September 6, 2020 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. |
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Sergt George H. Simmons Was Native of Whitman Veteran Sign
Simmons Ave. named for George Heywood Simmons, born 1890, enlisted in 1917, and may have been testing gas masks when he developed pneumonia and died. He is buried in Colebrook Cemetery.
It reads: Whitman, Feb 18- Sergt George H. Simmons, aged 28, who died at Camp Devens this forenoon after an illness of only a few days, was a native of this town and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Simmons of East Whitman. Previous to entering the service last October he was employed as messenger by the Adams Express Company, running on the Plymouth division.
He took a course at Collinsville, Wis, soon after his enlistment, and on his return to Camp Devens was made sergeant.
He is survived by his father and mother, a brother, Sergt Trafton Simmons of the old 10th Company of Brockton, now at Springfield, and a sister, Miss Margaret Simmons of this town.
He is the second Whitman soldier to die in the service. The body will be brought here for burial.
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Town Hall is open by appointment only. Please call the department you need to visit in advance and you'll be taken in through the handicap entrance for a no touch temperature screen. Face-masks required. Call number below for any assistance.
Town Hall
781-618-9700
Public Library
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!
Ellen Hurteau
won a Shungite pendant worth $25 from
Queen Dawn Spirit.
Play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a $20 gift certificate good towards any escape room experience at
Upside Down Escape Games.
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Dedication to World War II Veteran
There will be a Square dedication for World War II veteran Robert Lonergan, who was killed in action. Color guard with rifles requested on Saturday, September 12th at 11:00a on the corner of Broad and Central. Meet at the Whitman American Legion around 10:15a.
Read more about Lonergan here.
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Senior College
It is not too late to sign up for fall classes!
For a single registration fee of $55, each person has access to nearly 30 courses this fall which will be offered virtually via Zoom.
For course descriptions, schedules, and more information, visit:
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A few pics of me saying WELCOME BACK & THANK YOU to arriving staff today!
@whclassof2021 @wh_classof2022 @whathletics @whrhsguidance @ Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
~ Dr. Christopher Jones, Principal WHRHS
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Whitman Planning Board Meeting 8/25 |
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Edible South Shore & South Coast -
A collection of favorite local food/local community stories & recipes - it's awesome!
Read more
ediblesouthshore.com
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New cookbooks are here!
Place a hold on these titles by visiting www.whitmanpubliclibrary.org. Once you’ve been notified that your holds are available at the library, please contact the staff at (781) 447-7613 to arrange curbside pickup, which is available Monday through Friday from 10-4. If your account is not set up with email notifications, staff will contact you to arrange curbside pickup. As always, thank you for your continued support and for making curbside pickup so successful.
Stay safe!
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The 2020 Book for Business & COVID-19 Recovery Resource Guide
Easy & Accessible with great resources!
- Area Dining
- COVID-19 Recovery Resources
- Business Development Resources
Metro South Chamber of Commerce Works For YOU!
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HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD ADAPT TO WEARING A MASK |
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State Champions
Whitman-Hanson’s high school basketball team was honored August 10th at Dennis M. O’Brien field for their Division II state championship. The team was presented medals and a trophy by Peter Smith of the MIAA. They also received personalized jackets and some flashy rings. The ceremony included highlights and memories from the season congratulating the graduated seniors on a spectacular season.
This night was special not only because it was the program's first state championship but two longtime Whitman-Hanson employees retired. Coach Carroll retires after serving and mentoring kids for over 50 years! Bill Drew also retired; he has spent 36 years teaching and coaching, totaling 8 seasons with the team. Bob Rogers tweeted: "Coach deserves some time away but I predict he will be back. Until then... thanks for all you have done for the thousands of kids you have taught and coached" Both will be missed greatly and what a perfect retirement gift, DII Champs!!!
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
An old-fashioned candy store
with a TWIST
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Large selection of nostalgia candy!
All those goodies from your childhood!
Mon - Sat: Open til 8pm • Sunday 'til 6pm Come check us out!
Online orders!
(781) 447-2639
785 Bedford St, Rt 18, Whitman
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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 rotates monthly between Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater & Whitman.
Read more
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Scouts Clean Up Whitman!
Whitman Cub Scout Pack 59 did their good turn the morning of August 8th, helping to keep Whitman clean! Several bags of trash safely cleaned up from around our beautiful town.
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Whitman Pride for First Responders
On August 19, 2019 our 22-day-old son stopped breathing at our home. Over the last year, he has undergone 5 surgeries (including Open Heart Surgery) and an extended inpatient stay at Children’s Hospital. After a medical quarantine for most of the year and then a COVID quarantine, on August 21st we finally had the opportunity to thank the Whitman Police and Fire & Rescue Teams.
In our opinion, we have the finest first responders in the area. Thank You to Officer Nelson (pictured), Sergeant Slocum, Officer Stokinger and Team 3 of Whitman Fire & Rescue.
This is Whitman Pride.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$20 gift certificate good towards any escape room experience at
Upside Down Escape Games.
Historical Tidbit Question:
Which company did Sergt Simmons work for as a messenger?
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 September 10, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Sebastian Ladoulis, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Kayla Rose
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Playing at Change
Bob Marley's Redemption Song: everything he wanted to say months before dying of cancer. I ponder on it here, in our good news, because in the "new normal" we are continually confronted with our finite existence. When I think about that existence, I wonder at it all. All there is left to learn, all there is left to experience… and I think of Bob Marley’s beautiful gift.
Redemption is defined as "the action of saving". His miraculous second verse: “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds!” Speaks to me: The most important work I can do is saving myself from my own thoughts and biases. They stop me from hearing wisdom from all it’s varied voices and accents. They stop me from having a curiosity about this world.
I look forward to a future full of rich relationships, stories, and music, oh the music! Everyday we make choices: how much time we spend on what and with who. In the act of saving myself, for my own redemption, I am going to mix it up and be curious.
Here is Playing For Change: a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. The idea for this project came from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people, with their version of “Redemption Song.”
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Sending out love to all. I have faith that we can do this.... we are all humans, one family.
Enjoy your week.
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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