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BuzzAround Whitman
February 23, 2025
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Promoting Inclusion at Whitman Hanson High School
On Feb 14, the Friday before February break, students at Whitman Hanson High School gathered in the gymnasium for one of their traditions of promoting inclusion. They celebrate the Special Olympic Athletes and support their Best Buddy Groups.
In the gymnasium, the students gathered to watch an exhibition inter-squad game between the Best Buddies. Our Buddies did not disappoint during these games. It was a great way to kick off the February break for the school district.
Written by Laci Schlatz, Stonehill College BuzzAround Intern
Source & Photo Credit: Whitman Hanson High School FB
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The Town of Whitman got its name from the Whitman family. John Whitman was the first Whitman to settle in Abington.
Jared Whitman came after John. He was involved in many aspects of the town of South Abington. He was part of the Plymouth County Agricultural Society, a selectman (nine years), Justice of Peace, and a delegate to revise the Massachusetts Constitution. He was also one of the first to establish a Sabbath school for the town of South Abington.
Susanna Whitman and Jared Whitman had a son named Augustus Whitman.
Augustus Whitman was a businessman and a farmer. He was wealthy like his father Jared. He had a company called Whitman and Barnes Manufacturing that manufactured mowing knives. When riding in his orchard in Leominster, he was thrown from the back of his trailer and died an untimely death.
With the money he has for the town, The park was created.
Story by Gregory Venezia
Information from: History of Whitman
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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!
Rebecca (Wagner) Mugherini
won
a free full day of doggie daycare at
Angie's Pet Care
in-home custom pet daycare in Middleboro
Value $45
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 Sarcastic Swine BBQ in Abington
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Lunch & Learn Webinar
Thu, Feb 27
12-1p
Grab your lunch and join High Point Treatment Center for a FREE Lunch and Learn webinar, “Resiliency and Recovery in Communities of Color”, as we honor Black History Month!
Learn more about promoting health and equity within Black populations!
Whitman Hanson WILL is a substance use prevention coalition serving the communities of Whitman and Hanson.
Register at Zoom.com
Source: Whitman Hanson WILL FB
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Youth Lacrosse Registration
If you have a child or know a child that may be interested in youth lacrosse don't miss this opportunity!
Registration is open for youth lacrosse in spring 2025. but it closes at the end of February! Sign up now before it's too late!
Register at TeamSnap.com
Source: Whitman Hanson Youth Lacrosse FB
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Earth Day 2025 Planning Kickoff – Get Involved!
Sun, Mar 2
12p
The Healing Path Care Farm
Join us on March 2 as we kick off planning for Whitman’s Earth Day Celebration and Cleanup! This event is a chance for volunteers, community members, and local organizations to come together and help shape this year’s Earth Day efforts.
What to Expect:
• Meet neighbors who care about our town and the environment
• Enjoy refreshments while we brainstorm ideas and organize teams
• Decide what size group you want to work in and the time you’ll invest in planning, implementing, and outreach over the next 6 weeks.
• Make sure this Earth Day truly reflects our town’s spirit and needs
Why Get Involved? Your input and support will make this event a success! Whether you want to lead a project, spread the word for us, volunteer on the day of, or just learn more, your help makes a difference.
Let’s work together to make Whitman’s Earth Day bigger, greener, and more impactful than ever!
For more information, visit the Make Me Brand New website.
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Treat yourself to 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 Taste of Whitman & Hanson
Thu, Mar 6
5:30-8p
VFW Post #697
Essex St
Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars will be celebrating the 16th Annual “A Taste of Whitman and Hanson. Up to twenty local restaurants and food service providers will be offering samples from their menus to the general public.
Tickets are $15 per person in advance and $20 at the door with limited capacity. Tickets can be purchased now at Duval’s Pharmacy in Whitman, Sandy’s Coffee Corner in Hanson, and the Town Clerks’ Offices in Whitman and Hanson.
Tickets may also be purchased online at Eventbrite. A list of participating restaurants will also be available at the time of purchase. All proceeds from the evening will benefit Dollars for Scholars in the form of scholarships at Awards Night.
Reposted from: Whitman Hanson FB
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Food Pantry Needs
The food pantry needs the following items:
Paper towels, napkins, facial tissues, shampoo, conditioner, mayonnaise, cereal, men’s and women’s razors, tea, coffee, hamburger helper, jello, and pudding. Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated.
The donations can be dropped off at 44 Blake St. Please call ahead at 781-447-8560 to coordinate delivery.
Thank you.
Reposted from Whitman Food Pantry FB
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Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative
February is Black History Month
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Join us for a free webinar “Resiliency and Recovery in Communities of Color” as High Point celebrates Black History Month.
Thursday, February 27, 12pm-1pm
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Whitman Recreation
Commission Meeting
February 6, 2025
Video Courtesy of Whitman Government TV
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Nominations for Whitman Elections Available Now
Nomination papers for the Whitman town elections are available for interested candidates. The elections are scheduled for Tues, May 27, and open positions include select board members, school district committee members, and public library trustees. To become a nominee, 50 valid signatures must be collected on the form and returned to the town clerk by Fri, Mar 28 at 5p. Nomination papers can be picked up from Town Clerk Dawn Varley by scheduling an appointment at 781-618-9710.
More information on the available positions can be found on the Town of Whitman website.
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Boy Scouts Troop 59 Open House
Sun, Mar 9
7-8:30p
First Congregational Church
519 Washington St
Join Troop 59 for an Open House! You can learn about the troops, the experience, and the scout leaders and enjoy refreshments. No previous Boy Scout experience is required! This is open for boys ages 11-17! We hope to see you there!
RSVP and more information on Google Forms
Source: Emailed Press Release.
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Enter -to- Win before Feb 24 at 4pm. Bee Mine Drawing - | Grand Prize: $100 Gift Certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant East Bridgewater / Halifax | | | | |
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Hanson FD Recognizes Whitman FD
On February 11, several Whitman Firefighters were recognized by the Hanson Fire Department and the Hanson Select Board for their actions during a mutual aid medical call in Hanson on December 30, 2024. Lieutenant Pat Travers, FF Matt Busch, FF Justin Everson and FF Joe Lasko received a Letter of Commendation from the Select Board and Certificate of Recognition from the Fire Department.
Reposted from: Whitman FireFighter's FB
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St. Patrick's Day
Meat Raffle
Fri, Mar 14
7p
American Legion Post, Post 22
33 Legion Parkway
Join the Sons of the American Legion for the St. Patrick's Day meat raffle! All the proceeds will go to benefit local charities!
There will be six meat raffles and a scratch ticket drawing. Don't miss out!
For more information contact 781-447-5253
Source: American Legion Post 22 FB
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Bridgewater Bard
Thomas J. Kelley, Jr
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Add the World's Tallest Leprechaun to your gatherings this spring!
Affordable party and event entertainment with a splash of the green!
You'll be singing & clapping along!
Join in the fun, come see Thomas
March 4 at the EB Library.
To book: Contact Thomas
bridgewaterbard.com
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Spring 2025 Registration for
Whitman Little League
Until Fri, Mar 21
100 Corthell Ave
We will be submitting uniform orders immediately after regular registrations end, please get your registrations in before March 21st!
Sibling Discount: A $25 discount will be applied to all sibling registrations.
Max Family Registration Fee: $500
For more information, visit the Whitman Little League Website
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Whitman Finance Committee -
February 11, 2025 meeting
Courtesy of Whitman Government TV
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Climate Can-Do:
Help Generate Less Winter Waste!
After the white snow engulfs much of the green around us, there are still ways to have a positive impact on the environment. Here are some precautions you can take to waste less and emit less pollution this winter season:
- Bring a reusable mug: reduce plastic waste by checking out which local coffee shops will fill your clean, personal mug. Some shops even offer small bring-your-own-cup discounts.
- Reduce your use of chemical deicers like salt. Salt may melt away ice on roads, but it also introduces harmful chemicals into bodies of water, including sources of drinking water. Try mixing a smaller amount of salt with sand to help to increase friction.
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Turn your thermostat down a few degrees. Waste less energy and save on your power bill. Chilly? Keep an extra layer of clothes handy and keep your blinds and curtains open during the day to let sunlight warm your home. If your home feels drafty, arrange a free home energy assessment from Mass Save. (We all contribute to this fund in our electric bill.)
Stay warm this winter and look for small ways you can have a positive impact on our environment!
Written by Crista Fiala, Dartmouth College BuzzAround Intern
Sources: United States Environmental Protection Agency & University of Michigan
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Varsity Gymnastics Season
Whitman-Hanson/Duxbury Varsity Gymnastics finished their season on February 7. The girls came in third place in the Patriot League. Their final record was 3-2-1, and they averaged the third-highest score (129.09).
" At last night‘s (Feb 7) Patriot League meet WH/Dux came in 4th place with their highest score of the season 132.2! This is also the highest score for Coach Alison Vance in her 6 years as head coach. Highlights of the meet include senior Sadie Kitchens’ Barbie-inspired floor routine scoring an 8.4 and freshman Millie Mahoney’s 8.4 beam routine and high score of the season 9.0 vault. Mahoney was one of only 4 girls to score in the 9s on vault last night. Juniors Paige Happeny and Jaycelyn Gomes each came away with an award. Paige placed 4th on bars and Jaycelyn placed 6th on beam. Junior Caitlin Henderson made it on the podium with her 3rd place vault finish with an 8.4. Junior Sophia Orlandi had an amazing night, placing in the top 7 on all 3 of her events. She placed 5th on vault and beam with an 8.2 and 8.4 and 6th place on bars. Sophomore Kiera Roulhac competed in the all-around placing 7th with a 33.15 including an 8.6 on the beam and 8.5 on vault. Senior captain Katelyn Ferraro had her best meet of her 4 years last night! She placed on all 3 events she competed coming away with 4th place on vault and 7th place on bars. She also was on the podium for her 2nd place floor routine with a career high 8.85."
Congratulations to all of the girls on the gymnastics team for a great end to the season!
Reposted from: Whitman Hanson FB
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a $25 gift certificate to
Sarcastic Swine BBQ in Abington
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was the name of Susanna and Jared Whitman's son?
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 February 26, 2025, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Layla Ahmed, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Laci Schlatz & Greg Venezia | | |
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Compassion
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” ~ Plato
“No one has ever become poor by giving.”
~ Anne Frank
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” ~ Dalai Lama XIV
“Some people think only intellect counts: knowing how to solve problems, knowing how to get by, knowing how to identify an advantage and seize it. But the functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship, compassion, and empathy.” ~ Dean Koontz
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." ~ Maya Angelou
"I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures." ~ Lao Tzu
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Without compassion for ourselves & others, this world will swallow us whole. Know your needs and take care of them. (In airline speak: Put your own oxygen mask on first.) AND be quick to forgive others.
These days we all need more: more self-love AND more grace from each other.
Compassion my dear friends, compassion ~ Jacquie
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