|
BuzzAround Whitman
April 27, 2025
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
| | |
Peer Mentoring Program
"Last week, Whitman Hanson WILL (part of the Brockton Area of Prevention Collaborative) wrapped up their Peer Mentoring Program in Whitman with an assembly to review the lessons learned this year, share out about our favorite activities, & celebrate with a fun ceremony!
All 6th grade students at Whitman Middle received a WH WILL T-shirt and Certificate of Completion! Congratulations!!"
Reposted from: Brockton Area of Prevention Collaborative FB
| | |
Historical Tidbit: The First Bell Caster
Aaron Hobart was the first bell caster in the colonies. He lived in the town of Abington, when it encompassed the land that is now Whitman. He lived from 1729 to 1808.
He established his bell casting business in 1769. The first bell that he cast was for the Second Meeting House of the First Parish church of Abington. It was traditional back then for the people to throw silver dollars into the casting basin to give the bell a sweeter tone.
That first bell remained in the Second church until 1819 when the church was torn down. After that, it was placed in the Third Meeting House, called Hatherly Hall.
Having a bell caster in America meant that people no longer had to send bells to be recast in England, and could get bells made in America.
The image above is of a colonial bell made by Paul Revere, the famous American bell caster.
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Information Credit: findagrave.com
Historical Whitman, Massachusetts
Story Credit: Gregory Venezia
| |  | |
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
| |
Congratulations!
Julianna Dunn
you 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 free full day of doggie daycare at
Angie's Pet Care
in-home custom pet daycare in Middleboro
Value $45
| | | |
Annual Town Meeting & Election
Town Meeting:
Mon, May 5, 7:30p
Town Hall Auditorium,
54 South Ave
Town Election Sat, May 17, 9a- 5p
We look forward to seeing you there! Your vote matters!
Source: WhitmanMA.gov
| | |
Spring Bake & Book Sale
Wed, Apr 30, 6-7:30p
Thu, May 1, 1-6p
Fri, May 2, 1-4:30p
Sat, May 3,10a-2:30p
Whitman Public Library
The Friends of the Whitman Public Library will be hosting their annual spring book and bake sale from Wed, Apr 30-Sat, May 3. The first day will be a member-only preview from 6-7:30p. This will be followed by public hours on the rest of the days at these times: 1-6p on Thu, 1-4:30p on Fri, and 10a-2:30 on Sat. This is a great way to support your local library and all of its amazing programs and services!
Source: Friends of the Whitman Public Library FB
| | Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative | | Learn more about the Impacts of Depressants! | |
Based on Chapter 7 of High Point Prevention Services' 2023 Drug Guidebook, Chapter 7 focuses on understanding the impact of depressants on the brain, recognizing and comparing safe behaviors to risky ones, and differentiating prescription and illicit depressants.
In collaboration with Anawan Studios, Prevention Services created 15 ten-minute long train-the-trainer videos to support educators with curriculum implementation. All lessons align with the 2024 Society of Health and Physical Educators National Physical Health Education Standards. WhitmanHansonWILL FB
| | |
Whitman-Hanson Spring Musical
Fri, May 2 , 7p
Sat, May 3, 3p & 7p
Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
Come enjoy a fun show put on by Whitman-Hanson students!
| |
Parents Night Out
Fri, May 2
6-11p
Whitman VFW
Whitman Youth Football & Cheer is organizing a parents night out! The event will feature pizza and a cash bar, as well as an LCR tournament, raffles, and prizes. Enjoy the night while listening to the beats of DJ Roy Williams! A $20 entry fee is required, and an additional $10 fee is required to enter the tournament. Payments can be made via Venmo to @whitman_youth_football_cheer.
Source: Whitman Youth Football & Cheer Parents FB Group
| | |
Regional Water Plan - Public Meetings
The Old Colony Planning Council will be hosting three public meetings to share the Draft Regional Water Plan and invite feedback from the community.
There will be two in-person meetings and one virtual:
Mon,, April 28, 6:30-8p - Plymouth Town Hall, Great Hall
Thurs May 1, 6:30-7:30p - Virtually via Zoom - Register at Zoom.com
Tue, May 6, 6:30-8p– Brockton Public Library, Lingos Auditorium
Visit oldcolonyplanning.org/waterplan for more information and to read the draft plan.
Water is essential to our health, homes, environment, and economy. In the Old Colony region, safe and reliable water supports everything from daily life to housing, agriculture, and business development. But pressures on our water system are growing—aging infrastructure, PFAS contamination, climate change, and ecological stress all demand a coordinated response.
The Old Colony Regional Water Plan is that response. Developed through more than a year of collaboration with 17 municipalities, tribal representatives, water suppliers, environmental groups, and residents, the plan lays out both immediate actions and long-term strategies to secure our region’s water future.
It addresses urgent needs like PFAS treatment and new wells and looks ahead to regional solutions such as desalinated water, MWRA connections, and drought coordination. The plan emphasizes flexibility and collaboration, and it reflects our shared commitment to building a resilient, sustainable, and economically vibrant future. Provide your feedback and attend these meetings!
| | | | |
Come by our East Bridgewater locations for Flatbread Night on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from
4:00pm – 8:30pm, dine-in only.
You don't want to miss out on these delicious specials!
| | |
Climate Can-Do: Making Earth Day Every Day!
Contributing to a healthier planet is a walk in the park!
- Bike or walk
- Carpool or take public transportation
- Choose an energy-efficient vehicle
- Make fewer trips by grouping your errands
- Drive smart: go easy on the brakes and gas, use cruise control, and keep your car well-maintained
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
- Reuse or repurpose containers, clothing, and cloth grocery bags
- Give clothes a second life by donating or buying used
- Know what items your local recycling programs collect, and what items are recyclable
Be H2O Smart
- Repair leaky faucets and replace old equipment like toilets and dishwashers when possible
- Turn off the water to brush teeth and shave
- Run full loads of laundry and dishes
- Collect rainwater to use in your garden
Feed People, not Landfills
- Check your refrigerator, pantry, and freezer before shopping to avoid buying foods you don't need
- Plan your meals for the week before heading to the store
- Properly store fruits and vegetables so they last longer
- Befriend your freezer and leftovers
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
| | |
Whitman Select Board Meeting
April 22, 2025
Video Courtesy of Whitman Government TV
| |
Whitman Pack 25's Annual
Pinewood Derby
From the Spellman Center at Holy Ghost church. Cub Master Chris Marks was the track announcer. It was a fun day of racing those pinewood derby race cars.
Video Cortesy of WHCA-TV
| |
Introductory Offer - First Month Free Logo & Link Ad Subscription | In honor of Mother's Day, we're running an advertising special! Your ad gets at least 2475 Logo & Link ad views/ month with this advertising subscription. Your first month is FREE* after that it's just $99 / month. Stay in 4 months, and receive 2 free weeks in the Weekender reaching 34,000 additional readers. Sign up before May 11 to claim this offer! | | | | | |
Nessralla Farm has the materials for your landscaping needs: Black, Brown, Red Pine Bark Mulch, Hemlock Mulch, Sand, 3/4 inch Stone, and Peastone!
We also sell fully seasoned firewood.
Spring Schedule: 8am to 6pm daily
416 Plymouth St, Halifax * Follow us on Facebook * nessrallafarm.com
| | | |
Whitman Little League Majors Draft Night
A big Thanks to Whitman Little League Baseball for inviting us to their Majors Draft Night! Just like the pro’s these kids came up on stage to find out which team they were drafted by. Some were dressed to impress!
Officer Chris Powers & Nola enjoyed the festivities. Officer Powers got to unveil the Whitman Police uniforms that look just like the World Champion Dodgers uniforms!
Best of luck to all of the players. Have fun out there!
Reposted from: Whitman PD FB
| | |
Whitman Budget Override Forum
April 16, 2025
Audio courtesy of Whitman Government TV
| | |
Let us do the cooking for you! At Sarcastic Swine, we smoke meats daily and provide high-quality barbeque that hits the spot. Eat-in, takeout, food truck, and full service catering.
988 Bedford Street, Abington
(781) 871-0033
sarcasticswinebbq.com
Like us on Facebook
| | | |
BuzzAround Advertising Partnerships Put the Power of Positive to Work for You!
We customize a marketing plan that best suits your needs and budget.
We create a full color interactive ad AND provide opportunities for new customer/client interactions.
Step into the Power of Positive today!
| | | |
Town of Whitman 150th Celebration Events
Join the town of Whitman in celebrating their 150th anniversary as a town!
Sun, June 8: Rededication of the Memorial Arch
Sun, June 8: Road Race
Sun, June 8: Scavenge Hunt for Kids/Adults
Sat, June 14: Concert/Fireworks
Sun, June 22: Parade
For more information on the events visit Whitman 150th Celebration FB
| | |
Whitman PD Gives Students a Ride to School
"Today [Wed, Apr 16] Whitman Police SRO/DARE Officer Mark Poirier drove three Duval School 5th graders to school as one of them was the winner of a fundraiser raffle.
Cody Waszkiewicz (red hoodie) was the raffle winner and he had Caden Bandini (gray hoodie)& Jack Spillane (blue hoodie) as his guest.
Officer Poirier showed the boys the cruiser and its contents and let them use the lights and siren.
Caden attempted to bribe Ofc. Poirier with Dunkin’ Donuts to let them skip school today, but Ofc. Poirier said no and fittingly put Caden in the back. Also, Ofc. Poirier doesn’t like donuts.
They cruised around town for a bit and then went to school where they were greeted by their principal, teachers, and classmates!
A good way to start the day!"
Reposted from Whitman Police Department FB.
| | | |
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a free full day of doggie daycare at
Angie's Pet Care
in-home custom pet daycare in Middleboro
Value $45
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who was the first bell caster in the colonies?
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 30, 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, Yiyi Sun & Greg Venezia | | | |
Bud, Bloom and Begin Again.
"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." ~ Edward Everett Hale
"Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start all over again, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose - not the one you began with perhaps, but one you'll be glad to remember." ~ Anne Sullivan
"First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination." ~ Napoleon Hill
| |
It's a good time to get started on something new! Feel the energy of the earth and make it happen : ).... Enjoy the process & connection, I see the sparks flying from here! ~ Jacquie
| | | Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. | |
Copyright 2025 Buzz Around Whitman. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit. ("Buzz Around Whitman 4/27/25")
Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. At the Buzz Around, we promote community. The links provided are for informational purposes. BuzzAround is not responsible for the media content of other organizations.
| |
If you enjoyed your BuzzAround, please consider supporting us. | BuzzAround is all about building stronger, more engaged and resilient communities by publicizing positive news, events, and activities. If you enjoy reading and winning prizes with us, please consider supporting BuzzAround: Become a Hive Builder (see options in the side bar) Share us with your friends. 16 years and growing strong! | | | | | | |
