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West Bridgewater BuzzAround
January 26, 2025
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Council on Aging Crafting Snowman | |
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Huge thanks to Lauren from Creative Touches with Lauren Delaney for making our day so special!
We had a wonderful time crafting these delightful snowmen together. Each one is unique, just like us! 😃
Lauren's creativity and warmth brought us all together, sparking joy and laughter in a cozy winter atmosphere. We truly appreciate you sharing your talent and passion with us! Reposted from: Council on Aging FB
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John Cary: The Plymouth-Pilgrim
John Cary was born in December 1610 near Bristol, Somersetshire, England. He was the first Cary to come to America, joining the Plymouth Colony in 1634. John is said to have been the first Latin School teacher in the Plymouth Colony. In 1639 he settled in Duxbury, where he had a farm, but was one of the first to move from Duxbury to Bridgewater. He married Elizabeth Godfrey in June 1644 and had 12 children, six boys and six girls. His house was a quarter of a mile east of the meeting house in West Bridgewater.
John was one of the proprietors of Bridgewater and one of the first settlers when the town was incorporated in 1656. He was the Constable of Bridgewater (1656), the 1st Town Clerk of Bridgewater (1657-1681), and was also a Selectman (1667-1679). John Cary was among the most respectable of the first settlers and his family was one of the most influential in the town. He died on October 31, 1681, in Bridgewater, Plymouth Colony.
homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com
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Monument to John Cary erected on/near his homestead in West Bridgewater, in 1905 by a group of his descendants.
Photo: July 1998 by Lisa Carey
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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
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Congratulations!
Paula Ivaldi
won
a free 1.5 hour class at
Bliss Through Yoga!
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
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West Bridgewater’s Plans to Address Overcrowding:
New Schools or Expanded Facilities
Why is Action Needed Now?
West Bridgewater is currently experiencing overcrowding in its schools. Each year, the town has had to add grade-level classrooms to accommodate “bubble” populations—unexpected surges in student numbers within certain grade levels. With new and planned home and condo construction in town, the need for additional classroom space is expected to increase further. If nothing is done, the town will not have the classroom space to support the needs of the town population.
Exploring All Options
The town is actively considering three main options to solve the current and anticipated overcrowding:
Renovating an Existing School: One possibility is to renovate an existing school building to better utilize space and upgrade facilities to meet modern standards.
Adding to an Existing School: The second option involves renovating and constructing an addition to one of their current schools, expanding capacity, and creating new spaces for specialized learning.
Building a New School: A brand-new school would provide West Bridgewater with the opportunity to design state-of-the-art facilities from the ground up, incorporating modern technologies, sustainable features, and flexible learning spaces.
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The Project Team hosted an informational Community Forum on Tue. Jan 14, 2025 @ 6:00
Here is the video courtesy of WBCAM
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Next School Building Committee Meeting is Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 5:30 PM.
wbesbuildingproject.com
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Working with a Literary Agent/ West Bridgewater Public Library Webinars | |
You're writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.
It will be a 90-minute presentation with a 30-minute question-and-answer section. He will cover many topics in the presentation, including but not limited to:
- What agents are and are not looking for
- How and when to submit your work to an agent
- What to expect after you both agree to work together
- What you can look forward to as you ready your work intending to submit to publishers, including the revision process and much more
Register for the event libraryc.org/westbpl that takes place on January 28 at 1:00 pm.
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Checking in on the High School Video Class brings us " Steven the Lobster (a 1-Minute Microfilm)" ; produced by Video 3 students at West Bridgewater Middle Senior High School.
Video courtesy of wbtvpro
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Stop right in to enjoy dinner with us or pick up our famous dishes to enjoy at home. Take-out and catering are available for your next event. Order online or call your nearest Johnny Macaroni’s location!
eat well * laugh often * love much
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WB Selectboard Meeting
January 22, 2024
Video Courtesy of West Bridgewater Community Access Media
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Old Colony Safe Streets for All Interactive Map and Data Dashboard
As part of the Old Colony Planning Council’s (OCPC) “Safe Streets for All” (SS4A) initiative, the OCPC has posted an interactive website – “Where Do You Want To See Safety Improvements in the Region”. Residents and other interested parties and place pins on the map showing a location with walking concerns, accessibility for people with disabilities concerns, biking concerns, driving concerns, or general concerns and leave comments and photographs (if they have them). Visit experience.safe streets to do so.
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Premier Martial Arts - Raynham | |
Martial Arts teaches Focus for great grades, Confidence to know how to handle bullying, Respect for self and others, Leadership to give your child an edge on future successful endeavors. Get started today!
(508) 828-9797
facebook.com/PMA Raynham
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2025 Reading Challenge
The West Bridgewater Public Library is partnering with the Massachusetts Center for the Book to present this 2025 reading challenge. Anyone can participate!
After you complete a book, you fill out a form to be entered into a raffle. At the end of every month, two names are drawn from the raffle to win a free book.
If you read a book for all twelve months, you can be entered into a raffle to win one of two totes filled with books!
More Info: Massachusetts Reading Challenge
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WB Water Commissioners Meeting
January 6th, 2025
Video Courtesy of West Bridgewater Community Access Media
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Climate Can Do: Transform Food Waste into Healthy Soil
Composting is a great way to turn any food scraps into a soil supplement that is beneficial for your yards and gardens in the springtime and indoor plants you keep year-round. After you buy a compost bin (or build your own using materials like wood or cinder blocks), follow these steps to start creating your own compost:
- Build a 4-6 inch layer of carbon-rich material like dry leaves, twigs, shredded cardboard, or shredded paper/brown bags. (Make sure the cardboard is not waxy and covered with tape or glue!)
- Then layer in your nitrogen-rich material. This includes fruit & veggie scraps, coffee grounds, paper filters, crushed eggshells, and grass clippings.
- Continue layering these materials, making sure that there are about 2-3 times more carbon-rich materials in your compost. This will help air circulate!
- Occasionally mix the materials together and make sure they remain damp like a wet sponge. If your mixture is too wet, add more carbon-rich material.
It is natural for the compost to heat up when you mix it. When this no longer happens, or when all the visible food scraps have decomposed, let the compost sit for at least a month before using it. Overall, the process takes three to five months to make compost. If you do not mix the pile, it can take as long as a year for the process to finish! By reducing our food waste, we can all help reduce our carbon footprint!
Written by Layla Ahmed, Brown University BuzzAround Intern
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
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- Speech Therapy
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- One-on-one Tutoring
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Looking to enhance your child’s communication skills? Enroll them in our engaging and effective speech therapy sessions to enhance their skills in a supportive environment.
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Sign Up For Youth Flag Football
Registration is now open for youth flag football! Accepting kids from k-8 for the spring season!
The flag football season begins in early April and runs for six weeks on Sunday mornings. Practices are held during the first 15 minutes of the one-hour game.
Register www.wbwildcats.com/flag-football to avoid the $15 late registration fee starting on 3/1. The registration fee is $125 per child.
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Opening Reception for Cicely Carew: BeLOVEd and Everybody's Bolos | Saturday, February 1, 2025 Free Event | Online registration required Come and enjoy two new exhibitions at Fuller Craft Museum, Cicely Carew: BeLOVEd and Everybody's Bolos! Learn more about Carew's new site-specific installation during artist-led tours, engage on a deeper level with the history of bolo ties, and even make a Button Bolo! | | | |
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The Blue Envelope Project
The West Bridgewater Police Department, joined with the Bridgewater Police Department, has begun implementing The Blue Envelope Project. The project is designed to assist drivers and passengers on the autism spectrum during motor vehicle stops and other interactions with police officers.
Each envelope contains step-by-step instructions to help autistic individuals and helpful guidelines for police officers to foster safe and clear communication for everyone involved. The Blue Envelopes can also hold an operator’s license, registration, insurance card, and emergency contact card.
Some of the West Bridgewater police officers and former West Bridgewater Middle/Senior High School students came together to create a promotional video for the Blue Envelope Project.
Blue Envelope Video WB PD FB
Envelopes can be picked up at the front desk of the West Bridgewater Police Station or in the School Resource Officer’s office at the High School. They are free of charge.
Blue Envelope Project Lurie Center for Autism
Source: Bridgewater PD FB
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Spring Street School Kindergarteners Rock the 80s for Their 80th Day of School!
Spring Street School’s kindergarteners took a totally tubular trip back in time to celebrate their 80th day of school — 80s style! Decked out in neon colors, leg warmers, and other throwback fashion, the students and faculty brought the spirit of the decade to life with enthusiasm and creativity.
Photos from the school’s celebration show smiling faces, bright outfits, and plenty of energy as everyone embraced the theme.
Spring Street School continues to find creative ways to keep learning exciting, and this celebration was no exception!
Source & Photo Credit:
Spring Street School FB Page
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
johnnymacaronis.com
Historical Tidbit Question:
What kind of teacher was John Cary?
Email us your answer at:
Prizes@buzzaround.info
Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around. On January 29, 2025, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Laci Schlatz & Greg Venezia | | |
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Huddled Together
With the wind blowing outside, it reminds me how much warmth - both actually and figuratively, we get when we "huddle together." Working together to feed off of each other's energy.
"Some days I felt so isolated and overwhelmed, but my huddle of close girlfriends truly gave me the strength, courage, love and support to keep going."
~ Emily Fawcett
“There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals.”
~ Idowu Koyenikan
“Teamwork is not a game for the selfish.
It is for those with the mindset that a win for one is a win for all.”
~ Michael Bassey Johnson
“We can only reach the highest height, if we encourage each other.” ~ Lailah Gifty Akita
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Football players continue the game through all kinds of weather... getting their plan of action and grounding from the huddle, busting through to give it their all. Seems like the perfect metaphor on how to get through the cold & dark of winter.
Huddle up! ~ Jacquie
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