August 4, 2024



~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.

Last Day of CATS Camp 

What a great time! Attendees had a fantastic final day (as well as every other day) of outdoor fun with the WB Police Department. A big thank you to all the high school counselors who volunteered their time to make this year's event a success!

Written by Tiana Frias, BuzzAround Intern

Image & Story Source: WB Police Dept FB

Historical Tidbit: Home Deliveries

Pictured: Fruit Peddlers with Draft Horses and Covered Wagon, circa 1928



Back in the early 1900's, going to the store was not a very common practice. Twice a week the grocery man would travel around town in the morning with his horse and wagon, visiting every home, and take orders for the dry goods that were needed. It would have been an item that the homeowner could not grow or raise themselves such as flour, coffee, tea, etc. That afternoon he would return to each home with their delivery.

There was also a gentleman from Middleboro who would come around with his wagon selling meat. He was the butcher and usually came once a week. He would have a large drawer on the back of the wagon where the meat was kept and would cut what you wanted from the meat he carried that day. He would also take an order if he didn't have what you wanted.

Respectfully Submitted: Sue Basile

Photo Courtesy Of: Wiki Commons

Town Hall

  508-894-1200

WestBridgewaterMa.org

WB Public Library

508-894-1255

westbpl.org

Council on Aging

508-894-1262

COA

Food Pantry

Proof of residency is the only requirement.

1st & 3rd Wednesday each month

1:45 - 3p & 5:30 - 6p

457 rear, South Main St., Suite #1

508-510-5274  westbridgewaterfoodpantry@gmail.com

Congratulations!

Debbie Candora

won 

a facial from Salon Esprit,

Carriage Crossing East Bridgewater

Facial includes skin analysis; cleansing, exfoliation, pore extraction if needed, a treating serum, facial/neck/shoulder massage, and a finishing mask. Value $80

Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.



Enter for this week's prize of:

a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax

johnnymacaronis.com

Keith Parsonage Open House

Sun, Aug 11 

12-3p 

199 River St

Stop by and meet the Old Bridgewater Historical Society board members. This 17th-century parsonage, home of Rev. James Keith (1643-1719), will be available for tours!

The Keith Parsonage was built in 1662 to house the town’s first minister, Rev. James Keith. During King Philip’s War, the town voted to use the parsonage as a garrison house to protect its inhabitants.

For more info: OBHS WB

Town Hall Gazebo Concerts 

Tue, Aug 13

6-7:30p



The lineup for this year’s summer gazebo concerts features a diverse range of talented bands. Enjoy the sounds of That 60’s Band on this August!

Source: WB Cultural Cultural Council FB 

Kindergarten

Meet & Greet 

Wed, Aug 14, 6-7p

& Thu, Aug 15, 2-3p

WB Public Library 

New kindergarteners starting at Spring Street School have the opportunity to meet each other before school begins! There will also be a story reading, crafts, music, and dancing. There are multiple days and time slots for this event, so be sure to visit the WB Public Library events page. 

Town Museum Open House 



Aug 17, 1p-3p

Sep 21, 1p-3p

65 North Main St

Explore and view the rich history and exhibits at the Town Museum during their open house events. This is your last chance to visit until next spring!

For more info contact the: Historical Commission WB Page

WB Planning Board Meeting July 17, 2024

Video Courtesy of WB Community Access TV

BIG 3 In WB: JULY

Courtesy of WB Community Access TV

WBYAA Outdoor Movie Night 

Fri, Aug 23 

6pm 

Join WBYAA for an outdoor movie night on August 23rd at the baseball fields. Bring chairs and blankets for a fun evening under the stars with the community! The snack shack will be open, and snacks will be available for sale.

Source: WBYAA FB 

Lions Club's NEW

Fall Harvest Fest

Call For Vendors 



Sat, Sep 14 

11a-5p

Friendship Park

80 Howard St

This show will include both crafts and direct marketers. No Flea Market or Yard Sale type vendors. Crafts should be homemade, no imports. Just remember to get your application in as soon as possible. Don’t miss out, contact Jeanne A. Smith WB Lions Vendor Coordinator 

Native vs. Invasive Plants Workshop

Sun, Aug 25 

10a

Maple St 

What are those plants invading our gardens and open spaces? Join the West Bridgewater Open Space and Recreation Committee for a walking presentation on invasive plants in our area. Led by Carol Entin, we will explore the conservation land at Maple Street and learn which plants are invasive and which native plants are beneficial to wildlife.

Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and pants for protection.

Source: WB Open Space Committee FB 

Climate Can Do:

Seasonal Food and Farmers Markets

Going to a farmers market is a wonderful activity to do with family, friends, or alone, and it also helps the planet. 

Local and Seasonal Food

Farmers markets sell primarily local food. Vendors travel from their farms to the market. Because the food travels a shorter distance from the farm to the consumer, less gas is burned for transportation. Local produce is seasonal— strawberries in late spring and early summer, peaches and watermelon in the middle of summer, grapes and apples in the fall, squashes in the winter. It is fresh, nutrient rich with more taste. Additionally, smaller farmers are more likely to pay their workers a living wage than huge factory farms. 

Avoid Monocrop Farming

Smaller farmers are less likely to use monocropping. Planting a single crop over and over again in the same space harms the soil, requires more pesticides, and adds harmful runoff of chemicals to local water supplies.

Accessibility

Farmers markets increase access to fresh, high quality food in lower income communities. Since farmers who sell at the markets typically travel around to different locations in the surrounding area of their farms, they can provide better, healthier food choices for communities that do not have access to them.

Reduced Plastic Waste

Farmers market products are not typically wrapped in plastic, or pre-cut and packaged, as in grocery stores. This reduces plastic waste. 

This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Vasilia Yordanova on actions we can do to live more sustainably. We can do it!

Source: news.climate.columbia.edu

STEAM Camp lead by Sandy Churchill: a fabulously creative good time!

In just one day: Arrival: Mystery Engineering bags

Group Art: Desert Sunset Pictures 

Science: DIY Playdough

Technology: Pixle Art, Perler beads, Watching their videos on the big screen in the auditorium.

Engineering: Working Windmill Challenge

Art: Bookmarks

Math: Assorted math based games

Stem: Keva Planks, Legos

Outside: Soccer, 4 Square, Chalk.

These children had 2 weeks of different activities each day, an incredible STEAM experience!

Reposted from Sandy: "Your creative, kind, enthusiastic, curious, smart, funny, compassionate children make STEAM CAMP possible! We are so grateful you share your fabulous children with us!"

Story & image source: Sandy Churchill Publishing FB

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