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November 5, 2023 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Saluting Officer Robert Hoey & Officer Patrick Hickey
The Whitman Police Department (WPD) has gained two new police officers! Officer Robert Hoey and Officer Patrick Hickey graduated Friday, October 27th from the 23-week Randolph Police Academy 18th Recruit Officer Class. The Academic Award was presented to Officer Hoey.
The WPD is committed to ensuring the safety and security of Whitman. Chief of Police Timothy Hanlon states: “The members of your police department are chosen based on their strong ethics and a demonstrated desire to make a positive difference." Officers Hoey and Hickey have clearly demonstrated these important qualities.
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For the past five years, Officers Hoey and Hickey have worked part-time at the Whitman Police Department. Over the next two months, they will be participating in the WPD field training program. Upon completion, they will return to their roles, now as full-time officers.
We’d like to thank Officers Hoey and Hickey for their dedication and wish them the best in their careers with the WPD!
Story written by Alexa Pennington, BuzzAround Intern, Southern New Hampshire University
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Historical Tidbit:
Tree Memorial in the Park
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The Memorial Reads: "This tree planted and dedicated in memory of David A.Russell Post No.78 by the W. R. C. No. 136. APR. 19, 1929."
Image credit: J. Rose
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Town Hall
781-618-9700
Public Library
M-Th 9:30a-8p; Fri 9:30a- 4:30p;
Sat 9:30a-4 (during school year only)
781-447-7613
Council on Aging
781-447-7619
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Marie McCormack
She won a choice of a
Holiday Hair, Skin & Nail Care Gift Set
From Salon Esprit, East Bridgewater
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a 9" Mum
Nessralla Farm Store
416 Plymouth St (Rt106) Halifax MA
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Interfaith Vigil For Peace
at Bridgewater State University
October 25, 2023
Video Courtesy of BTV Access Corp
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Donations Needed for American Legion Post 22
The American Legion Post 22 building in Whitman is in need of crucial upgrades and repairs. This veterans organization serves as a cornerstone in our community, actively involved in many charitable initiatives that support several organizations, including Legion Baseball, Wounded Warriors, NE Homeless Veterans, Special Olympics, Wreaths Across America, Boy Scouts of America, the student trooper program, the Boys and Girls Club, and the provision of college scholarships.
Please consider contributing to their GoFundMe page to aid The Legion in carrying out their amazing efforts—your support is greatly valued and appreciated!
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November Events at Whitman COA!
The Life of Abigail Adams
Fri, Nov 10 at 10a
Attention history enthusiasts! Come by to hear Richard give an interesting discussion on the life of Abigail Adams.
Pie Social
Mon, Nov 13 at 12:30p
Attend the Pie Social to have fun with friends and try some amazing desserts!
Technology Help
Wed, Nov 15 from 2p-3p
National Honor Society Students from Whitman Hanson High School are offering technology help!
Come by and bring your laptop, tablet, or phone.
Hearing Screenings
Tues, November 21 from 1p-2p
Board Certified Hearing and Instrument
Specialist, John Klefeker, will be providing free hearing screenings and minor hearing aid repairs.
Call (781) 447-7619 Ext. 2 to sign up or make an appointment for the above events!
8th Annual Giving Tree
November 20 through December 8
The Giving Tree at the Senior center will have tags requesting gift cards. Please help brighten the holiday season for seniors by making a purchase! You could also volunteer as a "Delivery Elf" and help distribute gifts. For more information, call (781) 447-7619.
Source Credit: Whitman COA FB and Newsletter
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Thank you for Your Donations to the Whitman Food Pantry!
The Scouting For Food Boy Scout Food Drive on October 28th was a complete success! Scouts collected a whopping 6,500 pounds of food.
"Many thanks to our generous Whitman residents who are always supportive of this community need! "
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Brockton Holiday Parade & Celebration November 25 10am - 3pm
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Whitman Middle School Building Committee Meeting
October 25, 2023
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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Barrett's Haunted Mansion Halloween Special:
Watch the Replay!
Rob Gullicksen and the WHCA team took viewers on a spine-tingling adventure to Barrett's Haunted Mansion this Halloween in a special on-the-road episode!
If you missed the 10/31 premiere on WHCA Channel 9, don't worry. You can catch the chilling experience on the WHCA9TV's YouTube Channel on 11/11 at 4 pm. Don't miss this eerie Halloween journey, even though the 31st passed!
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Whitman Special Olympics'
December Calendar Raffle
George Coffey, the Program Coordinator for Whitman Special Olympics, is excited to announce the organization's annual December Calendar Raffle. This event is their primary fundraiser, which directly supports athletes with disabilities participating in over 14 sports.
To take part in this opportunity, interested individuals can purchase a calendar for $10. What makes this fundraiser unique is that each and every calendar has a chance to win a daily prize throughout the entire month of December, with prize listings provided for each date.
For those looking to support this cause and purchase a calendar, please reach out to George Coffey directly at gvcoffey@yahoo.com or contact him by phone at 781-733-2738.
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Multiple payment options are available, including cash, checks (made out to SOMA), and Venmo. George Coffey personally handles calendar deliveries. Your contribution is invaluable in aiding the athletes of Whitman Special Olympics.
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Stonewall Kitchen Yummies
Thanksgiving Decor
Colorful Gift Wrap
Oh My!
Open: Mon-Fri: 8:30a - 6p | Sat: 9a - 3p
Sun: 9a - 1p
571 Washington St • 781-447-0606
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Grow is a Charity Partner of the Flutie 5K |
All funds raised by our team and supporters will benefit Grow.
Please donate!
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70th Tri-Town Veterans Day Parade
Sat, Nov 11th 10a
Celebrate the 70th Tri-Town Veterans Day Parade, taking place in Rockland this year, as we pay tribute to our veterans in Whitman, Abington, and Rockland. The parade will commence at 10 AM, starting from North Union Street and proceeding south along Union Street until it reaches Market Street. Join in showing your respect to the brave veterans who have defended our nation. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jeff at
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Meat Raffle
Fri, Nov 17
7p
American Legion, Post 22
33 Legion Parkway
Join the American Legion Post 22 for an exciting meat raffle extravaganza! The event will feature not one, but seven meat raffles, a 50/50 raffle, and the chance to win two turkey dinners and two spiral ham dinners. Raffle tickets are available for purchase at the event. For any inquiries, call 781-447-5253. Source: American Legion Post 22 FB
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Annual
Harvest Fair
Sat, Nov 18
9a-3p
All Saints Church
44 Park Avenue
Visit All Saints Church for their annual Harvest Fair! Discover an array of Christmas and Thanksgiving decorations available for purchase, as well as delicious baked treats, jewelry, handcrafted treasures, and raffles offering themed basket prizes. Begin your holiday celebrations here! If you have any questions, please dial 781-447-6106 or visit www.allsaintswhitman.com.
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Dinosaur
Stories & Craft
Sat, Nov 18 11a-12p
Whitman Public Library
100 Webster St
Join WPL for this delightful event featuring dinosaur tales, sing-alongs, creative crafts, and free playtime. While this program is best for children 2-6 years old, everyone is invited to join in on the fun. No need to sign up in advance! If you have any questions, reach out to Steph at syoung@whitman.ocln.org.
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Climate Can Do: Updating Massachusetts' Bottle Bill
for a Greener Future
In 1983, Massachusetts launched the Bottle Bill, encouraging recycling with a $0.05 deposit on soda and beer containers. It worked well, cutting litter and boosting aluminum, plastic, and glass recycling. But times have changed, and this old bottle bill needs a modern makeover.
Two new bills, H.3676 and H.3690/SB2104, now before the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy, aim to refresh the Massachusetts Bottle Bill, addressing the challenges posed by today's beverage consumption habits and recycling issues.
The Proposed Expansion
Bill H.3676: An Act to Update the Bottle Bill Presented by Representative Michelle L. Ciccolo of Lexington, this bill seeks to modernize the Bottle Bill to meet current needs.
Bill H.3690/SB2104: An Act to Expand the Bottle Bill Presented by Representative Marjorie C. Decker of Cambridge, this bill aims to broaden the Bottle Bill's coverage to include any drinkable liquid intended for human consumption.
Why the Expansion Matters
Expanding the Bottle Bill aligns with today's beverage choices. The original law covered soft drinks, mineral water, beer, and malt beverages. Today, our drinking options include bottled water, flavored waters, coffee-based drinks, juices, and sports drinks, which the outdated bill doesn't include. This gap has led to more litter and waste.
Updating the definition of "beverages" in the Bottle Bill will include water, flavored waters, iced teas, coffee-based drinks, and sports drinks. This expansion is expected to generate about $20 million in new revenue, with $5 million going to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). EEA will use these funds initiatives, such as municipal recycling, recycling transfer stations, source reduction, and public education.
How To Support The Bottle Bill Expansion
To support the expansion of the Bottle Bill, contact your elected officials and let them know you want to see Massachusetts' Bottle Bill improved by House Bill 3676 and House Bill 3690/SB2104. The Conservation Law Foundation has made it easy to reach out with a prewritten letter available for the public’s use here. Your actions can help Massachusetts move towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Jamie Puhi, BuzzAround Writing Intern at Southern New Hampshire University. Focusing on actions that individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do it!
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Let your favorite local business know they should bee seen here.
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Surrounded by good Whitman news reaching out to dedicated readers each week!
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All stocked up in the store!
Donuts, eggnog, cider! Meats and……pies!
Mums on sale
Small $7.00
Large $14
Come grab some goodies today!
Open 7 days a week 8am-6pm
Nessralla Farm
Local Growers, Doin' Good!
*Firewood.
*Frequent Flyer Cards.
416 Plymouth St. , Halifax, MA
(781) 293-6792
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Conley School's All School Meeting
October 27, 2023
Video courtesy of: WHCA9TV
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Whitman COA Presents:
Healthy Eating On A Budget
October 24, 2023
Video courtesy of: WHCA9TV
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Volunteer Opportunities at WHCA
Are you interested in television production? Photo shooting? Video editing? Well look no further than the WHCA, Whitman Hanson Community Access. WHCA runs four cable television channels serving the towns of Whitman and Hanson. WHCA is currently offering production opportunities open for anyone to join.
The three volunteer opportunities available are:
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WHCA's Crew Call: Take part in an upcoming production at WHCA! Review this spreadsheet for details on the different WHCA productions and contact the person listed in the production if interested.
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WHCA's Production Crew: Pick a project from WHCA's list of projects. These 12 projects are all designed to introduce you to WHCA and the work they do. Each project listing contains a link for an info sheet on the project.
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WHCA's One-off Series Program: Create or assist with a single episode of one of WHCA's "One-off Series Program". Click here, on their website, to see the series options. WHCA will provide you with a camera and other tools you'll need to shoot an episode.
The links for each of the production opportunities contains more information and who to contact for questions. However for general inquiries you can email info@WHCA.tv
Story by Queenie Chen, Tufts University BuzzAround Intern
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a 9" Mum
Nessralla Farm Store
416 Plymouth St (Rt106)
Halifax MA
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who was the planted tree dedicated too?
Email us your answer at:
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 November 8, 2023 before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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If There is to be Peace in the World...
“If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart.”
~ Lao-tse
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I wish you peace in your heart. Our effect on those around us matters. We all must do our part to bring about peace. ~ Jacquie |
The BuzzAround is brought to you this week by Queenie Chen, Alexa Pennington, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & 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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Copyright 2023 Buzz Around Whitman. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit. ("Buzz Around Whitman 11/5/23")
Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. There are links to town committees and other non-profit groups, in the newsletters. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials. Buzz Around is not responsible for the media content of other organizations.
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