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May 7, 2023 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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WB Open Space Committee Has Got Great Things Goin' On!
On the heals of organizing a successful Town Clean up Day, our Open Space Committee is hard at work with a Plant Share on May 20 and Riverwalk on June 4!
West Bridgewater Open Space Committee and Conservation Commission sponsored its annual Earth Day clean up Saturday, April 22, 2023. A HUGE success!
Noon at Pratt's Landing on May 20, stop by with your extra buds for their Plant Share. Bring a plant, take a plant!
and time to gear up for the annual RiverWalk. River St will be closed off to cars. A perfect spot for bike- riding, roller skating, or a stroll. Thank you to the great volunteers who make these events possible, your support is truly appreciated. Janice O'Brien, Vice Chairperson of the West Bridgewater Open Space and Recreation Committee, says: “Thank you to everyone who came out and pitched in cleaning up all over town. A big thank you to WIN Waste Innovations for partnering with us and hauling everything away.”
Photo Credit: Win Waste Innovations
Story by J. Rose
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Education in 1647
Education for all was an early American ideal. As early as 1647 Massachusetts Bay Colony passed a law mandating that all towns with more than 50 families set up a school. If a town didn't comply with the law, they were fined five pounds.
"That in whatsoever township in this government consist of 50 families or upwards. Where there were families of 100 or more, Latin must be offered in Grammar School to prepare for the University. The town was responsible for making a reasonable appropriation. The profits from the Cape Fisheries, hereto ordered to maintain a Grammar School, shall be distributed to such towns as to have such Grammar Schools, not exceeding five Pounds per annum to any one town."
Before that time, small classes were held in private homes.
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Town Hall
508-894-1200
WB Public Library
508-894-1255
Council on Aging
508-894-1262
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
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Congratulations!
Priscilla Luchetti
You won a
Healthy Minds arts workshop
Any Tuesday 4-5:30PM Westgate Mall
(value $25)
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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2023 WBYAA Little League
Opening Day Ceremony
Video courtesy of WB Community Access Media
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Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive
Saturday, May 13th
Please Leave donation next to your mailbox by 8a
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will again hold their annual food drive to benefit Bridgewater food pantries! Simply leave your non-perishable food donations next to your mailbox by 8a on May 13th, and they will be collected and brought to the food pantry. Your kind contributions have helped many in need in the community, and thank you for your generosity.
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Watercolor Tulips &
Hand Lettering Tutorial
Wednesday, May 17, 6p
80 Howard Street
(508) 894 1255
Join us Wednesday, May 17th at 6p to learn the basics of hand lettering and how to paint a tulip using watercolors. Beginner friendly! Perfect for ages 13+! Register here.
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Baby Sing & Play
Thursday,
May 18
80 Howard Street
(508) 894- 1255
This is a program of music and play for babies 0-18 months of age. There is time after the program for caregivers to chat while the babies play.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED.
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New Moms MeetUp Group
Tuesday, April 16, 10:15-11:15a
80 Howard Street, (508) 894 1255
New moms and their babies up to 12 months old are welcome to come and meet other new moms to share ideas and let their babies play. Please remember this is for moms only - we have other programs for dads, grandparents and nannies.
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Mulch. Mulch. Mulch
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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West Bridgewater Athletics Mattress Fundraiser
Saturday, May 20
10a-4p
West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School
Come get a better night's sleep AND support the West Bridgewater MSHS Athletics MATTRESS FUNDRAISER! They carry quality name brands including Simmons Beautyrest, Therapedic, Wellsville and the popular Sleep Number Bed for up to 50% below retail. This is ONE DAY only, so they're asking your help to SPREAD THE WORD by inviting all of your family and friends! Profits go directly to these talented student athletes!
There will also be weighted blankets, adjustable bases, luxury sheets & pillows, Convertible Bean Bag & Nest Chairs, mattress protectors & Body Massagers too!
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WBMSHS NHS 2023 Inductees
On behalf of the West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School, congratulations to the new NHS inductees and The Members of The Class of 2023 who received their cords!
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Climate Can-Do: Bay State Bike Month
From the Berkshires to the Cape, and everywhere around and in between, riders across Massachusetts are celebrating Bay State Bike Month this May! Today, Sunday, May 7th, is National Ride a Bike Day, and May 15th–19th is Bike to Work Week. Visit Bay State Bike Month website to find an event or register your bike - friendly event.
There are so many benefits to riding a bike, both for your health and the environment’s. Bicycles are a pollution-free mode of transport, use minimal fossil fuels, and reduce your carbon footprint! Cyclists decrease the need for the constant construction of roadways, allowing there to be more greenery than concrete. Riding a bike is also a great way to get in some exercise, giving you the serotonin boost you need to start your day! Let this be your inspiration to leave those car keys on the table, grab your bike, and enjoy a beautiful May day with the sun on your face, the wind in your hair, and your pedal to the metal.
Bay State Bike Month is supported by MassBike, a non-profit dedicated to making bicycling an integral part of human-centered communities, policies, culture, and infrastructure. Healthy, resilient communities embrace lifestyles consistent with safe and rewarding environments. To build and sustain these environments, MassBike advocates for policies that encourage and support community wellness, equity, and inclusion, enable sustainable growth, drive economic vitality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Tess Fiumefreddo, BuzzAround Writing Intern, 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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You're Invited!
2nd annual Evening of Champions for
Marvelous Martin Hagler Scholarships
May 13, 2023
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Summer Classes at Massasoit!
Take advantage of our low tuition, transferable credits, and flexible summer schedule!
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Paint Night With Sandy Churchill: Unleash Your Inner Artist
Wednesday, May 24, 5:30-8p
80 Howard Street, (508) 894 1255
Join Sandy Churchill as she shows you how to paint a gorgeous picture with acrylics. No experiences necessary, this is a fun class for beginners! This class is for adults. Register here.
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WB Board of Selectmen Meeting
April 19, 2023
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WB Finance Committee Meeting
April 20, 2023
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Have a big job to do?
Try our John Deere 318G Skid Steer Loader, with 72" Bucket, 1,945 lb Capacity, Air Conditioning / Heat, Joy Stick Controls.
Work smarter, not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Fusion Dolls
Doll & Toy Store in WestGate Mall
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Looking for that Special Gift?
Stop by Fusion Dolls in Westgate Mall.
Locally owned & created!
Located inside WestGate Mall
across from Kay jewelers
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New Additions to 'Library of Things' at WBPL
The library has brand new things in its Library of Things collection! Visit today to try out an array of new items, such as metal detectors (adult and child), code readers, projectors, a karaoke machine, and more!
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Terra-cotta Pot
Mandala Painting
Wednesday, May 31
6–7p
80 Howard Street, (508) 894 1255
Come join us at the library as we use mandala painting techniques to decorate Terra-cotta pots. Perfect for ages 13+! Register here.
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Town Cleanup for Earth Day
West Bridgewater Selectman Jeff Ryan extends his sincere thanks to everyone who pitched in during the Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup.
"Special thanks to this crew for their Earth Day efforts today. Thank you Anne Marie Grinder, Mark Levine, and Karen Ryan. Also not pictured are Jen Bellody, Enrique and Audrey Arce," writes Ryan. "Thanks to everybody out there doing their part today!"
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Selectman Ryan indicated that the cleanup, as pictured, took place over about a mile, during which twelve bags of trash were collected and properly disposed of. Thank you to everyone who helped out the community!
The Annual Town Cleanup was sponsored by the West Bridgewater Open Space Committee in coordination with WIN Waste Innovations.
Info submitted by Jen Bellody.
Story by Sam Isom, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Bridgewater State University.
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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:
How much was the fine for towns who could not comply with the law?
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 May 10, 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: Jen Bellody, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Fatina Mulumba, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia, |
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Value
There's all sorts of people who like to share their wisdom. We can be overwhelmed, surrounded with voices. The tricky thing is not in finding answers, It's in deciding which source to listen to.
You will listen to what you value.
“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.” ~ Albert Einstein
Our world values money, fame and often reacts in fear, calling out differences as dangerous.
“A highly developed values system is like a compass. It serves as a guide to point you in the right direction when you are lost.” ~ Idowu Koyenikan
However, a meaningful life is attainable and only costs your time. Understand what is truly valuable.
“Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.” ~ Kahlil Gibran
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Compassion, forgiveness, love, nature, kindness. creativity, music. Every day I strive to value these things. What do you value? ~ 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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Copyright 2023 Buzz Around West Bridgewater. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit. ("Buzz Around West Bridgewater 5/7/23")
Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. There are links to town committees and other non-profit groups, in the newsletters. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials. BuzzAround is not responsible for the media content of other organizations.
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