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West Bridgewater BuzzAround
March 30, 2025
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Swearing-In Ceremony
West Bridgewater Fire hosted a ceremony at the fire station the night of March 19. The ceremony covered the swearing in of Lt. Adam Silva, recently promoted to lieutenant and four new firefighter/paramedics ( FF/P) : Jon Delmonte, Christopher Palin, Tyler Maloney and Nicole Packard. They also recognized the numerous WBFD FF/P’s who achieved their firefighter service ribbons for their continuous dedication to the Town of West Bridgewater.
The WB Fire Department offers a big thank you to Frontline Cafe & Bakery for making cupcakes to celebrate with and thanks our Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator, Town Clerk, and everyone’s friends and families in attendance.
Congratulations to everyone!
Written by Laci Schlatz and J. Rose.
Photo credits and Source: West Bridgewater FD FB
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Historical Tidbit:
Settling West Bridgewater
Fifty-four original proprietors each received one share in the new land and two additional proprietors were later added. Settlement began after 1650 in what is now West Bridgewater, but only eighteen of the fifty-six proprietors ever lived on their new land. The area was first known as Duxbury New Plantation and was incorporated as the township of Bridgewater in June 1656. West Bridgewater was first settled in 1651 as a part of Old Bridgewater.
The first church in the township was established in West Parish with the ministry offered to a Mr. Bunker in 1660, but it appears from the records that he never settled there as minister. About 1662, a minister's house was erected and the settlement of Reverend James Keith as the first minister was recorded on Feb. 18, 1664. He was granted one of the two additional proprietorships, the other going to Deacon Samuel Edson. A new and larger meeting house was built in 1671.
The town separated from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and was officially incorporated in 1822, the second of the three communities to separate from Bridgewater (after North Bridgewater, now Brockton and before East Bridgewater) over the span of three years.
Information from:
Plymouthcolony.net
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Town Hall
508-894-1200
WestBridgewaterMa.org
WB Public Library
508-894-1255
westbpl.org
Council on Aging
508-894-1262
COA
Food Pantry
Proof of residency is the only requirement.
1st & 3rd Wednesday each month
1:45 - 3p & 5:30 - 6p
457 rear, South Main St., Suite #1
508-510-5274 westbridgewaterfoodpantry@gmail.com
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We were all too busy this week.
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a $15 e-gift card to
K9 Creations Dog Grooming, East Bridgewater
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Kindergarten Readiness
Apr 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6
10:30-11:45a
WB Public Library
80 Howard St
Five week Kindergarten Readiness program for children entering Kindergarten in fall of 2025. This program promotes essential kindergarten skills.
Register online at selfhelpcpc.org. Click on Calendar of Activities for specific program information.
Reposted from: WB Public Library Website
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WB Drama Club Presents: Disney's The Little Mermaid Tickets | West Bridgewater Middle Senior High School Drama Club | |
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Join the WB Drama Club for this magical performance!
April 4: 7p
April 5: 2p and 7p
April 6: 2p
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We Want to Hear From You!
For 28 years, we’ve had the pleasure of serving our amazing customers. What would you like to see next at Johnny Macaroni’s?
We’re always looking for ways to make your experience even better! Visit our Facebook page to share your thoughts or let us know next time you visit.
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A House Restored
Sun April 6
2p
Old Bridgewater Historical Society
162 Howard St
Please join us for a lecture by Lee McColgan about his experiences in renovating his antique house in Pembroke. The lecture will begin at 2 p.m. following our annual members' meeting which starts at 1 p.m. Admission to the event is free for OBHS members - $5 at the door for non-members.
Reposted from: Old Bridgewater Historical Society FB
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Annual Town Clean-Up
Sat, April 12
11a
Meeting at the First Church of West Bridgewater
29 Howard St
Come join the West Bridgewater community for a spring cleaning of the town! Bags, gloves, and shirts will be provided. Everyone will meet at the First Church of West Bridgewater.
Source: WB Open Space Committee FB
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Book Vending Machine
This week all the kindergarten classes visited the book vending machine at Howard. Each kid got to put in a coin and chose a book.! They loved how the machine talked to them. Thank you WB PTO!!
Reposted from Spring Street School FB
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Grants Rental
Spring is here! Grants Rental has just what you need for your upcoming projects:
Dehumidifiers, Turbo Dryers, Air Scrubbers, Dewalt Pro Press
grantsrental.com
Like us on Facebook
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Annual Town Election
April 12, 2025
9a-5p
Spring Street School Cafeteria
Thank you to West Bridgewater Community Access Media for providing the above Candidates Forum.
For more information about the Town Election: Town of West Bridgewater
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WB Board of Selectmen Meeting
March 19, 2025
Video Courtesy of WB Community Access Media
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Bridgewater Community Dance ~ Sat. April 26, 2025 | Saturday Night Special DANCES WITH SCOTTISH & NORTH AMERICAN ROOTS Cèilidh, Square Sets, Scottish Country INSTRUCTED AND CALLED BY JENNIFER SCHOONOVER FEATURING LIVE MUSIC RACHEL REEDS ON FIDDLE AND JANINE RANDALL ON PIANO Saturday April 26, 2025 6:30 - 9 pm No partners or experience necessary, come ready to dance! Tix $16 in advance, $20 at the door | | | |  |
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WB Board of Assessors Meeting
March 19, 2025
Video Courtesy of WB Community Access Media
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New Track Record Boards
Next time you are down at the high school track, come check out the newly installed track record boards on the side of the concession stand. What used to be paper charts hidden in a back hallway are now proudly on display for all to see! It was Athletic Director Jenn Hammel's idea to make these achievements more visible, and the WB Athletic Boosters Club was able to turn this idea into a reality with funding!
Reposted from: WB Athletic Boosters FB
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Seed Library
Next time you visit the West Bridgewater Public Library, come visit our Seed Library! We have all sorts of herb, vegetable, and edible flower seeds!
If you produce plants this year, bring some seeds back to the library for next year! Be sure to let us know which seeds you are taking!
Source: West Bridgewater Public Library FB
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Climate Can-Do: Keep the Environment Clean with How You Clean!
We want to keep our homes clean, but we want to keep the environment – home to all living creatures – clean as well. We can do both by using cleaners with less toxic chemicals. These tips can help make your cleaning routines environmentally safer:
Avoid chemicals known to be harmful to skin or respiratory systems, such as ammonia in all-purpose cleaners, non-biodegradable chemicals in dish cleaners, and bleach in laundry cleaners. These chemicals are not only harmful to you but can spread and have harmful effects on the larger environment.
Look for safer alternatives you already have at home. Here are some examples:
- For all-purpose cleaner, try vinegar or hot, soapy water on surfaces like counters and floors.
- For dish cleaner, try making “washing soda” by mixing baking soda and water together and baking the mixture in the oven.
- For laundry cleaner, use “washing soda” or borax instead of bleach.
Visit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website to find “Safer Choice-Certified” alternatives and keep an eye out for EPA’s “Safer Choice Label” when shopping for cleaning products.
Together, we can help make the environment cleaner by changing how we clean!
Written by Crista Fiala, Dartmouth College BuzzAround Intern
Sources: Environmental Protection Agency & Clean Water Action
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OBHS Annual Membership Drive
Our annual membership drive is underway. If you would like to become a member, please email us at admin@oldbridgewater.org. A reminder that our membership year runs from May 1st to April 30th. Annual meeting is scheduled for April 6th.
A benefit to our membership is free entry to events such as the one held on March 16th. Where Bridgewater residents Norman Worsham and Peter Northrup discuss what life is like as a historical reenactor. These events appeal to people of all ages! One of our younger audince members had the opportunity to try on an authentic Cavalry jacket and hat. We think he will be an historian when he grows up. Thanks for coming to our program Noah!
Source: Old Bridgewater Historical Society FB
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St. Patrick's Day Luncheon
What a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day luncheon we had yesterday! Huge thanks to Chef Al, Chef Steve, and their amazing team for serving up a delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage meal that consisted of 87 lbs corned brisket, 40 lbs red potatos, 35 lbs carrots, 45 lbs cabbage, 2 sheet cakes, and 12 homemade soda breads. Special shoutout to DJ Kevin for keeping the vibes lively with great music! The room was filled with green and lots of laughter and cheer. 120 happy customers were served that day! Can’t wait for next year!
Reposted from: WB Council on Aging FB
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a $15 e-gift card to K9 Creations Dog Grooming, East Bridgewater
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was West Bridgewater first known as?
Email us your answer at:
Prizes@buzzaround.info
Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On April 2, 2025, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Laci Schlatz, & Greg Venezia | | | |
Echoes of love.
“Do we settle for the world as it is, or do we work for the world as it should be?”
~ Michelle Obama
“The world is a hospital: people are patients, truth is the doctor, and love is the remedy.”
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
“Bloom where you are planted.”
~ Mary Engelbert
"What do we live for, if not to make the world less difficult for each other?"
~ George Eliot
“It always seems impossible until it's done.”
~ Nelson Mandela
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The way I see it, each day we have a choice, we can work toward a better world or we can live in fear, holding on tightly to what we know.
I attempt to choose love, and I tell you, it's not easy. Fear is powerful. It can be debilitating; stop me in my tracks.
But then the love I have shared echos back and lifts me.
Loving each other and caring for our planet boundlessly is not selfless, it is selfish. Do this and then we are surrounded by love & an abundance of food, clean water and a gorgeous place to live.
So I encourage you, be selfish today, give all the love you can to everyone around you & take steps to care for our earth, the result is amazing. ~ Jacquie
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