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March 24, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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One Book One Community: "The Gardner Heist" Book Discussion Get Together |
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In alignment with the 34th anniversary of the art heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, One Book One Community is focusing on books related to the heist. This year, we are reading "The Gardner Heist" by Ulrich Boser and "The Lioness of Boston" by Emily Franklin.
The first meeting of the One Book One Community Book Club took place this past Tuesday at the Holmes Public Library.
After three meetings held across different libraries, from Halifax to the Bridgewaters, members of the group will travel to Boston to visit the museum itself. This will allow them to see the location of the heist described in their book, providing them with additional background knowledge.
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Holmes Public Library shared that, "The women who came were new to One Book One Community and REALLY enjoyed the book(s) and are looking forward to coming to more events this spring!"
Written by: Skylar Robles, BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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Historical Tidbit: Trunk Meeting House
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Halifax was a one-church town until a group in South Halifax wished to follow the Baptist faith. They built a small church building, known as the Trunk Meeting House.
During the early colonial period, townsfolk were all of one faith, belonging to the First Church, and churchgoing was socially mandated. Even if they considered attending services elsewhere, there were rules in place forbidding it. These strict rules had been relaxed somewhat by the time the Old Trunk offered services.
Services continued well into the new century. Often, those living nearby could hear the bell ring on Sunday morning. Many recalled the harsh tone of the bell, with the term "clanging" being more appropriate than "ringing."
The Trunk Meeting House, built in 1821, was located at the corner of Wood, Fuller, and Cedar Streets in Halifax. It was burned over the July 4th weekend in 1913 in a "bonfire salute to the then deteriorating structure," as written by Eugene Wright of Plimpton. There is some question about the actual date of the fire; in Guy S. Baker's 'History of Halifax,' it was reported to have burned down on July 4, 1914.
The exact date might not matter, as it won't bring back that piece of our history. A few pictures of the Trunk Meeting House, along with a copy of Mr. Wright's article, can be found at the Museum of Halifax.
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Respectfully ~ Sue Basile |
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays 2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Holy Apostles (Our Lady of the Lake )
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781) 293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Congratulations!
Sandy White
won a 16 oz Village Candle of your choice ~ many scents to choose from
Whitman Center
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a free 1.5 hour class at
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BuzzAround 2023 People * Planet * Profits Report. For more information, check out :
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Stem Playgroup
Wed, Mar 27
10:30-11:30a
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth St
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based playgroup for preschoolers. Young children are natural-born scientists and engineers. Explore the world around you through science, technology, engineering, and math with everyday activities.
For parents and children 3-5 years.
Space is limited, Call the Holmes Public Library to register at (781) 293-2271
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OCES Healthy Eating on a Budget Lunch-n- Learn
Thu, Mar 28
10-11:30a
Selectman’s Room
499 Plymouth St
Learn with Old Colony Elder Services about ways to make healthier choices, how to read nutrition labels and how to budget at the grocery store. Lunch will be provided.
Learn about the nutrition food label, serving size versus portion size, the MyPlate meal planning, and grocery shopping tips.
Registration is required. Please call Barbara Curtis at 508-293-7313 to register.
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Silver Lake Superintendency & School Committee Joint Meeting
March 14, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Halifax Wage and Personnel Meeting
March 13 , 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Grants Rental
Where you go to work smarter, not harder!
Grants Rental has the everything you need to get the job done!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Drop-In Knitting
Tuesdays
10a-12p
Holmes Public Library
Drop-In Knitting and the Holmes Public Library Fibers Arts Group is an informal group interested in all types of Textile Handiwork- knitting, crochet, quilting, etc.
Drop-In Knitting meets every Tuesday from 10am to noon. Knitting, chatting, laughing….this group gathering is a highlight of the Library week.
Whether you choose to join the Knitters in person or the Fiber Arts Group via social media, we hope you find these groups a fun and enriching resource and local inspiration for your textile handiwork.
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“Busting Myths and Getting Savvy About Senior Living”
Mon, Apr 1
11:30-12:30p
COA
506 Plymouth St
Oasis Senior Advisors and the Council on Aging are hosting "Busting Myths and Getting Savvy About Senior Living." Learn a great deal about how independent living differs from assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing; determine the right time to make a move; and discover how to find the perfect community for yourself or a loved one.
To register, call the COA at (781) 293-7313
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Genealogy Club
Monthly Meeting
Wed, Apr 3
1p
Holmes Public Library
The Genealogy Club meets monthly at 1pm on the First Wednesday of the Month.
Join other amateur family historians in a casual atmosphere to share findings, resources and ideas of your mutual interest. Can’t make a meeting?
The Library offers in house resources to this diligent groups such as access to Ancestry.com, use of a laptop and projector for group work.
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Climate Can Do: Recycling Household Scraps Through Composting
Thinking about starting to create your own compost? Composting is simple, and can be done right in your own back yard in a designated space or box.
Composting is a controlled, aerobic (oxygen-required) process that converts organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil amendment or mulch through natural decomposition. Microorganisms feed on the materials added to the compost pile, breaking it down into core materials.
Materials you add are "greens" and "browns." Greens provide nitrogen, and can include fresh grass clippings, food scraps, and coffee grounds. Browns provide carbon and act as a food source. Typical browns you can add include dead leaves, branches, twigs, and paper.
Benefits to Composting
- Improves the structure and health of your soil by adding organic matter.
- Helps the soil retain moisture and nutrients.
- Attracts beneficial organisms to the soil and reduces the need for pesticides and fertilizers.
- Reduces the potential for soil erosion.
- Sequesters carbon in the soil.
- Builds resiliency to the impacts of climate change.
Aerating occasionally helps the process. Without oxygen a compost pile is ready in 6 months to a year. With oxygen added in just a few months, add compost to your flower and vegetable beds, window boxes, and container gardens; incorporate it into tree beds; mix it with potting soil for indoor plants for a nutrient rich soil.
Erin Payne,, Buzz Around Intern and SNHU student wrote this Climate Can-Do Article.
Together, we can make a difference by taking action to live sustainably. Let's empower ourselves to create a better future for our planet, one step at a time.
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Time to purchase your full, half and quarter shares of C.S.A !
A variety of fresh local produce.
June 15-October 15. 18 weeks of goodness!
Tulips, Hyacinths and Daffodils! A beautiful selection of Easter Lily’s and Hydrangeas!
We've got it!
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St. , Halifax, MA
(781) 293-6792
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Tell Your Favorite Local Business They Should Bee Seen Here
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Halifax Girls Softball 2024 Sponsorship
Opportunities available to purchase a field sign or sponsor a team. We are looking for new sponsors. Field banners will be hung on the fences at the fields. This will go a long way to help offset the increasing costs of maintaining, upgrading, treating, etc our ball fields.
Below are ways in which local businesses can help contribute to the Halifax Girls Softball program:
- Field Banner: Your company name/logo/business info on a 4ft x 5ft full color banner hung on the field fence for the 2024 Spring, Summer & Fall seasons. We can reproduce your business card or any company logo.
- Team Sponsor:Receive around-town exposure with your company name on the back of one team’s game shirts.
- Banner/ Sponsor Combo: Receive a Company Banner AND a full team uniform sponsorship.
- “Friend of the Program” : A donation can be made in any denomination.
If any business would like to contribute in another way or has any questions, do not hesitate to e-mail Pete Barone at barone1077@aol.com
Reposted from: Halifax Girls Softball
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Basic Computer Skills Lessons
Mondays & Tuesdays
2p
Holmes Public Library
Get help and lessons on emails, the web, Microsoft Word and more!
One hour sessions.
Book appointments by stopping in to the Holmes Public Library or by calling (781) 293-2271
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Membership Meeting
Thu, Apr 11
7p
Halifax Town Hall
Join the Veterans fo Foreign Wars monthly membership meeting on Thursday, April 11th at 7pm.
Our Mission To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts and to serve our veterans, the military, and the communities on behalf of all veterans.
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Halifax Beautification Committee Meeting
Sat, Apr 13
9a-12p
Town Green
499 Plymouth St
Join the Halifax Beautification Committee and Shirley Graf for a meeting where they will be distributing information on ‘litter busting’ and also will have a sign up sheet for a Clean Up effort!
Resident litter-buster, Shirley Graf is working in conjunction with the Halifax Police Department and Halifax Beautification Committee to put a stop to littering in Halifax. How do you participate? It's easy! Share photos and stories of your litter-busting adventures on the Halifax Beautification Committee Facebook page to keep us up to date and show others how they can make a difference. As always, thank you for your efforts in keeping Halifax beautiful.
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Halifax Police Department Pinning & Swearing-In Ceremony |
The Town of Halifax and the Halifax Police Department held a Pinning and Swearing-In Ceremony to celebrate the additions within the Halifax Police Department. They appointed Sergeant Michael Schleiff, Detective Joseph Cushman, as well as two new officers, Officer Stephan Raddatz and Officer Daniel Chahine.
They also recognized the appointment of Tina Oliveira as Police Matron.
The Halifax Police Department shared "This marks a truly significant moment on their respective journeys as they were sworn in, and entrusted in upholding the Halifax Police Departments mission to protect & serve their community with the utmost integrity, courage, and sincerity."
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Congratulations to these men and women and we are wishing you the best in your career!
Written by Skylar Robles BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
Halifax Board of Selectmen Meeting includes the Pinning and Swearing-In Ceremony
March 12, 2024. Video Courtesy of Area 58
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a free 1.5 hour class at
Historical Tidbit Question:
In what year was the Trunk Meeting House built?
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On March 27, 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: Erin Payne, Jamie Puhi, Skylar Robles, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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Bee Adventurous!
“Adventure is worthwhile in itself.”
~ Amelia Earhart
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”
~ Andre Gide
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” ~ Mark Twain
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” ~ Ibn Battuta
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It is time for an adventure in change; an adventure in compassion and an adventure in learning about ourselves. So, this spring, whether you adventure into the depths of understanding, or discovering new lands as you venture out of your cocoon; explore with an open heart, you never know what you will find!
~ 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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