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November 6, 2022 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Friends Of Halifax Council On Aging
Generations Meeting
On Tuesday, November 1st, the Friends of Halifax Council on Aging held a very productive generations meeting. Great stuff making plans for the upcoming Veteran’s Day Luncheon.
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Thompson Cemetery
(pictured right)
Almost everyone living here in Halifax today knows of the Sturtevant Cemetery on Plymouth Street (once known as the “Cemetery at Monponsett Pond”). This site was established in 1728. The Central Cemetery behind the Town Hall on Hemlock Lane in 1830, and The Thomson Cemetery on Thompson Street in 1734. But did you know that we also have three smaller ones as well?
These lots are known as “Family Lots.” In the early 1700 and 1800 numerous families owned quite a bit more property than we do today. Some owned 100 acres or more. When a family member passed away, they would be buried on a carefully selected section of the land.
On the west side of Thompson Street, across from the Thompson Cemetery, you can find the Drew Lot, established in 1807. There is a small monument there listing the names of the members of Colonel Thomas Drew’s family who are laid to rest there.
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On Wood Street is the Perkins Family Lot (1811). (Pictured Left) This lot had been very overgrown so the Halifax Historical Commission contacted MA Historical Commission to inquire about the rules regarding the care of old burial grounds. It seems that if more than 100 years had passed, and the property has been neglected, the care and upkeep of the property could be taken over by the town. A letter to that effect was sent to Cumberland Farms headquarters and a small group from the Commission proceeded to look into the care of the lot. In 1994, members of the Silver Lake Regional High School Agricultural class came over and assisted in cleaning up the site. Some care was needed as the fence was falling down; trees growing around and through the small stones the underbrush had taken over.
The little forgotten lot had been cleaned and repaired and looked good for a number of years but by 2011 it was in disrepair yet again as someone had gone in and knocked over stones, breaking them and the fence. The town continues to try and keep the small lot clear so it doesn’t “disappear” into the cornfield. The trees that have grown in the lot don’t help, but they are allowed to stay. I like to think of them as sentimental. As they have been there for so many years they will stay, reminding us that a family was laid to rest there.
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The third one is the Hudson Tomb (1819). At one time you could see it on the northeast corner of the intersection of Pond Street and Hudson Street, just east of the East Bridgewater town line. Unfortunately, over time, all signs of this lot are all but lost. Years ago all that could be found was a small mound of earth.
There are other single graves on private properties and I’m sure others have been lost to time and development. All these souls have earned the right to rest in peace and I hope everyone respects this.
Respectfully Submitted, Sue Basile
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays 2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781) 293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Veterans Day Luncheon Assembly
Wednesday, Nov 9th
11a - 1p
Great Hall
Halifax Town Hall
All veterans are invited to the Veterans Day Luncheon Assembly to be honored for your heroic service. If you would like to participate, rsvp by Monday, November 7th with either Isabella Rose by email: isabellarose343@aol.com or Jeanne Kling at (781) 258-6537.
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Veterans Day Celebration
Friday, November 11th
11a
499 Plymouth Street
Join us on the 11th Day of the 11th Month at the 11th Hour to celebrate all of those who served in the United States Military. We will be formally recognizing the Town of Halifax as a Purple Heart Town and spotlighting a few of our local Veterans. Please join us on the Town Green for this community event.
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Open Lab Night
Wednesday, November 9th
5 - 8p
Dana Mohler-Faria Science & Mathematics Center, BSU, Bridgewater
CASE will host in-person Open Lab Night again this year!
The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) invites you to Open Lab Night 2022, an event for the entire community, especially K-12 students. Open Lab Night features STEM activities and demonstrations. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available in the Bridgewater State University Parking Garage. The BSU Observatory may be open past the time of Open Lab Night (weather permitting).
Please note: BSU requires participants to wear masks in educational spaces (classrooms and labs). All participants in a group must follow these guidelines.
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Calling All Our Local Chefs!
Submit your Recipe in our Garden Harvest Recipe Contest from October 18 – November 13, 2022 Rosa loves to hear about how you make your fresh veggies! All valid entries* will be published in your BuzzAround. Grand prize winner will be invited to Rosa’s Kitchen in South Easton to film our annual cooking show, preparing your dish and be featured in 2023’s Harvest Edition of edible Southeastern MA magazine. First Prize: $70 Gift Certificate to Nessralla Farm, Halifax
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Holmes Public Library November Newsletter
& Calendar
470 Plymouth St
(781) 293-2271
The Holmes Public Library has released there November calendar and newsletter!
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Addison Asks Silver Lake Sports Season Wrap Up 2022
Video Courtesy of Laker TV
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Voices of Veterans:
Poetry Event
Saturday, November 12th
2p
Brockton Public Library
304 Main Street
Driscoll Gallery
Brockton
This special event invites veterans to share their own creations of poetry, short stories, or visual art that shares their experiences. Readers will be provided for participants who may be too shy or emotional to share their story. The goal is to make this event a safe and comfortable space for veterans to express themselves. All members of the community are invited to come because listening to these stories will give people an opportunity to understand what it means to be a veteran.
If you would like to volunteer to be a reader or sign up to present your story contact Philip Hasouris phasouris@cobma.us 508-942-8018 or Jonathan Stroud jstroud@cobma.us 508-894-1400
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Chicken Autumn is here and well worth the wait!
Grilled chicken with caramelized Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, fresh sage, and walnuts in a sherry butter sauce served over butternut squash raviolis.
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Fight Climate Change & Live Better by Eating Locally Sourced Foods!
Local Foods Are Fresher and Taste Better:
Fresher is more flavorful and more nutritious than food from farther away & uses less fossil fuels to get to you. Enjoying foods in peak season when they are the most abundant, means they are more affordable.
Local Foods Help to Preserve Farmland and Green Space: Purchasing locally grown helps maintain and preserve the green space and farmland in our local communities, providing for cleaner air and water.
Local Foods Support the Local Economy & Community: Buying from local farmers and restaurants keeps your money close to home. This builds the economy in your community. Since food travels through fewer hands, more of your money spent actually gets to those who grew it. Knowing where your food is from unites you to those who grew and raised it. A strong local economy is better for the earth & our health.
Our Climate Can-Do Articles from Jacquie focus on life changes that we can make which will help mitigate the environmental changes of our climate emergency. Our goal is to keep the Earth's temperature from rising 1.5 degrees C to lessen the sea rise. There are things we can do.
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Food Justice Art Exhibit
Opening Reception
Saturday, November 12th
11a - 2p
Fuller Craft Museum
Great Room
455 Oak Street
Brockton
The Fuller Craft Museum is inviting the community to join them in celebrating the opening of Food Justice: Growing a Healthier Community through Art exhibition. The new Food Justice exhibit’s goal is to raise awareness about food insecurity through art. It will explore how individuals can shape positive change to end hunger. The opening reception will include an expert panel discussion featuring experts like Katia Powell-Laurent from Black Girls Nutrition, family activities by Wee The People, giveaways, lunch provided by Eastside Market, and more. This is a free public event and pre-registration is required to attend.
For more information about the event, featured panelists, and to register:
Questions? Email Kendall Brinson, Director of Learning & Engagement at kbrinson@fullercraft.org.
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Straw, with its light color, reflects light to your plants and helps to keep soil temperature steady… while of course doing the main job of a mulch–conserving moisture.
Decorate for the season, then use to protect your plants!
Come pick some up today!
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Attention Crafters! The Halifax Fireworks Committee is holding a craft fair fundraiser on Saturday, December 3rd in the Great Hall of Halifax Town hall, 9a - 3p. We are akso hoping to have a foodtruck present. We are looking for crafters to join our event. Fee is $35, which includes a table. We also request a donation of an item for a silent auction. This event was last held in fall 2019 and was a great success for the crafters, shoppers and Fireworks Committee. Please contact Janice Hayward at Janice.Hayward@Halifax-MA.org for an application. Hope to see you there!
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Silver Lake Regional School Committee
10-27-22
Video Courtesy of Area 58_Halifax
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Halifax Board of Health
11-02-22
Video Courtesy of Area 58_Halifax
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It’s WINTER SQUASH season on the Farm!
We have acorn, butternut, buttercup, spaghetti, Delicata, and Honeynut.
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Request for Proposals/Invitation to Bid - Animal Control Officer
The Town of Halifax is accepting quotes from contractors for services meeting the requirements by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Halifax for the role of Animal Control Officer. An individual employee of the contractor shall serve as the official Animal Control Officer and will work under the direction of the Police Chief to achieve goals and follow policies established by them. The position’s purpose is to enforce all relevant state statutes and town laws relating to the control, regulation, and licensing of dogs and other animals. Additionally, the animal control officer will ensure the safe return, care, and handling of all residential animals while providing protection to the residents of Halifax from annoyance, intimidation, irritation, and injury from animals. The animal officer will perform all other related work as required including the duties of Animal Inspector. For a complete description of services required, please click here. All bids should be sent to Halifax Police Chief at 540 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338 by no later than 12p on Monday, November 21st, 2022. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Approval of the contract is by the Halifax Board of Selectmen.
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Holy Apostles Parish Craft Fair
Saturday, November 19th
9a - 3p
Holy Apostles Church
575 Monponsett Street
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109th Annual Meeting & B2B Expo!
Bring Your Team, Be Inspired!
Wednesday, November 16th
10:30a - 1:45p
Adult & Teen Challenge Center
1315 Main Street, Brockton
Join the Adult & Teen Challenge Center for their 109th Annual Meeting and B2B expo. The event will give participants the opportunity to meet other business people, community leaders, and work together towards a better future for the Metro South Region. In addition to networking, there will be awards handed out and raffles. The annual meeting will feature guest speaker Steve Gross, founder & chief playmaker of the Life is Good Kids Foundation. Steve Gross’ unique approach to engaging audiences in learning sparks a real-time understanding of an individual’s role in fostering positive culture, leadership, and customer experience. To learn more about Steve Gross, click here. In addition to networking, there will be awards handed out and raffles. Join the fun, bring the whole team! Registration is required to attend, sign up now!
The Expo floor will be free to walk through between 10:30a – 12p & 1:45 – 3p. The luncheon will take place from 12 – 1:45p. The cost to attend is $125/members and $159 non-members. Tables of 10 are available for $1250/members and $1590/non-members. Expo booths are available for $499/members and $599/non-members. Sponsorship opportunities are available to fit your budget.
For further Questions, contact Cathryn Schofield by calling (508) 586-0500 ext. 231
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Makin’ Music for Music and Drama: SLAPP Fundraiser Success!
The Silver Lake Performing Arts Association held the cabaret style fundraiser Makin’ Music for Music and Drama on Sunday, October 16th. The event took place at Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant and included many great performances by Silver Lake students. SLAPP wants to thank everyone who donated and is looking forward to the next one! #makinmusicformusic
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to
win a
One hour of coaching. (value $80)
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Learn mindful techniques to reduce stress
and anxiety.
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year was the Drew Family Cemetery Lot was established?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On November 9, 2022 before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Collaboration
A worthy relationship is an agreement that challenges and supports both participants.”
~ Joseph Rain
"If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."
~ Sir Isaac Newton
"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."
~ Michael Jordan
"It is the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) that those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed." ~ Charles Darwin
"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life." ~ Amy Poehler
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead
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When we, as individuals, are supported and respected within a collaborative, the collective mind & body can do amazing things. I can't wait to see what you do! ~ Jacquie |
The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Janice O'Brien, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia. |
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Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. |
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