February 14, 2021
~ 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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Above: Halifax Board of Selectmen
Feb 4, 2021
Below: Halifax Zoning Board of Appeals
Feb 8, 2021
Videos Courtesy of Area 58 Cable Access Station
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Capital Planning Committee - Vacancy
POSTED ON: FEBRUARY 8, 2021 - 12:06PM
The Halifax Board of Selectmen is seeking a Halifax resident to serve on the Town's Capital Planning Committee. The Committee reviews requests from departments for projects including but not limited to vehicles and building improvements that have a cost greater than $20,000 and will last five years or more and makes recommendations to the Finance Committee concerning funding. The Committee includes the Town Accountant and representatives from the Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen along with two residents at-large. Most meetings are held during the winter months in January through March based on the schedules of the members.
For more information, contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316.
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Blizzard of February 1938
Let's hope our February is NOT like this. The 1st photo was taken at the corner of South Street and Plymouth Street, the Town Hall is in the background.
The 2nd photo was taken at the corner of Thompson Street and Plymouth Street. Clyde O. Bosworth's farm can be seen in the background. There is NO Stoney Weir Road or Clyde O. Bosworth Road, yet.
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~ Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
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Remote 12 Week Internships Available In:
Journalism
Marketing
Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
For needed updates, check the town website.
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Office personnel available through phone
and email only. All in person activities and
events are suspended.
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays 2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781) 293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Congratulations!
Erica Trenton
won a
45 minute Reiki Treatment from
Jacquelyn Rose.
Play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
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You could win
$25 gift certificate
to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant.
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Thanks for the Love!
The Halifax Police Department would like to say thank you
to the students of Mrs Josselyn, Mrs Desalvos and Mrs Reidy’s classes for sending wonderful Valentine’s Day cards to our station and for the great poster received from the students of Miss Easter, we appreciate the love shown... thanks.
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Several Positions are Open in Halifax's Local Government, interested in running for a position?
Interested in running for office? The open town positions can be found here and the list of deadlines to turn in nomination papers for the positions can be found here.
Election Day for Town positions is Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Halifax Elementary School Gym from 10a to 6p. If you wish to vote absentee, please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 781-293-7970. A sample ballot will be available before the election.
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Library Long Range Plan Survey
This survey is the initial step in gathering community feedback and is designed primarily to focus on library services. There will be more opportunities for community input in the coming months. Follow us on Facebook or visit our website for details.
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Kindergarten 2021-2022 Registration
The Halifax Elementary School is reaching out to families to gather information for incoming kindergarten registration for 2021-2022. We are starting this process early on as schedules are still in the planning phase and given our circumstances, we want to be prepared for what the Fall may look like. At this time, we ask families to complete the Pre-Registration Form below so that we may begin to generate our contact list. Please share this information with any families that may have a child who is eligible for entering kindergarten this Fall. The other tentative dates are listed below.
○ This is a pre-registration form for parents and/or guardians to indicate if they plan to send their child to Kindergarten at Halifax Elementary School in the 2021-2022 school year. (Child must be five years old by August 31, 2021.) The form will be used for planning purposes and you will be notified when registration will take place.
● Kindergarten Registration - Kindergarten Registration Window opens on Monday, February 8, 2021 closes on March 5, 2021.
TENTATIVE IMPORTANT DATES:
● Kindergarten Screening: Wednesday, September 1st and Thursday, September 2nd
● Kindergarten Open House: Tuesday, Sept 7th
● Kindergarten Start Date : Wed Sept 8th
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you and your family!
Halifax Elementary School
464 Plymouth Street
Halifax MA 02338
Telephone: (781) 293-2581 Fax: (781) 293-6589
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Neighborly Storytime
Expand the beautiful imaginations with stories hosted by Holmes Library
Thursday Feb 18th
11a
Facebook Live
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Bedtime Storytime
Rest your young minds with Bed Time Story with Holmes Library on Thursday Feb 24th 6:30p
Facebook Live
So grab your hot Cocoa and your blankets and enjoy!!
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Check Out These Volunteer Opportunities Close By
Want to get involved in your local community with United Way? Check out volunteer opportunities & If your non-profit needs volunteers, register your organization.
This volunteer opportunity database is a partnership between the United Ways of: Fall River, Greater New Bedford and Plymouth County
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Halifax Girls Softball League Summer Smash Tourney Registration
The tournament will be held Friday July 30, Saturday July 31 & Sunday Aug 1st with prizes awarded individually for players on champion and runner-up teams of each division.
There are three divisions, each with a 15 player maximum: 10U (players 10 years of age or under), 12U (players 12 years or under), and 14U (players 14 years of age or under). Players must be 10, 12, or 14 years old respectively as of January 1, 2021.
All players on each team must reside in the same town, unless an SSSL or Travel League approved merged team, or approved by HGSL Tourney director. Each team is guaranteed 4 games, weather permitting. A full set of rules, directions, etc will be sent upon receipt of check & application. It costs $475.00 per team, to order of “Halifax Girls Softball” Mail to: HGSL, PO Box 530, Halifax, MA 02338. You can contact the tourney director, Pete Barone, at barone1077@aol.com with any questions, or visit www.halifaxgirlssoftball.com for more information. |
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MBTA - Forging Ahead Initiative
The MBTA Community Engagement team is reaching out to provide an update on the Forging Ahead initiative.
The MBTA is implementing service changes in response to the low ridership caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes on the bus network and subway system will take place on March 14th, and will include reducing frequency on some bus and subway lines, as well as eliminating, shortening, or combining various bus routes. The Commuter Rail will also undergo additional scheduling changes, starting April 5th.
Ahead of these changes, the MBTA will host two virtual public meetings on February 17th and February 24th, from 6pm to 8pm. These meetings will provide an opportunity for riders to learn more about the changes and ask questions. For more information about the Spring Service Changes and to register for the public meetings, please visit www.mbta.com/servicechanges
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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The birds are hungry this time of year!
Why not give them a treat!
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Selectmen’s Meeting Jan 26, 2021 - includes the Complete Streets presentation.
Video courtesy of Area 58
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The Town of Halifax is Participating in the MassDOT Complete Streets Funding Program. Here's What it is and How you can get Involved.
Complete streets is a program aimed at improving the roadways for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, emergency responders, public transportation and more. MassDOT is providing funding and technical assistance to turn roads in Halifax into complete streets.
A complete street has six important qualities: Active sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes, active roadway, safe crosswalks, planting strip, and green spaces. To make the most of this program, Halifax needs its resident's input on what areas would benefit the most from these infrastructure projects.
In the meeting, the Board of Selectmen will cover how to utilize the public input map to make your suggestions heard by the community.
Also, check out these additional links relevant to the project:
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BEAUTY COUNTER
CHRISTINE HARKINS
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52 Weeks Logo & Link Ad in 1 Hive
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Read more
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In DICE Massachusetts
(Diversity & Inclusion for Community Empowerment) Facebook Group, located right next door in Bridgewater, they are sharing 28 Days of Black History, since this month is Black History Month. A bunch of their posts are from this children's book. A really interesting (and easy) read. #BlackHistoryisAmericanHistory
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FamilyWize Prescription Savings Card
COMMUNITY RESOURCE! Looking to save on your medical prescriptions? Our United Way has proudly partnered with FamilyWize prescription savings tool for over a decade in our local community. No registration needed to use this FREE card- simply download the FamilyWize app, visit www.familywize.org, or give us a call to have a card sent you and use it when picking up your prescriptions.
Since 2007, our neighbors in Greater Plymouth County have saved $3.8 MILLION on prescription costs thanks to this partnership!
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What A Relief!
By Ridge Kelly
For senior citizens, the most vulnerable population when it comes to COVID-19, getting a vaccine appointment can be a stressful and difficult task. Our town has stepped up to make this process simpler on them.
On February 5th, seventy-eight seniors from the seventy-five and older group were vaccinated at the Halifax Fire Station in a safe and quick manner. The Halifax Fire Department reports that they will continue to vaccinate at this location when people qualify:
"Our next phase 2 step, 1 clinic will be held on Wednesday (February 10th) of next week. Halifax seniors 75 and over that are interested in being vaccinated at one of our clinics should contact the Halifax Council on Aging at 781-293-7313 to be placed on the list.
Stay tuned for more updates!"
Call in to reserve your spot on Wednesday, and check the Halifax Fire Department's Facebook page here for when appointments become available in the future.
A big thanks to all the wonderful work that the Halifax Fire Department Does for Their Community!
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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.
Historical Tidbit Question:
What two roads were not pictured, because they didn't exist in 1938?
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 February 17, 2021 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, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Ridge Kelly, Janice O'Brien, Isabel O'Connell & Jacquelyn Rose |
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Valentine's Day Wisdom
“To love someone fiercely, to believe in something with your whole heart, to celebrate a fleeting moment in time, to fully engage in a life that doesn’t come with guarantees – these are risks that involve vulnerability and often pain. But, I’m learning that recognizing and leaning into the discomfort of vulnerability teaches us how to live with joy, gratitude and grace.”
~ Brené Brown
"Intimacy, by its very nature, requires us to be vulnerable. Our partner, lover, or mate can know us to our very core, sometimes better than we know ourselves, and that can make any of us feel totally exposed. Intimacy can be intimidating. However, it is an amazingly freeing experience when you can be completely who you are with someone you totally trust."
~ Barton Goldsmith Ph.D.
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ~Brené Brown
"To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.”
~ Criss Jami
Love will never be certain, but after collecting thousands of stories, I’m willing to call this a fact: A deep sense of love and belonging is an irreducible need of all men, women, and children. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong.”
~ Brené Brown
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I hope you spend this day, and every day loving yourself. No shame, be vulnerable.
You are worth it!
~ Jacquie
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