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BuzzAround Whitman
January 5, 2025
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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NSRWA Holding a Book Giveaway
The North and South Rivers Watershed Alliance (NSRWA) and WaterSmart, a nonprofit organization that educates thousands of local school-age children, adults, and businesses on water conservation, stormwater pollution, where their water comes from, and how to care for it., will be holding a book giveaway for one of the three amazing books on stormwater pollution and how to better protect the waterways for the wildlife and the enjoyment of the community. There will be 36 books given away and also a donation of these books to the libraries as part of the WaterSmart organization. This giveaway is a way to bring attention to the delicate ecosystem of the water in our community. Winners will be selected on Monday, January 13.
For more information on how to help keep the water safe for all, visit the NSRWA Website. And visit NSRWA- Book Contest to enter the giveaway by taking a brief quiz.
For more information about the giveaway or the WaterSmart organization, contact Lori Wolfe, WaterSmart Program Manager, by phone: 781- 659-8168 or email: lori@nsrwa.org
Written by Dona Guerrero, BuzzAround Intern, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Source & Photo Credit: North and South Rivers Watershed Alliance
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Historical Tidbit:
Corthell Elementary School
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"The Corthell School, 168 Whitman Avenue (1908) replaced an earlier ca. 1887 school, referred to as the old Corthell School, which
burned on February 8, 1908. A special town meeting was called in April 1908 to vote to immediately replace the earlier two-room
school with a larger, four-room building. Approximately $14,500 was allocated to rebuild on the same site and furnish the building.
Boston architect Charles A. Brigham was hired to prepare the plans for the building based on the Gurney School, 127 Warren.
Avenue, which he designed in 1903. (Brigham was a famous architect; he designed the Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Christian Science Temple) The (school) building was constructed by local builder Clarence Allen Randall (1852–1947). The new Corthell School opened in October 1908 and served as a public elementary school for about 45 years.
In 1953, three new elementary schools were constructed to alleviate overcrowding in the older school buildings, and the Corthell School became the headquarters for the Whitman School Administration Department and the Superintendent’s Office. The building is still owned by the Town of Whitman...."
" The school was named for the Corthell family, a long-standing family in Whitman. Perhaps the most well-known member of the family is William P. Corthell (1814–1890), who served on the board of selectmen, was the moderator at town meetings from 1848 until 1874, and was a trustee of the Abington Saving Bank for 37 years. When Whitman split off from Abington, Corthell served as the assessor and overseer of the poor, as well as an elected selectman for the town. Members of the Corthell family resided in Whitman through at least the middle of the 20th century."
Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System
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Town Hall
781-618-9700
whitman-ma.gov
Town Offices Calendar
Public Library
M-Th 9:30a-8p; Fri 9:30a- 4:30p;
Sat 9:30a-4 (during school year only)
781-447-7613
whitmanpubliclibrary.org
Council on Aging
781-447-7619
COA
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Pat Trombley
won
1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks
Learn mind-body spirit practices with Marcy Venezia building a foundation for healing. ($80 value.) GleeWorks.net
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a free month of training and a free uniform from Premier Martial Arts, Raynham
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Sand Art
for Kids
Wed, Jan 15
6-6:45p
Whitman Public Library
Kids ages 5-11 are invited to join a fun and colorful Sand Art activity at the Whitman Public Library! Participants will create their own unique sand art bottles to take home.
Space is limited, and registration is required to ensure enough supplies for everyone.
To register for the event, please see the Whitman Public Library Calendar
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Virtual Bake-Along: Macaron Making Intro Class
Sat, Jan 18
10:30a-12p
Online
Looking for a fun and creative activity at home? Join Rita Ng, founder of Boston Bonbon, for an exciting macaron-making experience. Participants will explore the rich history of the macaron and learn step-by-step how to create their own delicious batch of French macarons. Perfect for stay-at-home fun with your loved ones!
For more information or to register for the event, visit the Boston Bonbon FB.
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Toddler Paint Party
Sat, Jan 18
2-2:45p
Whitman Public Library
Bring your little ones for a fun afternoon at the library! Kids ages 0-3 will enjoy a storytime session followed by a simple and engaging water painting activity. No registration is required — just drop in and join the fun!
For more information on the event, see the Whitman Public Library Calendar
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Winterfest
Flea Market
Sat, Jan 18
9a-1p
Whitman Knights of Columbus
The Whitman Amateur Radio Club is hosting an exciting flea market featuring raffle prizes like high-power HTs, gift certificates, and more. Refreshments will also be available, so don’t miss out on this fun community event!
For more information on the event, please visit Whitman Amateur Radio Club FB.
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Grand Opening of New Consignment Store
Sun, Jan 19
5-8p
560 Washington St
Pretty Baby Consignment will be holding a grand opening that will have sweets, drinks, a giveaway prize, local pop-ups, and many more fun things.
To find out more about the event, please visit the Pretty Baby IG.
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Collaborate, create, and connect with other moms!
The She Shed offers flexible space-for-rent workshops, meetings, DIY parties, and children's birthday parties.
Purchase a day pass or book your event on: thesheshed.info
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Duval Elementary Holiday Concert December 19, 2024
Video Courtesy of Whitman-Hanson Educational Channel
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Trivia Night for Charity
Fri, Jan 31
6p
Knight of Columbus Hall
1195 Bedford St
The Ladies of Peace are holding trivia night for charity. There will be cash prizes for the trivia, as well as, raffle baskets. It will be Bring your own snacks. Dessert will be provided. There will be a cash bar.
For more information on the event, Visit: Knight of Columbus Calendar
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Climate Can Do:
Doing our part to decrease Nano-plastics in the environment
To do our part, we need to stop disposing of single -use plastics as much as possible. Our throwaway culture affects our drinking water. We often prioritize convenience over consideration of long-term impacts, leading to trash cans filled with plastic and roadways littered with single-use bottles. These plastics break-down over time leaching nano-plastics into our drinking water.
Let's work together to make a change.
Here are some suggestions:
- Replace plastic water bottles with a refillable one
- Bring your own take-out container for restaurant leftovers or frequent restaurants that use earth-friendly containers
- Wash and reuse any plastic containers you get with purchases
- Purchase drinks in cans or glass, not plastic (That plastic bottle is leaching nano-plastics into your drink)
- Purchase laundry and dish detergent in Pods or Sheets instead of plastic bottles
Together, we can do it!
Written by Jacquelyn Rose
Source: National Institute of Health
Consumer Reports
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Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra
Holiday Concert 2024
Video Courtesy of WHCA-TV
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Whitman Finance Committee Meeting December 17, 2024
Video Courtesy of WHCA-TV
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Dr. Chris Jones: Attraction or Attention | |
"Is it the Law of Attraction, or are you just paying more attention to things?
Can we actually attract things to ourselves, or are they always there, and we just need to adjust what we are paying attention to in our lives?
This one is about reflecting, focusing, and realizing we have what we need for what we want already. We just have to pay attention to it."
It's all about reflection and action. Podcast about Wishful Thinking with Dr. Christopher Jones
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Whitman's Department of Public Works
Got a Holiday Gift
The students from John H. Duval Jr. Elementary School decided to spread the holiday cheer by sending Whitman's Department of Public Works Christmas Cards. The Department of Public Works thanked the children by hanging the cards in their office for all who visit them to see and spread the holiday cheer.
Written by Dona Guerrero, BuzzAround Intern, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Photo Credit: Whitman Department of Public Works FB
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a free month of training and a free uniform from Premier Martial Arts, Raynham
Historical Tidbit Question:
When did the old Corthell School burn down?
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 January 8, 2025, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Dona Guerrero Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia | | |
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Family humor HAS to feature a good dose of Erma Bombeck.
Mum used to read Bombeck often to the 9 of us on long car rides. Many of her observations of family in the 70's still ring true today.
“Have you any idea how many children it takes to turn off one light in the kitchen ?Three. It takes one to say 'What light?' and two more to say 'I didn't turn it on.”
~ Erma Bombeck
“I feel very blessed to have two wonderful, healthy children who keep me completely grounded, sane and throw up on my shoes just before I go to an awards show just so I know to keep it real.” — Reese Witherspoon
“When a child is locked in the bathroom with water running and he says he's doing nothing but the dog is barking, call 911.”
~ Erma Bombeck
“Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together.” ~ Sam Levenson
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And one more:
“When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out.” ~ Erma Bombeck
Hope you had a great family week, all!
~ Jacquie
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