March 15, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Let us know your favorite song to scrub your hands to...
and enter to win a 1/4 share in Nessralla Farm's CSA!
You could be the lucky winner of a box of fresh fruit & veggies once a week all summer long from Nessralla Farm.
(one entry per person... let's keep it CLEAN folks ; )
We've gotten creative this week, singing while we wash.
So send us a email and/or a video link of you singing & washing with your name and contact info to
prizes@buzzaround.info
by Thursday, March 19.
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Bridgewater Now
March 11th, 2020
Get reoccurring up to date reports of the events happening in Bridgewater.
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B-R Regional School Committee - March 11th, 2020
Public hearing held to present their proposed budget for FY 21.
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Bridgewater, MA Town Council March 10th, 2020
Videos Courtesy of BTV
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Historical Tidbit:
Artifacts
A Burrill Story
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During all of my life my Father, Frank W. Burrill, worked at he Bridgewater Savings Bank as an officer.
In the late 1940's, when I was around 7 or 8, my father went to a location, a little south of the junction of Vernon Street and Beech Streets in Bridgewater. A little to the south of that road junction the Taunton River makes a 270 degree turn to the southeast. At that bend in the river on the west side, there had been a long time ago, a Native American settlement.
A friend of my father's named Bill Taylor was the owner of the property on the east side of the Taunton River at that bend. I remember with Bill Taylor, my father, and our family, we began digging for Native artifacts, arrow heads, etc.
I think this went on just during that summer. My father on several occasions, as we all would, would get into a hole and dig up the dirt that had been excavated. Then the dirt would be examined for artifacts.
During one such time, Bill Taylor took a picture of my father digging in a hole. Bill then had the photo enlarged to maybe 8.5 x 11 inches . Bill took that photo to the Bridgewater Town Hall and posted it on a bulletin board with the title, "The Bridgewater Savings Bank in a Hole".
It was then, I think, that my father stopped any association he had with digging for artifacts.
~ Ken Burrill
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Academy Building Municipal Offices
66 Central Square
508-697-0921
Mon - Thurs 8a - 4p, Fri 8a - 1p
Check Town website for needed updates
Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
Mon - Wed 9a - 8p
Thurs 10a - 5p, Fri & Sat 10a - 2p
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p, Fri 9a - noon
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 - 8 p
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Congratulations!
Lynn Guthrie
won a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St, Bridgewater.
Value: $140
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
CSA share: your very own box of fresh fruit & veggies each week this growing season!
($125 value) We will draw one winner for all
Buzz Around communities.
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A Peaceful Sunrise
So much to be grateful for!
We are thankful for the photographic gifts of Mary Wright Julius
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2020 Food Pantry Lenten Calendar
Central Square Congregational Church asks your help with the food pantry “2020 Food Pantry Lenten Calendar”.
Place a bag on a table or on the counter in your home; each day in March, place the designated item into the bag; then each Sunday (or any day M-F, 9-1), bring in your bag of donations and place it in the grocery cart inside the church’s side door for the Bridgewater Food Pantry.
Lent is often the season of giving something up; let’s also make it the season of giving. Thank you for your generosity.
The Food Pantry is located inside the church on the Bridgewater Common at 71 Central Square.
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Various weekly programs in July 2020.
For an early registration discount of $50 off, register
HERE by
March 20th.
One-week science courses for Students entering Grades 6 - 12 in the fall of 2020.
This unique program allows students to work as scientists and is designed to inspire students about science while providing them with the foundations necessary for further scientific exploration.
Summer Science Academy students are immersed in science courses and conduct hands-on investigations in their selected course. Students in the middle school courses will also participate in extracurricular science activities. All courses focus on the importance of science communication as students lead presentations on the last day of class.
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We're Your COMPLETE Garden,
Farm & Pet Store!
It's time to DIG IN to your Spring cleaning. We have the shovels!
Stop in today for yours!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Avocado Tree Growing Indoors in Massachusetts
By Gregory Venezia
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Something you might not know...You can grow avocado trees indoors here in Massachusetts. You start them in water until they sprout roots. Then pot them in dirt.
I put the pit in a plastic container filled with water and push toothpicks in the pit to suspend it over the water. I've heard that some people have simply put them in a plastic bag with water, and that worked for then. Then I put them in a pot of dirt. I used dirt from my garden.
I put the pits in water some time before September. They take a while to start growing roots, so it could have been a month or two.
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In September 2018, it began to grow roots.
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In December 2018, it began to sprout leaves.
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In January, the leaves got pretty big.
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The picture to the left is the most recent photo I have of a few of the plants I'm growing. From left to right the plants are passion fruit vine, jack fruit, avocado tree, & passion fruit vine. All the fruit to grow these plants can be purchased from the grocery store.
The avocado plant is starting to wilt, but I think that is from over watering, so with less frequent watering I hope to see it perk back up. The sunny weather should help too.
I like gardening because if something doesn't work you still learn something, and you can do better next time.
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Send us pix, video & stories - What are you doing with your free time?
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BRIDGEWATER SQUARE CHIROPRACTIC
Back ache getting you down? Keeping your spine healthy and aligned can dramatically change the way you feel.
We can help!
Call and schedule your appointment today!
63 Main Street, Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0050
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Badminton
by Deena Anzum, BuzzAround Intern
In the summertime when my cousins come over, we like to play badminton together. On the weekends when the weather is nice, we usually have barbecue parties. While the food is cooking, all the cousins get together and play. We usually like to form teams of two. Badminton is very enjoyable. It gets everyone energized and feels great when we get a continuous run. Sometimes the birdie will hit one of our faces and everyone laughs. Some of us even fall trying to catch the birdie.
My uncle was a badminton player back in the day so sometimes he would join. However, since he is a professional, he plays hard and even the good players cannot keep up! As a kid, my mother also played with her friends. So, she would join as well. It is even more fun when everyone joins in!
One summer, all the parents came together and joined the kids so we had two big groups. We do not follow any of the usual rules for badminton. We just play for fun. We take turns serving and usually whichever side the birdie lands is the team that would serve. For example, if it lands on my team's side, then my team would serve.
With all this free time... outdoor activity is perfect!
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Old Bridgewater Historical Society Announced Lecture titled "Banned to Bawdy: Theater in America"
Sunday, March 29th
2p, doors open at 1:30p
Memorial Building
162 Howard St, WB
Many of the Colonies forbade playacting on the grounds that it was morally detrimental. Two centuries later Reverend Smythe urged his congregation to avoid the Black Crook with its scantily clad dancers. Members of his congregation promptly rushed out to buy tickets! Theater has been used to ridicule, persuade, titillate, amuse and outrage audiences from every class. This lecture takes a look at the evolution of theater from clandestine Colonial performances that landed the players in court to Vaudeville shows that packed theaters.
Presented by Anne Barrett, who for more than 10 years has been entertaining and educating audiences with her lectures and performances at dozens of libraries, historical societies, museums, and other civic and social groups throughout New England. She is a member of the daughters of the American Revolution, and a former Mrs. Essex County.
Sponsored by the Bridgewater Savings Bank and hosted by the Old Bridgewater Historical Society. Admission is free; a $5 donation is suggested. Light refreshments will be served.
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Private and Group Music Lessons
for All Ages!
Violin, Piano, Guitar, Voice, and More!
The Music Loft
50 Central Square, 2nd Floor, Bridgewater
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Dance Theater of New England
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Celebrating 16 Years of Excellence!
Summer Dance Programs for All Ages
Enroll Now!
Dance Theater of New England
25 Scotland Blvd, Bridgewater
(508) 697-5255
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Socializing with Science
"Social Distancing" is a tool being put into place for large, close gatherings (sporting events, concerts) to slow the spread of this respiratory virus, a needed precaution. Due to this and the barrage of media attention, we at the
BuzzAround
suggest some simple ways to remain social & active in your community.
Here is some science on the spread of Covid-19: It is water droplets from a sick person getting into your body that will spread it. If it’s safe for you, all other life activities should continue. We need interaction with others, and it's a great time to be outside. Show your love & compassion.
Here are some suggestions for those that are able: 1) Take a walk or ride a bike around your neighborhood. Last night I was walking my dog and a neighborhood kid stopped and talked to me. We had a fun conversation. I am never disappointed checking out my neighborhood.
2) Shop at a locally owned store: Infamous for never being too busy, local shops are fun nooks of helpfulness and original items. If you don't see what you want, ask the owner or clerk to find something for you. They will go out of their way to help you. Talk about feeling loved!
3) Keep yourself healthy. Stay hydrated, get enough sleep and eat plenty of vegetables & fruit. If you don't recognize a word on a food's ingredient list, don't eat it!
4) Stay active in your local community & keep in touch with folks around you, if not in person, then by phone & messages.
5) If you have a fever or cough, please keep out of social interactions. And even if you don't present with symptoms, know that you can slow the spread of respiratory illness with frequent hand washing and being mindful of a 6-foot boundary around your mouth, nose & eyes.
And here is some social science: We are all in this together.
Know your stuff and take care of yourself, but don't create an unhealthy lifestyle by isolating yourself.
Whatever challenges you face today, don't face them alone. ~ Jacquie
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BEAUTY COUNTER
CHRISTINE HARKINS
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Clean Beauty makes a great gift for your Valentine!
Contact me today to order yours!
Our Clean Promise: Over 1,500 questionable ingredients are never used in our formulations.
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BLISS
THROUGH
YOGA
NOW
@
Physical Therapy U
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We make a great Team!
Bliss Through Yoga provides: Svaroopa® Yoga classes &
Embodyment® Yoga Therapy
Physical Therapy U provides; Physical Therapy, Massage, Training & Sport Conditioning
Find YOUR bliss at Bliss Through Yoga!
Yoga for the Rest of Us!
75 Scotland Blvd, Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Black Lives Matter Film &
Discussion Series
Tuesday, March 24th
7pm
50 School St.
This month's installment in our Black Lives Matter film series, "The Hate U Give", is a heartbreaking reminder of the still-lingering racial divide, specifically in the education system. Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds -- the poor, mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy, mostly white prep school that she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is soon shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. Facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and decide to stand up for what's right.
Free Screening
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Good news at the national level.
1) CDC pledges to pay for free CV-19 screening for all. (Thank you Rep.Katie Porter)
2) Drive through tests at CVS, Walgreens, Target & Walmart will be available in the near future as a website is in the development stages to triage people at home (Announced in the 3/13/20 Whitehouse Press Conference)
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Health and Wellness: Engaging the Youth and Keeping them Healthy
Wednesday, March 25th
12:20 - 1:35p
BSU, 10 Shaw Road
Free and Open to the Public!!
Dr Maria Antonia DePina, MD from Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Boston.
Cosponsered by:
The Minnock Institute for Global Engagement, Academic Affairs, The Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies, College of Education and Health Sciences & The Health Center
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On-site Laboratory * Cosmetic Services
* Weight Management
* Menopausal Medicine ~ Caring for infants, children, adolescents, and adults
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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D'Agostino Insurance
111 Torrey St Suite #1
Brockton, MA 02301
Call (508) 586-0414
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Pet Parade & Costume Contest
Register by March 27th to be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Bridgewater Farm Supply
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Advertising Opportunity at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters
Saturday, April 4th
5:30 - 9p
Barretts Alehouse, West Bridgewater
Opportunities to support this event include various sponsorship packages, donations and ticket purchases.
Click
here for more information or call Bruce at 508-378-7890.
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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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7 Mill St, Middleboro
(508) 947-1975
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MOLD GUYS RESTORATION, LLC
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Call today to get your
air ducts cleaned!
An air duct cleaning service is an investment not only in your health, but in the health of your HVAC system!
(781) 910-5029
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"Shout out to the parents!! Shout out to the volunteer stylist, and good luck boys !!! We raised $1,500 for special Olympics to boot!!! This day was a success!!" ~ Missy Battaglia
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Going For the Gold
Revolutions Salon received a phone call from Bridgewater-Raynham's Varsity Ice Hockey team. All 23 team members wanted to each have their hair bleached for the 2020 State Championship Playoffs.
Salon owner Missy Battaglia, always up for a challenge, and ready to pay it forward said "Sure, the $50 per head we'll donate to Special Olympics." Over $1,500 was raised for the Special Olympics. They're all winners in our book!
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Photo credits:
Story credit: J. Rose & M. Piche
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Photo credit: Brenda Hartley
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
CSA 1/4 share: your very own box of fresh fruit & veggies each week this growing season! ($125 value)
We will draw one winner for all communities.
Historical Tidbit Question
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Near what river did they dig for
Native artifacts?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
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By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around Bridgewater.
On March 18, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Have fun keeping clean!
"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have."
~ Cayla Mills
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." ~ William James
"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. "
~ Bernice Johnson Reagon
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. "
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
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"Every day we choose who we are by how we define ourselves. " ~ Angelina Jolie
Have fun keeping clean!
Attitude is EVERYTHING.
Love strongly, completely. Move forward confidently.
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by
Deena Anzum,
Jen Bellody, Janice O'Brien, Megan Piche, Jacquelyn Rose, Gregory Venezia
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around 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 Bridgewater 3/15/20")
Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. Occasionally, there will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as a way of sharing local information. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials. The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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