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April 30, 2023 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Great Updates from Viking Sports on 4/27/23!
Have you checked out the recent updates on Viking Spring Sports? There are some amazing performances by our local athletes that you wouldn't want to miss!
In the world of EB Baseball, they secured an impressive 6-2 victory against Apponequet on Wednesday. Sean Kenn's ground ball from Luke Parry broke the 2-2 tie in the 6th inning, and Parry himself later scored on a squeeze bunt by Joey Foley. Ryan Hunter's two-run single added to the Vikings lead to finish the inning. Ray and David McNaught delivered a fantastic pitching performance and led the Vikings to victory. EB is back at it again on Friday, this time against Mashpee.
Over on the track, the Girls Track team defeated Cohasset 83-53, moving them to 3-1 on the season. Grace Schnell and Emma Farrell shone, winning three events each. Grace won the long and triple jumps, as well as the 4x100 relay (with Calice Morton, Rachel Rinker, and Ari Cofran). Emma won the 400, javelin, and 4x400 relay (with Payton Chelmo, Lauren Dona, and Abby Barry). Other winners included Phoebe Katilus (high jump), Sash Feron (discus), Lily Deitz (shot put), Ella McCarthy (400 hurdles), and Bella Bright (100 hurdles).
In Rockland/EB boys tennis, they beat Middleboro in a S.S. League matchup 4-1 at Rockland. Senior Captain Peter Quinn won 6-0 6-0 at 2nd singles, and 8th grader Leo Monteiro won 7-6( 7-3 t.b.) 6-3 at 3rd singles. Senior Captain Logan Maguire and 8th grader Kaden Gerstel won 6-1 6-2 at 1st doubles, while freshman Will Cifrino and sophomore Mo Asad won 6-0 6-2 at 2nd doubles.
The Boys Track team defeated Cohasset 129-7 to improve their record to 4-0 on the season. Triple winner Chris Oman led the team to victory, winning the long jump, 200, and setting a new school record in the 100 at 10.9. Brennan Shea was a double winner in the high and 400 hurdles, Michel Mondesir was a double winner in the high jump and triple jump, and Nic Uzzo won the mile and placed second in the 800. Other winners included Mike Oman - javelin, Brad Walker - shot put, Mat Sebastyn - 800, Coleman McCarthy - 2 mile, and Sean Gurney - discus.
Lastly (and certainly not least), the Girl's Tennis Team started off strong against Randolph, with Captain Lindsay Maguire storming back to win the match with a strong performance at 1st singles. EB won 3-2 with wins from Julia Maguire and the doubles team of Ella Rix and Olivia Connors.
Keep an eye out for these talented athletes as they continue to impress and dominate in their respective sports!
Story by: Jamie Puhi
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Historical Tidbit: Beaver School House |
When erected in 1842, the Beaver School House was one story high. The second story was added in 1855. The door at the right was the entrance. The stairs went up past the other door, with both the lower and upper entries across the end of the building. The first Beaver School House school stood where the well was, facing the cemetery, this is the second. It is now a house at 304 Summer Street.
~ Thank you to James Weidenfeller and the East Bridgewater Public Library.
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Town Hall
175 Central St
508-378-1601
E. Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
Email & phone contact only
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30 - 2p
& last Saturday from 9:30 - 11a
Pre-Packed bags for pick up only.
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St, EB
(508) 378-3760
Pantry days will be the first Monday of the month, except for holidays, 3 - 5:30p, and the third Monday, 3p - 4:30p, except for holidays.
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Congratulations!
Karen Jackson
You won a One hour of coaching (value $80)
with Glee Works Holistic Personal Coaching
Learn mindful techniques to reduce stress
and anxiety.
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
A Healthy Minds Drop-In Childcare creative arts workshop
Any Tuesday 4-5:30p inside Westgate Mall (value $25)
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Favorite Stories Story-time
May 2 & May 9
Community Room
EB Public Library
32 Union St.
The "BEAR" Books story time series will run between 2-4 weeks for families and children. Each series will include songs, movement, art and activities related to favorite book themes, such as - "Elephant and Piggie," "Arthur," "Corduroy," "Curious George," and many more!
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Soulful Women's Circle - The Soul Project
Join us at 6:30p for Soulful Women's Circle with Bethany. Bethany will hold space and guide conversation to help you get to the core of whatever is holding you back or causing stress or resistance in your life. This is a FREE offering.
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www.thesoulproject.co
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Special Town & Annual Town Meeting
Monday, May 8
7p
Junior/Senior High School
143 Plymouth Street
Don't miss out on the latest developments in East Bridgewater town affairs! Check out the transcript of articles in the warrant for the upcoming Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting, along with the report of the Finance Committee. Join us for a comprehensive rundown of the issues affecting our community. Stay informed and have your say in the decisions that shape our town's future! For the list of articles to be discussed during the meetings, please click here.
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3rd Annual Celebration of Multiculturalism Essay Contest
What is your dream of a truly multicultural America? How do you hope to pursue that dream?
East Bridgewater Community Connections (EBCC) is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Celebration of Multiculturalism Essay Contest. This contest invites students in grades 6-12 to share their dream of a truly multicultural America and how they hope to pursue that dream.
There will be two prizes awarded in the amount of $250, one for grades 6-8 and one for grades 9-12. All submissions must be original, unpublished work written by the submitter. Creativity is encouraged, and strict adherence to formal English writing is not required. Submissions must be 1-2 pages in Arial 11-point font or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced. Don't forget to include your name, age, city/town, and grade in school with your submission, as well as an email address and phone number (parent/guardian contact may be listed). All submissions must be emailed to ebcc4change@gmail.com by May 25, 2023. Show off your creativity and share your dream for a truly multicultural America!
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T-Shirt & Program Design Contest
The Community Coalition for Change is hosting a T-Shirt design contest to celebrate multiculturalism and diversity. All ages are welcome to submit their original design, which must work well on a yellow background. The winning design will have the event title, date, and location added to it. The designer will receive a $225 cash prize, a free event T-shirt, and have their design printed on the front of this year's T-shirts and program.
To enter, email your design as an attachment to ebcc4change@gmail.com, along with your name, address, phone number, and email contact. If you are under 18, include your age and a parent/guardian contact. The winner will be contacted before June 1st and announced on the Community Coalition for Change Facebook page.
The prize will be awarded at the 3rd Annual Celebration of Multiculturalism on June 25, 2023, from 12–3p at East Bridgewater Town Common.
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You're Invited!
2nd annual Evening of Champions for
Marvelous Martin Hagler Scholarships
May 13, 2023
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Summer Classes at Massasoit!
Take advantage of our low tuition, transferable credits, and flexible summer schedule!
https://massasoit.edu/Summer/
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Sooo much 200th Anniversary FUN!!!
Trolley Tours May 20: Join us for a delightful trolley tour of the charming town of East Bridgewater! Hop aboard our vintage-style trolley and relax as we take you on a tour of the town's picturesque streets and historical landmarks.
As we make our way through town, our knowledgeable guides will share fascinating stories and anecdotes about EB’s rich history. Learn about the town's founding and early settlers, and discover how we've grown and evolved.
Our trolley tour is the perfect way to see East Bridgewater, whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time resident. So join us for a relaxing and informative tour of our town!
& Graveyard Tour May 20 given by Old Bridgewater Historical Society.
East Bridgewater Alumni Concert -
Wednesday, May 24 at 7p
Hey EB former students and EB alumni!
We are hosting an Alumni Concert in East Bridgewater on May 24th, to celebrate the Bicentennial of EB!
LOVE to have you come sing and/or play! Mr. Ray Ponte will be conducting the alumni band, and Ms. Sheri Fernandes will be conducting the alumni chorus. With special guest band Four in a Row and there *could* be an appearance by a band called Dale and the Duds. Please consider filling out this Google Form even if you cannot attend, as there are a few questions about your favorite EB memories! Livestreamed.
Spread the word, and ask your friends to fill out the Google Form. Thanks friends!
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Annual Town Election - Saturday, May 13th
On the Ballot
• (1) Moderator - 3 year term
• (1) Selectman - 3 year term
• (1) Assessor - 3 year term
• (1) Board of Health - 3 year term
• (2) Library Trustees - 3 year term
• (3) Planning Board Members - 3 year term
• (2) School Committee - 3 year term
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Benefits of Our Water Damage Repair Service
Water Damage is a common problem for properties throughout Massachusetts every year. When you need water damage repair, contact Moldguys Restoration!
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Bicentennial Committee Presents
Author Michael Tougias on King Philips War
4/25/23
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East Bridgewater Board of Selectmen Meeting
4/24/23
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
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EB FD's
Newest Additions!
The East Bridgewater Fire Department welcomed its newest members on April 24th, during a special swearing-in ceremony presided over by the Town Clerk, Sue Gillpatrick. The four new firefighters/EMTs and paramedics are Ryan Caccavo, Christopher Brigham, Thomas Roche, and Jacqueline Giroux; they were welcomed into the department with open arms. For more information, please visit the EB Fire Dept FB.
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Join us Friday, May 19th from 12 - 1:30p at Thorny Lea Golf Club (159 Torrey St, Brockton) for the 32nd Annual Small Business & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
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Climate Can-Do: Speaking Up for Nature
There will always be a struggle to balance society and nature; but we, as the society, have a say in how our environment is treated. We can speak up. We know keeping our environment healthy affects our quality of life. One action we can take is let our local government know we care.
Local senators and representatives keep count of how many people contact them per issue. Because so many people spoke up about the algae blooms in Monponsett Pond (Halifax), it took a mere few years to clean it up. When we work together, we take important steps in caring for our earth. One active campaign right now is prevent radioactive waste from the decommissioned Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant from being dumped into Plymouth Bay. For more information, visit: www.saveourbayma.com.
Doing our part isn’t only about limiting our environmental footprint– it’s about community, and caring for every living thing within it. Advocating for our environment is one of the most crucial things that can be done. Contact local government officials and join in campaigns like Save Our Bay. Helping the planet is just a few steps away.
Senator Michael Brady:
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Sam Isom, 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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East Bridgewater Council On Aging Artworks
East Bridgewater Council on Aging showed their wonderful artworks from classes offered from Creativity With Color March 28th and April 4th. It was a fun and entertaining class!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
A Healthy Minds Drop-In Childcare creative arts workshop Any Tuesday 4-5:30p
inside Westgate Mall (value $25)
Historical Tidbit Question:
When was the second story added to the Beaver School House?
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 May 3, 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, Tess Fiumefreddo, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Fatina Mulumba & Greg Venezia. |
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Anticipation.
As we start to see buds on the tips of branches and leaves pushing out of the ground, just the slightest amount of anticipation for the coming spring is in the air. I am reminded in each step the possibilities of the beauty what will be, what can be.
This is the positive side of anticipation, the hope deliverer.
Then, of course, anticipation is also the fear deliverer.
It's up to us which lens we choose to look through.
"We are ever on the threshold of new journeys and new discoveries. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers on the morning of that first flight? The anticipation of Jonas Salk as he analyzed the data that demonstrated a way to prevent polio?" ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin
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If we imagine a future of solutions, we are more likely to move forward toward them. That IS exciting to aniticipate.
~ 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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Copyright 2023 Buzz Around East Bridgewater. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit. ("Buzz Around East Bridgewater 4/30/23")
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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