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June 16, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Bridgewater Receives ARPA Funds
At the May 21st Town Council Meeting, we received fantastic news: Plymouth County awarded $4,962,614.62 in ARPA funding for the Fire Station Project! This generous funding will help us move forward with the project that our voters have already approved.
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Before Electricity
Before we had electricity lighting was done with kerosene lamps. They were usually a glass bottom lamp that would hold maybe a pint to a quart of kerosene and then there was the glass chimney on top. These lamps would be set on brackets on the walls or set on the table in the middle of the room. They were never put on small stands or tables because they would have been easily knocked over.
Then there was a lamp in the middle of the room, usually the dining room, that would pull up and was on some sort of chain arrangement. It had a round wick about 2½ʺ across with a shade on top to reflect the light down on the table where people sat around and read their books and did their school work.
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There were no such amusements as we have today with the all the electronic gadgets. For amusement they would read books from the library or go fishing and swimming in the river.
~ Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
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Academy Building Municipal Offices
66 Central Square
508-697-0921
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 - 7:30p
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
@ St Thomas Aquinas Church
103 Center St
2 x month 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m
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Congratulations!
Denise Draganetti
won
a free 1.5 hour class at
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a 10' Flowering Hanger
A Decorated 12” Wreath ( value $34)
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Fire For Effect Foundation
Summerfest
Sat, Jun 22
1p
Town River Landing
Summerfest is the ultimate summer event you don't want to miss! Join us at The Launch for a day filled with sun, fun, and good vibes. Get ready to soak up the summer spirit with live music, delicious food, and exciting activities.
Whether you're a music lover, a foodie, or just looking for a great time, Summerfest has something for everyone. Grab your friends, put on your favorite summer outfit, and come down to The Landing for a day of unforgettable memories.
Music: Birch Swart Band; Food & drink: Perfectly Flavored & Sweet Kneads and Black Hat Brew Works
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Boundless Bean, Bridgewater - edible Southeastern...
When the Hogans opened The Boundless Bean on Summer Street off Central Square, they did so with a specific mantra: to employ individuals with differing abilities and change the way those individuals are viewed in the workplace.
Read more
ediblesema.com
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Juneteenth Celebration
Sat, Jun 22
1-6p
University Park at BSU
We invite you to stop by Bridgewater’s annual, free, family-friendly Juneteenth 2024 celebration. Watch live performances, including African drumming and blues, enjoy delicious food, check out our artisans, buy a Juneteenth t-shirt, visit informational tables, and participate in our famous raffle. Kids activities include puppet making, cookie decorating, and a story trail. Learn a bit about Juneteenth, Bridgewater’s local history, and the commemoration of the end of slavery. Celebrate with us this year as we Honor the Legacy of the African American Families of Bridgewater. Bridgewater’s 2024 Juneteenth is co-hosted by Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights, First Parish UU Church Bridgewater, and Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice at Bridgewater State University.
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Firefighter Day 2024
June 9, 2024
Video Courtesy of BTV Access Corporation
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Vision to Reality | Banking and Development
The video is a discussion led by Bob, the director of community and economic development for the town of Bridgewater, with guests Tom Keane from Churchill James, Bob Cormier from Real Brokerage, and Dave Emmons from Rockland Trust. The conversation centers around real estate development and finance in Bridgewater, particularly focusing on a new multifamily project on Broad Street. The panelists discuss the complexities and challenges of real estate development, including high costs, the importance of form-based codes for streamlined approvals, and the necessity of residential density to support local retail. They emphasize the collaborative efforts between developers, local banks, and the town to foster economic growth and enhance the community.
Video Courtesy of BTV Access Corporation
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Premier Martial Arts Raynham |
Martial Arts teaches kids a lot! Focus, respect, & self discipline!
Sign up for our 8-week Summer Special for $199 including 2 semi-private introductory courses + a uniform for the first 10 inquirers!
(508) 828-9797
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Share the Power of Positive - BuzzAround
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High Street Dam Removal - World Fish Migration Day Celebration
May 21st, 2024
Video Courtesy of BTV Access Corporation
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BW Public Library
Reptiles Rock!
Mon, Jun 25
1p
Reptiles Rock event at the BW public library! Come meet some reptiles and learn about them from a herpetologist. Meet tropical and semi-tropical animals such as bugs, frogs, snakes and lizards. Plus even larger animals including alligators and tortoises!
Volunteers may be able to assist during the presentation! This event is a great way to learn more about the reptiles and their habitats.
Reptiles Rock is recommended for ages 3+, online registration required and can be done on the BW Library Site.
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Climate Can Do:
Shopping Farmer's Markets Made Easy.
Fresh, local food is the best thing you can do for yourself and our environment.
edible Southeastern MA gives us a list of the Farmers Markets in our area.
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Summer Outdoor Farmers' Markets: Town-By-Town, 2024...
2024 Summer Farmers Market in Southeastern Massachusetts - fresh, local, organic, produce and artisan goods: south shore, south coast, metro south
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ediblesema.com
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We have the equipment you need to get the job done...
and the tents, tables & chairs for the party afterward!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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BW Public Library
Dress A Girl Around the World
Wed, June 26
6-7p
Are you and your friends or family looking to do some volunteer work? On Wednesday, June 26 at 6:00 PM, the Bridgewater Public Library is hosting a Dress A Girl Around the World dress kit workshop. Dress A Girl provides hand-sewn dresses to young girls in need in the US and around the world.
At this workshop, we will be creating dress kits for future sewing workshops. This involves measuring and matching fabric to trims and accessories and then bagging them. (No sewing involved) All materials will be provided. This will be a fun, but meaningful activity for the entire family. Please join us!
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BW Public Library
Hello At the Farm
Thu, Jun 27
10a
Join us for a heartwarming story time event featuring Hello at the Farm with author Sherry Fry!
Enjoy a lively reading with the author, followed by a kid-friendly discussion about the importance of inclusion and a joyful sing-along session that complements the story. After the reading and discussion, children will have the opportunity to engage in a hands-on activity related to the book.
Also a designated a quiet space to avoid overstimulation.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bridgewater Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Open to all ages! No registration required!
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VFW Post 2125 BW
Veteran’s Cookout
Thu, Jun 27
6:30-8:30 p
40 Orange St
The VFW in Bridgewater is hosting a Veteran’s cookout for veterans and their families.
There will be burgers, hot dogs and ice cream served!
This is a free fun event for veterans to enjoy.
Check out the event page here:
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Wildlands Trust
Firefly Walk
Fri, Jun 28
8:30-9:30 p
1025 Auburn St
Join Plymouth County Extension Entomologist Educator Blake Dinius for a summer night walk to learn about and observe fireflies. Fireflies have long inspired wonder and evoked mystery: floating spectacles of light blinking, fading, and drifting through the summer night sky. Join us as we try to decipher this ancient insect language and explore the world of fireflies!
Bring: Sturdy, closed-toed shoes - waterproof if possible; Water; Extra layers
Expect: About 2-miles of hiking; Flat walking with wet areas; Entomologist educator to answer all your firefly questions; Experienced hikers guide.
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Bridgewater Garden Club donates flowers for Downtown Brockton Beautification Project
Next year Bridgewater Garden Club lilies and Iris will bloom, adding their beauty to Frederick Douglass Park!
Thank you!
Story and Photos by J. Rose
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a 10' Flowering Hanger
A Decorated 12” Wreath ( value $34)
Historical Tidbit Question:
How wide was the wick on the kerosene lamp?
Please include your name and phone number.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On June 19, 2024, 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: Alexa Pennington, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Tiana Frias, Greg Venezia & Vasilia Yordanova |
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The Bird Serenade
Each morning, through my slightly open window, I wake to the bird serenade...
...a daily reminder of these delicate beings that share our earth...their songs both beautiful and powerful.
"A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
~Chinese Proverb
"Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?" ~ Rose Kennedy
"Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps the singing bird will come." ~Lois Lowry
"Wakefulness is not a destination but a song the human heart keeps singing, the way birds keep singing at the first sign of light." ~Mark Nepo
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They thrive in the shade trees, they soar through the open skies, they sing their morning song ... so small, so frail.. proving even the smallest can have a tremendous impact in this world; especially when there are many.
Bee Well, Jacquie
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