March 29, 2020
~ Building East Bridgewater Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Shared From Reader Korin Zigler
"This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen: a donated, hand-sewn mask, created with such care, which I received at my hospital. Look at the selection of fabric, the skill with which the pleats were made. Pleats aren't easy, folks, I've tried...! I haven't needed it yet at work, but I will carry it with me, as it may come in handy. And it will remind me how lovely people can be, how someone's hands made that mask with such concern and such care, not just for me, but for everyone. The fabric of this mask is the also fabric our universe is made of."
These things we do make a huge difference to each other. We love these stories of the places where we notice compassion. ~ Jacquie
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Historical Tidbit:
Personal account of the Hurricane of '38 from one of our readers.
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"I enjoyed that blurb (EB Historical Tidbit 3/22/20) about the hurricane of ’38. I remember that! I was only 2 years old, but I remember walking over to my parents’ bedroom window (my crib was in their bedroom) and holding onto the window sill and looking out the window. I was shocked to see our pear tree lying across the driveway!
Of course in reality, it was only a branch that had been blown off of the pear tree, NOT the whole tree! That’s all I remember about the storm."
~Betty (Belnap) Stirling
Ed note: Thank you, Betty, for that remembrance.
It's wild that you remember something your 2 year old self saw.
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Town Hall
175 Central St
508-378-1601
Mon 8:30a - 8p
Tues - Thurs 8:30a - 4:30p; Fri 8:30a - noon
Email & Phone contact only
Check the town website for important updates
E. Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Mon & Tues 9a - 8p ; Wed, Thurs, Fri 9a - 5p
Saturday 9a - 2p
Email & phone contact only
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
Mon 8a - 6p
Tues - Thurs 8a - 4p
Fri 8a - noon
Email & phone contact only
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30p - 2:00p and last Saturday from 9:30a - 11:00a
Pre-Packed bags for pick up only
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St, EB
(508) 378-3760
Distribution 1st & 3rd Monday of Each Month
Pre-packed bags for pick up only
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Congratulations!
Steven Maconald
won a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$20 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni take out at any of their 3 locations.
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Notice from Office of Board of Selectman
Town officials will make every effort to handle as much business as possible through phone and electronic platforms.
Please contact us:
Call - 508-378-1600
Drop box - Outside Town Hall Front Entrance
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Operation Brown Bag for East Bridgewater
Public Schools
Brown bag breakfasts/lunches served
from
11a - 1p daily from the East Bridgewater Jr/Sr. High School’s main entrance
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Please take advantage of the nutrition program. Please call the Superintendent’s office at 508-
378-5956 if you need “Operation Brown Bag
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Looking at the physical distancing statements in Gov. Baker's advisory:
For the sake of our physical health, we all know to stay away from each other, what the World Health Organization now calls "Physical Distancing"
"Residents are advised to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel and other unnecessary activities during this two-week time period. "
"The Baker-Polito Administration does not believe Massachusetts residents can be confined to their homes and does not support home confinement for public health reasons."
So PLEASE NOTE: we are not being told to stay inside. There are activities you can participate in that are outside and do not come in contact with others. Our mental health and physical health demand that. Sometimes going out in your neighborhood or community is a necessity to accomplish these things. Get creative. Take up jogging. Do art & music. Take a walk in the woods. Fly a kite. Pick up trash. Please be mindful and take care of yourself, eat right & comply with the physical distancing protocols. ~ Jacquie
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No Utility Shutoffs
The
Dept. of Public Utilities has prohibited utility companies from shutting off gas, electric, or water utility services for any customer while the State of Emergency Exists. That includes both residents and businesses.
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NEED LEGAL ASSISTANCE?
For folks who have legal questions during this time. The state funds the Mass Legal Assistance Corporation which offers a range of legal aid programs.
sccls.org
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Send us pix, video & stories - What are you doing with your free time?
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See our amazing disappearing chicks.
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We have wood pellets, feed & grain and
we're open for essential items!
Please call with your order and drive up.
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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EBCAM Homebound Film Festival
Open to all EB Students grades K-12, with prizes awarded to the winners in each age category. All submissions will air on the EBCAM Educational Channel 98.
Read more
eb-cam.org
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Your Buzz Around is committed to sharing positive news, tips & ideas, to help us all through! Most local businesses remain open with adaptations to adjust for social distancing. Bee Kind & Shop Local.
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Census 2020
The time is now, before April 1. Help shape your future, and your community's future, by responding to the 2020 Census.
The 2020 Census will determine congressional representation, inform hundreds of billions in federal funding every year, and provide data that will impact communities for the next decade.
School lunches. Plans for highways. Support for firefighters and families in need. Census results affect your community every day.
The official Census Bureau mailings include detailed information and a Census ID for completing the Census online, but your census can be completed with or without your code... just get it done!!!
Count yourself in the population now!
Click
here
to visit the official website.
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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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JOHNNY MACARONI'S
Eat well, Laugh often, Love much
Take out ONLY at all of our award-winning restaurants, offering curbside pick up!
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NEW SPECIALS (effective 3/17/20)
**All GIFT CARDS ordered online only
are discounted 25% (until further notice)!
**Receive a $10 gift card for each
TAKE-OUT order $50 or more!
Click on location below for full take out menu. Click
here
for hours.
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Info on the $2 Trillion Economic Rescue Plan
Stimulus Payments
:
Most adults will get a one-time $1,200, although some would get less. For every qualifying child age 16 or under, the payment would be an additional $500.
How much you get depends on your income:
Single adults with Social Security numbers who are United States residents and have an adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less would get the full amount. Married couples with no children earning $150,000 or less would receive a total of $2,400. And taxpayers filing as head of household would get the full payment if they earned $112,500 or less.
Above those income figures, the payment decreases until it stops altogether for single people earning $99,000 or married people who have no children and earn $198,000. According to the Senate Finance Committee, a family with two children would no longer be eligible for any payments if its income surpassed $218,000.
You can’t get a payment if someone claims you as a dependent, even if you’re an adult. In any given family and in most instances, everyone must have a valid Social Security number in order to be eligible. There is an exception for members of the military.
College students do not get anything if anyone claims them as a dependent on a tax return. Usually, students under age 24 are dependents in the eyes of the taxing authorities if a parent pays for at least half of their expenses.
Your adjusted gross income can be found on Line 8b of the 2019 1040 federal tax return. If you haven’t prepared a tax return yet, you can use your 2018 return. If you haven’t filed that yet, you can use a 2019 Social Security statement showing your income to see what an employer reported to the I.R.S.
If the Internal Revenue Service already has your bank account information, it would transfer the money to you via direct deposit based on the recent income-tax figures it already has.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he expected most people to get their payments within three weeks.
If you haven’t filed tax returns for "19 or '18 it would that affect your ability to receive a payment.
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MAMA DEB'S
SWEET ITALIAN SAUCE
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"Life is Sweeter with Mama Deb's
Sweet Italian Sauce"
Public, Private and Corporate Events
Retail Sauce and Gift Sets Available
Click here for retail locations, mobile food
events, and pasta making class schedules
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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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Disconnect with Cyberspace.
Reconnect with Open Space.
The mission of this initiative is to reconnect families and children with the great outdoors.
This
‘Take a Hike!’ Guide is for individuals, groups and families who are interested in exploring the State Parks and Forests of Southeast Massachusetts.
While the visitor centers are closed, all state parks and comfort stations across the Commonwealth remain open and available for the public to utilize. DCR reminds residents and visitors to avoid gathering in large groups, maintain social distancing, and practice healthy personal hygiene to stop the spread of the virus.... BUT YES!!!! GET OUT AND HIKE!!!
Here are more easy ones Most trails are well marked. Trail maps & directions may be found at
mass.gov/dcr. You will also find directions to these parks at the above website. You will need a good pair of sneakers or boots and a bottle of water!
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OLD COLONY YMCA
East Bridgewater
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Virtual fitness workouts from Les Mills, MOSSA, and Y360 for the whole family!
Download our app – Search for
Old Colony YMCA
to get started!
Kids - do the online sport challenges found on our
Facebook Page
!
Join the weekly challenges and earn rewards for staying active!
#stayhomestayhealthy
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
We take phone orders & you can order online for your convenience!
Open everyday 11a - 6p
until further notice.
785 Bedford St Rt 18
Whitman, Ma
(781) 447-2639
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“Altaring”
In these days of epidemic, which can bring about uncertainty, helplessness, and even fear, we find ourselves asking “what can I DO about it?”Our suggestion is something referred to as “Altaring” (a clever, faith-centered, play on “altering” (or realigning our mind and soul)
Here’s what you do: The first rock is for you to unite your cares with your brothers and sisters in faith, as well as a conduit through which you can pour your uneasiness, fear or grief from lost events. Pray over your rock. A wonderful way to surrender those worries is to bring it to the front steps of St. John’s Church or the Outdoor Stations of the Cross at St. Ann’s (or a place at your own Church). The sign featured in this post indicate the dropping-off points for your rocks! This will unite our worry together. I will gladly pray over the rocks each day. You can bring a rock every day if it helps. In doing this physical activity your are signaling to your heart to trust in God. He is carrying us and is by our side every step of this.
The second rock is to be decorated and left on the doorstep or on the side of the driveway for someone on your walk. Maybe you know a healthcare worker, first responder, or retail worker that could use a reminder they are loved and appreciated. Or maybe a local business that needs to be reminded their community is behind them in their efforts. Leave it where it can be seen and appreciated, but not where it can be tripped over.😮
Please share this post with anyone in need of ways to feel that peace for which we all long in these uncertain times, and let’s continue to pray for one another.
Peace,
Fr. Paul, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
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EB Community Gardeners... always looking forward to the growing season!
Crocus & Garlic are up! Photos by Ken Reale
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$20 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni take out at any of their 3 locations.
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year did the Hurricane hit?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around East Bridgewater
On April 1, 2020 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, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Megan Piche, Deena Anzum, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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You are the center of the universe AND you are a speck of dust.
This old Hebrew teaching about our ego speaks to me today. Rabbi Simcha Bunim, a great Polish Hasidic master at the turn of the 19th century, taught: “Everyone must have two pockets, with a note in each pocket, so that he or she can reach into one or the other, depending on the need.”
Every single day, we should feel worthy, loved, appreciated. If we don’t, we “should reach into the right pocket, and, there, find the words: ‘Bishvili nivra ha-olam’ The world was created for me." (BT Sanhedrin 37B). I will say it now to you, dear reader; you are worthy, loved, appreciated. Take care of yourself, eat right, exercise. Today, your smiling face is more important than ever.
And also, when we feel full of ourselves, unjustly put out by what our community needs of us right now, “one should reach into the left pocket, and find the words: ‘V’anochi afar v’efer’ I am but dust and ashes." (Gen. 18:27).
Walking in the forest, I feel both those at once. Feeling as tiny as an ant surrounded by great trees, and at the same time knowing how I affect those around me. Today and always, each of us has an important role to play in keeping our community strong. Making eye contact and smiling are important. Call each other, write notes, create public art. This is our challenge.
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Your impact is huge. Ants can carry up to 40 x their weight, we are a speck, but we are mighty.
~ Jacquie
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