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August 25, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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A Thanks To The Supporters Of KIDS DAY! | |
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"Halifax Ma Farmers Market and The Halifax Helping Hands Food Pantry wish to give our heartfelt thanks to our vendors and supporters of "KIDS DAY"!
We would guestimate that around a thousand people showed up to enjoy this wonderful family event. Smiles were seen all day long from happy parents, children, and all participants alike.
Notable contributors: Hornstra Farms of Norwell and Whitman, Justin Kealy and Family tractor Driver Extraordinaire!, Nessralla Farm For Hay Wagon, Ralph Smith Trucking Carver St. Halifax two trucks displayed, Matt Kimberly, Evan, Nathan Campbell of Ravenbrook Farm, Wood St Halifax two tractors and vintage struck and much help from their two sons! Steve Currie of Halifax Fire Department for engines and vintage trucks, and vendor Sharon Suncatchers Mr. Smith for vintage blue struck.
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Thank you all so much, Steve King Mkt Mgr."
Reposted From: Halifax Farmer's Market FB
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Historical Tidbit: 1845 Train Trip from Boston to Plymouth
When the Old Colony Railroad was first open for business one of their first trips was a run to Plymouth. About 400 gentlemen were invited by the directors to assemble at South Station at 10 o'clock in the morning at the freight depot ( the connection to the passenger depot not finished). A train of beautiful cars, built by a Mr. Bradley of Worcester were waiting. The cars were handsomely finished with all the material improvements of the day.
The train was drawn by two new engines and proceeded at a moderate pace, stopping at all the way stations to take in the gentlemen who had been invited to join in the excursion.
The route passed through Dorchester, on the sea coast border, crossed the Neponset River near its mouth, passed through the Weymouth Center, South Abington, a portion of Hanson, a corner of Halifax and the village of Kingston to its terminus near Court Street in Plymouth, a distance of 37 miles.
The route as far as Quincy and Braintree was pleasant. The track, with the exception of a small portion, where the work was not finished was in excellent order. The depot buildings at the stations were unfinished.
The train arrived in Plymouth between 12 o'clock and 1 PM. From the depot the guest marched in procession, with music, to Pilgrim Hall where after a brief address they enjoyed a chowder luncheon. After brief speeches all guests were returned to the city in the early evening.
This was the seventh main line of the railroad that radiated from Boston as a common center, measuring in all their branches more than 800 miles, and it was said that the lines were to soon be extended.
An eyewitness account of that trip by one of the riders years later told of the odd looking train struggling with a grade. "Going up a grade from what is now Quincy Adams, at that time Braintree, the locomotive was unable to pull the train, and some of us were obliged to get out and push the engine and train up the slope. First we detached the engine and pushed that up the grade, then we took the cars and gave them a lift up the hard place, and that was the way in which we helped along the first trip over the new railroad."
"We went along all right then, as I remember, until we came to Kingston, four miles from Plymouth, and here we found that the bridge was not completed. The engineer did not dare to run the cars over the road, heavily loaded as they were and so we got out again, some extra boards were laid down, and we walked over the bridge, single file..."
The Old Colony Rail Road Boston to Plymouth line opened November 10,1845 - 36.8 miles in length.
~Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
Town of Halifax
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Holmes Public Library
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
COA
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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Food Pantry Raffle
Sat, Aug 31
10a-3p
499 Plymouth St
Halifax Helping Hands Food Pantry is running a Raffle at the Farmer's Market. Last Day to participate is August 31! Come by the Farmer's Market and take a chance!
For More Info: Halifax Farmer's Market FB
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Halifax’s Early Voting for September State Primary
Will be held in the Town Clerk’s Office (Halifax Town Hall, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338).
The last day to pass in a vote by mail application is Monday August 26th.
Below are the early voting dates and times for the State Primary.
Monday August 26th from 7am - 4:30pm Tuesday August 27th from 7am - 6:30pm Wednesday August 28th from 7am - 4:30pm Thursday August 29th from
7am - 4:30pm Town August Newsletter
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Summer Parties Catering ... DONE!
3 locations
Eat -In & Take Out
East Bridgewater
Take -Out
Halifax
eat well * laugh often * love much
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Area 58 & Halifax Town News Are Looking for Student Volunteers
The Halifax Town News will be working with Area 58, the local news station, to create a recorded version of Halifax's monthly newsletter. Starting this month, students will have the opportunity to become one of the reporters. Every month a group of up to 10 students will report on different events, updates, and announcements regarding the happenings of the town. Each student will get their own segment during their respective month.
The finished recording will be broadcasted to all the residents of Halifax as an engaging way to inform everyone of the community’s current events. If you (or your child) are in grades 4-12 and want to get involved, please email eva.chapman@halifax-ma.org. Include your full name, grade, and which month you would be willing to help out. You can sign up for as many months as you want. We are hoping to eventually have a regular rotation of student reporters. Town of Halifax August Newsletter
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Collecting Old Clothing & Textiles ~ Generations in Support
Please bring any clothing or other textiles to the clothing bin located behind the Council on Aging (The Senior Center @ 506 Plymouth St) . We accept clothing, all shoes (including sneakers), belts, pocketbooks, and all other textiles (material, sheets, towels, blankets, etc.). 100% of the funds collected from this program, by Generations in Support of the Council on Aging, Inc., are available to the Council on Aging for programs and other needs.
Thank you!
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Stop in and check out our fresh produce selection. We are open daily from 8am to 6pm!
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St. , Halifax, MA
(781) 293-6792
www.nessrallafarm.com
Nessralla Farmstand Facebook
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Holmes Public Library & COA Programs-Bookmobile
The bookmobile service is for homebound residents living in Halifax. Librarian Lynette Toohey will hand pick and deliver the books to you at home! Tell her what you like to read and what you don’t like to read. Not only do they offer books, they can also deliver DVD’s and audiobooks! Call the Library to Register! 781-293-2271 Ex–145.
Source: COA August Newsletter
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NOW AVAILABLE:
LIBRARY OF THINGS
Have you always wanted to play the ukulele? Do you need a fantastic bluetooth speaker for a pool party? How about a Giant Jenga for fun outdoor play? You may borrow all this AND MORE from the Holmes Public Library, all thanks to the generosity of our phenomenal Friends of the Library group! Check out something cool today!
Source: Friends of the Holmes Public Library FB
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Sweet Summer Berry Soda - edible Southeastern Massachusetts | A simple way to prolong the life of sweet berries. Use very ripe berries for extra sweetness. Add the homemade syrup, and perhaps a splash of alcohol, to sparkling water to suit your taste. Garnish with fresh berries and herb sprigs clipped from the garden. | | | |
You've Got to Vote - Hive Connect | Video Project featuring tomorrows voices encouraging their parents !!! In June, 30 children from Brockton's Rose Conservatory under the direction of Greg Fernandes joined Joe Jencks on his song You've Got to Vote at Brockton Public Library, recording and performing this rousing call to action. | | | | |
Relational Eating with Vicki Robin | |
In her Ted X: Relational Eating video, New York Times Best Seller Vicki Robin lays out how eating locally is how we take care of the earth and be prepared for the future.
BTW:
When the ultimate "Do-it yourself - er" can't do it herself, she turns to the BuzzAround. Vicki Robin's website is managed by the BuzzAround. vickirobin.com
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Flea Market: Vendor All Call
Sat, Sep 14
10a-3p
503 Plymouth St
The Halifax Congregational Church will be holding a Flea Market on the Halifax town green.
The church will also be selling its delicious homemade clam chowder at the Flea Market for those who just want to stop by for lunch.
The cost for a 10 ft by 10 ft space is $25. The rental of a 6 ft church table is also available for those who don’t have their own table. The cost for a church table is $10 but there is a limited number available.
It is recommended that you bring a canopy for coverage from the sun on the town green. As for food options, there is a hot dog vendor and the church’s homemade clam chowder. Otherwise, it is recommended that you bring your own lunch.
The deadline for payment is Wednesday, September 11. Please call Susan Mahan at 781-293-0422 to reserve your space and get payment information.
Please come and join us for a great outdoor event! Everyone is welcome.
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Climate Can Do: Overconsumption and Sustainable Practices
What Is Overconsumption?
Overconsumption is the excessive consumption or use of something. Without change we could eventually run out, or create more than we can dispose of.
How Can We Help?
Live sustainably, make lifestyle choices that help you and the planet. Small changes make a big impact:
*Walk, bike or take public transportation whenever possible!
*Consider alternatives to single use items:
- A reusable shopping bag.
- Skip the plastic bottles; all sorts of reusable bottles can be found in metal, glass and recycled plastic
- Replace Saran Wrap with wraps made from beeswax, cotton, and tree oil that keep food fresher and can be reused repeatedly.
- Use reusable towels instead of paper towels.
*Consider eating 2 or 3 meatless dinners / week:
Don’t throw away leftovers; eating leftovers will help you avoid food waste and save you money. Freeze pre-made meals for handy eating later.
*Rather than replacing, repair.
Do not automatically discard broken items when they break. Instead, try repairing it. Using this method can save you money and reduce landfill waste. Repair shops and Youtube Videos are readily available to help you fix things.
*Join Buy Nothing.
With Buy Nothing, you can get rid of unwanted things around your house and get things you need for free. Their motto “Buy Nothing. Share Everything,” a sustainable living app.
*Shop local.
By shopping locally, you reduce the impact of transportation on the environment and support your local economy.
This article was written by Tiana Frias, Stonehill College BuzzAround Intern on overconsumption and ways to limit our resource usage.
We’ve got this!
Source: sentientmedia.org/overconsumption/, green-living.na.panasonic.com/articles/20-frugal-habits-for-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle
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Halifax Conservation Commission
August 13, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58 Cable Access
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Halifax Zoning Board of Appeals
August 12 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58 Cable Access
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Monday, August 12 Transportation Night at the library was great fun! Huge thanks to the Police, Fire & Highway Departments for bringing things that go VARUUUUUMMMM!! | |
Reposted: "Thank you Jean and the Library staff for the invite to bring some of our equipment to the transportation night. It’s great to see the kid's reaction to being close or in the equipment." | | |
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How many miles long was the 1845 rail from Boston to Plymouth?
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15 Years!
I feel like we've grown up together, you and I... especially when I look at the layout and tone of those early 2009 BuzzAround issues.
Not only did the newsletters involve more colors, with my design tendencies leaning toward Edwardian, but also saw myself as an unofficial cheerleader for everything that makes our village stronger:
Volunteers: " Thank you to the Girl Scouts for their food drive, HUGE wonderfulness!"
Small Businesses: " Congratulations for your certification, Sandy, way cool!"
Civic Participation: “ Here's a link to the Warrant, the town meeting is Monday night, don’t miss it!”
Effective municipal services: "The DPW did an incredible job with tree removal after the storm!!!"
As the years went on, my writing style matured, and the design evolved. We streamlined our process and chose color accents that reflected our community. Your good news continued to inspire us.
Through growing pains and COVID, we dug deep and found stories that strengthened our communities. We highlighted volunteers, celebrated small businesses, informed the public about civic participation, and cheered on our essential and municipal workers.
Your BuzzAround has always been a team of people who care about building strong civically minded communities and as we matured as an organization, we have instituted systems to ensure our vitality. We train college interns on volunteerism, local civics and corporate responsibility. They learn the importance of
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