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June 2, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Class of 2024 West Bridgewater Middle/Senior High School Graduation Ceremony |
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West Bridgewater Middle - Senior High School Graduation
Recently, the class of 2024 at the West Bridgewater Middle - Senior High School walked across the stage and into a new chapter of their lives. The ceremony took place on Friday May 24 and was a beautiful night for the celebration. Congratulations to the West Bridgewater Middle - Senior High School Class of 2024!
Video Courtesy of WB Community Access TV
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West and East Bridgewater Town Marker, 1827
The West Bridgewater/East Bridgewater marker has historically been placed since 1827. However, there is more history behind this including the center of the land not being officially agreed upon until about the year 1659. Through the various purchases of land during the time, early settlers had the right to choose where the center would be, and this later became a marker in the form of a small white oak tree.
This original marker was said to be placed near the Bridgewater Meetinghouse. Once the tree eventually fell, it was replaced by the still standing Monument, which marks the first inland settlement from Plymouth. Located at 500 East Center St, it is easy to pass by and not realize all of the history and meaning behind the small monument.
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Town Hall
508-894-1200
WB Public Library
508-894-1255
Council on Aging
508-894-1262
Proof of residency is the only requirement.
1st & 3rd Wednesday each month
1:45 - 3p & 5:30 - 6p
457 rear, South Main St., Suite #1
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Congratulations!
Denise Driscoll
won a $15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of:
a 45-minute Reiki Treatment with
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West Bridgewater Spring Fest
Sun, Jun 9
8a-5p
WB Friendship Park
The WB Spring Fest, hosted by the WB Lions Club, is set to be an exciting event benefiting Lions Club Charities. There will be free fun for everyone, including food trucks, children's activities, live music and raffles. This gathering will feature a wonderful mix of crafts and direct marketers, offering a variety of unique items and products. Also, there will be a small display of custom, specialty, classic and antique vehicles.
Since space is limited, be sure to secure your spot early!
The WB Spring Fest is more than just a shopping and entertainment opportunity; it's a chance to support a great cause. All proceeds will go directly to Lions Club Charities, helping to fund important community programs and initiatives. Don't miss out on this fun and meaningful event!
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WBMSHS Class of 2024 Lip Dub
May 13, 2024
Video Courtesy of WBTVPro
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Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant
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Let Johnny Macs Help You Celebrate!
Eat -In
East Bridgewater & Take -Out from Halifax
eat well * laugh often * love much
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2024 West Bridgewater Memorial Day Service
Recorded May 27th, 2024
Video Courtesy of WB Community Access TV
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West Bridgewater Conservation Commission
Recorded May 21st, 2024
Video Courtesy of WB Community Access TV
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We have the equipment you need to get the job done...
and the tent, tables & chairs for the party afterward!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Martial Arts teaches kids a lot! Focus, respect, & self discipline!
Sign up for our 8-week Summer Special for $199 including 2 semi-private introductory courses + a uniform for the first 10 inquirers!
(508) 828-9797
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Strawberry Shortcake Festival
Sat, Jun 15
1-3p
WB COA
Mark your calendars! It's that delicious time of year again. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Tickets are now on sale at the West Bridgewater Council on Aging.
For more information or to purchase your tickets, call 508-894-1262.
Be sure to secure your spot for a fantastic time!
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West Bridgewater Athletic Boosters
2024 Golf Classic
Monday, June 24
7am Start
Register by June10
WB Country Club
The WB Athletic Boosters are hosting their annual Golf Classic on June 24 this year! Tee off will begin around 8am, and there will be a continental breakfast and lunch at the course.
There will also be various contest, prizes and raffles throughout the day. Registration is now open through June 10, and there are still opportunities to sponsor and donate.
This outing is an opportunity to support West Bridgewater athletics for the high school teams. The fundraiser aims to raise the funds for needs beyond district budget, aiding in growing the athletic programs, and supporting the athletes in what they need.
For more information on how to get involved and register, please visit WB Boosters Site.
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Climate Can Do:
How Can I Help?
For those readers who would like to be actively involved in keeping our environment livable for future generations, here are a few suggestions:
350Mass.org join or create a local working group for a just, equitable and clean energy economy in Massachusetts
As always, check in with your community's Trails, Open Space, Outdoor or Conservation Commissions or the Taunton River Watershed Alliance to have impact locally. We are all in this together, we've only got one planet! Thank you for all you are doing. Keep up the good work!
Written by J. Rose
Together, we can make a difference by taking action to live sustainably. Let's empower ourselves to create a better future for our planet, one step at a time.
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Family-Friendly Juneteenth Event in Bridgewater! Entertainment, food, vendors, and speakers.
Bring your chairs & enjoy the day!
Sat, June 22 (Rain date: June 23)
University Park at BSU, 1 to 6 PM
Free Parking: For GPS, use
351 Great Hill Drive
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WB Youth Athletic Association
Movie Night
Fri, Jun 14
6p
WB Youth Baseball Fields
The West Bridgewater Youth Athletic Association is hosting an outdoor movie night on Friday, June 14! This movie night is a great way to have fun, kick off summer, and support West Bridgewater athletics.
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a fun evening under the stars with our community. The snack shack will be open, and we’ll have merchandise for sale.
Don’t miss out on this fun night under the stars!
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West Bridgewater Public Library
Summer Events
The West Bridgewater Public Library has released their June event calendar, with fun for everyone of all ages. From crafts, to author talks, to Pokemon Club, the library has something for everyone this June.
These are great events to kick off the summer and stay cool on the upcoming warmer days!
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Old Bridgewater Historical Society
Passport To History
June 1 - September 1
The Old Bridgewater Historical Society are hosting the Passport to History again this year! Passport to History is a great way to visit and learn about southeastern Massachusetts. Participating museums are available to be explored with the admission “passport,” which includes one free admission for up to four people and available at any participating site.
In addition to the Old Bridgewater Historical Society, participating museums include: the Alden House Historic Site in Duxbury; Attleboro Area Industrial Museum in Attleboro; Berkley Historical Society in Berkley; The Carpenter Museum/Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in Rehoboth; Dighton Rock Museum; Fisher-Richardson House in Mansfield; Fort Taber- Fort Rodman Military Museum in New Bedford; Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton; Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit in Cotuit; Middleborough Historical Museum; Norton Historical Society; Old Colony History Museum in Taunton; The Robbins Museum/ Massachusetts Archaeological Society Inc. in Middleborough; Fearing Tavern in Wareham; Veteran’s Memorial Museum of RI.
All of the museums participating in the program reside within the boundaries of what was known as the Old Colony, an area of southeastern Massachusetts that was once Plymouth Colony. This is a great event to learn about historic sites and explore!
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WBFD Updates Town Fire Hydrant System
The WB Fire Department is fortunate to have been approved to use state grant money to purchase and attach reflective hydrant markers to our Town’s fire hydrant system. Over the next couple of weeks the Fire Department will be attaching these highly reflective markers to our fire hydrants. The increased visibility at night and marking system will help us identify our closest water supply quicker and give firefighters an understanding of how much water is available to them at the time of an emergency. Each hydrant is color coded to reflect the size of the main underground.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a 45-minute Reiki Treatment with
Historical Tidbit Question:
How far apart are West Bridgewater and East Bridgewater, as indicated by the marker?
Prize Box Rules By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around. On June 5, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Greg Venezia, Tiana Frias and Vasilia Yordanova.
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Permission to Daydream
The human brain is highest functioning when it has varied stimulus. Sometimes it's problem solving, sometimes task driven; and sometimes creative. We each have our own personal balance of physical movement and brain work, and let's not forget those emotional and spiritual needs that keep us connected and help us envision and imagine... getting the right cocktail to keeps us healthy, joyful, fulfilled and finding solutions.
When summer calls with its warm days, sunshine, flowers, birds chirping and breeze. I swear I can smell ocean spray mixed with the sweet florals on that breeze.
So... about 2 pm each day, I give myself permission to daydream, to take a break and take a walk; to smell the flowers and the breeze.
Be kind to yourself.
Life is not a sprint, it is a marathon. Doing things well takes continuous effort. But we are not machines, and need to give ourselves grace.
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Permission to daydream... granted.
~ Jacquie
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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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