It was the first day of school for East Bridgewater on August 31^st. Students showed up with back-to-school clothes, new backpacks, and new attitudes for the upcoming school year. While the first few school days can be stressful, Morgan, our school therapy dog, was nearby to settle the butterflies.

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East Bridgewater Select Board Meeting 8-23-23

Courtesy EBCAM

The September pick for the COA is The Invisible Life of Addie Laurue by V.E Schwab. The book follows Addie Larue, who, to escape a desolate situation, makes a deal to become immortal with the cost of no one remembering who she is. For hundreds of years left to wander through time, until one day in New York City, a boy remembers her. Multiple book copies, including large print and CD versions, will be available at the COA. You can also access an e-book version on Libby. To Sign up, call the COA at (508) 378-1610 and visit the Council of Aging on Facebook

The East Bridgewater Public School system has published it 2023-2024 school year. Now is the time to make your calendars and planning those holiday vacations. To see the Calendar, visit the East Bridgewater Public Schools Website.

Join Dr. Kerima M. Lewis for a lecture on “Slavery and Freedom in Old Bridgewater.” Dr. Lewis will talk about the institution of slavery in Old Bridgewater and Easton, and the story of an enslaved family who went on to live in Bridgewater after they were freed.

Karima M. Lewis teaches history at Massasoit Community College and Emerson College. Having worked in the fields of Social Work and Law before becoming an Historian, she holds a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, an M.S.W. degree from the Hunter College School of Social Work, a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law, and a Ph.D. in History from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Lewis wrote her dissertation on the history of slave resistance in colonial New England. As a local public historian in the field of slavery in New England. Dr. Lewis makes presentations on this topic locally, across the United States, and abroad.

The Old Bridgewater Historical Society, a private organization, started in 1894 and is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and publication of history relating to the original Bridgewater township, which includes the towns of Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, and the city of Brockton. For more information, visit the OBHS website

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts's is changing its flag state seal and motto.

A state commission in collaboration with UMass Boston sent out a survey for public input. All MA residents are encouraged to participate. The committee want the flag to be a representation of the citizens of MA. A final recommendation will be given to the commission in late November. Now is the time to give your input! to fill out the survey. To fill out the survey go to UMass Boston's Website.

For more information go to the Town of East Bridgewater's website.

The Massachusetts Broadband Institute needs your input. The survey asks people about their experience using the Internet in the state. Massachusetts can provide everyone with better internet service and digital support by providing your input.

To fill out the survey, visit the Massachusetts Broadband Institute website.

The Mass Cultural Council Distributes funds to local and regional cultural councils. EB funds are granted to arts, humanities, interpretive science projects for EB residents. Applicants must complete their applications online and submit them directly to the EB Council. Applications are due October 17, 2024. Grant recipients are paid through reimbursement grants.

For more information visit the Mass Cultural Council Webpage

To register for the information session on Tuesday, Sept 12 at 6pm visit the Local Cultural Council Grants Info Session,

September 20^th , 2023

For more information, visit the Women’s Soul Project event website.

The Tutu and Sparkle Fest is coming back in full swing! Everyone of all ages is encouraged to participate. Whether you are just learning to walk or in a stroller, all are welcome. Be sure the to wear tutus, sparkles, and pink. For any questions about the race visit email Leanne.tuturun@gmail.com, or SydneyCraven328@gmail.com. To Check out and Sign up for the event go to the event's Facebook page.

In 1974, industrious EB residents Ron Putt, Bruce Beaman, Bill Scott and Wayne Johnson sought to commemorate the country’s bicentennial by joining the Olde Bridgewater Minuteman Company and creating their own cannon. Ron Putt machined the barrel out of a piece of steel and the four of them hammered the wheels into place on the 300 lb cannon. Ron then became licensed by the state fire marshal to be a Competent Operator of Cannon and Mortar. This allowed them to shoot off black powder (no cannonball) in East Bridgewater with the fire chief's permission. In the mid - 1980’s, that included touchdowns at Viking Football games. Ron and company also traveled with the cannon for re-enactments and events, including weddings. Now that’s starting off things with a bang!  

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