Four in a Row Summer Concert
Throughout the summer, the West Bridgewater summer concert series has had a range of great musicians. Recently, the concert series hosted Four in a Row. Four in a Row is a 50s and 60s rock and roll cover band with original songs inspired by that era. The members of the band consist of four classmates from East Bridgewater. They are Mike Quaglia, Peter Lee, Dan Cohen, and Adam Vitali. The band performs in and around Plymouth County, so check them out.
This show, the food provided by Wicked Flavah, Sweet Sugar Swirl, Danny's Ice Cream, and Black Hat Brew Works.  The final concert is August 22 with the band Total Strangers. For more information about the concert series, visit West Bridgewater Cultural Council on Facebook. To see more from Four in a Row, visit their website.

Story By: Ella Reddin BuzzAround Writing Intern, Framingham State University
Photo Credit: Four in a Row Facebook
Historical Tidbit:
Francis E. Howard House
Francis E Howard was the son of Benjamin Beal Howard. Francis was a highly successful farmer and, during his time, made several contributions to the town. One included a part of his orchard to the old Bridgewater Historical Society. He also held several roles in the town. This included the church treasurer, school committee, selectman, and as a representative in the State legislature.
 
The house itself remains mostly unchanged since it was first built in 1893. The Howard House is Georgian Revival with Late Victorian influences. The one major change to the building is a wood porch on the side of the building. Besides that, it is a good representative of a building from this era. 

Source and Photo Credit: MACRIS.com
Story By: Ella Reddin BuzzAround Writing Intern, Framingham State University
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
Congratulations!
Eric Lutz
You won
a free 1.5 hour class at

Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of:
$25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
Sandy's Paint Night event!
August 23rd
5:30 pm
West Bridgewater Public Library

All participants must sign up! This month participants will be using mixed media to create a crab and a ocean scene. To sign up fill out the form on the library's website.
Board of Health Meeting
August 23rd
5:30 pm
Town hall gazebo or MacDonald/Brown conference room in the event of bad weather.

If you have questions for the health board of West Bridgewater, this is your chance to ask. Visit the Town of West Bridgewater events calendar for more information
NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE
West Bridgewater Town Clerk, Anne Iannitelli announces that a Special Town Election will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The following offices will be included on the ballot:

One SELECTMAN (to fill an unexpired term);

Nomination papers are now available at the Town Clerk’s office. The last day to submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars is Friday, September 1, 2023 by 5 PM.
Call the Town Clerk’s Office at (508) 894-1167 for further information. Source: www.westbridgewaterma.org
Kindergarten Meet -n- Greet
August 23rd
5:30-6:30
West Bridgewater Public Library
West Bridgewater kindergartners can meet their classmates before the big first day. If you missed the event on the 19th, attend this one. This is a great way to help kindergartners ease their anxiety and know what to expect. It is also a good opportunity for the parents to get to know each other. For more information, visit the West Bridgewater Public Library Events Calendar.     
Climate Can-Do: Limit Fast Fashion
Fashion is another tool to help combat climate change and protect the environment.
First, how does fashion harm the environment? In efforts to meet demands and popularity for society’s trendiest clothes, many big clothing brands end up wasting fabrics and energy as they rush to pump out clothes for consumers at cheap prices. This is known as fast fashion.

According to the United Nations Environment Program, the “pollution, waste, and emissions of fast fashion are fueling the planetary crisis” as "plastic fibers are polluting the oceans”. In addition, the “wastewater and toxic dyes” from the industrial plants that are used to create the clothes only further contaminate the surrounding natural environments.

Sustainable clothing: While buying sustainable and organic clothing is a healthier alternative, it can also be expensive or inaccessible for many people. Fortunately, there are still many ways to limit your own fashion consumption and help the planet without sacrificing your wallet.

Diversify your clothing store options: Buying secondhand clothing from local thrift stores or on-line platforms such as ThredUp, Depop, and Poshmark is an excellent alternative for getting clothes.

Consider clothes before buying them: We all have that item, or a few, that sit in the back of the closet untouched for the past two years. This is why the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University suggests buying an item only if you can see yourself wearing it at least 30 times. Thinking twice is a good way to limit how much fast fashion and wasted clothing ends up crowding your closet.

Support brands that have good sustainability practices: This online directory: Good on You allows you to search your favorite brands and view their sustainability/ethical work ratings. The website also provides a wide range of stores that solely produce sustainable fashion that you can occasionally invest in.

By researching, staying mindful, and practicing eco-friendly shopping habits, you can reduce carbon costs and the impact of waste on our landfills and atmosphere!

This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Angel Benjamin, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Brown University. Focusing on actions which individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do!
 Brockton, Canton, Middleboro and online
WB Board of Selectmen Meeting
August 2, 2023
Video Courtesy of WBCAM
WB Water Commissioners Mtg
August 7, 2023
Video Courtesy of WBCAM
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
Keep your grill cooking all season long!! 

Did you know we have a filling station? A 20lb. grill tank can be refilled for the low cost of just $18. Our employees are trained to bleed the tank as they fill it,
which will ensure your tank is full.
Middle-Senior High School Calendar and Supply Lists

Before the school year starts, get organized ahead of time. West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School published the calendar and supply list. The calendar will list the days off and early releases, and more. So, if you are planning time off or vacation, now is the time to plan it. Also, before everything sells out, get your school supplies! Visit The high school's website to access the calendar and supply lists.
Attention West Bridgewater Parents!
Hello, Wildcats! The West Bridgewater Police Department wants you to know the drop-off rules for the upcoming school year. Here are the rules to get the school year started safely and stress-free.
  1. Pull ALL the way forward in line drop off line
  2. Please do NOT stop in the line and exit your vehicle
  3. PLEASE DO NOT let your children play on the playground during the afternoon line while you wait to pick up their sibling
  4. Please be patient!
  5. For those parents who love to blast embarrassingly loud 80s/90s music, we love you!
For more information, visit the West Bridgewater Police Department on Facebook
Nonfiction Addiction Book Club
August 29th,
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
West Bridgewater Public Library

Get some of your new favorite nonfiction reads at this book club. This month’s read is Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land. In September, the library will combine the nonfiction and fiction book clubs to read The Gardner Height by Ulrich Boser. Now is the perfect time to join. For more information, visit The Town of West Bridgewater events calendar
West Bridgewater PTO meeting
September 6th
7:00 pm
Rose L. MacDonald School

If you are a member of the West Bridgewater PTO, this will be the first meeting of the year. Volunteers and new members are welcome to join. Visit the West Bridgewater PTO on Facebook for more information. 
Mold Guys Restoration
Split AM/PM and Afternoon Shifts
*Sign on Bonus
Starting Salary: Drivers: $20 plus benefits.
                Monitors: $15.85 plus benefits.

 Benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance & MA State Retirement.
Paid sick/ personal time.
7D license Training Provided

Contact: Deb Thompson
781-878-6056, ext. 162
Grow Associates
Grow Associates is a non-profit organization helping individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities live their best lives.
Join the Brockton Symphony Orchestra!

The Brockton Symphony Orchestra is holding tryouts for open positions. Auditions are in person, with two short orchestral excerpts to perform. An audition request form needs to be filled out to participate.
The fall audition dates are on it - the first two dates will be August 28th and September 7th between 5:30 and 6:45p.

After your audition, you are invited to sit in during rehearsal. (for auditions on rehearsal evenings). Rehearsals are Monday Nights between 7:15 - 9:45p, Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton. For more information, visit: www.brocktonsymphony.org
Kids Read with Marietta Apollonio

On Thursday August 3, Marietta Apollonio, a children’s book author, visited the West Bridgewater Public Library to host a storytime event with young readers. The children listened intently, leaning close to see the illustrated pages of the author’s own picture book, “Jack the Library Cat”. Her and the kids participated in game where Marietta created animal pictures, such as a giraffe and a lion, with shapes. At the end of it, the kids got creative with a craft activity and had the chance to create their own paper bag library kitties. It was a blast for all who were able to come!

Story Credit: Angel Benjamin, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Brown University
Photo & Source Credit: West Bridgewater Public Library FB
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME

Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax

Historical Tidbit Question:
What type of architecture is the Howard House?


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 August 23, 2023, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Angel Benjamin, Miriam Heath, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia.
Living Your Best Life

“There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.”
~ Oprah Winfrey

“We can’t save the world by playing by the rules, because the rules have to be changed.”
~ Greta Thunberg 

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” ~ Robert F. Kennedy

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ~ Joe Lewis

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
I used to think taking the time to journal was a waste: "Why did I spend this glorious day pondering?"

But then I remember the other days I wasted; unhappy, without purpose, money or thinking I had no options. Days I felt unloved, face in my pillow, crying in frustration; and now I know: journaling is much better.

On days I journal, I feel those emotions, journal them, see and understand them. Then are able to re-frame the narrative if necessary, creating a growth moment. I changed my story from one of abandonment, abuse and need; to one of gratitude, power and resource. It was the same story, though a new lens. Now there is joy and strength where loneliness and frustration were.

I wish you all a fabulous week. Loving yourself, giving yourself the time you need, and living your best life. ~ Jacquie
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