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West Bridgewater BuzzAround
March 9, 2025
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Senior Cadets Attend "Holmquist Police Academy"
"Over the last 8 weeks our Senior Cadets attended the “Holmquist Police Academy” which was run by Lt. Craven. The Holmquist Police Academy is a community based program designed to help our residents learn more about our department and the services we provide. Our graduates learned about police operations, procedures and our responsibilities by engaging in active discussions with several of our officers and community partners. We covered several topics including patrol procedures, motor vehicle & criminal law, and crime scene investigations. A special thank you to the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Plymouth County DA Tim Cruz for their assistance!"
Reposted from: West Bridgewater PD FB
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Historical Tidbit:
Old State Police Barracks
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In the 1930s, one of the Massachusetts State Police Barracks was in West Bridgewater. It was located on the southern corner of the intersection of River Street and South Main Street.
At the time, it was the Headquarters of Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police. It was seventy years old and consisted of 325 officers.
The area where the State Police Barracks once was has since been replaced with a shopping center.
Written by Laci Schlatz, Stonehill College,
BuzzAround Intern
WB Library History
State Police Museum & Learning Center
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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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Congratulations!
Louise Domingos
won
a free 1.5 hour class at
Bliss Through Yoga!
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
johnnymacaronis.com
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Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Mar 10-Mon, Mar 17
10a-5p
West Bridgewater Public Library
The Leprechauns left footprints around the library! How many can you find? Count the footprints and bring your number to a librarian for a special leprechaun treat.
Children under 8 years old will need a guardian's assistance. Foot prints can be found in the children's room, play area, teen spaces, and around the front area of the library.
Source: WB Public Library website
Image Credit: WB Public Library FB
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PTO Meeting
Tue, Mar 11
7p
Rose L. MacDonald School
Join West Bridgewater's Parent Teacher Organization Meeting on the evening of March 11. Everyone is welcome!
Topics of discussion will be the book fair, spring fundraisers, and events!
Source: West Bridgewater PTO FB
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Stop in for authentic and delicious Italian cuisine at Johnny Macaroni’s from our family to yours. Dine-in, Take-out, and Catering.
You can also
Order online!
eat well * laugh often * love much
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A Reenactor's Life: An Inside Look
Sun, Mar 16
1p
OBHS Memorial Bldg
Ever wonder what it would be like to take part in a historical reenactment? You are invited to the Old Bridgewater Historical Society where board member Norman Worsham will be giving the inside scoop on what it's like to be involved.
A $5 donation is required at the door for non-OBHS members.
Source: Old Bridgewater Historical Society FB
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WB School Building Committee Meeting
February 25, 2025
Video Courtesy of WB Community Access Media
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Food Drive for West Bridgewater Food Pantry
"Thank you Howard Elementary School and Raising Multicultural Kids for organizing a food drive for our food pantry. Kendreia Andrade, Program Director, School-Based Programs, lead this project. We picked up donated food from the Howard and Rose L. MacDonald schools.
Thank you to everyone who contributed - we appreciate it so much! Grateful for the support from our community."
Reposted from WB Food Pantry FB
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One Book, One Community
Book Discussion
The Lost Summers of Newport
Tue, Mar 18
5p
West Bridgewater Public Library
The Lost Summers of Newport by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White:
Source: Ellen Snoeyenbos
one-book-one-community-bridgewater
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Lamacchia Realty - Mahi Kouvlis | |
Join us for Real Estate Q&A Night! Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious, this is your chance to get expert advice in a relaxed setting.
Widowmaker Brewing
220 Wood Rd, Braintree
Thursday, March 13th 5:30-7:30pm
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At least 3,475 Logo & Link views/ month for $139 / mo subscription | You choose the hives: Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater & Whitman ! | | | | |
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WB Finance Committee Meeting
February 20, 2025
Video Courtesy of WB Community Access Media
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World Culture Night
Thu, Mar 20
5:30-7p
WB High School Cafeteria
Join the West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School in celebrating the rich diversity we have in our community!
The night will include food, music, dancing, art, and more! Various cultural workshops will also be held. If you and your family are interested in representing a country, contact your child's language or ELL teacher.
For more information, contact solivera@bridgewater.com or call 508-894-1220 ext. 1317.
Source: WB Schools Website
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Climate Can-Do: Preventing Food Waste at Home!
We waste food in our households daily without realizing how much. One-third of all food in the United States is left uneaten. Solving this easily preventable problem can reduce our environmental footprint and save us money!
1) Plan and prep weekly meals. Make a list of what you need and estimate how much you will eat. This will help prevent overshopping and save you money.
2) Know the proper way to store food. This helps it last longer and reduces food rot. Most vegetables, especially ones that wilt, such as lettuce, should be placed in the fridge's high-humidity drawer. Other fruits and vegetables that could rot should go in the low-humidity drawer. To help prevent mold, make sure to wait to wash your berries until you are ready to eat them.
3) When cooking and preparing meals, it is good to repurpose and use ingredients you already have or leftovers to make something new rather than buying more food or throwing leftovers away. A little imagination helps when repurposing some food that's past its prime: stale bread makes great croutons!
Taking these steps to prevent food waste can benefit you and our environment, so let's continue moving forward!
Written by Laci Schlatz, Stonehill College,
BuzzAround Intern
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
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WB's Gridiron Hosts
LCR Tournament
Sat, Mar 22
7p
East Bridgewater Commercial Club
Join the West Bridgewater Gridiron Club for a tournament fundraiser! It is a 21+ event, offering a cash bar, raffles, cash prizes, and appetizers. Doors open at 7p. and dice drop is at 8p.
Purchase tickets through Google Forms
Source: Melissa Smith
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Seed Starter Program
Wed, Mar 25
5:30-7p
West Bridgewater Public Library
"We have all the makings to create seed starters for a variety of plants and vegetables - kick of the start of our Seed Library with this fun program. Decorate your own garden label stakes as well! Ages 10 through adult."
Reposted from: WB Public Library Website
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Crafter's Row
"ATTENTION CRAFTERS! River Walk 2025 is looking for crafters to fill up Crafters Row! The date is June 1, with a rain date of June 8. Please message us to be considered."
Reposted from: WB River Walk FB
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WBYAA Comedy Night
Fri, Mar 28
7p
Bridgewater Vets Club
Join the West Bridgewater Youth Athletic Association for a fun night of comedy and fundraising!
Not only will there be hilarious comedy acts, but light appetizers, a cash bar, and exciting raffles and auctions.
This is an 18+ event and tickets are $35. To purchase tickets, donate, or sponsor go to Funny4Funds.com. For more information contact Katie Egan at katieegan6616@gmail.com.
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High School Hockey Goalie Reaches 2,400 Career Saves
EAST/WEST BRIDGEWATER VARSITY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOCKEY: STAR GOALIE BRAYDEN BATES REACHES 2,400 CAREER SAVES.
Junior Brayden Bates, a West Bridgewater resident and star goaltender for the East/West Bridgewater boys hockey team continues to build on his simply sensational career resume by hitting a milestone in making his 2,400 high school career save in front of the net in the first period of the game against Attleboro on February 19, 2025. Having more than 2,400 saves in a high school career with another year left is remarkable and an extremely rare feat for anyone at that level in high school to achieve.
Brayden finished the 2024/2025 regular season with 660 saves and had a save percentage over 90 percent. During the 2024/2025 season, he had 3 games stopping 40 or more shots with his best a 44 save game against Blue Hills. He also had 10 games in the season with 30 or more saves. Brayden was also recently named to the South Shore League All-Star team for the season for his outstanding accomplishments.
Brayden’s spectacular work in front of the pipes has been Houdini like leaving his teammates, coaches, fans, and opponents shaking their heads with praise. In the 2023/2024 season, Brayden averaged a mind-boggling 40 saves a game. He has been the starting goalie since the 2021/2022 season when the East/West Bridgewater coop team first joined together as a unit and was considered their MVP of that initial season for his exceptional play and helping to lead the team to the MIAA tournament that year. Brayden Bates lives and breathes with his eyes on the puck or in his gloves with a strong work ethic along with the ultimate goal of playing in college and is already being considered an elite prospect with his credentials as proof.
Reposted from: West Bridgewater News FB
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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, East Bridgewater & Halifax
johnnymacaronis.com
Historical Tidbit Question:
What streets were the Massachusetts State Police Barracks near?
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 March 12, 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 | | |
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Peace, please let there be peace.
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."
~ Jimi Hendrix
"If you want peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies."
~ Desmond Tutu
"Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love."
~ Francis of Assisi
"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
"It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it."
~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Sending out healing energy...
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Peace, I pray, for our world.
~ Jacquie
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