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March 3, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Handmade Valentines Delivered to Meals on Wheels Recipients |
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This past Valentine's Day, the Halifax Council On Aging (COA) made over 40 handmade cards to brighten the day of Meals on Wheels recipients. Outreach Services and Programs Coordinator Barbara Curtis, along with resident Bella Rose, worked together to create a Valentine's Day of caring. Maria Maynard with the Halifax COA arranged for the remainder of the cards to be delivered the following Friday. |
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These cards, along with a little gift for the holiday, were hand-delivered to residents of Halifax through Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES). The Halifax COA expressed their gratitude to OCES for providing a nutritional program that serves the senior community, spreading cheer and smiles.
Written by Erin Payne Buzz Around intern, SNHU
Photo Credit: Isabella Rose
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Historical Tidbit:
Acadians in Halifax
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The forced removal by the British government of the French Acadians was extremely brutal, removing them by force from the present day Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, an area known as Acadia.
During the period between 1755 and 1764, thousands were shipped out of their country as prisoners of war. The first group of Acadians were shipped to the "Thirteen Colonies", with a great number being shipped to Boston where they were separated and sent to different towns.
A family by the name of LeBlanc were taken in by Zebediah Thomson in Halifax. Zebediah's homestead was located on what today is known as Thompson Street.
Here, near the Tomson garrison house, Simonette LeBlanc became greatly interested in farming, and one of the first things he did was to ask for a piece of land where he could plant a garden.
He was told to make his own selection and chose a valley north of the house, which had a small pond in the center. That spot, for many years, was known as the French gardens.
The Thomson family, saddend for the displaced family, treated them very kindly over the six years spent with them. The LeBlanc's were finally free to go at the end of the French and British War and it is said they moved on because of their difference in religious belief, going to Vermillion Parish, Louisiana. Another family by the name of Pomeroy, is said to have lived in a house near where the Palmer Mill on Palmer Mill road stood.
(During this time, many children were taken away from their parents and were distributed to various families throughout Massachusetts. The government also arranged the adoption of orphaned children and provided subsidies for housing and food for a year.)
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!
Julia Nanigian
won a 45-minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
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Halifax Community for Conservation Efforts
Stunning photos from around Halifax are brought to you by Jeremy Gillespie, as he shares these beautiful pictures and educates followers on the animals or the environment within. From deer to ducks, to bald eagles, local wildlife is featured on the page. Also included are important notices and happenings around Halifax, such as the recent water service notice or any natural disasters. All photos and information can be found on the Halifax Community for Conservation Efforts FB. (And are used with permission). |
Fun with Math & Science: STEM Playgroup
For Parents & Children 3-5 Years
Wednesdays: Mar 6, 13, 20
10:30- 11:30a
Holmes Public Library
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based playgroup for preschoolers. Young children are natural-born scientists and engineers. Explore the world around you!
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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 welcome. Vendor applications can be found through the 'vendor application' section on their website.
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Chowder Lunch
Halifax Congregational Church
Fridays until March 22nd
11:30a-1p
503 Plymouth St
From now until March 22nd, the church will be hosting chowder lunches each Friday. The luncheons will consist of your choice of clam or corn chowders, soup crackers, bread and butter, homemade dessert and a beverage. Cost per person is $11.00. For those who prefer to have chowder only, the cost is $9.00. Take-out is also available.
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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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2024 Voting
Voting for the Presidential Primary will take place Tuesday, March 5th.
Elections are held in the gymnasium at the Halifax Elementary School, 464 Plymouth St. To check your voter registration status or if you have questions regarding the process, contact the Town Clerk's office at (781) 293-7970.
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Fire Department Announces Fire Cadet Program
The Halifax Fire Department is excited to announce the start of the 2024 Fire Cadet program. Applications are due by March 6th, with the program starting on March 27th. If you are a Silver Lake High School student and interested in firefighting and emergency medical services, this is a great opportunity. Classes occur every Wednesday from 3-5 pm at the fire station, and runs for 8 weeks. For more information, reach out to Captain Jeffrey Cuozzo at 781-293-1751 or jeffrey.cuozzo@halifax-ma.org
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Beautification Committee Welcomes Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage
Wed, Mar 13
6:30p
Halfiax Town Hall
499 Plymouth St
HBC will welcome Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage to Halifax to explain how they litter bust the ponds of Cape Cod. OLAUG was formed in 2017, and has been cleaning up ponds ever since. The swimmers, ages 64 to 84 pick up cans, golf balls, lures, toys, hats, electronics, and more. They strive to keep our ponds and lakes clean.
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Climate Can Do: Addressing Climate Resilience through Fairtrade Chocolate
Do you love chocolate? If so, you're not alone. Americans eat 58 million pounds of chocolate during Valentine's week, lets look at some eco-friendly ways to enjoy it.
The supply of chocolate struggles with the increasing demand due to the impact of climate change on the cocoa industry.
Cocoa trees grow in humid climates and take up to a year to produce enough cocoa for half a pound of chocolate. Climate Change is a significant threat to countries around the equator, like Indonesia, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast, where cocoa grows.
Sustainable cocoa farming promotes fair trade and climate-smart practices, helping farmers earn fair prices, prevent deforestation, and mitigate climate change. However, producing chocolate has a high carbon footprint due to transportation and requires over 1,180 gallons of water per pound.
You can reduce your chocolate's carbon footprint by taking simple steps:
- Choose simple, recyclable packaging over fancy ones.
- Choose dark chocolate over milk chocolate for lower sugar content and a smaller carbon footprint.
- Buy fair trade chocolate that guarantees sustainable cocoa farming and fair payment to farmers.
- Choose local "bean-to-bar" chocolate for quality and eco-friendliness.
Look for products with third-party certifications, like Fair Trade USA, or brands like Choceur Superberries, Chuao Chocolatier, and Bake Believe, to name a few.
Jennifer Hernández, BuzzAround Intern and Southern New Hampshire University graduate 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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You Are Invited to a Country Dance! March 9, 2024
Folk * Circles * Contra * Squares
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5:30 - 6:30 Nibbles: Tasty Meatballs from Johnny Macs & Spinach pastries from Boundless Bean
6:30 – 9 pm. Dancing!
$17 in advance, $20 at the door,
(if available) - only 19 tickets left!
Check website for updates
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Sponsors: Bluestone Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Bridgewater Trophy * Video Courtesy of BTV
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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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Shipping in Fresh Veggies just for you!
Plus locally made products and our own honey, stop on by!
Open 9am-6pm, 7 days a week
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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Halifax Conservation Commission
February 27, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Halifax Board of Selectmen
February 27, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Cody's Corner Provides Insight on Public Health
In Halifax's most recent episode of Cody's Corner, Halifax Health Agent Bob Valery joined Cody to talk about public health.
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Video courtesy of Area 58 YouTube |
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Public health is a broad term, and Valery does a variety of jobs, including water safety and taking samples, food inspections for restaurants, septic work and protecting ground water. Even the air quality is monitored by health agents. As he says, prevention is best. The Halifax Board of Health even has an A-Z listing of local public health resources so you can get all your questions answered. Valery has also been a huge help with the Public Health Excellence Act, to which Halifax serves as a sponsor. Cody's Corner is released monthly, and Cody himself provides happenings and updates around Halifax.
Written by Erin Payne Buzz Around intern, SNHU
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
Historical Tidbit Question:
What years were French Acadians shipped out of their country as prisoners of war?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On March 6, 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, Alexa Pennington, Jamie Puhi, Skylar Robles, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia.
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OK, It's take charge season! This is where we step into our power and voice our opinion. For the future of our communities, our children, and humanity, VOTE!
“It's not enough to just want change ... You have to go and make change by voting."
~ Taylor Swift, singer-songwriter
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
"If you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain.” ~ George Carlin, American Comedian
"Your voices are being heard and you’re proving to our ancestors that their struggles were not in vain. Now we have one more thing we need to do to walk in our true power, and that is to vote."
~ Beyoncé, Grammy Award-winning singer
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All the cool kids will be seen at the polls : ) ~ 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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