arena
U-8 MITES
Skills: Tuesday, April 2, 5 pm
Thursday, April 4, 5 pm
U-10 SQUIRTS
Tuesday, April 2, 6 pm
Thursday, April 4, 6 pm
U-12 PEEWEES
Tuesday, April 2, 7 pm
Friday, April 5, 6 pm
U-14 BANTAM
Wednesday, April 3, 6 pm
Friday, April 5, 7 pm
U-18 MIDGETS
Wednesday, April 3, 7 pm
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Bowling for Dollars for Scholars
Sat, Apr 6 &
Sun, Apr 7
12-5p
Hanson Bowladrome
171 Reed St
Dollars for Scholars announces their ninth annual “Bowling for Dollars for Scholars”. For every string bowled during the event a donation will be made to benefit Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars. The cost to bowl will be $10 per string with no charge for shoe rental. Door prizes and complementary food will be available throughout the two day event. All funds raised during the event will benefit the Class of 2024 in the form of scholarships. For more information, please contact Mike Ganshirt at 781-252-9683 or visit Dollars for Scholars website.
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Climate Can Do: Recycling Household Scraps Through Composting
Thinking about starting to create your own compost? Composting is simple, and can be done right in your own back yard in a designated space or box.
Composting is a controlled, aerobic (oxygen-required) process that converts organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil amendment or mulch through natural decomposition. Microorganisms feed on the materials added to the compost pile, breaking it down into core materials.
Materials you add are "greens" and "browns." Greens provide nitrogen, and can include fresh grass clippings, food scraps, and coffee grounds. Browns provide carbon and act as a food source. Typical browns you can add include dead leaves, branches, twigs, and paper.
Benefits to Composting
- Improves the structure and health of your soil by adding organic matter.
- Helps the soil retain moisture and nutrients.
- Attracts beneficial organisms to the soil and reduces the need for pesticides and fertilizers.
- Reduces the potential for soil erosion.
- Sequesters carbon in the soil.
- Builds resiliency to the impacts of climate change.
Aerating occasionally helps the process. Without oxygen a compost pile is ready in 6 months to a year. With oxygen added, in just a few months you can add compost to your flower and vegetable beds, window boxes, and container gardens; incorporate it into tree beds; mix it with potting soil for indoor plants for a nutrient rich soil.
Erin Payne, Buzz Around Intern and SNHU student wrote this Climate Can-Do Article.
Together, we can make a difference by taking action to live sustainably. Let's empower ourselves to create a better future for our planet, one step at a time.
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Time to purchase your full, half and quarter shares of C.S.A !
A variety of fresh local produce.
June 15-October 15. 18 weeks of goodness!
Tulips, Hyacinths and Daffodils! A beautiful selection of Easter Lily’s and Hydrangeas!
We've got it!
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St. , Halifax, MA
(781) 293-6792
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Rain Barrel & Composter
Sale
Now- Apr 7
North and South Rivers Watershed Association Office
214 South St, Norwell
Have you ever wanted to collect rainwater or make your own compost? The WaterSmart Program, through the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, is selling rain barrels from the Great American Rain Barrel Company and composters from Earth Machine. The rain barrels, priced at $89, and the composters, priced at $80, are available for purchase in conjunction with the Gardening Green Expo. The sale runs through April 7th, with merchandise available for pickup starting April 18th at the NSRWA office.
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Live Your Life Well: Why Mental Health Matters
Tue, Apr 9
9:45a-3p
Whitman COA
16 Hadyen Ave
Your emotions, thoughts, and attitudes can affect your energy, productivity, and overall health. Good mental health strengthens your ability to cope with everyday challenges, along with more serious issues, and is essential for creating the life you want. The COA brings 10 tools for helping mental health to help you feel stronger and more hopeful. Topics include how to connect with others, stay positive, get active, get enough sleep, and take care of your spirit. Please call the COA to register at 508-378-1610. Breakfast and lunch provided.
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Whitman-Hanson Youth Soccer Raffle!
Whitman-Hanson Youth Soccer is excited to announce their raffle event! Participants have until April 20, 2024, at 11:59 am EST to purchase tickets. The drawing is scheduled for April 21, 2024, at 8:00 am. The grand prize includes 4 tickets to see Messi and Inter Miami play against the Revolution on April 27. Even if individuals don't win the grand prize, there's still a chance to win 4 tickets to any other regular season home game. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support the youth soccer program and potentially win exciting prizes!
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Your Hometown Pharmacy ~ Here to take care of you!!!
Open: Mon-Fri: 8:30a - 6p | Sat: 9a - 3p
Sun: 9a - 1p
571 Washington St • 781-447-0606
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Dr. Chris Jones, Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
Artillery Fungus and Goals
Dr. Chris Jones, in this episode of the SEEing to Lead podcast, discusses his recent run in with artillery fungus and how our goals and habits effect us.
In the video, he ties in bad habits to not clearing out mulch. When we keep piling new mulch on top of the old, it makes the issue worse, and causes more problems down the line.
Dr. Jones suggests that there is no magic pill or solution- creating new habits, or getting rid of old bad habits takes some work and time; it's not something we can bury or get rid of immediately. An easy way to do this is replacing one bad habit at a time with a new, good one, and slowly better ourselves over time. Be purposeful, and act with integrity!
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Whitman Summer Park Program Counselor-In-Training
If you have completed 8th grade (rising 9th grader) the Whitman Summer Park program would like to help you possibly be a future park program counselor! You will be paired with an experienced counselor and area coordinators who will help you learn the role of a counselor.
Counselor in Training Program is $80 per week with 4 CIT position available per week.
You will participate in all camp activities, pool, sports, games, science/nature, arts and crafts, and field trips during the week while helping the campers!
Please choose up to 2 weeks to enjoy the Park Program. Sign up at: Whitmanma.gov
Go to Recreation Department "OnLine Payments"
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Safe Prom Message: Students' Designs Hit Local Billboards |
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Two students from Whitman-Hanson Regional High School's Graphics class will have their designs featured on billboards around the area. Senior Arianna Quinlan and freshman Ronilson Montrond created designs in their class that encourage students to make good choices on prom night. The regional contest was sponsored by High Point Treatment Center, a member of the Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative.
The billboards can be found at the intersection of Rt 18/Rt 28 in Bridgewater (color) and at the intersection of Rt 28 and West Grove Street in Middleboro Center (black and white).
Congratulations to both for such a great achievement!
Written by Erin Payne, Buzz Around intern, SNHU
Source & Photo Credit: Whitman Hanson Regional High School Newsletter
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
Historical Tidbit Question:
What are three of the events and activities that have taken place at Town Hall?
Email us your answer at:
Include your name, and phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On April 3, 2024 before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The BuzzAround is brought to you this week by Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. |
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Eggcellent!
Eggs have had a spiritual meaning across cultures and religions since humans have expressed themselves through art.
Life emerges from an egg. It embodies the idea of rebirth and rejuvenation.
Also an egg shape, with neither a beginning or an end, reflects the circle of life.
"Many cultures believe eggs to be the source of new life from inanimate matter, and even that the world emerged from an egg....One version of the creation myth mentions the cosmic egg hatching the ‘bird of light’. The Chinese gave painted eggs as gifts at the beginning of spring as early as 5000 years ago. In Ancient Greece and Rome, to celebrate the equinox in March (the beginning of the year), it was customary to hang up colorful eggs and give them as gifts. In this example, eggs represented new beginnings. Christianity adopted eggs as a symbol of fertility, resurrection, and eternal life." (www.alimentarium.org)
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These are my painted eggs, as I wish you rebirth, new life, and growth in all places wonderful and nurturing. These Easter Eggs were hand- painted and gifted to me by three Romanian teen girls, befriended while visiting Romania with my college choir in 1986. The paint sealed in the raw egg. They hold an honored place, displayed in my living room, reminding me of rebirth; within us and as a society. Three years after I visited, the Berlin Wall came down, and my new friends no longer lived within authoritative USSR. Romania became a free democratic country. ~ Jacquie |
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