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February 9, 2025
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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A Wish Come True Grants Bailey's Wish of a Lifetime
Bailey is a three-year-old with Unilateral Retinoblastoma in East Bridgewater. In Aug 2023, just a few weeks before his second birthday, Bailey was diagnosed with left eye retinoblastoma. His journey began when his mother noticed his left eye changing to a darker shade of blue. Trusting her instincts, she took Bailey to the doctor, where they were referred to Boston Children’s Hospital for further evaluation. It was there that Bailey’s family received the difficult news of his diagnosis. Due to the size of his tumor, Bailey underwent enucleation and now has a prosthetic eye. He’s adjusting well, thanks to his incredible spirit and the love of his family.
The foundation A Wish Come True will be able to grant Bailey's once-in-a-lifetime wish of visiting Give Kids the World and Disney.
Based in Coventry, Rhode Island, the mission of A Wish Come True is to grant children suffering from a life-threatening illness a magical wish. They are also the oldest wish-granting organization in RI and MA.
Support A Wish Come True's upcoming event, "Shamrocks and Shenanigans" at The Venus de Milo in Swansea, MA, from 6-10:30p on Mar 14, 2025. The festivities will feature dinner, dancing, a raffle, a live auction, and music from the Back in the Day Band. Beneficiaries of this event include Bailey and several other children. Tickets cost $45 for adults, $10 for children, and $450 for a table of ten people. Purchase your tickets on the A Wish Come True website.
Please visit the A Wish Come True website to learn more about the foundation and this event.
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Historical Tidbit:
The Edison Power Plant on Spring St.
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Constructed in 1907, the Edison Power Plant was the primary power source for the Brockton Edison Electric Illuminating Company until 1925. It brought electric lighting to East Bridgewater's Town Hall for the first time ever in 1908.
This facility took up forty-two acres of land on Spring St. and stood tall with two steam turbines.
In 1912, the East Bridgewater Fire Department installed and erected a fire whistle at the Edison Power Plant. The whistle was used to assemble the town's volunteer firefighters and blew each night at 7p.
East Bridgewater historian Margaret Alexander recalls, "We kids hated that whistle. It meant it was time to stop playing with our friends and come home each night."
The power plant was deconstructed around 1945.
Written by Crista Fiala, Dartmouth College BuzzAround Intern
Image from BuzzAround's Margaret Alexander Collection and Information from The East Bridgewater Sesquicentennial 1823-1973 by David K. Wilson
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Town Hall
175 Central St
508-378-1601
eastbridgewater.gov
E. Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
eastbridgewaterlibrary.org
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
COA
Food Pantries
E. Bridgewater Emergency Food Pantry
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St. (508) 378- 2874
2nd Wednesday from 12:30 - 2p
& last Saturday from 9:30 - 11a
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St, EB. (508) 378-3760
1st Monday, 3 - 5:30p, except for holidays, 3rd Monday, 3 - 4:30p, except for holidays.
ebstvincentdep9@aol.com
Free Community Meal
EBUMC 54 N. Central St.
Every Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30.
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Congratulations!
Tina Anthony
won
a free month of training and a free uniform from Premier Martial Arts, Raynham
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a shampoo and conditioner from the Paul Mitchell Classic line (products for all hair types) from Salon Esprit, East Bridgewater. Value $33.
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Helicopter Inspection of Transmission Lines
Beginning Feb. 3, 2025, National Grid will conduct a helicopter visual patrol of its entire Transmission system along statewide rights-of-way. This visual survey is expected to last 3 weeks dependent on good weather. The licensed vendor, JBI will be flying a Blue/Yellow helicopter at patrol speeds with a brief hover over transmission structures that may require maintenance work.
Reposted from: Town of East Bridgewater Website
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East Bridgewater Planning Board Meeting 2-3-25
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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An Evening of Jazz in Support of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Wed, Feb 12
4-8p
East Bridgewater Junior Senior High School
"Tickets are $5 cash at the door. All ticket proceeds support the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. There will be performances by jazz ensembles from Gordon W. Mitchell School, East Bridgewater Junior Senior High School, Weymouth High School, Oliver Ames High School, and Marshfield High School. The evening will end with a special performance by members of the She Bop Swing Orchestra! Snacks will be available for purchase in the cafeteria behind the auditorium throughout the evening, and pizza will be available for purchase during the dinner break from 6-7p. (We can accept credit/debit cards for concessions and dinner.) Poster artwork credit to Jae Hartsgrove."
Reposted from: East Bridgewater Music Parents Association FB Page
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Valentine's Day is around the corner! Treat your partner or indulge in some self love, and stop Johnny Macaroni’s for a delicious meal sure to mark the occasion.
You can also
Order online!
eat well * laugh often * love much
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Boys and Girls Swimming Teams Finish Second!
"South Shore League swim championships!
Boys and girls team both finished 2nd!!
Results:
Chloe Blette
🥇100 breast undefeated league champion 1:16.48
100 fly - 3rd place
200 medley relay - 4th place
200 free relay - 2nd place
Harry Blette
50 free - 3rd place
100 free - 3rd place
200 medley relay - 4th place
200 free relay - 3rd place
Maddie Blette
50 free - 4th place
100 free - 4th place
200 free relay - 2nd place
400 free relay - 3rd place
Aubrie Ferreira swam in the 200 free relay and 400 free relay.
Kayla Lagerval
200 free - 11th place
100 back - 9th place
Matthew Stirling
200 free - 4th place
500 free - 3rd place
200 free relay finished- 3rd place
400 free relay - 3rd place
Chloe Blette will now compete in the 100 breaststroke at Sectionals on Feb 8."
Reposted from: East Bridgewater High School Athletics FB Page
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East Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments Connect with Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center
"Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center (HRECC) Director Steve Hooke, East Bridgewater Police Chief Michael Jenkins, and East Bridgewater Fire Chief Timothy Harhen are pleased to announce that the HRECC has added the East Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments to its list of partner agencies.
The HRECC and the Town of East Bridgewater have entered into an Inter-Municipal Agreement for HRECC to answer 911 calls and provide dispatch services for East Bridgewater.
HRECC assumed dispatch responsibility for the East Bridgewater Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. 'We believe that this agreement with HRECC will only strengthen our communications,' Chief Jenkins said. 'This partnership will provide us with more people to assist during emergencies and can only benefit the residents of East Bridgewater.'
HRECC previously assumed the East Bridgewater Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP, or 911) and dispatch responsibilities of the East Bridgewater Fire Department on Dec. 10, 2024. 'Joining the HRECC will help East Bridgewater optimize its emergency communication efforts,' Chief Harhen said. 'We are excited for this partnership with a respected regional leader in the field.'
HRECC now serves 13 communities across Norfolk, Plymouth, and Middlesex counties. HRECC also serves the Norfolk County Technical Rescue Team and the Fire District 4 Control Point."
Reposted from: East Bridgewater Fire Department Website.
To learn more, visit the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center website.
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Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative | |
Understanding How ACES Influence Youth Prevention Services | |
This short documentary sheds light on how the opioid epidemic has impacted our young people and the ways in which adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can be integrated into our prevention efforts.
Take time today to learn how schools and communities can help traumatized and drug endangered children learn and succeed.
linktr.ee/od_preventionist
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Get Involved and Make Your Voices Heard!
"Are you passionate about making a difference in our community? Do you have ideas for improving the place we call home? Now is your chance to turn those ideas into action!" Reposted from East Bridgewater Town Clerk FB.
Nomination papers are available at the East Bridgewater Town Clerk's Office.
Call 508-378-1606 or email townclerk@eastbridgewaterma.gov with any questions.
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Veteran Banner Program 2025
Now accepting applications for families, friends, and others to sponsor banners to honor current or former residents of East Bridgewater who served in all branches of the military.
These banners will be installed in the central part of East Bridgewater during the spring before Memorial Day. The cost per banner is $175, checks made payable to East Bridgewater Patriotic Committee, in the memo line write Banner Program.
Application deadline Monday 3/31/25. Submissions should be sent to Chris Buckley, Veterans’ Services Officer.
For the application, visit the EB Website, For more information, call 508-378-1603
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Celebrating Black History Month | Dr. Maya Angelou once said, "History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again." Of course, not all Black History was tragic. And, as we remember all aspects of Black History, we are reminded that Black History is Human History. Check out informative and interesting presentations from TheKingCenter.Org | | | |
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Service Materials Inventory
The East Bridgewater Water Department is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a service materials inventory of all water service lines per the Lead and Copper Rule. Service Lines are the pipes that connect the water mains in the street with the pipes in your home. This information will help in our efforts to identify the lead service lines reduce exposure to lead pipes and continue offering safe drinking water to the community. We look forward to your participation in this program.
Please open this PDF attachment for more information.
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East Bridgewater Board of Health Meeting 2-3-25
Video courtesy of EBCAM
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Climate Can Do: Transform Food Waste into Healthy Soil
Composting is a great way to turn any food scraps into a soil supplement that is beneficial for your yards and gardens in the springtime and indoor plants you keep year-round. After you buy a compost bin (or build your own using materials like wood or cinder blocks), follow these steps to start creating your own compost:
- Build a 4-6 inch layer of carbon-rich material like dry leaves, twigs, shredded cardboard, or shredded paper/brown bags. (Make sure the cardboard is not waxy and covered with tape or glue!)
- Then layer in your nitrogen-rich material. This includes fruit & veggie scraps, coffee grounds, paper filters, crushed eggshells, and grass clippings.
- Continue layering these materials, making sure that there are about 2-3 times more carbon-rich materials in your compost. This will help air circulate!
- Occasionally mix the materials together and make sure they remain damp like a wet sponge. If your mixture is too wet, add more carbon-rich material.
It is natural for the compost to heat up when you mix it. When this no longer happens, or when all the visible food scraps have decomposed, let the compost sit for at least a month before using it. Overall, the process takes three to five months to make compost. If you do not mix the pile, it can take as long as a year for the process to finish! By reducing our food waste, we can all help reduce our carbon footprint!
Written by Layla Ahmed, Brown University BuzzAround Intern
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
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School on Wheels of Massachusetts Celebrates Success of a Bridge Mentoring Student
"🎓✨ Celebrating Bridge Mentoring student Abby’s incredible journey from terrible adversity to success! After facing devastating and unexpected challenges in high school, Abby just graduated with a Bachelor’s in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven, thanks to the power of mentorship and community. 🌟 With the support of her mentor Robin Gilbert - and Bill and Annmarie Harlors’ Soaring Scholars Scholarship - Abby not only overcame obstacles to go to college, but will continue toward a Master’s in Chemistry! Her story proves that with the right guidance, anything is possible. 🙌 We couldn’t be more proud! Congrats, Abby and thank you to Bill and Annmarie and our village of mentors! 🎉💙"
Reposted from: School on Wheels of Massachusetts FB Page.
Located in East Bridgewater, School on Wheels of Massachusetts's Bridge Mentoring Program helps high school and college-age students explore educational and career opportunities.
Read more about this story on the School of Wheels of Massachusetts Website.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a shampoo and conditioner from the Paul Mitchell Classic line (products for all hair types) from Salon Esprit, East Bridgewater. Value $33.
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year did the EB Fire Department install the fire whistle at the Edison Power Plant?
Email us your answer at: Prizes@buzzaround.info Please 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 February 12, 2025, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Crista Fiala, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, & Greg Venezia. | |
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Winter Humanity
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, "Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.”
~ Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass
“Winter is not a season, it's an occupation.”
~ Sinclair Lewis
“I know the look of an apple that is roasting and sizzling on the hearth on a winter's evening, and I know the comfort that comes of eating it hot, along with some sugar and a drench of cream... I know how the nuts taken in conjunction with winter apples, cider, and doughnuts, make old people's tales and old jokes sound fresh and crisp and enchanting.” ~ Mark Twain
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Remembering winters of my childhood, I wait and hope for a good 6 inches to take out the sleds, snowshoes or cross country skis.
Glistening snowflakes, trees shimmering in their white dress...breathtaking. I bundle up against the cold and wet; and come inside for tea or hot chocolate. Then I offer up gratitude for my home, my clothes, and my food. Each day, each gift, appreciated.
It's not hard to see how this weather could cause intense suffering for many. Taking time to appreciate what I have and offering compassion to those that do not, this is humanity.
~ Jacquie
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