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May 5, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Thank You EBLL for an Amazing Opening Day! |
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"From sunrise to sunset we had great games, great food and lots of smiles. Today (April 27, 2024) is not possible without all our volunteers, coaches, parents and players. Thank you all for making today special. Congrats to all our 12s we’ve loved watching you all the past few years."
"EBLL is excited to announce that we are raffling off a 4 pack of tickets to see the Savannah Bananas at Fenway Park on June 8th, 2024!!! Along with the tickets we have added a $100.00 gift card to the Yard house, which is located within walking distance of Fenway.
Tickets are $20.00 per chance." Venmo money to our EBLL treasurer after completing the Google Form. Please include your name and Savannah Banana Raffle in the Venmo payment.
Venmo: @Katie_Holbrook
Drawing will be held on Tuesday May 14th, 2024! Good luck and thank you for supporting East Bridgewater Little League
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Trolley Connects the Bridgewaters
The first electric trolley line in Brockton was the East Side Street Railway, which opened in November 1888, with great success.
In 1896, a line ran from Brockton to West Bridgewater, Bridgewater and Taunton. The following year, the line ran to East Bridgewater. On July 4, 1897, amid a blaring band, cheering crowds and speeches from the company and town officials, the first electric trolley rumbled down Pleasant St, East Bridgewater.
The route began in the Montello section in Brockton and followed Montello St, to Plain St into West Bridgewater down Belmont St into East Bridgewater center. Passengers who were continuing on would then have to disembark and wait for a trolley to Bridgewater center.
For a time, one could travel almost anywhere in the area, even to Nantasket Beach! Many families journeyed to Island Grove in Abington or Mayflower Grove in Pembroke. In summer, the open sided cars were used for the comfort of the passengers.
In 1923, the William H. Luddy Bus Company began to run buses from Bridgewater, East Bridgewater & Whitman thus signalling the end for an already troubled trolley line, which ceased to operate altogether by September 25, 1929.
Information from the East Bridgewater Sesquicentennial Commemorative Booklet
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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
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church. 105 Pleasant St
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
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.
Free Community Meal
EBUMC 54 N. Central St.
Every Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30.
Donations welcome.
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Congratulations!
Evelyn DeLutis
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 Hanging Geranium (value $28) from
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High School Spring Concert
Wed, May 8
7p
EBJSHS Auditorium
Source: EBPSMD Website
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Town of EB Annual & Special Town Meetings
Mon, May 13
7p
Junior-Senior HS
143 Plymouth Street
A copy of the warrant (the list of matters that will be discussed and voted on) is available www.eastbridgewaterma.gov. The deadline to register to vote in order to vote at the meeting is Friday, May 3, 2024 at 5pm. Registration can be done at the East Bridgewater Town Clerk's Office or on-line www.sec.state.ma.us
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Annual Town Election
Sat, May 18
On the ballot for the EB Annual Town Election are one Town Clerk (3 year term), one Select Board (3 year term), one Assessor (3 year term), one Assessor (to fill a vacancy, 2 year term), one Board of Health (3 year term), two Library Trustees (3 year term), two Planning Board (3 year term), one Planning Board (to fill a vacancy, 1 year term), two School Committee (3 year term), and one Housing Authority (5 year term).
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Darius Coombs from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Presents to EB High Schoolers
On Fri, April 5, Darius Coombs from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe shared a presentation with 10, 11, and 12th graders from EB.
Coombs is the Cultural and Outreach Coordinator for Education for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. He has over 35 years of experience in educating people on Wampanoag and other indigenous cultures.
His presentation was well received by the high school students, and the school was happy to have had Coombs there to share his story and insight. A few students stayed back to ask Coombs more questions.
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School Committee Meeting
April 23, 2024
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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Select Board Meeting
April 30, 2024
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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Mother's Day is just around the corner.
What better way to show your appreciation than with a relaxing spa gift certificate?
Purchase a package by clicking on the promotion description, or choose a dollar amount and mom can apply it to any service .
508.378.1530
225 Bedford St * Carriage Crossing
East Bridgewater
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Finance Committee Meeting
April 29, 2024
Video Courtesy of EBCAM
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Small Business & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards |May 10
Medella Dental and BinStar recognized! The Small Business and Entrepreneur Awards are presented to businesses that have displayed employment staying power, growth, innovation, and social responsibility.
Read more
metrosouthchamber.com
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Technology Help
Tue, May 21
10-11a
EB COA
Join us for Tech Help with students from Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School! Bring in your
laptop, tablet, or phone...and your questions!
Please call (508) 378-1610 to sign up for your 15 minute appointment!
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Willie Nelson: Songs & Stories w/ Matt York
Tue, May 21
6:30p
EB Public Library
Longtime New England singer/songwriter Matt York will perform songs and tell stories about the great Willie Nelson. York will focus on Willie's long and illustrious music career that has spanned over seven decades. This program is supported in part by a grant from the East Bridgewater Local Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Registration is recommended, but not required.
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Climate Can Do:
Green on the Go
One of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas and carbon emissions in our atmosphere is the use of vehicles: according to Fuel Economy, “Highway vehicles release about 1.5 billion tons of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere each year—mostly in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2)—contributing to global climate change. Each gallon of gasoline you burn creates 20 pounds of GHG. That's roughly 5 to 9 tons of GHG each year for a typical vehicle.”
How we get from one location to another can have a massive impact on our carbon footprints, and our first goal should be to transition into the use of public transportation whenever possible. The type of vehicle we drive is also incredibly important. The use of gasoline has major implications for the climate because of greenhouse gases associated with crude oil and other petroleum liquids. Another environmentally-friendly option would be electric vehicles. Finally, consider making the switch to bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters to help reduce your carbon footprint (and help you reach your health and fitness goals!).
Ways to Transition to Sustainable Transportation
- The MBTA and Regional Transit Authorities offer a range of services to help riders travel locally and regionally.
- Fixed route services (like the bus and subway) have a reliable regular schedule you can count on and offer discounted fares for seniors and people with disabilities.
- Learn more about public transport services near you
- Electric vehicles (EV) are a great way to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce the cost of owning a vehicle.
- Incentives and financing options may be available to assist you in purchasing an electric vehicle and installing an EV charger at home.
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Learn about electric vehicles
- Reducing our use of gas-powered vehicles is a key step in tackling climate change. Bikes, E-bikes, and E-scooters produce zero emissions and are much less expensive than cars
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Learn about e-bike benefits
Written by Noshin Saiyaara, Buzz Around Intern and Wellesley College student.
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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We Have the Equipment You Need to Get the Job Done!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Dinner & Demonstration
A perfect event to share with your mom!
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Sat May 11,
Choose your seating: 5 or 7 PM
Enjoy a Chicken Marsala Dinner - presented by Marc Rando in the midst of a Marcia Anderson photography & music show. It'll be a night you long remember!
This fundraiser supports the general fund; taking care of our church and food pantry, AA & scout programs we house!
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Women's Circle with Kaitlynn
Wed, May 22
6:30-7:30p
484 Bedford St
Our empowerment coach, Kaitlynn 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.
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East Bridgewater Garden Club
Sat, May 25
9a-2p
EB Town Hall
Come join us for our spring plant sale which includes a large assortment of vegetables, herbs, annuals and perennials. Delicious baked goods will also be available for purchase. Venmo accepted.
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Dale Julius named EB's Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters
The Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters will celebrate neighbors who have contributed as volunteers to help others in the towns of Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, and West Bridgewater.
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For the town of East Bridgewater, the Rotary named Dale Julius Citizen of the Year. Dale is an outstanding citizen with enormous local pride and has made many contributions through his volunteer work. Besides his chair of the Historical Commission, President of the Kiwanis Club, and head of the
East Bridgewater Civil War Round Table, Dale was instrumental in his role as co-chair of the highly successful Bicentennial Celebration in town. Along with co-chair Dave Sheedy, a past recipient of the Citizen of the Year, Dale and other residents worked tirelessly to create a yearlong celebration. Partnering with businesses, organizations, and fellow citizens, Dale was instrumental in developing a memorable town anniversary.
The Citizen of the Year Celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 8 at 7p at the Sachem Rock Community Center in East Bridgewater. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door.
Photo credit: Jim Merrikin
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year did the Luddy Bus Company start to run busses from East Bridgewater?
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On May 8, 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:
Samantha Gibson, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia.
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You've Got This.
Some times,
no matter how hard we try, Things happen.
They happen all around us, they happen to us.
We're here.
We're here to experience it, to contemplate on it. To feel it and decide what to do with it. Here's some insight:
“Shit hits the fan
so fertilizer
can rain.”
~ Jackie Viramontez
“I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” ~ Christopher Reeve
"Bad things can happen to you, but it doesn't mean you have to have regrets. It's all about what you do with it."~ Trixie Mattel
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We're here to experience it,
It's your choice what to do with that experience.
~ 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 2024 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 5/5/24")
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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