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February 19, 2023 ~
Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles
Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide everything a mom may need under one roof. Started by Donna Baker and Pam Pace who both gave birth to triplets, their organization speaks to the pace we have to keep with our young ones once we become mothers, especially those who give birth to multiples. Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles offers a variety of classes and activities tailored to both children and parents such as playgroups, ballet/jazz classes, Dance for littles, post-partum support groups, dad groups, infant massage, childbirth classes, breastfeeding support, and more.
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What makes visiting Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles so impactful is that a person can come to a support group, shop for great things, and get breastfeeding support all under one roof. They understand the challenges families face with multiples, evident in their Visiting Mothers’ of Multiples Program. Expecting or new mothers of multiples can request a visit from one of their seasoned MOMs. They also have a Tiny Table Food Pantry consisting of formula, baby food, rice cereals, fruits, and vegetables. FREE to the community, guidelines are listed on their website.
With the motto of “Come and meet the best friends you never knew you needed” they invite the public to come and visit, register for a class or workshop, or volunteer.
By Primrose Morrison, Writing intern from Southern New Hampshire University
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Historical Tidbit:
Howard High School 1950 Class Song
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To the Tune of "The Stars Will Remember"
Dear Howard we leave you, with memories fond and true,
We'll always remember, years with you,
As time goes swiftly onward, our hearts remain the same,
And always we'll treasure, Howard's name.
And now we're passing on, to greater things in life,
But though we leave you - you'll be our guiding light.
Others may forget you, as memories fade and die,
But we'll always remember - Howard High.
Nancy Rosnell
Ruth Sawyer
From The Climber, 1950 Howard High School Yearbook
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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
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Congratulations!
Joanne Snow
You won a 45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
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The Town of West Bridgewater Fire Department announces their
new advanced life support
transport ambulance
The West Bridgewater Fire Dept. is proud to take delivery of your new advanced life support transport ambulance for the Town of West Bridgewater. This new ambulance comes with enhanced patient safety features that will ensure our patients are safe during their care with us.
2022 Ford F550 4x4 unit. From ordering to delivery it took approximately 18 months to complete.
Thank you to the Town of WB for your continued support. This ambulance will be out saving lives and protecting our community very soon!
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Ousamequin Club Scholarship
The OUSAMEQUIN CLUB is offering three $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who reside in any of the three Bridgewaters (East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater & Bridgewater), regardless of the school they attend.
Their criteria are community involvement, volunteerism, and academic achievement.
Contact Sharon Graves at 508-378-4261 for an application or seek one out at any of the three school's guidance departments.
The deadline for submission is March 31st.
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Storytime and Crafts with Ms. Kaitlyn
Saturday, February 25 @ 10:30 - 11:45a
West Bridgewater Public Library
Please join Ms. Kaitlyn for a fun story or 2 and a simple craft! This program is perfect for children aged 3+
For more information contact Nanette Ryan at (508)-884-6152 or by email at nryan@westbpl.org
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Save your floors from the ravages of winter!
Durable black 4 ft x 6 ft x 3/4-inch rubber mat. Grooved underside, slight honeycomb pattern on top. Good for covering any concrete floor. We use this rubber mat to cover concrete floors in several areas and even in one heavy traffic office area. Popular as a rubber mat to put under gym machines.
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United Way of Greater Plymouth County Offers Free Online Tax Filing Tool
MyFreeTaxes.com: For the 12th year, United Way is providing online tax filing software, to help taxpayers easily and accurately file their taxes from their computer or smartphone, FREE.
Key features of the online tool include:
- Screens for credit and deduction eligibility such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit to ensure filers receive their maximum tax refund, and lets filers check for any missed stimulus payments
- Shows filers how and why their refund amount is changing in real-time
- Allows individuals to use their mobile phone, tablet or computer to file taxes
- Help from a real person trained by the IRS via the MyFreeTaxes’ Helpline.
- Access to additional financial products and resources, including free access to a student debt management tool that will help employees easily lower payments or find loan forgiveness.
MyFreeTaxes is FREE for all returns and includes schedule C options. A list of the tax forms included in this free offering is available by visiting MyFreeTaxes.com.
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West Bridgewater Council on Aging Community Caring Corner
West Bridgewater Council of Aging Marilyn Mather, Director of Elder Services, thanks members of the community for their donations and continued support.
- Lynn Zopatti for corsages
- Andrea Falvey for Meals On Wheels gift bags
- Christina McPhee for homemade chocolates
- Nancy Bresciani for Pennies from Heaven
- Robin Dragonetti for cards from Girl Scouts
- Brenda Peluso for fresh-cut fruit
- Angel Gardens for Christmas wreaths
- Bob and Marylou Marks for fresh garden squash
- Raymond Mouradian for cash donation
- Anonymous for Zumba Gold sponsorship
- WB Food Pantry for food contributions
- Joe Patchel for phones
- Rhonda Roberts for birthday cards
- George Roberts, Cheryl Bentley for cards, medical supplies and tea
- Deborah Cauley for gloves
- Ellie Lamb for whoopee pies, Barbara Asacker for chocolate cake
- Paul Marino for coins and calendars
- Virginia Nolan & the WB COA Bridge Club for cash donation.
- Ellie Flaherty for Ginger Snaps
- J.O.Y. for twice-a-month SINGO, Fresh Fish Lunches, and continued support
“Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and
change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~ William Arthur Ward
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Fusion Dolls
Doll & Toy Store in WestGate Mall
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Looking for that Special Gift?
Stop by Fusion Dolls in Westgate Mall.
Locally owned & created!
Located inside WestGate Mall
across from Kay jewelers
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Find YOUR Bliss with
BLISS THROUGH YOGA!
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New!! Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga Workshop on March 6!
Have you wondered about Svaroopa yoga? Do you dislike being the only new person in class? Come to this introductory class where everyone is brand new! You'll learn about Svaroopa® and what this therapeutic style of yoga can do for you. Workshop includes a full spinal sequence, guided awareness and a basic understanding of Svaroopa® yoga.
516 N. Bedford St, East Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Dress a Girl Around the World Workshop
Tuesday, February 28
6 - 7p
West Bridgewater Public Library
Are you and your family/friends looking for some meaningful volunteer work?
The West Bridgewater Library is presenting a Dress A Girl Around the World workshop. Dress A Girl provides hand-sewn dresses to young girls in need in the US and around the world.
At this “non-sewing” workshop we will be making dress kits for our sewists to use, and all materials will be provided. Join us for a fun time supporting a worthwhile cause!
Space is limited. Please register at westbpl.org or give us a call at (508)-894-1255. |
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Medicaid Fraud Workshop
Tuesday, February 28
2 - 3p
West Bridgewater Senior Center
97 W. Center St
Healthcare errors, fraud, and abuse cost American taxpayers and Medicare billions of dollars annually! Join us at this free workshop when a representative from the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program will provide us with information and tools to become better-enabled healthcare consumers. We hold the key to protect ourselves and our loved ones from Medicare fraud and other deceptive marketing tactics.
For more information, call (508) 894-1262.
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Climate Can-Do:
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are a more sustainable way for people to get to where they are going. These vehicles offer less maintenance and repairs, less expensive when it comes to fueling, and most importantly cause less pollution.
In Massachusetts the Zero Emissions Vehicle commission, or ZEV, was established in 2015 and is working to help support the zero emission vehicle adoption in Massachusetts. Their overall goal is to promote zero emission vehicles, also known as ZEV’s. These vehicles include fuel cell, plug in, or battery electric cars, buses, and vans.
When it comes to making more charging stations for electric vehicles, companies like Chargepoint are offering funding in order to install more of them. This would help make it more accessible for those who want this sustainable transportation. It would make it easier to charge their cars with more available charging stations in Massachusetts.
If you want to find out more about ZEV commission or would like to see more about the funding going into electric vehicle charging stations, read the links provided.
Resources:
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by intern Maeve Stowe of Bridgewater State University. We focus on actions which will help mitigate the environmental changes of our climate emergency. Our goal is to keep our climate's temperature from rising 1.5˚ C to lessen the impact on our environment. We can do!
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Nomination Papers
West Bridgewater Town Clerk, Anne Iannitelli announces that the Annual Town Election will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The following offices will be included on the ballot:
one SELECTMAN for three years;
one ASSESSOR for three years;
two LIBRARY TRUSTEES for three years;
one SCHOOL COMMITTEE member for three years;
one WATER COMMISSIONER for three years;
one CONSTABLE for two years (to fill a vacancy);
one BOARD OF HEALTH member for three years;
one PLANNING BOARD member for five years;
and one HOUSING AUTHORITY member for five years.
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, February 17, 2023, by 5p.
Call the Town Clerk's Office at (508) 894-1167 for further information.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year is the Howard School Song from?
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 February 22, 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: Jen Bellody, Tess Fiumefreddo, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Primrose Morrison, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, & Greg Venezia. |
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Presidential...
as well as referring to the president, is known to mean stately, refined, purposeful. There is the presidential suite, or showing presidential wisdom. We have a long history of great thought to share:
"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." ~ John F. Kennedy
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” ~ Barack Obama
“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.” ~ Woodrow Wilson
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” ~ Calvin Coolidge
“Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” ~Theodore Roosevelt
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From the past, these presidents encourage us: make the effort, change, have greater vision, persist, and care. ~ 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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