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December 11, 2022 ~ Building
Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity & Bridgewater's
29th Year Supporting The Greater BW Community!
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For the 29th year, BSU's Kappa Delta Phi fraternity & the citizens of Bridgewater came together to support our local families in need. On Sat, Dec 3rd, 1000 bags were dropped off on doorsteps and Sunday Dec 4, pantry goods were picked up from Bridgewater homes and distributed. Current Bridgewater State University students and alum collected over 2600 pounds of food and distributed to local food pantries. Great job, guys!
Image & video credits: J. Rose & Derrick Clara
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Historical Tidbit:
Law Enforcement in Early Bridgewater
In these days of police/community relations, one can't help but wonder how it all began. Dr. Benjamin Spence has researched this subject and come up with some interesting information.
In the beginning, the church elders or deacons handled those that broke the laws of the colonies, little more than the Ten Commandments.
As time went on and the population spread out, there was a need to handle law enforcement on a local level far removed from the first church. Early church records talk of parishioners being brought before the church by the deacons to confess their crimes and face punishment. The punishment often involved lashes or a fine and sometimes a commitment to attend services with reform in mind. Capitol crimes were still sent to the county court in Plymouth.
It was not until the American Constitution called for the separation of church and state that the state, county, or community government slowly took over the responsibility of laws to control offenders.
In Bridgewater, the turning point was finally the creation of the four separate towns and the end of churches being used as the seat of town government. Each town appointed constables, and in about the year 1900 we hear about formal police officers.
The offenses back then were much the same as what we read about today. Church records speak of folks being brought before them to answer for robbery, home invasion, intoxication, rape, infidelity, assault and battery, and murder.
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So, today's news is nothing new, people have always been people.
Respectfully submitted,
David Moore
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Academy Building Municipal Offices
66 Central Square
508-697-0921
Services available through phone, email & website only
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 - 7:30p
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Congratulations!
Louise Domingos
You 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
Jumbo Pop- It toy
(Value $25)
WestGate Mall
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Big Ryan's Toddler Show
Wednesday, December 14
10:30 - 11a
15 South Street
Big Ryan's toddler programs focus on puppet play, music, and movement. Due to the unpredictability and short attention spans of very young children, these programs usually run for about 25 to 30 minutes. So come in and have some fun with Big Ryan! No registration is required. The event will be in the Flora T. Little Meeting Room in the Bridgewater Public Library. For more information, visit the Bridgewater Public Library's website here.
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Carols, Cookies, & Cocoa
Wednesday, December 14
3 - 5p
15 South Street
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Polar Express Story Time
Wednesday, December 14
6:30 - 7:30p
15 South Street
All aboard! Bring your family and friends to the Bridgewater Public Library for an evening of reading The Polar Express and leave with a special treat while supplies last. No tickets or registrations are needed. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit Polar Express Story Time's FB event page.
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Entry level to licensed positions:
- Clinical Staff
- Nursing Staff
- Mental Health Specialists/Recovery Specialists
- Certified Peer Specialists/Family Support
- Management and more
- New Pay Rates
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
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BROCKTON AREA JOB FAIR/ INFORMATION SESSION
December 13, 2022
10 am
Held at MassHire Brockton 34 School Street • Brockton, MA * Come prepared to interview
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High Point & Affiliated Organizations are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals
looking to make a change in peoples lives. We are currently hiring for our Inpatient, Outpatient and Community Based Services to open up a new Community Based Mental Health services program in Brockton January 3, 2023.
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Toy Drive
Help raise money and collect toys for kids that can't afford gifts this holiday season. Cash, check, and unwrapped toys are eligible items for donation. There is a truck at the Bridgewater transfer station and a drop-off spot at the Bridgewater Fitness Center, 620 Bedford Street, currently accepting donations. The donations will be going to Toys for Tots. For more information, contact (508) 697-0374 or info@bridgewaterfitness.com.
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Giving Tree
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street
The Bridgewater Public Library is collaborating with South Shore Foster Closet to collect unwrapped gifts for foster teens. Grab a tag from one of the giving trees and then bring an unwrapped gift by December 16th. If you would like to participate but can't visit to grab a tag, you can visit this website for the list of eligible items please visit the Giving Tree event page here.
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Climate Can- Do:
Frugal Beauty
Frugal living is about using & re-using: checking what you have and whats available before buying something new.
Often our beauty products are overlooked when we are thinking about living climate friendly.
Using what you have and being mindful about your purchases is good for your wallet and for the planet.
Our Climate Can-Do Articles from Jacquie focus on life changes that we can make, which will help mitigate the environmental changes of our climate emergency. Our goal is to keep the Earth's temperature from rising 1.5˚ C to lessen the sea rise. However, there are things we can do.
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'Tis the Season
To decorate with evergreens...
ummm smell that?
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Vietnam Book Donation
Paul Laporte, President of District 12 VFW Auxiliary, State Chairman for National Home, State Chairman for Buddy Poppy, Senior Vice President and Scholarship Chairman, and Bridgewater-Raynham alumni, visited the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School on December 7th, to make a book donation. He stopped by the BRRHS library to drop off The Vietnam War, written by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns. Paul has helped to give BR 9th through 10th-grade students scholarships in the past focused on different veteran topics each year. When Katie Reilly, BR class of '26 and editor for BR Roundup, asked why he wanted to donate this book, Laporte stated, "I want the students to ask questions. If this book is here, it gives a time of remembrance. If one person sees this book, understands what the veterans have gone through, and then shows appreciation, it will make a difference. It is important to have books like this brought to the student's attention."
With the date being National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance, there is no better time to acknowledge and appreciate the US veterans. Reilly ended the interview for the school Newspaper Club by asking, "How can our local students help the VFW and local veterans?" Laporte said, "If the students can be aware, be more civil, or volunteer when they can, that will make a difference. Do what you can. Be aware of what happened, what they did for us, and how you can continue to help and support veterans as you get older. If you can get involved by doing community hours and understanding why you are doing them, that is a great help."
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District would like to thank Paul Laporte for this book donation and for meeting with the BRRSD students and staff.
Pictured left to right are Melina Sheedy, Paul Laporte, Katie Reilly, and Erica Thibodeau.
Photo & Story Credits: BR Public Schools
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Town Council Meeting
12/06/2022
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Historic District Commission Meeting
12/06/2022
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Fusion Dolls
Doll & Toy Store in WestGate Mall
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Buy 1 doll, get 2nd half off
while supplies last!
Until Dec 12, give a child a doll
that looks like them!
Donate a doll to My Brothers Keeper.
Inside WestGate Mall
across from Kay jewelers
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Don't let shorter and colder days get you down! Level up and get stronger this Winter at PTU!
In Massachusetts, you don't need to see your doc first, just give us a call!
Physical Therapy U
(508) 697-2000
75 Scotland Blvd, Unit A,
Bridgewater
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Food Justice: Growing a Healthier Community through Art...
Food security is among the most basic of human needs, but contemporary issues prevent equitable access to food. Economic inequality and structural racism, corporate agricultural practices, food waste, climate change, and domestic and geopolitics...
Read more
fullercraft.org
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Miss Louises' Prom Expo
The first annual Prom Expo was hosted by Miss Louise Prom Closet and Special Occasions Rental on Sunday, November 20th, at Bridgewater's Vet Club. The vendors for the Expo were M.D. Entertainment & Uplighting, Teeka Lynne's Salon & Day Spa, Alpha Lit South Shore Beautycorner, Wowlloons, Honey Bee Nails, Nicole Clare Photo LLC, Altair Salon & Spa, Gigi's House of Pizza, and many more. There was an amazing show with boys' Tuxedos and girls' prom dresses. Some exciting highlights of the Expo were on-the-spot demonstrations, giveaways, products to buy, a DJ, and the latest styles and designs. You can see more photos on Miss Louise Prom Closet and Special occasions Rental Facebook page.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered
to win a:
Jumbo Pop- It toy
(Value $25)
WestGate Mall
Historical Tidbit Question:
In what year did we start to hear about formal police officers?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On December 14, 2022, 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, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Leanna Silva & Greg Venezia. |
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The Beauty of Frugality!
The beauty of frugality is we:
- Save money - not spending on things we do not need, which increases our quality of life.
- Protect the planet - breaking the chain of overwhelming consumption of our natural resources.
“I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them.”
~ John Stuart Mill
“Frugality is one of the most beautiful and joyful words in the English language, and yet one that we are culturally cut off from understanding and enjoying. The consumption society has made us feel that happiness lies in having things, and has failed to teach us the happiness of not having things.”
~ Elise Boulding
“Being frugal doesn’t mean slashing your spending or depriving yourself of things that you enjoy. It means knowing the value of a dollar and making every effort to spend it wisely.”
~ Frank Sonnenberg
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It is beautiful, being frugal. I see you glowing even now. :) ~ 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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