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January 1, 2023 ~
Building
Community One
Positive Story at a Time
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Silver Lake Regional High School Chorus and Band Performance
Did you catch our chorus and band at Kingston Luminaries this past week? They sounded beautiful and had a great time!
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Historical Tidbit:
School Transportation
[School Barge or a Pung]
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The barge was a large wagon pulled by a team of horses or one large horse. The wagon would usually have a roof and sides with steps mounted on the back. The boys and girls would climb the steps and walk along a narrow aisle to find a seat along the sides. Perhaps the best time to ride the barge was during the fall when it was cool and the trees were bright with colors. They would often ask to stop to run out and pick some colored leaves to bring to the teacher.
The pung pronounced “pun” was a sled type wagon used in the winter usually pulled by one horse. Usually the floor was spread with sweet smelling hay and a few robes (heavy blankets) were available for the children to use. When it was really cold, some of the children would bring heated bricks or soapstone wrapped in newspaper to be placed at their feet once they got on the pung. When everyone was on and settled they would all sit together with the blanket pulled up around their chins and the warm bricks or soapstone at their feet.
If it were too cold, some children would get off and run along side the slow moving barge to warm up.
During the months of March and April, school usually closed because of the very muddy roads. When the roads dried out enough to allow travel, school would reopen.
The barge was finally replaced by the combustion engine making transportation faster and more comfortable.
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Respectfully, submitted by Sue Basile |
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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!
James Hill
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
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
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Christmas Tree Pick-Up Fundraiser
Halifax BSA Scout Troop 39
Saturday, January 7
9a - noon
$10 / donation
To arrange: call/ or text
617-785- 9944
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Halifax Conservation Commission - December 27
Video Courtesy of Area 58_Halifax
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Bulky Waste
Ways to dispose of your bulky waste:
1) Register by Jan 13th to have your bulky waste picked up curbside by Jan 27th
2) Residents can drop-off different Bulky Waste items at the Town’s Recycling Center located at 917 Plymouth Street.
Mondays (5 - 8p),
Wednesdays (10a - 1p)
Saturdays (7:30a - 12:30p).
There is a minimum $5.00 fee charged to have items picked up curbside. All items picked up curbside will be charged the same fee structure for Bulky Waste disposal at the Recycling Center.
The Recycling Center accepts only checks for payment of fees, bags, etc.
Curbside collection is intended to help residents dispose of large items such as mattresses, refrigerators, stoves, televisions, computers, couches, gas grills, sinks and carpeting.
Residents can pre-register by calling the Recycling Center at 781-293-1732 or by visiting the Centre by 2p on the day listed under "Pre-Register & Pre-Pay".
Only residents that are up to date on their recycling fee are eligible to have large items picked up.
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Adopt A Book - Holmes Free Library
Back by popular demand is Adopt A Book!
How it works: Choose a book, Choose an inscription, Write check for amount shown, then watch the book be added to the collection at the Holmes with the inscription on the inner front corner!
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United Way Funding Informational Session
January 12, 9 - 10:30a
Zoom
United Way of Greater Plymouth County will host an informational workshop for any nonprofit organization interested in applying for United Way funding for FY 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024). The workshop will take place on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 9 - 10:30a on Zoom.
All interested agencies, including first time applicants, are required to attend the workshop to be eligible for funding consideration.
With a mission to “unite people, ideas and resources to improve lives and to build a stronger community”, United Way of Greater Plymouth County aims to direct resources to the most vulnerable, lowest income population in our community. Therefore, we support programs that promote the education of our youth, the physical health and healthy lifestyles of our most vulnerable neighbors, and the financial stability of our families under the broad and interrelated pillars of Health, Education, and Financial Stability.
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Happy Holidays!!!
Nessralla Farm storefront at 318 Plymouth Street in Halifax closed after Christmas. FIREWOOD is available all winter —call us to order at 781.293.6792.
This closure is TEMPORARY—stay tuned for an announcement as to where you’ll see us soon. We are already planting FLOWERS to welcome Spring 2023!
We are reminded every day that we would not be here without you, our loyal customers! Thank you all for your unwavering support over the years, and don’t forget us over the winter! All we need is a new home—we’re looking for one! In the meantime, if you need firewood, you know who to call. We will see you in the spring!
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Margaret Fitzgerald Garden
HALIFAX BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
499 Plymouth Street
As 2022 is nearing its last days, we start to think about 2023! One thing that is on our minds is the Margaret Fitzgerald Garden at the Halifax Town Hall. The garden is to the right of the Town Hall front door.
For several years, CMAC Landscaping services in Halifax has contracted to maintain the garden. It is mostly a charitable contract that is recognized by a sign and monetary payment.
The Halifax Beautification Committee is looking for companies/individuals to bid on the contract to maintain the garden. Please have bids in by January 31st, 2023. The committee will notify each bidder that we will be going over the bids at a February meeting to vote for the lucky caretaker to the Margaret Fitzgerald Garden.
We appreciate all bids and look forward to hearing from any individuals/groups/companies.
See Facebook post for whole agreement to bid on. It includes:
Spring Clean-Up (to be completed before Memorial Day weekend each year)
● rake, mulch, and edge the garden
● trim bushes and trees as needed
● soil preparation, if necessary
● plant annuals and other plants that are provided by The Margaret Fitzgerald Fund
● Seasonal Maintenance (from Memorial Weekend through Fall Clean-up)
● water as needed using the town water and hose
● weed regularly to maintain as needed
● Fall Clean-Up
● rake as needed and remove dead annuals
● trim bushes and trees as needed
● plant annuals that are provided by The Margaret Fitzgerald Fund.
From March/April 2023 through December 31, 2023.
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Experience An Award Winning Dinner!
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MLK Virtual Story Time:
It Starts with Me!
Monday, January 16, 2023
6:45 - 7:30p
Virtual via Zoom
Join the Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice and Raising Multicultural Kids for a virtual story time to honor MLK. This event will feature a live reading and discussion of the children’s book, It Starts with Me, a story that introduces youth to the concept of MLK's Beloved Community. This book was written by Dr. Bernice A. King and Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson, and illustrated by Zoe Ranucci.
Please note this story time session will focus on a book for school-aged children, you are encouraged to have youth join you for this virtual event.
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Climate Can-Do:
Help save the Earth and your wallet!
In Massachusetts, we have access to free energy services that help save money. With the winter weather getting fiercer each day, we’ve been turning on the heat.
“How can I save money managing my heating and cooling ?” You might ask.
MassSave provides an assessment the of your house-hold or business energy use. In Massachusetts - we’ve already pre-paid for it through a surcharge on our electric bill.
Check out the MassSave website, to schedule a no cost virtual or in-person home energy assessment and an Energy Specialist will assess the status of your energy use. They will also provide solutions to lead a more energy efficient household. MassSave collaborates with NGRID, Berkshire Gas, Eversource, and Cape Light Compact. MassSave provides these services and energy assessments for any category of property here in Massachusetts, whether that be residential, multi-family, or business oriented. Check it out!
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by intern Sean Fitzgerald from Lasell University. We focus on actions which will help mitigate the environmental changes of our climate emergency. Our goal is to keep the Earth's temperature from rising 1.5˚ C to lessen the impact. We can do!
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Halifax COA Holiday Festivities
Halifax Council on Aging enjoyed festivities at Meadow Brook Restaurant, Hanson,
with gratitude for the financial support all year. Without the support of local grants and community public safety advocates, the Halifax CoA would spend many more dollars to create initiatives. Entertainer Tommy Rull bellowed songs of love supported by Mass Cultural Council and Halifax Local Cultural Council. We thank District Attorney Timothy Cruz and Staff for taking time to "wish all, safe holidays." Bella Rose, President of GENERATIONS, worked diligent with her Board to host a silent auction, raising monies for the senior center. We are especially grateful to Debbie Scriven of Meadow Brook for her genuine spirit and hospitality. Shout-out to Jo Jo Schofield and Diane Smith, CoA Administrative Associate for coordinating our Holiday grand event.
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Thank you, Linda Redding for your photos that will last forever and thank you to Officer Cushman and Halifax Fire Dept for their sacrifices of family time while we enjoy our families and friends.
*Wishing each of you good health and happiness always*
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a:
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
Historical Tidbit Question:
What months of school are closed because of muddy roads?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On January 4, 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: Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Maeve Stowe & Gregory Venezia. |
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Starting Anew.
“Instead of saying, "I'm damaged, I'm broken, I have trust issues" say "I'm healing, I'm rediscovering myself, I'm starting over.”
~ Horacio Jones
“All great beginnings start in the dark, when the moon greets you to a new day...”
~ Shannon L. Alder
“So what do we do? Anything. Something. So long as we just don't sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something else. If we wait until we've satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late."
~ Lee Iacocca”
“The quiet regrowth of a forest,
fertilized only by its own burnt flesh,
is what I think of
when I think of survival.
When we are able to look death in the face
and prosper because of it, and not just despite it,
we prove that to live is to contradict.”
~ Belle Townsend
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A New Year, a new day, a new hour. This is a great moment to decide to make it right, to start anew. Regenerate your self & your life. Make it work for you. You are the heroine of your own story, make it a happy New Year ~ 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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