BuzzAround Whitman

May 25, 2025



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Whitman Athletes Attend Women in Sports Day at Gillette Stadium

Sponsored by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, or MIAA, Girls and Women in Sports Day is an opportunity to highlight the female athletes around the state.

The day is an annual event that celebrates the hard work and commitment of athletes across the commonwealth in their sports. This year, two students from Whitman Hanson High School were invited to attend the ceremony at Gillette Stadium alongside their softball coach, Maegan Amsler. Congratulations to Emilia Cooke and Cami Walsh on this recognition!

By Meghan Boucher, Emerson College BuzzAround Intern

Image and Story Source: Whitman Hanson FB

Memorial Day Parade

Mon, May 26

9:30a

Whitman will be proudly hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade, a cherished tradition honoring the men and women who have served our country. The parade will begin on South Avenue, proceed to Town Hall, and conclude at Town Park. A meaningful ceremony will follow at the Civil War Monument, where the community will gather to reflect and pay tribute to our veterans. All are welcome, come take part in remembering and honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Source: Whitman 02382 FB

Appreciation for Food Drive Support

"THANK YOU WHITMAN!! A great BIG Thank you to the residents who dug deep and donated over 6400 pounds of food at the May 10th NALC/Post Office Food Drive! Thank you to the letter carriers, the girl scouts and daisy scouts, the

4H and Mt. Mover's Girl's clubs for their assistance in collecting the food. Many from the St. Vincent de Paul Society of the Holy Ghost church - who are regulars at the food pantry - also spent their day helping to receive, weight, sort and store the donated items. What a generous town we live in! Many, Many Thanks!"

Respectfully submitted, Tina Ouellette, Whitman Food Drive Coordinator

Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative

ACEs Trailer (2018)

This powerful short film explores how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) intersect with addiction, violence, and cycles of trauma—and why trauma-sensitive care in schools isn’t optional, it’s essential.

Learn how schools and communities can build trauma-informed prevention frameworks to reach the kids most at risk—before the cycle continues.

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150th Anniversary Celebration

As celebrations kicked off for Whitman's 150th Anniversary Celebration, unknown parts of it's history came to light. Watch here for a glimpse into local oral histories as well as the dedication of the town's time capsule!

150 Years of Whitman - Ep. 2, Time Capsule Dedication

Video Courtesy of WHCA9TV

March in the Whitman Parade!

Deadline to sign up for the June 22nd parade is June 1st.

Whitman 150th Celebration

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Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant

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Pick up our famous dishes to enjoy at home with your family and friends or order full lunch and dinner meals for a party, special occasion or business event.

Place your order online or call your nearest Johnny Macaroni’s location!

eat well * laugh often * love much

Whitman Select Board

May 20, 2025

 Video Courtesy of Whitman Government TV

Whitman Zoning Board of Appeals

May 12, 2025

 Video Courtesy of Whitman Government TV

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Climate Can-Do: Simple Kitchen Swaps

We use plastic every day, most of the time without thinking about it. But scientists have discovered tiny, toxic, pollutants called microplastics all around the world. From Antarctica to the oceans, and even our own tap water. These tiny particles are a result of excessive plastic consumption and pollution. Here are simple switches we can make in our daily lives to decrease our contact with these toxic microplastics– and it all starts in the kitchen.

• Switch to bamboo or wood cutting boards. The plastic cutting boards we use to cut up our fruits and vegetables can scratch off tiny bits of plastic that stick to our food and are then consumed. Wood or bamboo is a better alternative and can even keep your knives sharper for longer!

• Use glass food storage containers. The plastic food containers we use to store leftovers get a lot of wear and tear. Over time this erosion can cause an increased amount of microplastics in our food. Alternatives like glass or pyrex are more long lasting and microplastic free!

• Don’t put plastic in the dishwasher. Even though we can make some switches, it’s unrealistic to get rid of all the plastic in our houses. However, the plastic we have left, like bottles or containers, can be washed by hand. The high temperatures of the dishwasher degrade the plastic over time.  

Glass, pyrex, wood, bamboo are all great alternatives, but it’s nearly impossible to avoid plastic–and that’s ok. We can’t be perfect consumers nor should we have to. Making these simple switches can help not only protect you, but the world around you too! There is still a lot of research being done and much to learn about its effects. Scientists suggest a balanced diet, exercise, and plenty of sleep is always a sure fire way of having a healthy lifestyle.

Written by Meghan Boucher, Emerson College BuzzAround Intern

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency

Whitman DPW Board of Commissioners

May 14, 2025

Audio courtesy of Whitman Government TV

Register for Whitman Recreation Summer Park Program

The Recreation Department will be hosting its Summer Park Program from Jun 30-Aug 8. This program is for children 6-11. Make sure to register to enjoy a summer full of crafts, sports, games, swimming, and fun! You can sign up for one week or all of them. For my information on how to register visit www.whitman-ma.gov/137/Recreation! 

Source: Whitman Recreation FB

Register for Whitman’s 150th 5k

Sun, Jun 8

12p

56 Temple Street

Registration is open for Whitman’s 150th celebratory 5k on Jun 8! Come support the town’s 150th Anniversary with this fun event. Registration is $35 and will close on June 6. For more information on how to register visit runsignup.com/Race/MA/Whitman/Whitman150th5K. 

Town of Whitman 150th Celebration Events

Join the town of Whitman in celebrating their 150th anniversary as a town!

Sun, June 8: Rededication of the Memorial Arch

Sun, June 8: Road Race

Sun, June 8: Scavenge Hunt for Kids/Adults

Sat, June 14: Concert/Fireworks

Sun, June 22: Parade

For more information on the events visit Whitman 150th Celebration FB

Skill Stations at Whitman Public Library

Mon, Jun 9

11a-2p

Community Room

The Whitman Public Library is welcoming children 0-6 for an afternoon of skill stations and sensory play! Each station will have different fine motor skill tools. There will also be tools available for infants as well! Drop in to play!

Source: Whitman Public Library

All Saints Church Flea Market

Sat, Jun 14

9a-3p

44 Park Avenue

All Saints Church is hosting a community flea market and book sale! It's a great way to support the church while exploring a variety of items from local vendors. You'll find gently used books, unique products, and handmade goods, there will be something for everyone!

Source: All Saints Parish

Dress a Girl Around the World Event

The Whitman Public Library is taking part in Dress a Girl Around the World! This campaign was started in 2006 with the motto “because every girl deserves at least one new dress.”

Whitman Public Library is calling all sewists in the community to come down and pick up one of the kits in the main lobby. Each kit contains a simple dress pattern. Just sew a dress, return it to the library, and it will be sent to an underserved girl around the world! This will be an ongoing event, so stop buy and pick up a kit or two! For more information about this organization visit www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com. 

Written by Meghan Boucher, Emerson College BuzzAround Intern

Source: Whitman Public Library

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