Today Chief Hanlon and the Whitman Police Department thank School Crossing Guard Dorothy “Doey” Saunders for her 34 years of dedicated service to the Town of Whitman.

Doey has provided a constant source of professionalism, safety, and comfort to all who passed by her. Her kind demeanor and bubbly personality will be greatly missed.

A special thanks to Whitman Middle School Principal Kerri Sandler and all of the Whitman Crossing Guards for making Doey’s last day so special.

If you happen to see Doey at her last shift today at the Duval School then please thank her for her service! We wish Doey much happiness in her retirement. She will be missed 💙.

This is a take home program from Whitman Public Library for ages 3-6. Practice fine motor skills with water beads and scoops!

Supplies are limited. Registration will open on 06/21. Please register each child separately to ensure that they receive their own kit.

This program is made possible through federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Contact: Steph 781-447-7613 syoung@ocln.org

Questions please call 781-618-9755

If you're ready to head outdoors to explore, visit the BSU Science Academy page to register!

Whitman-Hanson Youth Soccer is looking for sponsors for our Fall 2021 Season! If you'd like me to email you a form, just let me know. You can email vp.whitmansoccer@gmail.com.

Thank you, Stephanie Blackman

Whitman Town Park

*10a - bike & carriage decorating contest

*until 1p - music, activities, relay races, inflatable games & more!

*BSA Troop/Pack 22 & Sweeties Shaved Ice will be selling food.

*1 - 4p - pool open to residents for free

All residents welcome 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Questions call 781-618-9758 or email recreation@whitman-ma.gov.

Decorate your own door & help a veteran, neighbor or senior do theirs too.

Show your patriotic colors!

Once decorated please share a photo of your door with Mary Holland

mholland@whitman-ma.gov

Contact Sara for more information 781-618-9750.

Whitman Communiity Axcess TV community bulletin board is a great way for you to get your message out to the community!

Whether you're trying to get the word out about a rabies clinic, a fundraiser, a town event, or anything in between; WHCA has you covered!

You can even send over a birthday shout out, or congratulations message! We'll handle the design process and formatting the graphic for air. All you have to do is send us the important details, and a short description.

The bulletin boards air between shows. For more information on how you can take advantage of the WHCA bulletin board, email bulletinboard@whca.tv.

YHC, a program of South Shore Health, is dedicated to developing the positive mental health and physical well-being of young people across the South Shore. YHC collaborates with schools, community health providers, law enforcement officers, state agencies, religious leaders, parents, & peer leaders to help young people deal with the various challenges they face as they grow and mature. This regional coalition is committed to improving the lives of young people through evidence-based programs and research-backed practices in the health and education fields. South Shore Health (formally South Shore Hospital) Website

Click here for link to a parents guide to getting good mental health care for your child. Do you need a diagnosis, treatment, a specialist or school services? This guide will take you through steps to find professional help you may need for your child.

Contact for more info: Karen Peterson; Community Benefits and YHC Coordinator (781) 624-7415 kpeterson4@southshorehealth.org

Unfortunately, there were not enough volunteers on the 7 member council to award the grant funds within our community and the funds went unused, and returned to the state of MA.

I was recently appointed as a volunteer to the WCC, however more volunteers are needed in order to have a quorum to hold a meeting and authorize awards of grant funds. This is a 7 member council and 3 more are needed.

To learn more about MA Local Cultural Councils:

You’re invited to join me on the Council! My hope is that we can begin to bring back the summer concerts, field trips, library and Senior Center programs that were funded by the WCC.

Please sign up to volunteer today: www.whitman-ma.gov/BoardCommittee-Volunteer.

Apply for the pool pass HERE

We are so glad to be able to offer SEASON POOL PASSES! The pool will be able to open on June 23rd at 3p! The hours of the pool for public swimming will be 3 - 7p weekdays and 12 - 7p on weekends. The cost of the pass for a family is $120, it is a family pass for people who reside at that residence, up to 8 people. You can download the form, fill it out attach payment, and a copy of proof of residence and put it in the drop box at the town hall! You will be able to pick up your pass at the Recreation Office or the Whitman Pool!

Summer Park Program and Swim Lesson Registration is still open! The forms are available to print! You can fill the form out attach payment and bring to the town hall, you can place it in the drop box!

ONLINE REGISTRATION and PAYMENT for Swimming Lessons & Summer Park Program click here

Have fun with us and bee entered to win a:

$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds candy store Rt 18, Whitman!

Prizes@buzzaround.info

Prize Box Rules 

"Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps the singing bird will come."

"Wakefulness is not a destination but a song the human heart keeps singing, the way birds keep singing at the first sign of light." ~Mark Nepo

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