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March 12, 2023 ~
Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Halifax Elementary Celebrates Read Across America!
All week long, Halifax Elementary School had a blast celebrating Read Across America Week! Read Across America is a nation-wide celebration and recognition of the importance of reading and books, directed through the National Education Association. As a part of this celebration, students were encouraged to dress up as their favorite Dr. Seuss character, this past Thursday.
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Historical Tidbit:
South Halifax was known as Fullertown, for many years. It stretched from the Winnetuxet River on the north, to the brook where the mill stood on the west and the Middleboro line on the south and east. It was named after the Fullers, descendants of Dr. Samuel Fuller off the Mayflower and Rev. Samuel, the minister at the "Green." As Rev. Samuel's large family spread, Ebenezer Fuller settled in South Halifax. likely living in a house which stood where the McCormick house is now. The McCormick house was built about 1812. This is about life in South Halifax in the early 1800's.
Clay in the soil was favorable for brick making. There were two brick kilns in South Halifax;, one in back of McCormick's, then the land of Isaac Porter Fuller and Ebenezer Fuller and the other near the mill brook. Evidence of the kilns was found in the brick house formerly owned by Mr. Nelson Fuller, who conducted a signing school in town and also taught in Halifax Public Schools.
Their country shoe shop where shoes were pegged for neighbors were located across from the brick house and also near the corners of Wood, Cedar and Fuller Streets (the intersection where Trunk Meetinghouse stood).
The Fullers were a very religious people and were faithful attendants of the church at the center. Later, however, a Baptist Society Church was founded and many became affiliated. The original church stood near the mill and because of its shape was called "Old Trunk."
A story from Old Trunk: Back then, it was customary to put in several barrels of cider for the winter. They would last thru haying time. But there had been a temperance revival at the Old Trunk and cider was taboo. However, one of the Deacons whose duty it was to build the fire Sunday morning did not arrive until late one morning when he came limping in on two canes. The other members huddled together in the cold asked him the cause of his accident. "I fell down the cellar stairs," said he. Evidently one member remembered the custom keeping cider and quickly asked, "Did you break the pitcher, brother?"
As remembered, Old Trunk consisted of a vestibule with a gallery row and a door on either side. In the church proper there were two aisles and a pulpit in front. It was always heated by two wood fueled stoves, one in each corner. The ceiling was arched. The Old Trunk Meeting House was known far and wide and any of the older generations could tell tales concerning it.
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Respectfully Submitted, Sue Basile
Image: Trunk Meeting House
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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!
Samantha Davis
You 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
One hour of coaching (value $80)
with Glee Works Holistic Personal Coaching
Learn mindful techniques to reduce stress
and anxiety.
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Halifax School Committee Meeting 3-6-23
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Halifax Planning Board Meeting 3-2-23
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Seeds, Seeds and More Seeds!
Ready to start your garden indoors? We have your seeds, pots and all the supplies you'll need to have your best harvest yet!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Halifax Elementary School Kindergarten Registration NOW OPEN
The Halifax Elementary School Kindergarten registration is now open for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Registration packets are available at the main office of the Elementary or can be requested via email at hes.slrsd.org
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Halifax Congregational Church Hosting Upcoming Chowder Luncheons
The Halifax Congregational Church will be hosting Chowder Luncheons each Friday during the Lenten Season, March 3–31, beginning at 11:30a. The church is located at 503 Plymouth Street, on Route 106.
The luncheons will consist of your choice of Clam or Corn chowder, dessert and a beverage. The cost per person is $10.00. For those who prefer to have chowder only, the cost is $8.00. Take-out is also available.
Please come and join us for a wonderful luncheon and fellowship! All are warmly welcomed.
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Halifax Youth and Rec Department's Upcoming HYRD Eggstravaganzaa 2023!
Halifax Youth and Rec Department's Annual HYRD Eggstravaganzaa will be held April 1st this year! As usual, the event will include egg hunts, The Bunny, face painting, glitter tattoos, and more. Stay tuned to the Halifax Youth and Rec Center Facebook for upcoming updates.
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Climate Can-Do:
Helping Our Community Reduce Plastic Bag Usage
When we go to the grocery store, we're not typically focused on how we're bringing our goods home. We browse the aisles, putting item after item into our cart, and eventually make our way to the checkout line. Placing groceries on the conveyor belt, we watch the cashier scan items, then place them into bags, often those thin plastic bags. When we get home, we put our purchases away, grab the plastic bags, and what happens next?
Massachusetts residents are estimated to use more than 2 billion plastic bags every year. That means that on average, every Massachusetts person uses a plastic bag every single day! While plastic is versatile, lightweight, inexpensive, and waterproof, this has lead to overuse and the creation of serious problems. Plastic is a synthetic material that does not biodegrade; once it enters the environment, it stays there forever! Bringing reusable bags only cuts back our individual use. We are now dealing with microplastics in our drinking water. These bags are a problem.
A solution: as of May 2022, 154 of the 292 cities and towns in Massachusetts have cut back single use by regulating plastic shopping bags. This number represents over 4 million people, which is about two-thirds of the state’s population. A few of our hives have taken this step: Bridgewater, Halifax, and Whitman. If you want to get a plastic bag ban passed in your community, reach out to your local elected officials, and local trails, beautification, garden clubs, and conservation commissions to generate support.
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by intern Tess Fiumefreddo of Franklin & Marshall College. We focus on actions which individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do!
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Come to any of our dine-in locations to see for yourself just how tasty our new dinner specials are!
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Apply Now for State House Summer Internship!
The Office of Rep. Josh Cutlers' office is now accepting applications for their State House Summer
Internship Program. This is a great opportunity for students to build their skills, learn about local
government, and become involved in the community. In the past Rep. Cutler’s State House interns have had the opportunity to attend legislative committee hearings, research and draft legislation, assist with constituent services, participate in meetings with advocates and lobbyists, hear from top state leaders, and attend field trips and public events. The State House Summer Internship Program is open to any college-age student from the Sixth Plymouth District.
later than Monday, March 20, 2023.
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Town Job Positions Available for Hire
Make sure to check out Halifax’s official town website, here, to stay updated on all new available job positions here in Halifax. The only exception being Halifax Elementary Schools. Here, you can find job titles, brief descriptions, and deadlines to apply. Full and complete job descriptions and applications are also available. Positions are usually posted for at least two weeks. Town of Halifax website.
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Halifax Adult Recreational Volleyball Now Open for Spring Registration
The Spring season for Halifax Adult Recreational Volleyball is starting up on Tuesday, April 4th. No experience is necessary to join, admission is free for all Halifax residents and $20 for non-residents. Sessions will be held at the Halifax Elementary School.
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One Book One Community Upcoming Discussion on: The Martian by Andy Weir
Tuesday, March 21, 6p
Holmes Public Library
Halifax, and the Holmes Public Library are participating in this upcoming One Book One Community discussion event for Andy Weir's Hail Mary. One Book One Community is a community of readers who come together twice yearly to discuss the same book, and participate in events together.
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Find YOUR Bliss with
BLISS THROUGH YOGA!
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New!! Monday Evening Class
Begins March 13!
Svaroopa yoga excels at releasing the deep tension in your body. While the benefits of this style of yoga are profound, it is very easy to do. We use the alignment of the body, rather than a lot of effort, along with blankets for propping to make the poses accessible, supportive and effective.
516 N. Bedford St, East Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Annual Town Election Coming Up!
Saturday, May 13
Halifax Elementary School
Just a reminder that the 2023 Annual Town Election will be held on Saturday, May 13th at the Halifax Elementary School, 464 Plymouth Street. Nomination papers are also available at the Town Clerk's Office, and the deadline to submit nomination papers is Friday, March 24th.
For any additional information and resources on the election, visit the official T own of Halifax site.
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Halifax Police Department Visits TLC Country Day Students!
This past Thursday, March 2, Officer Cushman and Officer McIntyre from the Halifax Police Department paid a visit to the TLC Country Day school to talk to the children about the safety and the role of police officers in the community. The students here at TLC Country Day also got to share their own projects and crafts they have been working on for Read Across America Day. Thank you to both the school staff and Halifax PD for making this happen.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a:
One hour of coaching (value $80)
with Glee Works Holistic Personal Coaching
Learn mindful techniques to reduce stress
and anxiety.
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was done at the shoe shop?
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 15, 2023, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Hope.
"Once you choose hope, anything’s possible." ~ Christopher Reeve
"I dwell in possibility." ~ Emily Dickinson
"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." ~ Nelson Mandela
"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." ~ Desmond Tutu
"You get in life what you have the courage to ask for." ~ Oprah Winfrey
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Hope is not a thing of childish dreaming... no, it is a powerful tool by which we change the world. We decide each day how to view things, how to move forward.
I choose to have hope. Hope in the goodness of humanity, hope that together we can find solutions and make choices healthy for all of us.
Hopefully yours, Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Sean Fitzgerald, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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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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