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March 17, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Halifax Police Department Pinning & Swearing-In Ceremony |
The Town of Halifax and the Halifax Police Department held a Pinning and Swearing-In Ceremony to celebrate the additions within the Halifax Police Department. They appointed Sergeant Michael Schleiff, Detective Joseph Cushman, as well as two new officers, Officer Stephan Raddatz and Officer Daniel Chahine.
They also recognized the appointment of Tina Oliveira as Police Matron.
The Halifax Police Department shared "This marks a truly significant moment on their respective journeys as they were sworn in, and entrusted in upholding the Halifax Police Departments mission to protect & serve their community with the utmost integrity, courage, and sincerity."
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Congratulations to these men and women and we are wishing you the best in your career!
Written by Skylar Robles BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
Halifax Board of Selectmen Meeting includes the Pinning and Swearing-In Ceremony
March 12, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Standish Manor School 1911
A Special School for Girls
Miss Alice M. Myers, Principal
Hazel G. Cullingford, Assistant Principal
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From the Pamphlet:
Pleasant Social and Home Life
The social life of Standish Manor develops in girls the poise of a well bred woman. Graciousness, charm and thoughtfulness of others enter into all the little incidents of daily life. Rehearsals, games and study occupy the evenings.
Under proper chaperonage, frequent pleasure trips are taken to nearby towns, attending theaters or concerts. Motor rides and sleigh rides are arranged for nominal rates. Parties at the school are planned for girls' birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and St. Valentine's Day.
Attractive home life enters into all work and play. Each girl is expected to take an active interest in every detail of the home and her conduct is guided by those rules which regulate life in a well ordered family. The girls learn and wish to respond willingly to any request of the teachers.
Happiness and contentment in the girls are a vital asset to the School, for only when a girl is happy and satisfied with her environment can she study to advantage. The School has been most successful in brightening the girl who has a tendency to be sullen or unhappy and in giving her a new interest in herself and others. Before the scholastic program is arranged each girl is carefully studied by expert teachers whose duty it is to understand the girl and determine her mental capacity.
The School is absolutely non-sectarian. The pupils are taught to cultivate a sense of moral values, to awaken and develop the best that is in them, nobility of character, grace of manner, courtesy, kindness, and honor. The girls attend the village church every Sunday morning . In the afternoon, they walk and write letters home. A sacred song service is held in the evening.
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Respectfully submitted,
Sue Basile
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays 2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Holy Apostles (Our Lady of the Lake )
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781) 293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Congratulations!
Kathryn Kelsch
won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
A 16 oz Village Candle of your choice ~ many scents to choose from
Whitman Center
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BuzzAround 2023 People * Planet * Profits Report
For more information, check out :
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One Book, One Community: The Gardner Heist
Over the course of March and April, across the Halifax and Bridgewater area there will be multiple book club discussions over books surrounding the Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist, these books being The Gardner Heist by Ulrich Boser and The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin.
Book discussions are planned at the following locations:
- Tuesday March 19, 6p. The Gardner Heist at Holmes Public Library
- Tuesday March 26, 5p. The Lioness of Boston at West Bridgewater Public Library
- Tuesday April 16, 7p The Lioness of Boston at Bridgewater Public Library
- Tuesday April 23, 7:30p. The Lioness of Boston & The Gardner Heist at East Bridgewater Public Library
Source: Email from Ellen Snoeyenbos
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Halifax Elementary School Book Fair
Tue, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar, 25 for students
Thu, March 21 1-7pm for family
Halifax Elementary School
Gymnasium Stage
Halifax Elementary School is hosting a Book Fair! Students who come to school with an eWallet, cash or check will visit the fair during their scheduled time. For more information and scheduled times for each class, visit Scholastic Book Fair (doc). |
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COA
March Book Club
Thu, Mar 21
2p
Holmes Public Library
Join the COA for their monthly book club! For the March 21st meeting at 2pm, read the thriller The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell. Happy reading!
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Grants Rental
Where you go to work smarter, not harder!
Grants Rental has the everything you need to get the job done!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Beautification Committee Spring Equinox Walk
Sat, Mar 23
10a
Camp Ousamequin Park
Lingan St
The Halifax Beautification Committee will celebrate the Spring Equinox with a walk at the Camp Ousamequin Park town property. Walkers can meet at the Lingan St ball fields (parking will be available at the ball fields). The walk is approximately 2.5 miles. Hot chocolate will be served after the walk. With questions, please email beautification@halifax-ma.org
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Halifax Conservation Commission
March 12 , 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Johnny Macaronis Restaurant
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Relax and let Johnny Mac's do the cooking!
Catering platters and family meals that can't be beat!
Enjoy !
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Drop-In Knitting
Tuesdays
10a-12p
Holmes Public Library
Drop-In Knitting and the Holmes Public Library Fibers Arts Group is an informal group interested in all types of Textile Handiwork- knitting, crochet, quilting, etc.
Drop-In Knitting meets every Tuesday from 10am to noon. Knitting, chatting, laughing….this group gathering is a highlight of the Library week.
Whether you choose to join the Knitters in person or the Fiber Arts Group via social media, we hope you find these groups a fun and enriching resource and local inspiration for your textile handiwork.
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The Development, Building and Property Management Team of the Henry Perkins Foundry Redevelopment Project will be holding a public information session about the project.
When: Monday March 18, 2024 @ 6:00PM
Where: Bridgewater Public Library
Bakery Items & Refreshments will be served
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Training for Water Quality Monitoring Volunteers
Sat, Mar 23
9:30a-12p
TWRA's Watershed Center
1387 Somerset Avenue, Dighton
(on Rt 138 just South of the Bristol Aggie traffic light – 1387 Somerset Avenue, Dighton)
Volunteers needed all across our watershed to test the rivers and tributaries ~ a real hands on science experience! Help protect the water quality of the Taunton River and its tributaries by becoming one of our river guardians.
No technical training or education is required just a desire to be part of an important effort with good people who want to improve local water quality.
We provide the training, pair new people with folks who are veterans, and explain what the results mean and why they are important.
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Youth and Rec Updates SpEGGtacular
Sat, Mar 23
11a-1p
Halifax Elementary Gymnasium
464 Plymouth Street
Back by popular demand, the Halifax Youth and Rec department is bringing back the 6th Grade Egg Hunt. This is something that has not been offered in the past few years, but due to popular demand, it’s on the schedule for this year, slated for 1 pm. Separate hunts are also available for preschool kids at noon, grades K & 1 at 12:15, grades 2 & 3 at 12:30, and grades 4 & 5 at 12:45.
There will be over 4,000 eggs stuffed with prizes! You must bring your own basket or bag. No registration is required, but hunts start promptly and will not be repeated.
Also at the event, there will be a meet & greet with the Bunny, face painting, moonwalks, concessions, and a balloon artist. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Climate Can Do: Recycling Household Scraps Through Composting
Thinking about starting to create your own compost? Composting is simple, and can be done right in your own back yard in a designated space or box.
Composting is a controlled, aerobic (oxygen-required) process that converts organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil amendment or mulch through natural decomposition. Microorganisms feed on the materials added to the compost pile, breaking it down into core materials.
Materials you add are "greens" and "browns." Greens provide nitrogen, and can include fresh grass clippings, food scraps, and coffee grounds. Browns provide carbon and act as a food source. Typical browns you can add include dead leaves, branches, twigs, and paper.
Benefits to Composting
- Improves the structure and health of your soil by adding organic matter.
- Helps the soil retain moisture and nutrients.
- Attracts beneficial organisms to the soil and reduces the need for pesticides and fertilizers.
- Reduces the potential for soil erosion.
- Sequesters carbon in the soil.
- Builds resiliency to the impacts of climate change.
Aerating occasionally helps the process. Without oxygen a compost pile is ready in 6 months to a year. With oxygen added in just a few months, add compost to your flower and vegetable beds, window boxes, and container gardens; incorporate it into tree beds; mix it with potting soil for indoor plants for a nutrient rich soil.
Erin Payne,, Buzz Around Intern and SNHU student wrote this Climate Can-Do Article.
Together, we can make a difference by taking action to live sustainably. Let's empower ourselves to create a better future for our planet, one step at a time.
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Eggs * Honey * Dom's Meats * Coast of Maine Compost
Getting Ready for Spring Planting & Veggies to Eat Healthy!
We've got it!
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St. , Halifax, MA
(781) 293-6792
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Tell Your Favorite Local Business They Should Bee Seen Here
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OCES Healthy Eating on a Budget Lunch n Learn
Thu, Mar 28
10-11:30a
Halifax COA
499 Plymouth St
Selectman’s Room
Learn with Old Colony Elder Services about ways to make healthier choices, how to read nutrition labels and how to budget at the grocery store. Lunch will be provided.
Learn about the nutrition food label, serving size versus portion size, the MyPlate meal planning, and grocery shopping tips.
Registration is required. Call Barbara Curtis at 508-293-7313 to register.
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Farmers Market 2024 Dates and Applications Open
The Halifax Farmers Market is on its way back and is looking for vendors for the 2024 season! Vendors can sell food, crafts, produce, art, and much more. Items from both children and adults are welcome. Vendor applications can be found in the 'Vendor Application' section on their website.
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Celebrating Dr. Seuss & St. Patricks Day at TLC Country Day School |
In honor of March festivities, like the recent Dr. Seuss Day and the upcoming St. Patrick's Day, the children at TCL Country Day School were creative with fun arts and crafts. They wore The Cat in the Hat hats for Dr. Seuss’s birthday celebration.
Dr. Seuss was a popular American author and cartoonist who wrote many children's books, including The Cat in the Hat, which was published in 1957. Each year for Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2nd, young students around the world celebrate by reading his books and often dressing up like his characters.
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For St. Patrick's Day, the kids broke out paint, scissors, and glue to create their own leprechaun hat and beard on a stick. They created their orange beards from paper plates and paint, and were able to cut out hats from green paper and glue on paper buckles to create their own leprechaun masks on a stick. Such a fun and festive activity for this time of year!
Written by: Skylar Robles BuzzAround Intern, UMass Boston
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
A 16 oz Village Candle of your choice ~ many scents to choose from
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year did the Standish Manor School open?
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On March 20, 2024, 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: Erin Payne, Jamie Puhi, Skylar Robles, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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Early Spring, Feel It?
"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'"
~ Robin Williams
"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!"
~ Sitting Bull
"No matter how chaotic it is, wildflowers will still spring up in the middle of nowhere."
~ Sheryl Crow
"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade."
~ Charles Dickens
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See the crocus jumping out of lawns every which way, the daffodils soon to follow. Spring is on its way, Dear Hearts, and we feel the hope of new beginnings in the very ground we walk on. ~ 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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