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Brockton BuzzAround
March 2, 2025
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Celebrating Sue Joss's Retirement
"SALUTING A HEALTHCARE LEGEND! A trailer and 12 employees — that’s what Sue Joss had when she took over as CEO of BNHC in 1994. Today, as Sue prepares to retire, BNHC has three clinics, 40,000 patients and 704 staff that all have one thing in common — a legendary healthcare leader dedicated to providing care to those who need it most. Sue was celebrated at a breakfast in her honor this week, where friends and colleagues thanked her for three decades of keeping Greater Brockton healthy, safe and whole!"
Reposted from the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center FB.
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A Brief History of Brockton
with Willie Wilson Jr.
Willie Wilson Jr., Professor, Local Historian and fellow Brockton citizen, appeared on Our Brockton Episode 33, hosted by Mayor Sullivan. Mr. Wilson and Mayor Sullivan touched on key Brockton history moments.
Brockton was settled in 1649 when Myles Standish met with Sachem Massasoit of the Wampanoag at Sachem Rock (located in modern-day East Bridgewater). During this meeting, the land was purchased by the colonists, as interpreted by the colonial signers: Myles Standish, Constant Southworth, and Samuel Nash.
Brockton was originally part of North Bridgewater, established in 1821, but it separated as Brockton in 1874 before finally incorporating as an official city in 1881.
Mr. Wilson shared that the first person of color documented in Brockton history was a man named Scipio who owned property and paid poll taxes as early as 1744. Following the abolition of slavery and the northern migration of formerly enslaved people, there was a significant increase in the Brockton African American population, specifically between 1821 and 1881.
Mr. Wilson concluded his segment by emphasizing the positive relationship between all ethnic groups at the start of Brockton's history as a city. There was a great sense of peace in this community as opposed to the potential tenseness in the rest of the country at the time. He further encouraged youth POC to recognize their right to be here and to continue being the best individual they can be to honor those who had come before with a lesser access to resources.
Written by Amanda Guindon
Sources:
TheBrocktonChannel YouTube, Our Brockton 33
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Submit to the City's Events Calendar:
Please follow this link to submit
City Hall
45 School St 508-580-7123
brockton.ma.us
Check the city website for important updates
Brockton Public Library
Main Library - 304 Main St. 508-580-7890
East - 54 Kingman St. 508-580-7892
West - 540 Forest Ave. 508-580-7894
brocktonpubliclibrary.org
instagram.com/teenzonebppl.
Council on Aging
Temporarily at The Shaws Center,
1 Feinberg Way 508-580-7811
Email coa@cobma.us
COA
Food Pantry
The Charity Guild 501 Main Street
Hours:
Tuesday: 10 AM to 12 PM noon*
Wednesday: 1 PM to 2:30 PM*
Thursday: 10 AM to 12 PM noon*
*or until we reach our daily food supply limit
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Congratulations!
Jim Sorocco
won
a $25 gift certificate to Sarcastic Swine BBQ in Abington
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a free 1.5 hour class at
Bliss Through Yoga!
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Brockton Council on Aging is Ready to Re-Open
Mon, Mar 3
10a
10 Father Kenney Way
"Join us as we celebrate the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Mary Cruise Kennedy Senior Center! Be part of the excitement as we unveil the updated space, with guided tours available to explore the facility. Light refreshments will be provided.
Kindly RSVP by calling 508-580-7811. We look forward to welcoming you!"
Reposted from CoA Feb Newsletter
Photo Credit: CoA FB
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Join Last Tween Book Club Winter Session
Thu, Mar 6
4-5p
Brockton Public Library (Main Branch)
"Calling all tweens ages 10-14 years old. Join Miss Ashley at the East Branch the first Thursday of every month from 4pm-5pm to discuss books of varying genres. Tweens will have the opportunity to vote each month on the book we read and discuss. Books available in print and on Hoopla. Registration Required."
Reposted from the BPL website
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DBA Provides Official Statement in Regards to Ordinance for Unhoused | Downtown Brockton Association | |
Last month, we shared this statement with Brockton’s political leaders, city council & local legislators. In light of tonight’s City Council meeting, we’d like to share it with you.
Please take a moment to review an official statement from the DBA regarding the City Council's recent vote in favor of a punitive ordinance regarding the unhoused population, as well as an example of a community discussion tour that we facilitated in January of this year. This community tour was meant to be a brainstorming of solutions with legislators and community partners that could be used by our local government to help adopt positive chances and support systems in our city.
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Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative | |
Learn more about The Science of Addiction! | |
Based on Chapter 1 of High Point Prevention Services' 2023 Drug Guidebook, this video focuses on defining addiction as a brain disorder, understanding the cycle of addiction, and recognizing the signs of addiction.
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.
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New Art Class at the Fuller Craft Museum!
Sat, Mar 8
10:30a-4:30p
Fuller Craft Museum
Join mixed media book artist Cristina Hajosy for a day of bookmaking with a focus on found objects. We’ll explore the use of objects in the housing for books, the bind of books, the book’s interior, and as adornment. Explore Cristina’s collection of thrift stores, junk shops, and antique store finds for inspiration. Wonderful scrap papers, ephemera, notions, buttons, etc. will be provided, as well as all the book arts technique training to bring it all together.
Registration is required. There is a fee of $140 for members, $155 for non-members, and $30 for materials.
Reposted from the Fuller Craft Museum website
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Haitian Consulate General Visits Brockton to Support Community
"Today, Mayor Robert Sullivan and Chief of Staff Sydné Marrow had the honor of welcoming the Haitian Consulate General in Boston Regine Etienne to City Hall for a discussion about key issues affecting Brockton’s Haitian residents and business owners. With a significant Haitian community in Brockton, Mayor Sullivan remains committed to maintaining strong communication with Haitian officials to ensure the best possible support for our Haitian community members.
Also in attendance, were Director of Immigration Affairs Courtney Henderson, Community Liaison Joseph Francois, Executive Assistant Kevin Blaise, and Mayor’s Office intern Stacy Jean-Baptiste.
We appreciate Consul Etienne’s visit today and her valued partnership."
Reposted from the City of Brockton FB
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Suicide Awareness Exhibit Coming to Massasoit Community College
Mon, Mar 10
9a-4p
Brockton Campus Quad
"Massasoit Community College will host Active Mind’s acclaimed Send Silence Packing® exhibit. This event is free and open to the public.
To end the silence that surrounds mental health and suicide, and to connect visitors with mental health resources, the all-day exhibit features personal stories from individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide, and is designed to raise awareness about the impact of suicide and inspire action for suicide prevention. Passersby are invited to walk among the Send Silence Packing backpacks to view the photographs and read the stories attached to them. Many of the backpacks were donated by families who lost a loved one to suicide."
Reposted from an MCC press release. More information on Active Minds and the exhibit can be found on the organization's website.
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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
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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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Brockton Public Library Seeks Community Input on 5-year Plan
Mon, Mar 12
12-2p; 6-8p
Brockton Public Library (Main Branch)
Is there anything you wish to have happen at the library? Any particular services you want to see? Have you seen something at another library that you think Brockton would also benefit from? The Brockton Public Library will start creating its strategic plan for the next five years, and they want to hear from you! Come to one of the planning sessions on Mon, Mar 12 to give your feedback. During the 12 - 2p session, lunch will be provided; during the 6-8p session, dinner will be provided.
Moderated by Director Paul Engle and Jacquelyn Rose
Source: Brockton Public Library website
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Veterans Organization Donates Meals to VA Hospital
"What an amazing day. Our post and Auxillary came together today to deliver meals to veterans at the Brockton VA hospital. It is definitely a humbling experience. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters who participated."
Reposted from the Brockton VFW FB.
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Join Brockton Cultural Affairs & Tourism's March Meeting
Thu, Mar 13
6p
North Baptist Church
"The Cultural Affairs and Tourism monthly meeting will be held on Thurs, Mar 13, 2025, beginning at 6p at North Baptist Church, 899 North Main Street. This is a chance for groups and organizations to announce their events and for anyone wishing to learn about what is going on in the city. Everyone is welcome either at the church or on ZOOM. For more information, please feel free to contact Anne at 774-297-4939 or email ambeauregard@outlook.com."
Reposted from CAT Press Release
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Brockton Cultural Council to Host Concert for Fire Department
Sat, Mar 15
2p; 7p
Keating Hall, 80 Perkins Ave. Brockton
In honor of the city's fire department, the Brockton Cultural Council is planning a concert! The event will feature two shows, one at 2p and another at 7p, which is perfect to fit into your schedules. The concerts will feature live music from various genres and appearances from members of the school community! Adults pay a fee of $10, and there is a full cash bar. However, youth 17 years and below get free entry, and complimentary food is available for everyone! Come on out for a great event and cause!
Source: City of Brockton website
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Brockton Symphony Orchestra Presents: American Discoveries
Sun, Mar 16
3p
Christ Congregational Church
"Explore orchestral gems and the diverse music of America, from the rural-hoedown (Ruth Crawford Seeger's Rissolty, Rossolty) and touching lullaby (William Grant Still's Mother and Child), to New York swing (Artie Shaw's Clarinet Concerto). Virtuosic clarinetist Matt Griffith brings Copland's magnificent Concerto to life. Visit the local village market as the circus comes to town in Walter Piston's ballet suite, The Incredible Flutist and witness William Schuman's New England Triptych, based on the music of local composer William Billings, who founded our neighboring Stoughton Musical Society chorus in 1774!"
Buy your tickets now via eTix. Reposted from www.brocktonsymphony.org.
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Brockton City Council Meeting
February 24, 2025
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Channels
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Brockton Accounts Committee Meeting
February 20, 2025
Video Courtesy of The Brockton Channels
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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.
- 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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Fuller Craft Museum Recognizes Museum Educators
"Did you know that Fuller Craft Museum hosts field trips for each and every third grader in Brockton Public Schools? We do this with the support of our Museum Educators, a strong cohort of volunteers who dedicate their time to the Museum and to the students.
Having just concluded the time period in which we hosted multiple groups daily (which started in November!) we want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to this amazing group.
Pictured - the Museum Educators in our newly opened exhibition, ''Cicely Carew: BeLOVEd'"
Reposted from the Fuller Craft Museum FB
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a free 1.5 hour class at
Bliss Through Yoga!
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who interpreted the land purchase between Myles Standish and Sachem Massasoit of the Wampanoags?
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 5, 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 & Greg Venezia | | |
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Compassion
"Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom.” ~ Rumi
"It is not length of life, but depth of life."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
"You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair."
~ Chinese Proverb
"More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate.” ~ Roy T. Bennett
One love, one heart, one destiny.” ~ Bob Marley
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Have compassion for ourselves and others. Nothing makes life richer than learning to reach deeply inside and have compassion.
~ Jacquie
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