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August 18, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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"A HUGE Bridgewater Youth Basketball THANK YOU to the BRRSD Facilities & Administrative staff who provide tremendous support for our presence in Bridgewater school gyms.
The individuals below and their teams have been instrumental in the execution of our biddy and travel leagues. Beyond their essential contributions when things go smoothly, when the unexpected inevitably comes up, though they are not the cause, they have repeatedly been the resolution, and at times have bent over backwards to accommodate our players and fans.
Having experienced first hand how vital their efforts are for the continued success of our programs, we can only imagine the impact they have in our school system as a whole. Whether you have a player in our programs, a student in our schools, or are a member of our Bridgewater community, they have earned our appreciation and gratitude many time over.
*Head Custodians*
Ed DeAndrade, Tim Bumpus, Jeff Oman, Mark Chiocca
*Administrative Staff*
Alice Akins, Tracy Taccini, Kathy Avtges, Judi Lowder
*Facilities*
Tom Killgoar & Kristen Geer
A special shout out to Ira at the Williams, who late in the 2022-2023 winter season, by all rights should have declined my desperate plea, but couldn’t say no to the kids, and came in on his day off to open the gym and cover a shift to facilitate our year end jamborees, all because he’s a heluva nice guy.
Thank you all for everything you do!!" Reposted from Bridgewater Youth Basketball FB
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In the early days of Plymouth Colony, the churches made and enforced the law. Church elders or deacons passed judgement, relying on little more than the Ten Commandments when sentencing accused law breakers.
Church records talk of parishioners being brought before the church by the deacons to confess their crimes and face the punishment. The punishment often involved lashes or a fine and sometimes a commitment to attend services with reform in mind. Capital crimes were still sent to the county court in Plymouth.
As time went on and the population spread out, there was a growing need to handle law enforcement on a local level, far removed from the first church. But it was not until the American Constitution called for the separation of church and state that the state, county and community governments slowly took over the responsibilities of law enforcement.
In Bridgewater, the turning point was finally the creation of the four separate towns and the end of churches being used as the seat of town government. Each town appointed constables, but it was not until about 1900 that we hear about formal police officers.
Respectfully Submitted, David Moore
Edited By, Daniel Flockton
Pictured, Early Jailhouse from the 1800's
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800Academy Building Municipal Offices
66 Central Square
508-697-0921
BridgewaterMa.org
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
BridgewaterPublicLibrary.org
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Council On Aging
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 - 7:30p
Food-Pantry
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
@ St Thomas Aquinas Church
103 Center St
2 x month 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m
Check for Dates
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Congratulations!
Rita Leonard
won
1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks
Learn mind-body spirit practices with Marcy Venezia building a foundation for healing. ($80 value.) GleeWorks.net
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
www.pinchesandpounds.com
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Sunday Lunch Book Club
Sun, Aug 25
After the 10a Service
91 Main St
The Sunday Lunch Book Club is resuming in August, and everyone is welcome to join! Our next book discussion will focus on "The Rock that is Higher: Story as Truth" by Madeline L'Engle. This thought-provoking book is available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover formats from Amazon or your favorite bookseller.
We will gather on August 25th after the 10 a.m. service to enjoy sandwiches and engage in conversation about our summer reading assignment. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others over a shared love of literature and thoughtful discussion.
Source: Trinity Episcopal Church Web Page
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2024 AutumnFest Vendor Registration | Eventbrite - Bridgewater Business Association - BBA presents 2024 AutumnFest Vendor Registration - Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Bridgewater State University Quad by Boyden Hall, Bridgewater, MA. Find event and registration information. | | | |
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Friends of Music Alley Present: King Saison & Seth Gooby
Thu, Aug 22
5-8p
25 Scotland Blvd
The Friends of Music Alley 501(c)(3) are thrilled to host an evening of exceptional live music, featuring the dynamic duo King Saison and special guest Seth Gooby. This unique pairing of musicians traces its roots back to the mid-late nineties on the campus of Westfield State College.
Source: Bridgewater Music Alley FB Post
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Young Families BBQ
Sun, Aug 25
1-4p
103 Center St
Join us for a delightful afternoon at the Young Families BBQ, a perfect opportunity for young parish families with children aged 6 years and under to come together, meet new people, and build a supportive community. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with great food, including hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, water, soda, and juice, all while your kids have fun with other children. For more information, please visit the Saint Thomas Aquinas Event Page.
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Now Enrolling for our 62nd season of dance education. You are invited to our Open House this September 4th & 5th 5-8pm. Learn dance, self-expression, and important life skills!
508-378-7043
55 Spring Street, East Bridgewater
Visit CoffeyDance.com
Like us on Facebook
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You've Got to Vote - Hive Connect | Video Project featuring tomorrows voices encouraging their parents !!! Recently, 30 children from Brockton's Rose Conservatory under the direction of Greg Fernandes joined international touring musician Joe Jencks on his song You've Got to Vote at Brockton Public Library, performing and recording this rousing call to action. | | | | |
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Read & Draw
Art Class
Fri, Aug 23 & Aug 30
10a
BW Public Library
Summer Read & Draw Art Class! Fun and creative, social and skill building, this program is designed for children ages 3-6.
Registration is required and space is limited. To register, call Nancy at 508-822-5388 ext. 208 or email her at ntilbe@triumphinc.org.
Art class sponsored by Triumph, Inc. CFCE program. CFCE is funded by a grant awarded to Triumph, Inc. by MA EEC.
Source: Bridgewater Public Library EventKeeper Web Page
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Networking Happy Hour
Tue, Aug 27
5-7p
14 Summer St
Meet and connect with local small business owners, nonprofits, artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals!
For more info visit: Be-Community Event Page
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Deadline to Register to Vote for the State Primary Election
Bridgewater Town Clerk’s Office reminds residents that Saturday, August 24, 2024 is the deadline to register to vote for the upcoming State Primary Election to be held on September 3rd.
Voter Registration Session will be held at the Academy Building, 66 Central Square, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 24th.
Persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Massachusetts, and who will be at least 18 years old on or before September 3rd are eligible to register. Those meeting these qualifications who have a Massachusetts Driver’s License can submit their registration online at RegisterToVoteMA.com.
Also, Early voting for September 3rd State Primary Election will be held Sat Aug 24, 2024 and Mon Aug 26 through Fri Aug 30, 2024 (Closed Sunday)
Early Voting is open to all voters!
Early Voting will take place at the Academy Building, 66 Central Square
For further information please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-697-0921.
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Redeem by August 31, 2024
(508) 828-9797
facebook.com/PMA Raynham
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Thrive Music Festival
Sept 20 & 21, 2024 @ The Landing
Join us for the Thrive Music Festival, a two-day, not-for-profit event featuring incredible live music, local brews, food trucks, and much more, all in support of Veterans and First Responders! Organized by the Fire For Effect Foundation Inc., this festival brings together fantastic musicians across two stages, thanks to collaborations with Black Hat Brew Works and Root New England.
This event is not just a festival—it's a community effort to celebrate and support those who serve. We need your help to make this dream a reality!
How You Can Help:
- Purchase Tickets: Enjoy one or both days of amazing music and festivities. Get your tickets here.
- Spread the Word: Follow, like, and share the Thrive Music Festival on social media.
- Share Marketing Materials: Help us reach more people by sharing and tagging our promotional materials.
- Sponsorship: We are still seeking sponsors! If you or someone you know might be interested in supporting the festival, please reach out.
Let’s come together to make the Thrive Music Festival an unforgettable event. Your support in any way, big or small, will help us bring this vision to life. Thank you!
Written by Wenhan Liu, Boston University BuzzAround Intern
Story & Image Source: Fire For Effect Foundation Inc. FB Post
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Open Space Committee Meeting
Aug 15th, 2024
Courtesy of The Town of Bridgewater
Youtube Channel
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Climate Can Do: Overconsumption and Sustainable Practices
What Is Overconsumption?
Overconsumption is the excessive consumption or use of something. Without change we could eventually run out, or create more than we can dispose of.
How Can We Help?
Live sustainably, make lifestyle choices that help you and the planet. Small changes make a big impact:
*Walk, bike or take public transportation whenever possible!
*Consider alternatives to single use items:
- A reusable shopping bag.
- Skip the plastic bottles; all sorts of reusable bottles can be found in metal, glass and recycled plastic
- Replace Saran Wrap with wraps made from beeswax, cotton, and tree oil that keep food fresher and can be reused repeatedly.
- Use reusable towels instead of paper towels.
*Consider eating 2 or 3 meatless dinners / week:
Don’t throw away leftovers; eating leftovers will help you avoid food waste and save you money. Freeze pre-made meals for handy eating later.
*Rather than replacing, repair.
Do not automatically discard broken items when they break. Instead, try repairing it. Using this method can save you money and reduce landfill waste. Repair shops and Youtube Videos are readily available to help you fix things.
*Join Buy Nothing.
With Buy Nothing, you can get rid of unwanted things around your house and get things you need for free. As their motto states “Buy Nothing. Share Everything,” a sustainable living app aimed at the community.
*Shop local.
By shopping locally, you reduce the impact of transportation on the environment and support your local economy.
This article was written by Tiana Frias, Stonehill College BuzzAround Intern on overconsumption and ways to limit our resource usage. We’ve got this!
Source: sentientmedia.org/overconsumption/
greenliving.na.panasonic.com/articles/20-frugal-habits-for-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle
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Bridgewater Little League is Proud to Present Our 2024 Golf Tournament
We are pleased to invite you to play a round in support of Bridgewater Little League. This fun event is set for Monday, October 21st, 2024 at Lebaron Hills Country Club in Lakeville, Massachusetts. Guests will be treated to an outstanding round of golf on a stunning New England course, win great raffle prizes, take a swing at hole in one contests and step up to win the putting challenge!
In addition to the round of golf the event will include continental breakfast and will conclude with a buffet lunch — all while helping support Bridgewater Little League.
For more information contact Pat Murphy
Phone: 508.468.0895
E-mail: p4murph@gmail.com
DID YOU KNOW...
• Your participation in our BLL Golf Tournament will provide direct support to field improvements, player scholarships and offsetting summer baseball costs.
• Fundraisers, like these, are so important to BLL, as we are responsible for raising funds to continue and expand field improvements across the complex. We strive to provide the best fields and complex possible to learn and play the game on.
Contact Bridgewater Little League for Sponsorship Opportunities.
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Town Council: 081324
Video Courtesy of BTV
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Those Girls Episode 2 | Coffee Flavors and Don't feed the Animals
Video Courtesy of BTV
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Fire For Effect Reflects & Plans
Town Landing
"As we reflect on the past two years in Bridgewater, it is the small achievements that give us the motivation and reassurance that we are indeed making a difference. Achieving our 501(c)(3) status in 2022 marked the beginning of an exciting journey to support our veterans and first responders in a meaningful way. Our vision was to accomplish our fundraising goals while providing Bridgewater and its residents with unique amenities.
Town River Landing, located on Spring Street, has historically been a focal point for the community, largely due to the efforts of Kitty Doherty and others. A bench was installed, and a canoe launch was created. However, over the past 15 to 20 years, the property had been reclaimed by nature and had become a dumping ground for old trees and trash. Recognizing the importance of these past efforts, we sought approval to clean up the area and restore its potential.
What began with a weed whacker quickly revealed the need for more substantial resources. We organized a day of cleanup, and many of our councilors and citizens answered the call. By the end of the day, it was evident that the space held much more potential than previously thought. This realization led us to bring in heavy equipment to restore the original footprint of the property. We cleared and improved 38,000 square feet of space, replacing 8,000 square feet of crumbling asphalt with grass."
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Thrive Music Fest
"Our work is ongoing, and we have ambitious plans for the future, including creating not-for-profit events for our community to enjoy. This September, we are hosting the largest music festival ever held in Bridgewater, with all proceeds supporting our mission. We invite you to support us by purchasing tickets and exploring sponsorship opportunities at www.thrivemusicfest.com , where you can view the lineup for both days.
Below are pictures of the developers working on the park improvement project. Today, they came to Town River Landing—an area that was mostly inaccessible just two years ago—and installed a sign to associate it with the rest of the parks and trails in town. This serves as a great reminder that we must continue our efforts.
We deeply appreciate your continued support and look forward to making even greater strides together."
Reposted from: Bridgewater Resident's Private FB Group
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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
www.pinchesandpounds.com
Historical Tidbit Question
When did Bridgewater start to move away from churches as the seat of town government?
Email us your answer at: Prizes@buzzaround.info
Please include your name and phone number.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On August 21, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Naziya Khalifa, Alexa Pennington, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Tiana Frias, & Greg Venezia | |
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“If you lack emotional maturity, your ability to go far in your journey to success in leadership is very limited.”
~Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change
“Learning from our failures is more important than succeeding effortlessly because that is where true growth happens.” ~ Shelly Madigan
“Emotions are our natural superpowers.”
~ Skylar Sustin
“Stressing over what you can't change is dismissing what you have or could have”
~ Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana, PhD, MBA
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We shortchange ourselves by running from them, hiding them, diminishing their importance or pretending they don't exist.
Gift yourself by learning why you are emotionally reacting ...it is your superpower and will help you live your best life. ~ Jacquie
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