March 9, 2025



~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.

Honoring Patrolman Albert Saccocia

On Sept 30 1966, Patrolman Albert Saccocia arrived to old Casa Loma Lounge on Route 106 East Bridgewater after the police were called to help handle a disturbance. He tragically suffered a fatal heart attack while trying to break up an altercation.

"He left a wife and three school age children. He is honored on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC and on the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial in Boston," wrote East Bridgewater resident Thomas Benvie, who is reaching out to the EB community to donate and help cover the $13,000 cost of a memorial marker at East Bridgewater's Town Hall to honor Patrolman Saccocia.

Patrolman Saccocia was very involved in the EB community. Beyond serving as an officer, he also helped found East Bridgewater Youth Football and East Bridgewater Little League.

Donations can be sent to a bank account at the Bluestone Bank, 29 Bedford St, East Bridgewater, MA 02333 c/o Thomas Benvie (acct #5465), through Venmo, or on gofundme.com/patrolman-albert-saccocia-memorial-fundraiser. The dedication of the Albert Saccocia Memorial will held be on Sat, May 17, 2025, 11:00a at the East Bridgewater Town Common.

"Hope to see everyone there for this long overdue event. Thank you so very much for any help you can give." ~ Thomas Benvie

names.lawmemorial.org/officers/s/albert-saccocia

Charity Basketball Game

Tues, Mar 11

5p

EBJSHS Gymnasium

Guns n' Hoses presents Charity Basketball Game at EBJSHS in partnership with Viking Sports Parents. $5 admission. The game includes a halftime performance by HS cheerleaders.

"Come out to watch the EB Police and Fire Departments take on the EB Vikings Boys and Girls Varsity Team!"

Reposted from East Bridgewater Police Department FB page.

East Bridgewater Board of Health Meeting 3-3-25



Video Courtesy of EBCAM

Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative

Learn more about Factors Influencing Substance Use!

Based on Chapter 2 of High Point Prevention Services' 2023 Drug Guidebook, this video focuses on identifying and comparing safe behaviors to risk, analyzing how factors influence health, and demonstrating actions to improve health. 

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.

www.ebhopes.net

Little Learners

Thurs, Mar 13

10-11p

East Bridgewater Public Library

Join us for independent activities for children ages 2-5. Each week we will focus on a part of early learning: Letters, numbers, Touch & Play. Each week will bring out different activities to play with to encourage conversation, learning, reading, writing and playing. This is a drop in program.

View the program on the East Bridgewater Public Library website.

Fire Department Celebrates Graduations!

"Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedics Michael Rosa and Stephanie Wright on their graduation from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Career Recruit Training Academy-Bridgewater today. Welcome to the best job in the world. Be safe!"

Reposted from East Bridgewater Fire Department FB Page.

AAUW (American Association of University Women) $1,000 Scholarship for College Students

The AAUW Taunton Area Branch is offering an $1,000.00 Mary Anderson Memorial Scholarship for college students. Applicants must be graduates of a high school in Southeastern Massachusetts who will be entering the sophomore, junior, or senior year of college in the fall of 2025 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants must show a commitment to advancing the AAUW Mission: gender equity and economic security. Priority issues include removing bias from education, fighting for fair pay and economic equity, and advancing women in leadership. Download the application on the AAUW website or contact Louise Freeman at freemanlou@aol.com. The deadline to apply is Apr 15, 2025.

Nomination Papers Available for Town Positions

The Annual East Bridgewater Town Election will be held on Sat, May 17, 2025 at the East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School. Nomination papers are now available in the Town Clerk’s Office for the following :

• (1) Selectman - 3-year term

• (1) Assessor - 3-year term

• (1) Board of Health - 3-year term

• (1) Housing Authority - 1-year term

• (2) Library Trustees - 3-year term

• (2) Planning Board Members - 3-year term

• (2) School Committee - 3-year term

The last day to pull papers is Wed, Mar 26, and they must be returned by Fri, Mar 28. Please get in touch with the Town Clerk’s office with any questions. 508-378-1606. The last day to register to vote in the Annual Town Election is Wed, May 7.

For more information, please visit the Town of East Bridgewater website.

March's Council on Aging Volunteer Spotlight

"Isabella grew up in Milan, Italy where she worked as a seamstress. When she came to the US, she continued to work as a seamstress. Isabella raised her family in Brockton and also worked in the kitchens at both the Goddard Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital. Isabella has been living in East Bridgewater for 21 years. She has been volunteering in the COA kitchen helping with lunches for about 12 years. Thank you, Isabella!"

Learn more about Isabella in the March EB Council on Aging Newsletter.

A Night of Jazz at Mistletoe Acres Tree Farm

Sat, Mar 22

7-10p

Mistletoe Acres Tree Farm

On March 22nd, enjoy live jazz music from 7PM to 10PM performed by the Ponte & Cheeks Quintet! We have a talented lineup, including the legendary Ray Ponte (guitar), retired Director of Music from East Bridgewater, and his incredible protégé musicians: Andrew DiCicco (saxophone), Owen Faye (keyboard), Dan Kelley (bass), and David Connell (drums). A jazzin' show from our hometown boys!

Doors open at 6:15PM with music starting at 7PM sharp. Ticket price includes passed hors d'oeuvres. Tickets available on eventbrite.

The Results Are In: 2025 Christmas Parade Theme

"Thank you to everyone who voted! All together there were 316 votes total! We love to see all the participation! 🤗

Our 2025 parade theme is…. Christmas Movie Magic!! 🎥✨We’re so excited to see all the floats decorated this year! 

A Very North Pole Christmas = 118 votes Christmas Movie Magic = 198 votes. Be sure to come back to our page soon for our upcoming fundraisers for this year! 👀"

Reposted from East Bridgewater Christmas Parade FB Page.

East Bridgewater Finance Committee Meeting 3-3-25

Video courtesy of EBCAM

Mr. EBHS 2025 Promo

Meet the contestants for Mr. EBHS 2025!

Mr. EBHS Friday March 28

Video Courtesy of EBCAM

Climate Can-Do: Preventing Food Waste at Home!

We waste food in our households daily without realizing how much. One-third of all food in the United States is left uneaten. Solving this easily preventable problem can reduce our environmental footprint and save us money! 

1) Plan and prep weekly meals. Make a list of what you need and estimate how much you will eat. This will help prevent overshopping and save you money.

2) Know the proper way to store food. This helps it last longer and reduces food rot. Most vegetables, especially ones that wilt, such as lettuce, should be placed in the fridge's high-humidity drawer. Other fruits and vegetables that could rot should go in the low-humidity drawer. To help prevent mold, make sure to wait to wash your berries until you are ready to eat them.

3) When cooking and preparing meals, it is good to repurpose and use ingredients you already have or leftovers to make something new rather than buying more food or throwing leftovers away. A little imagination helps when repurposing some food that's past its prime: stale bread makes great croutons! 

Taking these steps to prevent food waste can benefit you and our environment, so let's continue moving forward!

Written by Laci Schlatz, Stonehill College

BuzzAround Intern

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency

Lyn Fitzgerald Joins the Soul Project!

"We are thrilled to introduce Lyn Fitzgerald as our new Soulful Girls Club Manager! 🎉 Lyn has been a dedicated part of our community for years, bringing her daughter Sloane to our club and embracing the mission of The Soul Project.

In her new role, Lyn will:

✨ Organize our monthly Soulful Girls Club meet-ups

✨ Foster a welcoming and inclusive space for all families

✨ Be a familiar, supportive presence at our gatherings

We are so grateful for Lyn’s passion and commitment to creating meaningful experiences for our girls. Let’s give her a warm welcome! 💜

📅 Mark your calendars! Join us for our next Soulful Girls Club meeting on Friday, March 14—we can’t wait to see you there!" Reposted from the Soul Project FB Page.

The Soul Project's mission is to build a strong community where women of all backgrounds and abilities can cultivate purpose, self-trust, a growth mindset, and resilience in a modern world. To learn more about the organization, visit the Soul Project website.

WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME



Have fun with us and bee entered to win:

a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax

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Historical Tidbit Question:

While the AR Parker's Restaurant is no longer open, what can now be found at the same address?

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On March 12, 2025, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.

The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Crista Fiala, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, & Greg Venezia.

Peace, please let there be peace. 

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."

~ Jimi Hendrix

"If you want peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies." 

~ Desmond Tutu

"Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love."

~ Francis of Assisi

"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

"It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it."

~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Sending out healing energy...

Peace, I pray, for our world.

~ Jacquie

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