July 12, 2020
~ Building Brockton Community One Positive Story at a Time
Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies.
Citywide Brockton Clean Up!

July 12, 2020; 10a-2p

Read more
www.facebook.com
Historical Tidbit
The Brockton Times Building

The Brockton Times Building was built in 1897 and housed the operations for the Brockton Times Newspaper. One of the many buildings designed by Wesley Lyng Minorn, an architect in Massachusetts who designed many Brockton buildings including City Hall. It now houses Condos on the upper floors and storefronts on the street level.

It was completely remodeled a couple of decades ago by Brockton businessman Yiannis Davos who founded Supreme Donuts. The building once housed a Supreme Donut shop that would deliver coffee to downtown businesses all day long.

Photo and story credit: Ed Williams
52 Weeks Logo & Link Ad in 1 Hive

For $99 / each month, your Logo & Link ad is in 1 Buzz Around town e-newsletter each week. Ad can rotate monthly between Bridgewater, Brockton, EB, Halifax, Raynham, WB & Whitman.

Read more
buzzaround.info
Buildings Remain Closed to the Public
City Hall
45 School St
 508-580-7123

Check the city website for important updates

Brockton Public Library
Main Library - 304 Main St. 508-580-7890
East Branch - 54 Kingman St. 508-580-7892
West Branch - 540 Forest Ave. 508-580-7894


Council on Aging 
  10 Father Kenney Way 508-580-7811
Email coa@cobma.us & phone contact only
COA

There are 12 food pantries in Brockton.
PRIZE BOX TRIVIA
Here at the BuzzAround we have a great time giving away prizes!
Congratulations!
Christine Toomey
who won a $15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds Candy Store in Whitman, MA!

Every week:
*Answer the question in the purple trivia box at the bottom of this newsletter.
* The answer is in the Historical Tidbit.
*You'll be entered to win a random drawing.
*Winners and the upcoming prize are announced here each week.

You could win a 
$10 gift certificate to Mama Deb's food truck.
Enjoy delicious fresh Italian food or purchase some sauce to take home.
Go to  mamadeb.biz  for upcoming food truck events.
Brockton Public Library Art and Poetry Contest
Brockton students in grades 3 to 12 can enter an art and poetry contest to celebrate the history of the Women's Suffrage Movement which is now 100 years old.

Can you imagine a time when women were not allowed to vote? Tell us in a poem, or show us in a drawing what you know about the Women's Suffrage Movement and you might have your artwork or poem showcased at the Brockton Library. Six students will also win cash prizes up to $100.
Entries due July 24th at 8:00p EST.
Storytime with Mayor Sullivan!
Friday, Aug 28th 11-11:30a
via Facebook live
Join the Brockton Public Library for Virtual Storytime with the mayor of Brockton. All ages welcome! He will read books published by HarperCollins, who granted them permission to read aloud their books. Videos will remain up until August 31st.
For questions, please contact Samantha Westgate at swestgate@cobma.us.
Playgrounds Are Open
Effective June 25,2020, all city playgrounds in Brockton are open per order of Mayor Robert F. Sullivan.
Residents are asked to follow the guidelines posted about safety and social distancing. City playgrounds were previously closed in March due to COVID-19.
Grab-and-Go Summer Food Program Update
Grab- and-go meals will be handed out at all 10 of the following locations from 10a - 12p every week day:

Angelo School
Arnone School
Brookfield School
Davis School
East Middle School
Hancock School
Plouffe Academy
Raymond School
South Middle School
West Middle School

Important: Children are not required to be present at the time of pickup. Parents, guardians or family friends are welcome to pick up meals on behalf of a child. This change was made so as to support physical distancing.

On Fridays, visitors at East, Raymond, South and West will receive additional meals for the weekend.

President Gena Glickman to Retire
Massasoit Community College President Gena Glickman recently announced her retirement from the presidency, effective January 2021.
Dr. Glickman was the sixth and first female president of Massasoit and assumed the role in July 2018.

Story and photo by Massasoit Community College
Nature Watch With Outdoor Writer & Photographer Mary Wright Julius

Mary is Executive Secretary and Newsletter Editor for New England Outdoor Writers Association.
Thank you for sharing with us, Mary. This is great inspiration for us to get outside and enjoy nature this summer.
Left: A cormorant dries its wings.
Middle: A great egret stalks along the edge of the river.
Right: Queen Anne's Lace is in bloom.

All photo credits: Mary Wright Julius
Books For Brockton: Brockton Public Library organized by ...

Join me in making a real difference. Brockton Public Library provides access to educational & cultural programs and resources to the greater Brockton Area, free!!! Brockton Library Foundation ... taking this a step further ... is giving away...

Read more
www.gofundme.com
Brockton's Farmer's Market's Now Open!
Brockton's Farmer's Market celebrated their opening day for the season on July 10th!
Go get your fresh fruits and veggies!
Fridays through October 30th
10a - 2p
Brockton City Hall Plaza
To keep updated, follow their Facebook page.
Metro South’s Live Virtual Networking Groups 
TUES, JULY 14th
2:00 - 3:00p
Virtual Event via ZOOM

Upcoming zoom dates:
7/15 10:30 - 11:30a
7/22 2:00 - 3:00p
7/23 10:30 - 11:30a
7/28 10:30 - 11:30a
7/29 2:00p - 3:00p

Connect with potential customers, existing chamber members and friends in the Metro South community from the comfort and safety of your homes/work spaces. Every member attending will be asked to give a 60-second pitch (who you are, and what you do) and and then we will have an open discussion with the group. Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance.


Questions? Contact Lexi, program director
areinertson@metrosouthchamber.com
(508) 586-0500 x 231

All the basics of the birds & bees
Bird feeders & seeds
Garden & bee keeping supplies

 1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater 
(508) 697-0357

The Charity Guild Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Is Open!
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
10a - 12p
501 Main St.
The Charity Guild, Inc. is a Food Pantry and Thrift Shop located in Brockton. Our mission is "to provide basic and necessary services to those unable to meet their primary needs of food, clothing and household goods."
Please arrive early and if possible please bring a photo ID and piece of current mail. Thank you.

Brockton BuzzAround Shout Out
Help The Environment, Recycle Your Plastics
U.S. companies want our recycled plastics. There is a growing demand for sorted plastics here in the U.S. Currently, Massachusetts recycling facilities are sorting your plastic bottles, jugs, jars and tubs and selling them to plastic recyclers right here in the USA. Companies buy, clean, flake, or pelletize plastic into a raw material for making new consumer products, packaging, automotive parts, construction materials, and even 100% recycled Adirondack chairs. For a 1 minute overview of what happens to your plastic after you place it in the bin,  check out this video .
 
You can help ensure your plastic gets a second life by:
  • Keeping it clean!  As a Smart Recycler, you’re careful to empty, rinse and recycle only those plastic items that manufacturers can use – bottles, jugs, jars and tubs. Avoid the “wish-cycling” trap: just because that fork or spoon is made of plastic, doesn’t mean it’s recyclable.  
  • Driving demand. By choosing products made out of recycled content, we have the power to drive demand for more recycled feed stock. Check out the Buy Recycled Products Directory to find products made with recycled materials, which is known as post-consumer resin (PCR).
Plastic recycling is worth the effort as long as you follow the rules. If you can’t recycle it, consider not buying it and using an alternative (reusable bamboo forks and spoons for example).

Supporting Brockton High School Seniors

Story Share by: Michelle (Gagnon) Marvel, Brockton, MA As we are all facing such uncertainty at this time, I think about the Class of 2020, and how it has sparked a movement on social media. The request is simple, but thoughtful: post your senior...

Read more
buzzaround.info
52 Weeks Logo & Link Ad in 1 Hive

For $99 / each month, your Logo & Link ad is in 1 Buzz Around town e-newsletter each week. Ad can rotate monthly between Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater & Whitman.

Read more
buzzaround.info
We remember Mayor Carpenter, one year after his passing, as a man who worked tirelessly to create opportunity in the City of Brockton. To honor him, your BuzzAround publishes Josh Epps story of finding it... at the mayor's office.
My name is Joshua Epps (24) and I have been living in Brockton for over 15 years. I am truly proud to be living amongst the city of champions and have learned so much. Brockton is such a diverse place full of Iconic places such as DW field park, Brockton High School, Supremes Pizza, Brockton Library, and many more. From my time living in Brockton I realized how strong the people of Brockton are, and there are many communities that stand up for each other. However, this doesn’t mean that it’s a perfect city, we still are fighting for lots of causes. For example, we are fighting for a stronger education within the school system, affordable housing to prevent homelessness, more funding for communities of color and small businesses, and many more. I’ve always known that Brockton was a great city but it wasn’t until I was blessed with an amazing opportunity just a few years ago.
 
I was fortunate enough to take on a summer internship with the Mayor’s office in Brockton of 2018. This one internship had opened up so many doors for future opportunities, partnerships and friendships. I was working alongside the mayor’s staff assisting them with projects and meeting other officials within the community. Some projects I worked on were creating a calendar of events so that the staff can be updated on what’s next. I also took the time to create certificates that would allow the mayor’s staff to use for special occasions. There were a few times that we went to residential highrise buildings in which the late Mayor Bill Carpenter would interact with the elderly... read more
Mayor Bill Carpenter

Bill Carpenter, the 48th Mayor of the City of Brockton, has died. He was 62. Mayor Carpenter was a tireless champion of his beloved City of Champions. A 32-year resident of the city, he served more than five years in the job that he loved and...

Read more
www.mayorbillcarpenter.com
"The Vision" (Documentary)
JoshGuy Production
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME

Have fun with us and bee entered to win
A $10 gift certificate to Mama Deb's food truck. Enjoy delicious fresh Italian food or purchase some sauce to take home.
Go to  mamadeb.biz  for upcoming food truck events.

Historical Tidbit Question
Who designed the building for The Brockton Times?

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 July 15, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Janice O'Brien, Sasha Rockwell, Jacquelyn Rose, & Kayla Rose
Family.
"Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city."
~ George Burns

"What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family."
~ Mother Teresa

"In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by number of heads counted at the dinner table, but by the rituals you help family members create, by the memories you share, by the commitment of time, caring, and love you show to one another, and by the hopes for the future you have as individuals and as a unit." ~ Marge Kennedy

"There's only one thing more precious than our time and that's what we spend it on." ~Leo Christopher
Celebrating our families. My favorite is Erma Bombeck:
“The family. We were a strange little band of characters trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpaste, coveting one another's desserts, hiding shampoo, borrowing money, locking each other out of our rooms, inflicting pain and kissing to heal it in the same instant, loving, laughing, defending, and trying to figure out the common thread that bound us all together.”
Have a great week : ) ~ Jacquie
Copyright 2020 Buzz Around Brockton.  You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety or as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit: ("Buzz Around Brockton 7/12/20").

Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. links to town committees and non-profit groups provide a way of sharing local information. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials.
The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.