February 3, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Hope everyone is doing well. Can't wait for spring to get here. Have been enjoying the birds over the past 2 days. Went through some birdseed, but I love watching them. Though you might enjoy these. Had a flock of turkeys a few days before the storm, must of been a warning. Even got up in the birdbath, they were looking for food. Seems like every bird in the neighborhood was in my back yard over the past two days. Goldfinch was wet, sitting up out of the freezing rain and the other photo shows a bird "fluffed up" trying to keep warm.
Submitted By, Sue Basile
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The first entry on Halifax town records of telephone service was from the Southern Massachusetts Telephone Company saying, "You are hereby notified on erecting poles and placing wires, etc., for telephone service." This refers to Thompson Street, Middleborough line to Walnut Street and Walnut Street from Thompson Street to Bridgewater line on November 3, 1899.
On March 6, 1901, privilege was granted for poles from the Post Office to the Plympton line and from Plymouth Street to the Monponsett Hotel. [The Post Office at that time was located in a store that sat where the present Pope's Tavern is today.]
In 1904 a permit was granted to place poles as far as Bosworth's Mill [located on Furnace Street] going along Monponsett Street and Plymouth Street. (It would come soon to Summit, Thompson, Pratt and River Streets.) An intense period of telephone installations took place between the years 1901 and 1910.
116 years ago our ancestors waited patiently for a phone line to keep in touch with the outside world and hear from family far away. Today we wait for the next version of cell phone to hit the market. Not many families even have a "landline."
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Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
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Halifax Weekly Calendar
Check out the weekly calendars on our town websites
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Town Hall
499 Plymouth Street
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a - 4p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
781-293-2271
Fall / Winter Hours
Mon. & Wed. 12-8
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10-5
Saturday 10-2
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
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Congratulations!
David Dombrowski and
Lisa Dalto
David & Lisa each won a Mold Guys Designer T- Shirt
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
45 Minute Reiki Treatment
with Jacquelyn Rose
(value $45)
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The Boston Bruins will be hosting their 12th Annual PJ Drive from February 1 - March 15. The drive will benefit Cradles for Crayons and DCF Wonderfund, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children.
Drop off BRAND NEW PAJAMAS in any kid size (don't forget school age kids!) at the Library!
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Halifax Girls Softball League
2019 Summer-Smash Tourney Dates are set! The 15th Annual Halifax "Summer-Smash Tournament" will be held August 2-3-4 this year. Registrations are now being accepted. Reg forms and Tourney info can be downloaded here.
Read more
www.halifaxgirlssoftball.com
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Bridgewater Farm Supply is Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store
Keep your floors clean, avoid slips and protect your porch floor this winter! Our stall mats can do it all!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Come listen to the talented stars of Silver Lake Regional High School performing arts department and support them at the same time! No cover but donations accepted and all proceeds go to support the kids involved in band, chorus, and drama programs.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN
ANOTHER PERSON’S LIFE?
You CAN, and we need you! Meals on Wheels needs driver’s on Thursday and Friday mornings from 11am - noonish to do a partial route.
We need Kitchen help on Mondays to help setup and bag Meals on Wheels for the drivers. Please consider this, as mileage is given and we help to pay your gasoline. Call Council on Aging Director Barbara Breton soon and talk with her!
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We'll help you stay nice & warm all winter long!
Keep the home fires burning - get your seasoned firewood from Nessralla Farm!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Yoga for the rest of us!
Specializing in Svaroopa® Yoga for adults & Mindfulness & Yoga 4 Kids!
Ask us about our workshops
for Scout Troops!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Halifax Community Axcess Media
* Gives everyone the training, equiptment and opportunity to produce their vision.
* Tapes our local government meetings to keep everyone informed
Check out opportunities to get involved:
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Community Autism Resources Presents
Painting Rustic Wood Signs
for Adults with ASD 18+
At My Art and Souls Studio
12 West Union St., East Bridgewater, MA 02333
781-727-6180
Saturday
February 16th, 2019
at 11AM
Come and create your own rustic wood sign!
This event is free.
Pre-registration is required!
You must pre-register via our website
Please remember you are not confirmed until you receive an email from CAR!
Please call Cassie Ricco if you have any questions at 774-381-7919 or
contact her via email at
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win
45 Minute Reiki Treatment
with Jacquelyn Rose
(value $45)
Historical Tidbit Question:
Between what years did Halifax experience an intense time of phone installations?
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Halifax.
On February 6, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers
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Starting Over...
"Nothing in the universe can stop you from letting go and starting over." ~ Guy Finley
“The only real battle in life is between hanging on and letting go.”
~
Shannon L. Alder
“Instead of saying, "I'm damaged, I'm broken, I have trust issues" say "I'm healing, I'm rediscovering myself, I'm starting over.” ~
Horacio Jones
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It's never to late to start over. ~Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by:Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around Halifax. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit: ("Buzz Around Halifax 2/3/19")
Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. Occasionally, there will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as 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.
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