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July 2, 2023 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Shout Out to the New MA Girls
9/10 D2 State Champions
A huge congratulations to the West Bridgewater Girls MA Youth Soccer Team who won the state championship! After playing five matches over the weekend at the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions, the team secured their title at the end with the team dedication and effort of coaches and players. Despite the early Friday games, Saturday rain, and Sunday heat, the girls finished with shutouts in 4 out of 5 games and a 1-1 tie in the remaining match. What an amazing accomplishment!
Story Credit: Angel Benjamin, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Brown University
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Historical Tidbit:
The First Church of West Bridgewater
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All across New England, many churches can be seen sporting the colonial meetinghouse style, which is an architecture structure that provide space for both religious services and town business. The church was regarded as the center of various townships with many being founded in the early days of the colonies.
The First Church of West Bridgewater is a remnant of an older congregation and has experienced a few different homes. It began its roots in about 1661 within its first building, which is believed to have been a log type structure situated on River Street near the Rev. Keith Parsonage. Later on, the members moved to a large meetinghouse near present-day Central Square in 1671. Then, almost seventy years later, a third church was constructed on the same site in 1739. It wasn’t until 1801 when the church settled down at 29 Howard Street, where it provided years of religious service and a community space for various civic events.
Still, while there have been many reconstructions, the First Church of West Bridgewater has never shed its architectural roots. Back then, meetinghouses were not created with the goal of fanciness but rather possessed a modest style. One element that definitely connected many New England churches was their use of three doors, which was a decision that reflected the various ideas and beliefs of the society at the time. The three doors were reserved for respective groups of the congregation. Generally, the center door was exclusively for the reverend or minister and their family members, as well as any honorable guests who were visiting the town. The other two doors were restricted to men and women. Some churches had side or alternative entrances out of the way for use by enslaved people or hired servants of the community.
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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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Congratulation!
Evelyn DeLutis
You won a Summer Scent Village candle with Citronella
from
Whitman Center
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of:
free 1.5 hour class at
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Keith Parsonage
Open House
Sunday, July 9th
12p - 3p
199 Howard Street
Stop by the Keith Parsonage for an open house on Sunday, July 9th! This house was the home of Reverend James Keith. It was built by the town in 1662 and is believed to be the oldest existing parsonage in the United States. Members of the Board of the Old Bridgewater Historical Society will be conducting tours so come and learn about a little West Bridgewater history!
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Gazebo Concerts and
Children's Fun Nights
Tuesday July 11, 6 - 8p: Songwriters Showcase @ Town Hall Gazebo
Tuesday July 18, 6 - 7p: Alleyoop Showcase @ Friendship Park
Tuesday July 25, 6 - 7:30p: Mountain Weekend @ Town Hall Gazebo and more!
There will be multiple outdoor concerts and children's fun nights almost every Tuesday evening this summer! The location will vary between the Town Hall Gazebo and Friendship Park. There will be food available at each event. Make sure you stop by to enjoy the music and fun!
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COA Paper Crafting
Friday, July 7th
1p
West Bridgewater Council on Aging
Join Elaine as she teaches participants how to create a luminary bird house! This program is supported by a grant from the Trustees For The Home For Aged Men in the City of Brockton.
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BBQ season has arrived!!
Take a look at some of the products we have to make your grilling and smoking time great. We even have a fire pit with a grilling rack to put above it for cooking.
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Farmers Market
Every other Tuesday
July 11th - September 26th
4 - 7p
29 Howard Street
The West Bridgewater First Church will be hosting a farmers market every other Tuesday this summer! The next market is on Tuesday, July 11. There will be many great vendors selling food, crafts, and more!
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Become a WB Cultural Council Member
Why be a member of the West Bridgewater Cultural Council? We are men and women in your community who share a commitment of service, who work together and who are dedicated to make our town a thriving center for cultural events. Our mission is to move, inspire and challenge the community through cultural programing and awareness.
You are welcome to apply to become a member of the West Bridgewater Cultural Council any time throughout the year. The Council is a Town Committee. It is a 3-year commitment with the opportunity to remain for one additional 3-year term. An application (Volunteer Information Form) can be found on the Town of West Bridgewater website, under Committees and Commissions, Cultural Council.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, August 2 at 6:30p at the West Bridgewater Library. If you are interested, you are invited to attend.
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The evenings are getting shorter but the weather is marvelous!
Enjoy your next meal out on the patio at our
Plymouth Street location.
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David Bates Children's Songs & Stories
Musical Performance
Thursday, July 13th
10:30 - 11:30a
WB Public Library
Davis Bates has performed many times with his friend Roger here at the library. This time, he will be performing solo! He's lively and fun and he can certainly make the kids giggle! There will also be a raffle. Ages 3+ and adults are welcome and there is no registration needed! This performance will take place in the Children's Room.
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West Meadow Brook Pond Flyover
June 18, 2023
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Grace Kids Online: Elementary
June 25, 2023
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Open: Wed -Thurs:
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Sat: 9a - 4p |
Sun: 10a - 2p
Additional Hours for Reflexology by Appointment
626 Bedford St (Rt 18) EB
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Money Management Program for Seniors
Tuesday July 18
11:30a
97 West Center Street
The Massachusetts Money Management Program offers free services to assist low-income older adults who may be at risk of losing their independence due to their inability to pay basic rent, food and utility bills on time. Often these older adults are homebound, disabled, visually impaired, or confused and without family nearby to help them. Trained, supervised volunteers assist consumers by preparing checks, balancing their checkbooks and managing their money. A light lunch will be offered.
To register, call (508)-894-1262.
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Climate Can-Do: Hydration in the Heat and Refillable Water Bottles
Summer is finally here! Warmer weather, more time outside, and an increase in physical activity…all of which lead to us being thirstier. Drinking enough water throughout the day is always important – our bodies are 50% to 70% water ( Mayo Clinic) – and with the hot weather in the coming months, it is especially crucial to avoid dehydration. However, our hydration doesn’t need to come at the expense of our environment. According to Ban the Bottle, Americans throw away 35 billion plastic bottles every year. Additionally, only 5% of our plastics ( Greenpeace) get recycled; the rest end up in trash heaps, or are litter and many end up in the ocean.
Refillable water bottles make a real difference close to home; in our drinking water; in our rivers; and right down to the ocean. By switching to refillables instead of buying single-use bottles, you are: cutting down on oil usage needed to manufacture the plastic water bottles; decreasing CO2 put out into the atmosphere through production; reducing landfill waste ( University of Colorado Boulder); and decreasing the likelihood of nanoplastics in our tap. You’re also saving money and time by not buying a plastic water bottle every time you’re out and about -$1.25 may not seem like much, but it definitely adds up! If tap water isn’t for you, a filtered water dispenser and a reusable water bottle will soon pay for themselves as you consider the cost of bottled water. Most importantly: Refillable water bottles can decrease pollution in our oceans – the same ones we love to swim in over the summer. It’s an important Climate Can Do to reduce personal plastic waste; opt for refillable bottles instead of single-use plastic ones so we and our environment can flourish!
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Miriam Heath, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Bridgewater State University. We focus on actions which individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do!
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Farewell Mrs. Green
On Monday, June 12th, the students and staff of Rose L. MacDonald Elementary lined the hallways to send off Mrs. Green to retirement! She was overwhelmed with joy to see all of her students and colleagues gathered to celebrate her and will miss them all dearly. Thank you, Mrs. Green, for your many years of contribution to West Bridgewater and we wish you a happy retirement!
Story by Meghan Lotti, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Bridgewater State University
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
free 1.5 hour class at
Historical Tidbit Question:
What else was the meetinghouse used for
besides religious service?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On July 5, 2023, 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, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Meghan Lotti, Fatina, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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Music to My Ears.
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” ~ Bob Marley
“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.”
~ Aldous Huxley
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”
~ Arthur William Edgar O'Shaughnessy
“Where words leave off, music begins.”
~ Heinrich Heine
“Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances. ”
~ Maya Angelou
“Music . . . can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.”
~ Leonard Bernstein
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It's in the air... listen. ~ 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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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. BuzzAround is not responsible for the media content of other organizations.
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