October 20, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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First Silver Lake High School Music Concert of the Year!
Tuesday, 10/22 at 7:00p
Silver Lake High School Auditorium
Silver Lake Idol was postponed until this week
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So much talent... it'll be a fun week!!!
Video of Silver Lake High School chorus practicing under the direction of
Ms. Depasqua.
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Did You Know: There Is A Lake In Massachusetts Called Lake Chauggoggagogmanchauggagogchabunagungamaug
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Webster Lake is a lake in the town of Webster known by a much longer name having 45 letters comprising fourteen syllables: Lake Chauggoggagoggmanchauggagoggchabunagungamaug. What this word means is said to be a thousand bays, but there is no guarantee the correctness of the etymology. It means to some people a stutter or to some an unmentionable word. The Nipmucks and other tribes gave it a variety of similar names.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Basile
(Pictured Sue & Jacquie at Holidays in Halifax)
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Town Hall
499 Plymouth Street
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a - 4p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
781-293-2271
Fall / Winter Hours
Mon. & Wed. 12-8
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10-5
Saturday 10-2
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Route 106)
Halifax, MA 781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30-4p
St
Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St
Halifax, MA (781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9 am
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Congratulations!
Mary Stowe
won
45 minute Reiki Treatment with Jacquelyn Rose
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
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Monster Mash
Friday, October 25th
5 - 8p
Halifax Elementary School
The cafeteria doors open at 5:00pm for pizza, treats and drinks. The gymnasium doors open at 6:00pm for dancing.
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Seeking a Town Delegate
The Halifax Board of Selectmen is seeking a resident to serve as the Town's delegate for the Old Colony Planning Council. The Council
provides a forum for local officials to identify area-wide problems, develop alternative solutions and make recommendations to local communities on a regional strategy to deal with regional problems. Areas that the Council covers includes transportation, energy, air and water pollution, and economic development. The Council generally meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the Council offices at 70 School
Street, Brockton, MA. Any resident interested in serving as the Town's delegate should complete a
Talent Bank Form and return it to the Board of Se
lectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA
02338 no later than Tuesday, November 5th.
For more information, contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316.
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Arial Footage of Halifax's Funnest Spots!
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Want a glorious bed of tulips next year? It's time to plant spring flowering bulbs! Come in today and shop our selection!
Stop in today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Local Author Talk: Ken Brack
Wed, Oct 30th, 6:30p
Holmes Public Library
Ken is a narrative nonfiction author moved by how people grow through catastrophic ordeals. His first book,
Closer By The Mile
is the story of the country's leading single-event athletic fundraiser, the Pan-Mass Challenge bike-a-thon for cancer research.
A native of Natick, MA, he blogs for Psychology Today and other publications. In 2008 he co-founded a nonprofit bereavement center: Hope Floats Healing and Wellness Center in Kingston, MA.
A longtime journalist in New England. Brack has a M.Ed. from Northeastern University and taught high school English in Boston.
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Town Board Positions Needed
The Halifax Board of Selectmen is seeking residents to serve on the Board of Health and the Planning Board as each board has or will have
one vacancy. The Planning Board generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at Town Hall. Primary duties include
review of site plans and subdivision plans along with making recommendations concerning proposed amendments to the Town's zoning
by-laws. The Board of Health generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Town Hall. The Board of Health's jurisdiction covers a variety of matters ranging from food permits to septic systems. Those chosen to fill these vacancies will serve until May 16, 2020 at which time there will be an election for each of these seats on these boards. Residents interested in serving should complete a
Talent Bank Form and return it to the Board of Selectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA
02338 no later than Tuesday, November 5th. For more information, contact
the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316.
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Our 12th Annual
15 Acre
Corn Maze
is Open!
Now -
Oct 27
Sat & Sun
10 am - 4 pm
Flashlight maze open every Fri & Sat night in October, 7 - 10 pm!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Get In Shape For Women - Bridgewater
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Losing it shouldn't be..
Why not jumpstart your health this October with TWO MONTHS of small group personal training for $399 and look amazing for the holidays!
Start today!
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
(across from Chatta Box)
Contact Stephanie at 508-697-2900
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Council on Aging Halloween Party
Thursday, Oct 31st
12p - 2p
Great Hall in Halifax Town Hall
The Halifax Council on Aging will hold its annual Halloween Party!
They will offer a pumpkin carving display, costume contest, music, and the Traveling Chef Carving Station (turkey and trimmings, & special dessert) from Old Colony Elder Services.
Call 781-293-7313 to reserve your space, wear a costume, and bring a friend.
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Getting ready for storm season
Some disasters strike without any warning, and family members may not all be in the same place. How will you get in touch with each other? Where will you meet? How will you get out of your house in case of a fire? What if your neighborhood is...
Read more
www.ready.gov
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MOLD GUYS RESTORATION, LLC
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Call today to get your
air ducts cleaned!
An air duct cleaning service is an investment not only in your health, but in the health of your HVAC system!
(781) 910-5029
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JOHNNY MACARONI'S
Eat well, Laugh often, Love much
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You must come in for our FAMOUS Chicken Autumn!
Available at all our convenient locations!
150B Industrial Dr., Halifax
(781) 300-2600
582 West St., EB
(508) 378-9335
1300 Plymouth St., EB
(508) 456-4460
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Goodbye to Miss Stacey!
Miss Stacy is moving on to other endeavors: reposted from the Holmes Public Library's October newsletter:
"Stacey Beshers has been a delight to have as our Children and Youth Services Librarian for 4 years. For staff members, it's been a treat to listen to her conduct the *perfect* Infant Lapsit (PERFECT!), advise a voracious reader on the next best series, and welcome the smallest and shyest visitors to our public space with a smile and kind word.Everyone felt important under her gaze.
Miss Stacey has been a true professional every step of the way and we wish her all the best in her career.
- The Staff, Trustees, and Friends of the Holmes Public Library."
Story & Photo credit: Holmes Public Library
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
Historical Tidbit Question:
How many syllables does the other name for Webster Lake have?
Please include your name, phone number and mailing address with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Halifax.
On October 23, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers
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Connection. It is a necessity:
Unplug.
Be part of a conversation.
Smile.
Listen.
You will feel so-o-o much better.
“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.” ~ William James
“Invisible threads are the strongest ties.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ~ Brené Brown
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Share yourself with someone else, you will be glad you did. Have a great week! ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Sarah Harkins, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose,Gregory Venezia & Beyonnie Whitaker
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around Halifax.
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