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April 28, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Dale Julius named EB's Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters
The Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters will celebrate neighbors who have contributed as volunteers to help others in the towns of Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, and West Bridgewater.
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For the town of East Bridgewater, the Rotary named Dale Julius Citizen of the Year. Dale is an outstanding citizen with enormous local pride and has made many contributions through his volunteer work. Besides his chair of the Historical Commission, President of the Kiwanis Club, and head of the
East Bridgewater Civil War Round Table, Dale was instrumental in his role as co-chair of the highly successful Bicentennial Celebration in town. Along with co-chair Dave Sheedy, a past recipient of the Citizen of the Year, Dale and other residents worked tirelessly to create a yearlong celebration. Partnering with businesses, organizations, and fellow citizens, Dale was instrumental in developing a memorable town anniversary.
The Citizen of the Year Celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 8 at 7p at the Sachem Rock Community Center in East Bridgewater. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door.
Photo credit: Jim Merrikin
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Historical Tidbit:
Nutter's Waiting Room
In 1897 the electric street cars reached East Bridgewater, one line from Brockton going through to Bridgewater, and one line from Whitman stopping in front of the home of Judge Robert O. Harris, later Dr. Walter B. Bannerman’s.
That is when the Waiting Room, built in 1880 and run by Fred Nutter and his daughter, Maude, became an important part of village life. While waiting (for a street car) one could buy candy or gum, warm their hands near a pot-bellied stove, and talk over the town news. The cars were discontinued in 1929. By the middle of the 30’s, M. Clifton Edson bought the building and moved it to its present location for his insurance business. In 1973, the insurance business moved to the white brick store.
The building has passed through the hands of several owners. It has been a Tackle and Bait Shop, a Real Estate Office, an Electrical Supply Store, an office for Sachem Rack Electrical Co, Wayne Meserve, and is now a hair salon, called Hair’s Maria.
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Town Hall
175 Central St
508-378-1601
E. Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church. 105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30 - 2p
& last Saturday from 9:30 - 11a
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St, EB
(508) 378-3760
Pantry days will be the first Monday of the month, except for holidays, 3 - 5:30p, and the third Monday, 3p - 4:30p, except for holidays.
Free Community Meal
EBUMC 54 N. Central St.
Every Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30.
Donations welcome.
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Congratulations!
Alma Weightman
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 free 1.5 hour class at
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May the 4th be; with You!
Sat, May 4
5p
Elmwood New Church
20 West St
The next be; social is coming up on May 4th! This is an inclusive event geared towards adults with differing abilities, their families, friends, and is open to the community. We encourage all to join in!!!
You are welcome to come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character! There will be music, food, fun, raffles, dancing and a PRIZE FOR BEST COSTUME!!!
Let’s be; social!!!
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Select Board Meeting
April 22, 2024
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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Darius Coombs from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Presents to EB High Schoolers
On Fri, April 5, Darius Coombs from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe shared a presentation with 10, 11, and 12th graders from EB.
Coombs is the Cultural and Outreach Coordinator for Education for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. He has over 35 years of experience in educating people on Wampanoag and other indigenous cultures.
His presentation was well received by the high school students, and the school was happy to have had Coombs there to share his story and insight. A few students stayed back to ask Coombs more questions.
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Planning Board Public Hearings on Zoning Amendments
Mon, May 6
7:15-8p
Town Hall Conference Room
The East Bridgewater Planning Board will hold a series of public hearings on Monday, May 6 on proposed amendments to the Town's zoning bylaws. These include:
7:15pm - A revised section on Site Plan Review
7:20pm - An amendment concerning the enforcement of the Town's zoning by-law and related permits
7:25pm - An amendment to the section concerning Adult Retirement Planned Unit Developments located in Aquifer Protection Districts
7:30pm - Creation of a Salvage Yard Overlay District on Thatcher Street with accompanying stipulations
The hearings will be held in the 2nd floor conference room of Town Hall. These proposed amendments are part of the warrant for the annual town meeting scheduled for Monday, May 13 at 7:00pm in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium.
Source: email from Town East Bridgewater
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Here with Equipment to get spring clean ups done!
Chippers, Detachers & Aerators; Concrete Scarifiers.
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Dinner & Demonstration
A perfect event to share with your mom!
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Sat May 11,
5 PM or 7 PM
Chef Marc Rando will demonstrate & prepare a delectable
Chicken Marsala Dinner for you.
This fundraiser supports the general fund; taking care of our church and food pantry, AA & scout programs we house!
Hurry, limited tickets! $40 / plate
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POPS Concert Night 1
April, 5, 2024
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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POPS Concert Night 2
April, 6, 2024
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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High School Spring Concert
Wed, May 8
7p
EBJSHS Auditorium
Source: EBPSMD Website
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Annual Town Election
Sat, May 18
On the ballot for the EB Annual Town Election are one Town Clerk (3 year term), one Select Board (3 year term), one Assessor (3 year term), one Assessor (to fill a vacancy, 2 year term), one Board of Health (3 year term), two Library Trustees (3 year term), two Planning Board (3 year term), one Planning Board (to fill a vacancy, 1 year term), two School Committee (3 year term), and one Housing Authority (5 year term).
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Mother's Day is just around the corner.
What better way to show your appreciation than with a relaxing spa gift certificate?
Purchase a package by clicking on the promotion description, or choose a dollar amount and mom can apply it to any service .
508.378.1530
225 Bedford St * Carriage Crossing
East Bridgewater
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Finance Committee Meeting
April 16, 2024
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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Small Business & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards |May 10
Medella Dental and BinStar recognized! The Small Business and Entrepreneur Awards are presented to businesses that have displayed employment staying power, growth, innovation, and social responsibility.
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Climate Can Do:
Green on the Go
One of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas and carbon emissions in our atmosphere is the use of vehicles: according to Fuel Economy, “Highway vehicles release about 1.5 billion tons of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere each year—mostly in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2)—contributing to global climate change. Each gallon of gasoline you burn creates 20 pounds of GHG. That's roughly 5 to 9 tons of GHG each year for a typical vehicle.”
How we get from one location to another can have a massive impact on our carbon footprints, and our first goal should be to transition into the use of public transportation whenever possible. The type of vehicle we drive is also incredibly important. The use of gasoline has major implications for the climate because of greenhouse gases associated with crude oil and other petroleum liquids. Another environmentally-friendly option would be electric vehicles. Finally, consider making the switch to bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters to help reduce your carbon footprint (and help you reach your health and fitness goals!).
Ways to Transition to Sustainable Transportation
- The MBTA and Regional Transit Authorities offer a range of services to help riders travel locally and regionally.
- Fixed route services (like the bus and subway) have a reliable regular schedule you can count on and offer discounted fares for seniors and people with disabilities.
- Learn more about public transport services near you
- Electric vehicles (EV) are a great way to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce the cost of owning a vehicle.
- Incentives and financing options may be available to assist you in purchasing an electric vehicle and installing an EV charger at home.
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Learn about electric vehicles
- Reducing our use of gas-powered vehicles is a key step in tackling climate change. Bikes, E-bikes, and E-scooters produce zero emissions and are much less expensive than cars
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Learn about e-bike benefits
Written by Noshin Saiyaara, Buzz Around Intern and Wellesley College student.
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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The EBBA Business of the Year Awards
The 1st annual East Bridgewater Business of the Year Awards by the East Bridgewater Business Association took place on Thursday, April 11th, and spotlighted numerous standout businesses in East Bridgewater. The winners were selected by a combination of voting and the EBBA Award Committee. They included a Business of the Year award, a Non-profit of the Year award, two scholarship awards, and a Changemaker of the Year award. This year's winners are as follows: Business of the Year: Capachione School of Performing Arts, Non-profit of the Year: The Soul Project, Scholarship Awards: Ash Culp and Reese Mullaney, and Changemaker of the Year: Albert Anderson.
The Capachione School of the Performing Arts is directed by Teresa Capachione, who "has produced hundreds of student based performances and continues to be active in the classroom. Her students enjoy fruitful careers as actors, playwrights, producers and directors in both film and theatre." The School is nationally recognized as an outstanding institution of theatrical education. The Soul Project has the powerful mission to "empower women from all walks of life to embrace their unique voices, experiences, and talents and strengths." The organization hosts numerous events and workshops and fosters a strong community dedicated to working towards this mission.
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Ash Culp and Reese Mullaney received scholarship awards among 18 applicants and were chosen for their incredible applications and commendable achievements. Albert Anderson was recognized during the awards as "a beacon of inspiration, fostering a sense of unity and pride among residents, creating a lasting impact..."
The delicious dinner and desert was catered by Perfectly Flavah'd Cafe, an East Bridgewater miracle; launched in March of 2020 and growing strong!
It was a night to remember!
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Written by Noshin Saiyaara, BuzzAround Intern, Wellesley College
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a free 1.5 hour class at
Historical Tidbit Question:
What business is currently in the Nutter's Waiting Room building?
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On May 1, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Abloom Boom.
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them." ~ Henri Matisse
" ...if I could have one wish come true, I'd wish that I could live inside the heart of spring and fill the world with the flowers of love and peace.”
~ Bhuwan Thapaliya
"Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beautiful." ~ Jim Carrey
"Where flowers bloom so does hope."
~ Lady Bird Johnson
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Take a moment to notice.
Flowers a-bloom.
They are free and giving all the joy, hope and love they have.
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by:
Samantha Gibson, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Skylar Robles, Noshin Saiyaara, & Greg 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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