October 20, 2019
~ Building East Bridgewater Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Congratulations to David Sheedy, 2019 Rotary of the Bridgewaters Citizen of The Year for EB.
David Sheedy was born in Boston to Anne and John Sheedy, the youngest of four brothers and sisters. David attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Jamaica Plain and attended Northeastern University as a business major. David married his wife Kathryn in June 1969, and they moved to East Bridgewater in 1977. David and Kathy have three children: Diane Dion, David, Jr. and Daniel and seven grandchildren: Brendan, Matthew, Adam, Andrew, Evan, Alison, and Melanie. David and Kathy celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in June. David served over twenty years in the Army Reserve retiring as a Staff Sergeant in the Judge Advocate General’s office.
David is retired from a career at John Hancock Insurance Company and Verizon Communications for a total of 41 years. David is serving his fourth term as Selectman in the Town.
Additional involvement with the Town of East Bridgewater includes: serving on the Planning Board for 15 years; many committees including but not limited to the group that erected the 911 Memorial in front of Town Hall; leading the dedication of a Memorial to Corporal Raymond Yafrate who is considered missing in action from the Korean War. For many years David served Meals on Wheels and continues to provide rides to medical appointments for the Council on Aging.
During the years that his children were growing up, David coached five youth sports in Town including baseball, softball, football, basketball, and soccer teaching young people the values of dedication, hard work, and teamwork.
Two more of David’s recent community achievements have been with the EB HOPE program to support those effected by the opioid crisis, and the East Bridgewater Y’s Live Strong program. David has been involved with EB Hope for the last four years and serves on the Board of Directors. An active member of the Board of Governors for the Y, David serves on its Board Development Committee to recruit other community leaders to the organization, and he has been involved with the Spin-a-Thon Committee. This has overseen the raising of thousands of dollars to provide financial assistance for children and families to benefit from Y programs. In 2017, David received the East Bridgewater Y’s Community Impact Award, recognizing his many and varied services to the citizens of East Bridgewater.
David Sheedy is a shining example of the type of citizen who makes communities like East Bridgewater a wonderful place to live, caring for all its citizens, and assuring the Town is run for the benefit of all. He admits to his joy that “volunteering is what I do.”
About the Citizen of the Year Award and The Rotary Club
Oct 21, 7pm at the Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth St East Bridgewater
The net proceeds of the
Citizen of the Year program are used to support the five Community Service Awards (scholarships) provided to graduating high school seniors from the Bridgewaters. Over the 49 years of the club's existence, its members have provided more than $69,000 of such assistance for higher education. Tickets to the event are $20 and can be bought
here.
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Historical Tidbit:
Using an Ice Box in EB.
"In the ‘40s, my family HAD one of those old refrigerators!! Ours was pale green. Every other day Henry McCordick (not sure of spelling!) would come to the house with a big block of ice held in a large claw and put it into our fridge.
There was a drip pan underneath the fridge on the left-hand side. My father would empty the melted ice every night when he got home from work! We were so thrilled when we finally could afford a white electric refrigerator that my folks bought at Forsberg’s in Campello. Years later I disposed of that old green fridge in the E. B. dump! Should have saved it for an antique!!"
Respectfully submitted, Betty Stirling
Ed note: Thank you, Betty, for sharing this memory!
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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
EB Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Mon & Tues 9 - 8 ; Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 - 5
Saturday 9 - 2
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
Mon 8a - 6p
Tues - Thurs 8a - 4p
Fri 8a - noon
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm and last Saturday from 9:30 am - 11:00 am
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St EB
(508) 378-3760
Distribution 1st & 3rd Monday of Each Month
Community Meal
Wednesdays
5:30 - 6:30pm open to all.
A donation is appreciated.
United Methodist Church 54 N. Central St EB
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Congratulations!
Mary Stowe
won
45 minute Reiki Treatment with Jacquelyn Rose
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
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Halloween Event
October 23rd
6 - 8p
East Bridgewater High School Cafeteria
Come in a costume and bring your Halloween Trick-or-Treat bag!
Call (508)378-8214 if you have any questions.
Sponsored by: EBMSHS National Honor Society & Key Club
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Haunted Halls on Friday, October 25th, 7-9p
Gordon W Mitchell, 435 Central St., hosted by East Bridgewater Drama, Tickets at the door: $7 for Haunted halls & Creepy Cafe $5 for Creepy Cafe ONLY
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Trunk or Treat
October 26th, 2 - 4p
Community Covenant Church, 400 Pleasant St.
They will be collecting non-perishable foods, and toiletries for the St. Vincent food pantry.
Volunteers are welcome. Help is needed with the parking lot, and candy passing.
They are looking for donations of the following items: nut-free candy or treats (ex. small bags of goldfish crackers, pretzels, popcorn, pencils, erasers and other small toys like tops or rings).
Find more info
here or call church office at 508-583-3360.
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Want a glorious bed of tulips next year? It's time to plant spring flowering bulbs! Come in today and shop our selection!
Stop in today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Board of Selectman Meeting
Monday, October 7th
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Fantastic Friday in Goldstein/Linnehan's Classroom!
"I read TJ’s Haunted House!"
Re-posted from Superintendent Legault's Twitter: Liz Legault @EBSUPER1 from Oct 11th
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Being Ready for Storm Season
Some disasters strike without any warning, and family members may not all be in the same place. How will you get in touch with each other? Where will you meet? How will you get out of your house in case of a fire? What if your neighborhood is...
Read more
www.ready.gov
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Need a lift?
We've got you covered!
Work smarter not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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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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Frankentoys - Use old toy parts to make your own creation
Monday, October 28th, 6:30 - 8p, EB Public Library, Teens grades 7-12
Read more
www.facebook.com
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25 Club - Number Drawings
Post 91 has voted to start a fundraiser so we can continue to support the programs we provide like scouting, Boys & Girls State, scholarships, Student Trooper & other programs. We have over 60 numbers still available. Let us know if you would like to purchase a number. Cost is $25, there will be 2 drawings in Nov!
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The East Bridgewater Kiwanis Club and The Fisher House join together to say “Thank You” to our Veterans with a Field of Flags
Ceremony Sat, Nov 2nd, at 10 – 11a
On display November 2nd - 16th
Up to 1,000 Flags on our Town Common. For a $10 donation you can sponsor a flag, and if you wish, dedicate the flag in memory or honor of a veteran. All flags are made in the USA and are the same style flags that are used at Arlington National Cemetery.
All money raised will go toward East Bridgewater Kiwanis charities and The Fisher House in Boston, which is a home away from home where our military families can stay while a loved one is receiving treatment at major military and VA medical centers. Any veteran or active military personnel, wartime or peacetime, is eligible to stay at the Fisher House. The homes enable family members to be close to loved ones at the most stressful times. There is NO charge for any family to stay at a Fisher House.They recognize not only the special sacrifices made by our men and women who serve in uniform, but also their loved ones.
Click here to order yours.
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LOOKING GOOD IS
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111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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Comcast has submitted a
renewal proposal.
A copy is linked to
here
or may be viewed/obtained at the Board of Selectmen's office, Town Hall, 175 Central St.
November 4th, 6:30PM will be the public hearing for the license renewal of Comcast. Town Hall, selectman's meeting room
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EBHS Boys Varsity Viking Soccer team VS West Bridgewater High School's Wildcats
at EBHS Field on October 7, 2019.
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Apply to be a School Crossing Guard!
Chief Scott Allen is pleased to announce that the
East Bridgewater Police Department
is currently accepting applications for a part-time school crossing guard position. The department seeks adult candidates of all backgrounds, training and equipment will be provided.
The position will be split into two shifts, from 8-9:30 a.m. and from 2-3:30 p.m. on regular school days, Monday through Friday. The schedule will vary at times with the East Bridgewater Public Schools calendar, and crossing guards are expected adjust their schedules on early release days.Crossing guards are also expected to do their duties in inclement weather, including rain, cold and snow.
The primary responsibility of an adult school crossing guard is to help children safely cross the street as they walk or bicycle to and from school. This particular position will be in the center of town and the crossing guard will be able to stop traffic by pushing the crossing button at the traffic light. Please note, crossing guards do not direct traffic themselves.
The job pays $12.24 per hour. There will be a training period and EBPD is seeking to fill the position as soon as possible. All job candidates will be subject to a background check.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to East Bridgewater Police Sgt. Bill Patterson at
wpatterson@ebmass.com
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Our 12th Annual
15 Acre
Corn Maze
is Open!
Now -
Oct 27
Sat & Sun
10 am - 4 pm
Flashlight maze open every Fri & Sat night in October, 7 - 10 pm!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Yoga
for the
Rest of US!
NEW!
Friday Class starts Nov 1! Call today for info!
Now taking new
Embodyment® Yoga Therapy clients
Learn how you can live pain-free!
More movement, less pain!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Legends and Legacies Gala:
A day to honor our very own Jamil Siddiqui, Massachusetts 2019 teacher of the year.
Gala info: Fri, Nov 1st, 7:00 - 11:00p
The Villa at Ridder Country Club
390 Oak Street, East Bridgewater
Pictured: Mr Siddiqui's wall
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Jamil Siddiqui: 2019 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
Educated: Boston University Master of Arts (Pure Mathematics)
Master of Arts in Teaching, Mathematics Education
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Twenty-five-year veteran teacher in East Bridgewater
Instructor of multiple levels of high school mathematics. Specialization in Advanced Placement Calculus
Former Chairperson and current Lead Teacher of Mathematics Department
Current Student Activities Coordinator and Math Team Adviser; Class Adviser for multiple graduating classes
– Lecturer: Bridgewater State University and Boston University
– AP Calculus Reader and Consultant, The College Board
– Massachusetts State Finalist/Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Math & Science
– National Education Association Award for Teaching Excellence
Raised in Caribou, Maine, Jamil currently resides in East Bridgewater with his wife Rebecca and son Jacob. To purchase tickets to the gala:
www.annehynesscholarship.org.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who delivered ice to Betty's house?
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 October 23, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Connection. It is a necessity:
Unplug.
Be part of a conversation.
Smile.
Listen.
You will feel so-o-o much better.
“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.” ~ William James
“Invisible threads are the strongest ties.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ~ Brené Brown
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Share yourself with someone else, you will be glad you did. Have a great week! ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Sarah Harkins, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose,Gregory Venezia & Beyonnie Whitaker
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