March 15, 2020
~ Building East Bridgewater Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Let us know your favorite song to scrub your hands to...
and enter to win a 1/4 share in Nessralla Farm's CSA
You could be the lucky winner of a box of fresh fruit & veggies once a week all summer long from Nessralla Farm
(one entry per person... let's keep it CLEAN folks ; )
We've gotten creative this week, singing while we wash.
So send us a email and/or a video link of you singing & washing with your name and contact info to
prizes@buzzaround.info
by Thursday March 19th.
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A Peaceful Sunrise
So much to be grateful for!
We are thankful for the photographic gifts of Mary Wright Julius.
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Historical Tidbit:
Mock Battles of 1909
In August 1909, East Bridgewater was caught up in the excitement of a large-scale military maneuver. The town was the scene of an encampment of two thousand men from the 1st Massachusetts Artillery of the Massachusetts State Guard, who set up their headquarters near Robbins Pond. The men acted the part of a defending army and were awaiting an attacking force composed of guardsmen from neighboring states. The idea of the war games was to check the plans for the defense of Boston. The invasion was launched from New York City and Boston was attacked by both land and sea. The mock battles lasted from August 14 to August 19 and, while little fighting took place in East Bridgewater, the townspeople still witnessed many of the defending army's maneuvers.
~Information from the East Bridgewater Sesquicentennial book
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Sales People Needed!
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Town Hall
175 Central St
508-378-1601
Mon 8:30a - 8p
Tues - Thurs 8:30a - 4:30p; Fri 8:30a - noon
Check the town website for important updates
E. Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Mon & Tues 9a - 8p ; Wed, Thurs, Fri 9a - 5p
Saturday 9a - 2p
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
Mon 8a - 6p
Tues - Thurs 8a - 4p
Fri 8a - noon
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30p - 2:00p and last Saturday from 9:30a - 11:00a
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St, EB
(508) 378-3760
Distribution 1st & 3rd Monday of Each Month
Community Meal
Wednesdays
5:30 - 6:30p open to all.
A donation is appreciated.
United Methodist Church
54 N. Central St, EB
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Congratulations!
Frank Ray
won a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St, Bridgewater
Value: $140
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
CSA share: your very own box of fresh fruit
& veggies each week this growing season! ($125 value)
We will draw one winner for all
Buzz Around communities.
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Avocado Tree Growing Indoors in Massachusetts
By Gregory Venezia
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Something you might not know... You can grow avocado trees indoors here in Massachusetts. You start them in water until they sprout roots. Then pot them in dirt.
I put the pit in a plastic container filled with water and push toothpicks in the pit to suspend it over the water. I've heard that some people have simply put them in a plastic bag with water, and that worked for then. Then I put them in a pot of dirt. I used dirt from my garden.
I put the pits in water some time before September. They take a while to start growing roots, so it could have been a month or two.
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In September 2018 it began to grow roots.
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In December 2018 it began to sprout leaves.
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In January the leaves got pretty big.
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The picture to the left is the most recent photo I have of a few of the plants I'm growing. From left to right the plants are passion fruit vine, jack fruit, avocado tree, passion fruit vine. All the fruit to grow these plants can be purchased from the grocery store.
The avocado plant is starting to wilt, but I think that is from over watering, so with less frequent watering I hope to see it perk back up. The sunny weather should help too.
I like gardening because if something doesn't work you still learn something, and you can do better next time.
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Friends of Seniors Clothing and
More Fundraiser
Help us collect donations to meet our goal!
The Friends are collecting clothing of all types, children and adults, coats, jackets, sweatshirts, hats and gloves, shoes and boots, belts, purses, towels, sheets and pillowcases, linens of all kinds, curtains, blankets, bedspreads.
All donations can be dropped at the Center at Sachem Rock, council on aging, Monday 8a to 6p, Tuesday through Thursday 8a to 4p, Friday 8a to noon.
If you have a large donation or need alternate times for drop off or pick up, please contact Theresa at 508-350-9811.
We are collecting now through April 25th.
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Looking for Meals on Wheels Drivers
The East Bridgewater Council on Aging is in need of volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound senior citizens. This is a great volunteer activity to do with young children or for anyone available in the middle of the day. Meals are delivered in the middle of the day Monday through Friday and the route takes approximately 1½ hours to complete. Most volunteers deliver meals two to four days per month, but any amount of help is greatly appreciated. You must be willing to submit a CORI (criminal background check).
For more information, please call Kelley at the EBCOA at 508-378-1610.
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Send us pix, video & stories - What are you doing with your free time?
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We're Your COMPLETE Garden,
Farm & Pet Store!
It's time to DIG IN to your Spring cleaning. We have the shovels!
Stop in today for yours!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Various weekly programs in July 2020.
One-week science courses for Students entering Grades 6 - 12 in the fall of 2020.
This unique program allows students to work as scientists and is designed to inspire students about science while providing them with the foundations necessary for further scientific exploration.
Summer Science Academy students are immersed in science courses and conduct hands-on investigations in their selected course. Students in the middle school courses will also participate in extracurricular science activities. All courses focus on the importance of science communication as students lead presentations on the last day of class.
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Advertising Opportunity at the 50th anniversary Celebration of the Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters
Saturday, April 4th
5:30 - 9p
Barretts Alehouse, West Bridgewater
Opportunities to support this event include various sponsorship packages, donations and ticket purchases.
Click
here for more information or call Bruce at 508-378-7890.
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
Gold chocolate coins ready and waiting for you for Saint Patrick's Day ☘️
Sunday 11 a.m. -6 p.m.
Mon- Sat 10am-8pm
785 Bedford St Rt 18
Whitman, Ma
(781) 447-2639
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EB Town Elections
The following offices will appear on the April 11, 2020 ballot.
One - Moderator (3yrs); One - Board of Selectmen (3yrs); One - Assessor (3yrs); Two - School Committee (3yrs); One Housing Authorty (5yrs); Two - Library Trustees (3yrs); One - Board of Health; Three - Planning Board (3yrs)
Image credit: Jim Weinfeller
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Good news at the national level.
1) CDC pledges to pay for free CV-19 screening for all. (Thank you Rep.Katie Porter)
2) Drive through tests at CVS, Walgreens, Target & Walmart will be available in the near future as a website is in the development stages to triage people at home. (Announced in the 3/13/20 Whitehouse Press Conference)
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Badminton
by Deena Anzum, BuzzAround Intern
In the summertime when my cousins come over, we like to play badminton together. On the weekends when the weather is nice, we usually have barbeque parties. While the food is cooking, all the cousins get together and play. We usually like to form teams of two. Badminton is very enjoyable. It gets everyone energized and feels great when we get a continuous run. Sometimes the birdie will hit one of our faces and everyone laughs. Some of us even fall trying to catch the birdie.
My uncle was a badminton player back in the day so sometimes he would join. However, since he is a professional, he plays hard and even the good players cannot keep up! As a kid, my mother also played with her friends. So, she would join as well. It is even more fun when everyone joins in! One summer, all the parents came together and joined the kids so we had two big groups. We do not follow any of the usual rules for badminton. We just play for fun. We take turns serving and usually whichever side the birdie lands is the team that would serve. For example, if it lands on my team's side, then my team would serve.
With all this free time... outdoor activity is perfect!
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Accepting New Patients
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111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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JOHNNY MACARONI'S
Eat well, Laugh often, Love much
Dine-in at one of our award-winning restaurants
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150B Industrial Dr., Halifax
(781) 300-2600
582 West St., EB
(508) 378-9335
1300 Plymouth St., EB
(508) 456-4460
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Socializing with Science
"Social Distancing" is a tool being put into place for large, close gatherings (sporting events, concerts) to slow the spread of this respiratory virus, a needed precaution. Due to this and the barrage of media attention, we at the
BuzzAround
suggest some simple ways to remain social & active in your community.
Here is some science on the spread of Covid-19: It is water droplets from a sick person getting into your body that will spread it. If it’s safe for you, all other life activities should continue. We need interaction with others, and it's a great time to be outside. Show your love & compassion.
Here are some suggestions for those that are able: 1) Take a walk or ride a bike around your neighborhood. Last night I was walking my dog and a neighborhood kid stopped and talked to me. We had a fun conversation. I am never disappointed checking out my neighborhood.
2) Shop at a locally owned store: Infamous for never being too busy, local shops are fun nooks of helpfulness and original items. If you don't see what you want, ask the owner or clerk to find something for you. They will go out of their way to help you. Talk about feeling loved!
3) Keep yourself healthy. Stay hydrated, get enough sleep and eat plenty of vegetables & fruit. If you don't recognize a word on a food's ingredient list, don't eat it!
4) Stay active in your local community & keep in touch with folks around you, if not in person, then by phone & messages.
5) If you have a fever or cough, please keep out of social interactions. And even if you don't present with symptoms, know that you can slow the spread of respiratory illness with frequent hand washing and being mindful of a 6-foot boundary around your mouth, nose & eyes.
And here is some social science: We are all in this together.
Know your stuff and take care of yourself, but don't create an unhealthy lifestyle by isolating yourself.
Whatever challenges you face today, don't face them alone. ~ Jacquie
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MAMA DEB'S
SWEET ITALIAN SAUCE
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"Life is Sweeter with Mama Deb's
Sweet Italian Sauce"
Watch our Facebook page to find our next local event.
Click here for retail locations, mobile food
events, and pasta making class schedules
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MOLD GUYS RESTORATION, LLC
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Call today to get your
air ducts cleaned!
An air duct cleaning service is an investment not only in your health, but in the health of your HVAC system!
(781) 910-5029
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East Bridgewater Business Association Hosts Annual Meeting
The East Bridgewater Business Association recently swore in all new members of the board of directors at their Annual Meeting. They were complimented with a free breakfast at Kenny O'Bryans Pub and Grille sponsored by Bridgewater Savings Bank.
Last year's president Heather Wood (Embody Love), highlighted the association's activities, including the member booklet distributed throughout the town, the EXPO & Family Fun Day and the Holiday Party.
A "History of the EBBA" was given by founding member Bruce Marque of Salon Esprit and Joe Smith of TJ Smith's Victorian House. Also, a presentation on retirement saving was given by South Shore Bank.
The board was inducted by Albert Anderson. Congratulations to all new board members including President Rose-Marie Culp, Vice President Regina Egan, Treasurer Kerry Isidorio, and Secretary Lynne Silva.
Story Credit: J. Rose
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
CSA share: your very own box of fresh fruit & veggies each week this growing season! ($125 value)
We will draw one winner for all
Buzz Around communities.
Historical Tidbit Question:
Where was the invasion launched from?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around East Bridgewater
On March 18, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Have fun keeping clean!
"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have."
~ Cayla Mills
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." ~ William James
"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. " ~ Bernice Johnson Reagon
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. "
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Every day we choose who we are by how we define ourselves. " ~ Angelina Jolie
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Have fun keeping clean!
Attitude is EVERYTHING.
Love strongly, completely. Move forward confidently.
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Megan Piche, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around East Bridgewater.
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The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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