The Whitman American Legion Post 22 held a ceremony for Flag Day Observance to honor those who have served. During the ceremony, participants burned U.S. flags that were faded, tattered, and torn as a way of showing respect for the United States. Thank you to those who have fought for our country. Your bravery has allowed us to have the freedoms we have today.

Source and photo credit: Whitman American Legion FB

Join our Park program at the historical Whitman Town Park!

Open to: Whitman & Hanson Residents, Whitman Town Employee Families. 9a–3p

Who: Children ages 6 to 12 (completed Kindergarten through 6th grade)

When: July 3rd through August 11th, 6 individual weeks

Where: Whitman Town Park (drop off and pick up at picnic tables)

A park program counseling staff of energetic, fun, creative high school and college aged counselors will lead, entertain, create, and educate the children!

Kids will enjoy being with their peers and participating in: Arts & crafts, music/drama, nature/science areas, Sports, games, playground fun, Special events, theme weeks, field trips

Daily use of the Swimming POOL

$150 for one child total per week

$280 for two children total per week

Reduced fee with each additional child up to 6 from same family.

For more information, please call 781-618-9758 or email Whitman Recreation

Video courtesy of: WHtv

June 12, 2023

Video courtesy of: WHCAtv

July 13 - Uncommon Soul Rock, Funk

The Cultural Council is looking for two savory trucks for the free summer concerts on June 29th and July 6th! If interested reach out to them at Culturalcouncil@whitman-ma.gov or comment on Whit Cultural Council FB

The Leadership Metro South Program is designed for individuals who are devoted to transformative leadership in the community. The program guides participants through an immersive year-long curriculum including expert panel discussions, virtual and on-site visits, presentations, focus groups, activities, and more.

To learn more and apply, click Metro South Leadership Program.

Summer is finally here! Warmer weather, more time outside, and an increase in physical activity…all of which lead to us being thirstier. Drinking enough water throughout the day is always important – our bodies are 50% to 70% water (Mayo Clinic) – and with the hot weather in the coming months, it is especially crucial to avoid dehydration. However, our hydration doesn’t need to come at the expense of our environment. According to Ban the Bottle, Americans throw away 35 billion plastic bottles every year. Additionally, only 5% of our plastics (Greenpeace) get recycled; the rest end up in trash heaps, or are litter and many end up in the ocean.

Refillable water bottles make a real difference close to home; in our drinking water; in our rivers; and right down to the ocean. By switching to refillables instead of buying single-use bottles, you are: cutting down on oil usage needed to manufacture the plastic water bottles; decreasing CO2 put out into the atmosphere through production; reducing landfill waste (University of Colorado Boulder); and decreasing the likelihood of nanoplastics in our tap. You’re also saving money and time by not buying a plastic water bottle every time you’re out and about -$1.25 may not seem like much, but it definitely adds up! If tap water isn’t for you, a filtered water dispenser and a reusable water bottle will soon pay for themselves as you consider the cost of bottled water. Most importantly: Refillable water bottles can decrease pollution in our oceans – the same ones we love to swim in over the summer. It’s an important Climate Can Do to reduce personal plastic waste; opt for refillable bottles instead of single-use plastic ones so we and our environment can flourish!

Defenders Alumni Drum Corps will be playing the Whitman Park for a free summer concert Thursday, June 29!

Save the Date Whitman Friends!! Start thinking of ideas to decorate your bicycle or doll carriage for our parade at the basketball courts!!! Prizes will be awarded! Relay races, food, music and fun!

Pool is free from 1-4p for Whitman residents!

For more information, visit Whit 4th of July Celebration FB

Session 1: July 3-14

Session 2: July 17-28

Session 3: July 31-August 11

8:30–9a: Levels 2, 3, 4

9:15–9:45a: levels 1, 2

10–10:30a: Levels 1, 3

Level 1: Introduction to Water skills: Children will learn how to feel comfortable in the water

Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Children will learn basic swimming skills

Level 3: Stroke Development: Introduce new strokes and students improve skills

Level 4: Stroke Improvement: Improving Stroke Skills

$105 first child, $200 second child, $285 third child

3 or more children $285 family max per session

For more information, call Whitman Recreation 781-618-9758 or email recreation@whitman-ma.gov.

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June 19, 2023

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The Town of Whitman came together June 10 for a momentous event - the 2nd Annual Whitman Day! Cut a little short by the weather, a great time was had by all. Huge thanks to the Whitman Cultural Council for organizing. To see additional scenes from around the park, check out their photo spread at: Whitman Cultural Council FB.

Town dedication and pride continued the following day with a post - Whitman Day Park Cleanup. Heartfelt gratitude to all the participants for their time and effort in making our community cleaner and more beautiful. For the clean up, The Cultural Council specifically extends thanks to Whitman Pack 59 Cub Scouts, Whitman Boy Scout Troop 59, parent volunteers, and David Forth - WHRSD School Committee, for joining in the clean up.

Story by J. Rose.

Story source credit: Whitman Cultural Council FB

Image credit: Whitman Cultural Council FB & Whitman Police Department FB

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