April 9, 2023 ~
Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Butter Braids Fundraiser Success!
Recently, the West Bridgewater Parent-Teacher Organization hosted their annual Butter Braids fundraiser. They ask people to participate every year to raise money for school programs and general improvements to help foster a wonderful environment for their children to learn. This fundraiser also helps support things such as Butterfly kits for PK, school supplies for Kindergarten, noise-cancelling headphones for students to use, and so much more!
This year, the PTO was able to raise over $3500! The top three sellers were Aubrey Hutchings, Rylan Mavilia, and Maxwell Paolini; all were from kindergarten classrooms. Each top seller will receive a gift card to a fun local business, an incentive made possible by the PTO’s sponsor, Tri-Towne Barbers. Congratulations, guys! |
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Another recent endeavor from the PTO has been their school Book Fairs, a big hit at the end of March! They've posted many pictures on the WBPTO FB page, so check them out to see how much joy a few books can bring.
Thank you to all who made their fundraiser and book fairs successful! If you'd like to help WBPTO enhance our children's educational experience, check out their FB page for opportunities. There's WB merchandise, and they are always looking for volunteers.
Story credit: Tess Fiumefreddo, BuzzAround Intern Writer
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Historical Tidbit:
1984 The Climber Yearbook
Senior Superlatives
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No matter how fondly you look back on your high school years, there's a chance you’ve taken a peek at your yearbook at some point after graduating. For many high schools, a staple of the yearbook is the senior superlatives, voted on by students, for students. This tradition has been in place for decades, allowing us to peek into the lives of students from a lifetime ago and see how we aren’t too different from those who studied a lifetime before us.
This week, we look at WBHS's 1984 yearbook, “The Climber,” senior superlatives where you can see gems like: "Most Talented: Bob Sigren and Clare Cronin" and "Most Argumentative: Jeff Fontaine and Becky Moore" and some fabulous hair styles. Enjoy!
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Written by Hassan Sharif, BuzzAround Writing Intern, New York University
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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!
Evelyn DeLutis
You won a 45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of:
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
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From the West Bridgewater Police Department:
April is Distracted Driving
Awareness Month!
In the first two days of April, the WBPD patrol officers have documented 52 motor vehicle stops for distracted driving. They will continue their efforts to enforce the law and educate the motoring public in efforts to make your roadways safer. Hands free means hands free!
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Spreading the
J.O.Y. Easter Basket
Drawing will be held Thursday, April 13th
Just Older Youth, Inc. (JOY, Inc.) will be holding an Easter Basket raffle! A ticket is $1 and will give you a chance to win the basket. Included in the basket is a $25 gift certificate to Trucchis, and the drawing will be held Thursday, April 13th! J.O.Y. is also accepting any non-perishable food contributions you can give, so please bring them to the COA, any time Monday–Friday from 9a–3:30p.
For more information or to ask any questions, call (508) 894-1262.
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Come in and enjoy our delicious new dinner specials!
Available at both dine in locations.
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Wildcat News Episode 2207
Video Courtesy of WBTVPro
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Mother’s Day Par-Tea
Friday, April 21st
11:30a – 1:30p
WB COA
Looking to get a jump on the Mother’s Day celebrations? Join the WB Council on Aging for a tea part to celebrate Mother’s Day! Celebrate mom with an early afternoon tea; she’ll be sure to feel like the sophisticated lady she is.
RSVP by Friday, April 14th by calling (508) 894-1262.
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Climate Can-Do:
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
To address the climate, Massachusetts recently elected Melissa Hoffer as its first Climate Chief in the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience. The office in charge of resources and authority available to the Governor and executive department to advance climate change innovation, and resilience policies.
At the local level, South Shore Recycling Cooperative (SSRC) is a resource. The SSRC is a voluntary association of South Shore municipalities established in 1998. It helps its member municipalities improve their recycling programs, and reduce the quantity, toxicity and cost of disposal in a number of ways. Some include maintenance of solid waste programs, educating residents about waste management, and advocating for funding and regulations that minimize waste while maximizing recovery of useful materials. Their bimonthly newsletter highlights local opportunities to make a difference. Subscribe on ssrcoop.com. Find out more about the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Hassan Sharif, BuzzAround Writing Intern, New York University. We focus on actions which individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do!
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Taking care of our feathered friends is easy with our bird supplies.
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Rotary Club's West Bridgewater Citizen of the Year:
Paula Bunker
For Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, and West Bridgewater, the 2023 Citizen of the Year celebration will be held on Tuesday, April 11th at 7p at the Sachem Rock Community Center in East Bridgewater.
For West Bridgewater, the 2023 Citizen of the Year recipient is Paula Bunker! Paula currently serves on the West Bridgewater Housing Authority and Board of Assessors. She is the epitome of a concerned and active citizen. Besides her work in town government, Paula has always been an active member of the West Bridgewater community as she helped provide Back to School Supplies for local schools. She also was instrumental in toy drives for the town during the holiday season. Paula is perhaps best known for her true passion for animals, as she is always on the go, helping countless animals shelters on the South Shore, and advocating for the protection and health of dogs and cats. Paula is certainly a community hero in West Bridgewater.
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Also being awarded are Dr. Gloria Moran for Bridgewater and Heather Craven for East Bridgewater. The Rotary of the Bridgewaters will celebrate neighbors in our communities who have contributed as volunteers to help others in the towns of Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, and West Bridgewater! The 2023 Citizen of the Year celebration will be held on Tuesday, April 11th at 7p at the Sachem Rock Community Center in East Bridgewater. Congratulations to all the recipients!
Information on tickets ($20/person) for the event and ad sponsorships can be found by contacting Mike Kryzanek at (617) 922-0453 or mkryzanek@gmail.com.
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You re Invited!
2nd annual Evening of Champions for
Marvelous Martin Hagler Scholarships
May 13, 2023
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Community Preservation Committee: Public Hearing
Tuesday, April 18th
7p
DPW Conference Room, behind Town Hall building
The Town of West Bridgewater Community Preservation Committee would like to invite everyone to come to their upcoming public hearing! This meeting is part of the annual review process and will include a review of ongoing projects, as well as the updated Community Preservation Plan. Hope to see you there!
For more information, call Cheryl Cambria at (508) 942-0366.
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Author Talk with Kerrin Willis
Wednesday, April 19th
5:30 – 7p
West Bridgewater Public Library
Come to the library for an Author Talk with Kerrin Willis, author of Iron & Fire and her newest novel, Strange Arithmetic! Her book, Strange Arithmetic, is a fast-paced, gripping historical fiction novel, filled with love, loss, and learning hard lessons.
Kerrin Willis is a high school English teacher who prides herself on being a feminist and strong protagonist in her own story, and she claims that she would have probably been burned as a witch in colonial New England. This discussion will be one you won’t want to miss!
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Rent our
Billy Goat Lawn Thatcher!
Help your Lawn to be the best it can be.
Work smarter, not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Fusion Dolls
Doll & Toy Store in WestGate Mall
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Looking for that Special Gift?
Stop by Fusion Dolls in Westgate Mall.
Locally owned & created!
Located inside WestGate Mall
across from Kay jewelers
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WB Conservation Commission Meeting
March 21, 2023
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P.R.I.D.E. (Determination)
The PRIDE acronym is the foundation of what we hope our West Bridgewater students develop and practice throughout their time in our school district. In this video, we asked students what determination meant to them.
Video Courtesy of WBTVPro
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The Old Bridgewater Historical Society presents a lecture entitled “D. W. Field Park”
Memorial Building
Sunday, April 23, 1p
162 Howard St
Bill Hogan will be the speaker. D.W. Field Park is a municipal park managed by the parks department of the city of Brockton. The park consists of 650 acres of fields, woodlands, and water bodies in northern Brockton and southern Avon, Massachusetts. It was created in 1925 as a bequest from Brockton businessman Daniel W. Field.
The lecture will be presented by Bill Hogan, lifetime Brockton resident, city historian, president of the Downtown Brockton Museum and former owner of Hogie’s Hobbies. Bill is also a Board Member of the Old Bridgewater Historical Society
Following the lecture we will have refreshments followed by our Annual Members’ Meeting.
The Old Bridgewater Historical Society, a private organization, started in 1894, and is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and publication of history relating to the original Bridgewater township, which includes the towns of Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, and the city of Brockton. For more information, visit the OBHS website. OBHS also maintains a Facebook page. |
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A Long Way from Home: The Bridgewaters in the Civil War
Now through Saturday, April 29th
Bridgewater Public Library
The Old Bridgewater Historical Society invites you to the premiere exhibit of the Special Collections Gallery at the Bridgewater Public Library – A Long Way from Home: The Bridgewaters in the Civil War. Several items from the OBHS are part of the exhibit. Come on down and learn about some local history!
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West Bridgewater Annual Town Cleanup
Saturday, April 22nd
11a – 1p
St. Ann’s
Come help keep West Bridgewater clean! On Earth Day, WIN Waste Innovations, St. Ann’s, and West Bridgewater Open Space and Recreation Committee are sponsoring this event.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year was the Climber Yearbook from?
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 April 12, 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, Sean Fitzgerald, Tess Fiumefreddo, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, & Greg Venezia. |
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Childhood, Children, Childlike.
This week I wallow in the memory of it. Being a child, being childlike, playing with my children, playing with neighborhood children. As the weather gets warmer I hear their joyful shouts, playing nearby, through my open window. What a gorgeous sound!
“Sweater, n. Garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.” ~ Ambrose Bierce, The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary
“There's nothing more contagious than the laughter of young children; it doesn't even have to matter what they're laughing about.”
~ Criss Jami, Killosophy
“When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.” ~ Margery Williams Bianco, The Velveteen Rabbit
“Life is a process during which one initially gets less and less dependent, independent, and then more and more dependent.” ~ Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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When I was a child, I worried a lot! As a parent, I worried more. Time now to play! So if you see me hooting and skipping, pay no mind, I'm just making up for lost playtime. ~ 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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