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November 17, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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West Bridgewater Open Space Committee & Conservation Advocates for the Town Purchase of Open Land.
"The residents of West Bridgewater rarely have a say in the growth and development of open space in the Town. When chapter land becomes available for sale the Town has an opportunity to acquire it at the market price. This does not happen often and there are fewer parcels available today. Many of these are active agricultural parcels or are forested land with a vast and diverse ecosystem.
We hear all the time that the Town is losing its rural and agricultural identity. This is an opportunity for the town’s residents to have a real say in what the future of West Bridgewater looks like. When you lose State listed Prime Agricultural Soils you can never get them back. Over the past 10+ years the Town has lost far more acres of open space to development than we have preserved.
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Whether we just leave land as open space, lease it for agricultural use, or save it for future municipal needs, it is land that the town has control over. Acquiring these parcels is part of the West Bridgewater Open Space & Recreation Plan. Once these natural resources are lost to development
we cannot get them back."
Reposted From: WB Open Space Committee & Conservation Commission FB
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Historical Tidbit: Howard High School
Girl's Basketball Team
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Class of '46 Seniors:
Mary Jane Pross - Nickname "Shorty"
Marie Carolyn Gaffney - Ambition: Nurse or Artist
Shirley Gummow - Team Captain
Emily Thomas - 1946 Climber Edtor-in-Chief
Florence Ardele Murray - Nickname "Fanny"
Mary Evangeline Paiva - Interests: Singing
Muriel Bassett Ryder - Ambition: Language Teacher
Shirley Louis Owens - Team Manager
Muriel Frances Mansfield - Interests: Poetry, Bird Study
~ From The Climber, 1946 Howard High School Yearbook
archive.org
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Town Hall
508-894-1200
WestBridgewaterMa.org
WB Public Library
508-894-1255
westbpl.org
Council on Aging
508-894-1262
COA
Food Pantry
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
508-510-5274 westbridgewaterfoodpantry@gmail.com
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Congratulations!
Kimberly Harrison
won
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
www.pinchesandpounds.com
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
A choice of one of Salon Esprit's travel gift sets. Good for a wide variety of hair types.
Shampoo One & Detangler
or Color Protect Shampoo and Conditioner.
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Tri-Town Veterans Day Parade 2024
Let Us Honor Them!
Video Courtesy of EBCAM and BTV
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WB Special Town Meeting 2024
Video Courtesy of WB Community Access TV
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One Book, One Community Events
Explore the legacy of abolitionist Charles Sumner and the history of early Black communities in Bridgewater through author talks, lectures, and discussions listed below:
History Lecture
“Early Black Settlement in Bridgewater”
Mon, Nov 18 at 6:30p
Bridgewater Public Library
BSU Professors Jamie Huff and Emily Field will discuss the history and contributions of early Black communities in Bridgewater.
Author Visit
“The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union”
Tue, Nov 19 at 6p
East Bridgewater Library
Join author Stephen Puleo as he delves into the life of abolitionist Charles Sumner and his impact on American history.
Book Discussion
The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner by Stephen Puleo
Tue, Nov 26 at 1p
Bridgewater Senior Center
Participate in a discussion on Stephen Puleo’s book, with guest historian Willie Wilson providing insights into local Black history.
For more information call 781-789-2517.
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Storytime/Craft With Ms. Nanette
Tue, Nov 19
10:30-11:30a
West Bridgewater Public Library
Join Ms. Nanette for a seasonal story and craft. This program is for children age 3+
Please register to ensure that there are enough craft supplies.
For more Information on the event and to register, Visit: WB Public Library Calendar
| As part of the One Book, One Community Project, Evelyn DeLutis explains the origin of the nderground Railroad sampler quilt on display through the end of the year at the West Bridgewater Library. | | |
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Indulge in the flavors of fall with our new Pumpkin Lava Cake, now available at our West Street and Plymouth Street locations.
eat well * laugh often * love much
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Create Your Own Tea
Wed, Nov 20
6p
West Bridgewater Public Library
Come down to WBPL to create your festive blend of tea just in time for the holidays. Learn a new skill and open up a new passion in learning about the creation of tea blends.
For more information on the event and to register, visit the WB Public Library Calendar.
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EARLY BIRDS POP - UP CHRISTMAS CRAFT CLASS
Wed, Nov 20
10:30a to 11:30a
97 West Center Street
Get Ready for a festive time! Join us for a small, fun, and easy Christmas craft.
For more information on the event, visit the WB Council on Aging Newsletter
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Food Pantry Donation Gives you a chance to win a gift card.
Now until Mon, Nov 25
120 West Center Street
Make a donation to help families in need and earn a chance to win a gift card from “Organize N Rise.” Please, no expired food items. All donations will go to the West Bridgewater Food Pantry, Inc.
For more information, visit Let’s Talk: SLP & OT Services FB.
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Bridging the Bridgewaters
NRT is searching for volunteers to work with “Bridging the Bridgewaters” a group of residents in East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, and Bridgewater working to lengthen and maintain the land and water trails in all three communities, connect them to each other and to the AMC / Bay Circuit Trail, and publicize their existence.
Please contact the Natural Resources Trust of Bridgewater at: Kitty Doherty at riverland927@gmail.com for more information and how you can participate.
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Giving Tuesday At Old Bridgewater Historical Society
Tue, Dec 3
162 Howard Street
The Old Bridgewater Historical Society is celebrating Giving Tuesday by joining millions of people around the world participating in the global generosity movement on December 3rd. Giving Tuesday was launched in 2012 as a simple idea: to create a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past twelve years, the idea has grown into a global movement that inspires millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
For more information on the event, Visit: Old Bridgewater Historical Society FB
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Climate Can Do:
Drinking Water Without Nano-plastics
Plastic water bottles are filled with tiny bits of plastic called nano-plastics. These are bits of plastic that have broken down so small we cannot see them. But they are there, according to studies by Consumer Reports, Columbia University, University of Missouri, and many others.
The best way to avoid drinking nano-plastics is to use a metal or glass reusable bottle and fill it with filtered tap water.
Reusable water bottles keep you healthy and decrease one major source of nano-plastics in our environment: the disposable water bottle.
This Climate Can Do article was written by Jacquelyn Rose.
Source: National Institute of Health Consumer Reports
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The West Bridgewater Police are Reinstating the Citizens Police Academy and the creation of the West Bridgewater High School Cadet Academy!
"At the West Bridgewater Police Department, we believe that the safety and well-being of our community depend on strong partnerships between our officers and the residents we serve. Our commitment to community policing is at the core of everything we do. This approach emphasizes trust, transparency, and collaboration to build lasting relationships with the people of West Bridgewater.
SRO Packard and ASRO Church will be running the first-ever West Bridgewater High School Cadet Academy. This program is designed to give students a fresh perspective on new-age policing and to boost interest in careers in Law Enforcement.
Detective Percival will be running the 3rd “annual” Citizens Police Academy. This program will be offered to adults 21 years or older. The Citizens Police Academy is designed to allow residents to learn more about their Police Departments daily operations, the services we provide, and participate in hands-on training with our officers.
Please be on the lookout for future posts containing applications and more in-depth information about these two programs beginning in early 2025!"
Reposted from: WB Police FB
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WB Varsity Volleyball vs Bay Path Regional (PLAYOFF GAME) Nov 1, 2024
Video Courtesy of
West Bridgewater Community Access Media
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Wildcat News: The Future is Bright
Video courtesy of wbtvpro
In this segment, students went out to see what the future looked like for many seniors and juniors. Many students have their plans in place whether it be college, the workforce, or military.
Wildcat News is produced by students at West Bridgewater Middle Senior High School as part of Broadcast Journalism class
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
A choice of one of Salon Esprit's travel gift sets. Good for a wide variety of hair types.
Shampoo One & Detangler
or Color Protect Shampoo and Conditioner.
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who is the Team Captain for the Howard High School Girl’s Basketball Team?
Email us your answer at:
Prizes@buzzaround.info
Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around. On November 20, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Paris Hugley,, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia | | |
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Shop Small
There are oh-so-many benefits to shopping the small local stores in your neighborhood (and even on-line):
- Your opinion matters. Small businesses provide greater access to product diversity. If they don't have what you want, ask for it. My questions are always along the line of: "Can you tell me where this was made, who made it and how the materials were sourced?"
- Small Businesses give back to the local economy. According to Civic Economics, “on average, 48% of each purchase at local independent businesses is recirculated locally, compared to less than 14% of purchases at chain stores.”
- Personalized attention (who doesn't like being pampered?)
- Small Businesses give back to local organizations. They sponsor the kids sports teams, the school plays and everything in between.
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And finally, it feels good to shop locally! You're making dreams come true.
~ Jacquie
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