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January 28, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Roxy the Comfort Dog & Officer Campbell Bring Joy to Craft Day at Holmes Public Library
On Saturday, January 11th, Roxy the comfort dog and Officer Campbell from Halifax PD joined Holmes Public Library folks for a craft event. There was bracelet making, clay, crafts with pipe cleaners, and more, along with delicious hot chocolate. We look forward to seeing Roxy at future events!
Written by Erin Payne, BuzzAround Intern, SNHU
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"Lady of the Lake"
There is a rumor that a vessel named "Lady of the Lake" sank in Silver Lake. This story is local folklore from over a century ago about the boiler of the "Lady of the Lake" exploding and sinking to the bottom of the lake.
Originally named the "Glide," the 52-foot steamer was propeller driven not the stern wheeler of legend. It was built in 1871 and spent one season steaming up and down the Merrimac River before being sold to a group of Plymouth businessmen. They put the craft on a run from North Dock in Plymouth to Captain's Hill in Duxbury. As this venture was not profitable, they turned to excursions at nearby Silver Lake.
In May of 1874, 16 pair of oxen pulled the "Glide" through the streets of Plymouth and Kingston, through Harrub's Corner in Plympton down to Silver Lake. The newly named "Lady of the Lake" proved to be a very popular attraction. From her decks passengers could get the best view of another big attraction of the day, rowing regattas.
Federal boiler inspection at that time was limited to boats using coastal and river waters. The "Lady's" boiler had not been inspected since the vessel became landlocked. And on that sunny, summer day the boiler tore loose with a terrific burst of steam, shot through the decks and arched into the water. Nineteen people were hurt in the explosion. Three of the victims died from their injuries. While the "Lady" never sank, she slowly rotted for 30 years, tied to a dock for an ice company that later used the water of Silver Lake.
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*Information for this story was taken from an old newspaper article found in a scrapbook belonging to my grandfather, Guy S. Baker.
~ Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
(Image Credit: TJ Kelley: Sue Basile & Jacquie Rose at Holidays in Halifax 2019 )
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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
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781) 293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Congratulations!
Kadison Ciffolillo
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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Cody's Corner featuring Town Administrator, Cody Haddad.
This month's show, Episode 4, includes a re-cap for special town meeting, grants received and town updates. Guest: Ed Bayly, Building Commissioner & Zoning Enforcement Officer
January 4, 2024.
This monthly show will provide news, updates, announcements and an inside look of Halifax's Town Government. Video courtesy of Area 58 Community Access Media
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Blood Pressure Clinics 2024 Schedule
Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, Jul 11, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
The Halifax Board of Health has released the 2024 schedule for blood pressure checks. The Town of Halifax contracted nurse M. Laurie Montouri will provide two free walk-in adult wellness clinics on the first Thursday of each month.
The locations are:
- The Halifax Town Hall clinic, 499 Plymouth St, 9a-10a
- Council on Aging clinic, 506 Plymouth St, 10:30a-11:30a
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Silver Lake Lakers vs Plymouth
North Eagles
January 6, 2024
Video Courtesy of Laker TV
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Silver Lake Regional School
Committee Meeting
January 11, 2024
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Now Sourcing Fresh Veggies For the Winter!
Trucking in yummy kitchen staples to add to our local farm goodies~ stop by!
Keeping warm with firewood?
Delivery is FREE within Halifax!
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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2024 Open Burning Season
The Halifax Fire Department informs us that Open Burning Season will begin on January 1, 2024. Permitting will officially be valid from January 15, 2024 to May 1, 2024.
Source Credit: Halifax Fire Department FB
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Music Scholarship Applications Now Open!
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra is now accepting applications from now until February 1 for their high school junior music scholarship! Juniors living in or attending school in Plymouth County are eligible for the $2,500 award.
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Halifax VFW Post 6258
The local VFW holds meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Town Hall. If you are a veteran and already a member, or perhaps a member of another organization but not active, they would love to have you join.
In the last year, they have made significant contributions to the community, including providing Thanksgiving dinners, donating to charities, awarding scholarships, and more.
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Drop-In Knitting
Tuesdays,10a-12p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth St
Drop-In Knitting meets every Tuesday from 10am to noon. Knit, learn from others, teach others, share stories and laughs... this group will be the highlight of your week, and a great way to meet new like-minded friends. You can join the knitters in person, or join their fiber arts Facebook group.
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Climate Can Do: Updating Massachusetts' Bottle Bill for a Greener Future
In 1983, Massachusetts launched the Bottle Bill, encouraging recycling with a $0.05 deposit on soda and beer containers. It worked well, cutting litter and boosting aluminum, plastic, and glass recycling. But times have changed, and this old bottle bill needs a modern makeover.
Two new bills are now before the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy and aim to refresh the Massachusetts Bottle Bill, addressing the challenges posed by today's beverage consumption habits and recycling issues.
The Proposed Expansion
Bill H.3676: An Act to Update the Bottle Bill. This bill seeks to modernize the Bottle Bill to meet current needs.
Bill H.3690/SB2104: An Act to Expand the Bottle Bill. This bill aims to broaden the Bottle Bill's coverage to include any drinkable liquid intended for human consumption.
Expanding the Bottle Bill aligns with today's beverage choices. The original law covered soft drinks, mineral water, beer, and malt beverages—products of a bygone era. Today, our options include bottled water, flavored waters, coffee-based drinks, juices, and sports drinks, which the outdated bill doesn't include. This gap has led to more litter and waste.
Updating the definition of "beverages" in the Bottle Bill removes this confusion. It's simple: water, flavored waters, iced teas, coffee-based drinks, and sports drinks should now have a $0.05 deposit. This expansion is expected to generate about $20 million in new revenue, with $5 million going to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). EEA will use these funds for various initiatives, such as municipal recycling incentives, recycling transfer stations, source reduction, and public education.
How To Support The Bottle Bill Expansion
Your actions can help Massachusetts move towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. Join the movement and be part of positive change!
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Jamie Puhi, and focuses on actions we can do to live more sustainably. We can do it!
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Country Dance Tickets on Sale |
Folk * Circles * Contra * Squares
March 9, 2024
Social & Nibbles 5:30-6:30pm
Dancing 6:30 – 9 pm. $17 in advance
Cedar St Community Center
15 Cedar St , Bridgewater, MA
No partners or experience necessary, come ready to dance!
Instructed & called by Sam Baumgarten
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St Patrick's Day Shirt Sale Firefighters Fundraiser
The Halifax Firefighters Local 3159 is selling T-shirts now through February 2nd. Shirts come in men's, women's, and children's sizes, and are $25 each. To order, come into the station with cash or check, or venmo @Halifax-Firefighters with your size and phone number.
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Church in the Woods MA
Church in the Woods is a Christian outreach for the homeless out living in the woods in the Halifax area. They accept things such as hand warmers, weather proof gloves, sleeping bags, thermal underwear, and more. For any questions, please reach out to them on Facebook, or contact Leigh at leighfuller777@gmail.com
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Halifax Congregational Church Provides Lunch for Habitat for Humanity Workers
The Greater Plymouth Habitat for Humanity sent a shout out of thanks to the Halifax Congregational Church for providing lunch and boosting morale.
The church and their "Friendly Circle" sent over brown bag lunches, with inspirational and thoughtful quotes written on the front to keep spirits high. On a chilly day working outside for hours, sandwiches and homemade soup really hit the spot!
If you are part of a group (church, civic, community, scouting, team, business, etc) and want to feed your hardworking crew on a Saturday, please reach out to lmcmanus@hfhplymouth.org.
Written by Erin Payne, BuzzAround 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 was the original name of the vessel named "Lady of the Lake"?
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 January 31, 2023, 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, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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An Unfinished Democracy
Here, from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Cambridge is Amanda Gorman.
Poet, Visionary.
I am as mesmerized by her words as by her hand motions. Her delivery is so beautiful, it's captivating. Amanda brings us a clear hopeful message as she binds us all together to finish the work our founders started.
Even though the below poem was written for the Boston Pops, fireworks and Independence Day, it rings true for today and everyday. "Not to look at American Democracy as something that is broken, but as something that is unfinished."
We all have work to do. And that starts in our communities, home towns and neighborhoods and our vote. Everyday.
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Thank you for all you do, dear reader, it's a choice we make, our democracy. We move forward, together.~ 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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