February 2, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Family Lego Challenge at
Holmes Public Library.
Tons of fun!!!
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Historical Tidbit:
Otto's Pond
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This small body of water sits across from the Halifax Fire Station on Plymouth Street. You may drive by it today and not even know it. When work was done on the street to make improvements the pond became a safety factor. The state had a barrier fence installed, thus blocking our view of it.
Back in 1934, it was a rambling brook without a name. When federal aid money was available it was thought it would be a good site for a water hole where plenty of water might be procured in the time of fires.
A sum of $2,000 was received from government funds and 20 of the towns unemployed men were put to work enlarging and deepening the brook so that it covered over a quarter acre and the average depth was about five feet. The surrounding area was cleaned up and the pond was stocked with fish. People would stop there and have picnics in the shade.
This was during the depression and many young men joined the "Civilian Conservation Corps." This organization helped pull the United States out of the Depression and gave Halifax a water hole for the town center.
The site was named after Carl and Bertha Otto who were two of the owners of the property. Mr. Otto was a professional musician and he took part in numerous town affairs and his wife Bertha taught piano lessons.
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Town Hall
499 Plymouth Street
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a - 4p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
781-293-2271
Fall / Winter Hours
Mon. & Wed. 12 - 8p
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10a - 5p
Saturday 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
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!
Steve Lyons
won a
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
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
Value: $140
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Hollywood Quiz Show
Tue, Feb 11th
1:00 - 3:00p
Great Hall in the Halifax Town Hall
Come join us for our annual Valentine's Day Celebration! Sign up is required at 781-293-7313. We are looking for 8 participants to be our contestants and all other attendees will be the audience.
COA Facebook
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The Halifax Cultural Council is Looking for New Members
The Halifax Cultural Council is looking for new members as several of the current members have terms that have expired or will expire in the next few months. These members cannot continue to serve because of a limit on the maximum number of consecutive years that they can serve on the Council.
Read more about the Halifax Cultural Council and the new openings
here
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Halifax Elementary School PTO hopes you'll vote for the HES to receive a visit from children's author, Jan Brett.
The school or library that has the most parents, teachers, friends, or supporters who enter the contest will win a free school or library visit from Jan in the 2020 school year. Contest ends Monday, April 17, 2020. 2nd to 10th prizes - 10 Jan Brett books; 11th to 100th prizes - signed Jan Brett Poster.
Vote Here.
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Come to the Next Halifax Elementary School
Parent Teacher Organization Meeting
Wed, Feb 12th
6:30p
All Purpose Room (APR) of HES
At the first PTO meeting of 2020: "we only had 2 parents out of 588 students at the school come (excluding board and school committee members). We did a survey last year asking what day and time was preferred and that is why we have all meetings on a Wednesday at 6:30 pm this year. We had more teachers and admin that came back after working all day as well, than families. Every family is part of the PTO if you have a child at HES. This is an excellent opportunity to hear what is going on in the school, get updates from school committee and help spend money that is being raised for our students. Please mark your calendar now and come to the next meeting. We don’t bite!" Re-posted from
www.facebook.com/halifaxpto for more information about the PTO
www.halifaxpto.org.
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We're Your COMPLETE Garden, Farm &
Pet Store!
We have everything you need to keep yourself safe, and your pets, fish and feathered friends safe, too!
Stop in today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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The BSU Observatory
schedule of FREE Spring public nights begins on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
You can also follow us on Twitter @BSUObservatory or call our hotline at 508-531-DARK for the weather decision. (The night has to be clear)
Weather allowing, the BSU Observatory will be open on the following dates in Spring 2020:
- February 19 and 26 from 6:00-7:30 pm
- March 4 from 6:30-8:00 pm
- March 18, 21, 25 and 28 from 8:00-9:30 pm
- April 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 25 and 29, and May 2 from 8:30-10:00 pm
Parking for these evening events is available in the West Campus Lot.
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Hey, Guess What???
As of March 1, 2020, no plastic bags will be distributed at checkouts (points of sale) at all Halifax businesses. Start gathering your reusable bags now. Keep them with you in your car to make it easy for quick shopping stops!
If you have difficulty gathering re-usable bags, or for more information about the bylaw, or with questions, please contact the Halifax Beautification Committee at
beautification@halifax-ma.org
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Notice on REAL IDs
In case you haven't heard, after October 1, 2020, you will need a REAL ID or a passport to fly within the United States or enter federal buildings.
You can get a REAL ID when you renew your licence at the RMV or AAA center if you have AAA. The AAA center is less crowded, so I'd go there if you are a AAA member.
Learn more about getting a REAL ID
here
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Come See Our
New Home
265 Bedford St, Bridgewater
(508) 378-9971
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Seeking Halifax residents to serve on Town's Memorial Day Committee
The Halifax Board of Selectmen is seeking residents interested in serving on the Town's Memorial Day Committee. The Committee plans and runs the Town's annual Memorial Day observances including the parade and
ceremonies. Residents interested in serving on the Memorial Day Committee can download a "Talent Bank" form
here
and send it to the Board of Selectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338 or contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316 to obtain a copy of the form.
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Seeking Halifax Residents to serve on a Facilities and Building Needs Committee
The Halifax Board of Selectmen is seeking residents interested in serving on a Facilities and Building Needs Committee. This committee
will review all of the Town's buildings and facilities including but not limited to the Council on Aging/Pope's Tavern, the Police Department,
and the Fire Department and recommend which ones should be repaired, renovated, and/or replaced and determine which properties would be the best locations for these facilities and buildings. Residents interested in serving on the Facilities and Building Needs Committee can download a
"Talent Bank" form
here
and send it to the Board of Selectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA
02338 or contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316 to obtain a copy of the form.
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Silver Lake Regional HS Parent Teacher
Organization Fundraiser!
Please donate today so we can continue to support programs like STEM week, Shakespeare Festival and many others!
facebook.com/SLRHSPTO
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Volunteers Needed on the Halifax Council on Aging
The Halifax Board of Selectmen is seeking volunteers
to serve on the Halifax Council on Aging as the Board has received notice of two vacancies on the Council. The Council coordinates and carries out programs designed to meet the needs of seniors in Halifax in the areas of health, welfare, education, recreation, and transportation. Residents interested in serving on the Council on Aging can download a talent bank form
here
and submit it to the Board of Selectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338 or contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316 to obtain one.
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JOHNNY MACARONI'S
Eat well, Laugh often, Love much
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Turn your kitchen into an authentic Italian restaurant by adding
Johnny Macaroni’s homemade sauces
to your delicious dishes.
150B Industrial Dr., Halifax
(781) 300-2600
582 West St., EB
(508) 378-9335
1300 Plymouth St., EB
(508) 456-4460
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We Are Hiring Marketing & Sales People
Friendly and organized people are needed to meet with small businesses, explain Buzz Around products, and create marketing partnerships!
Read more
buzzaround.info
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Silver Lake High School Performing Arts Association is an organization of involved parents who provide help and support to the Music and Drama Departments and students at Silver Lake Regional High School. They fund-raise by selling concession items at every theater production and music department concert; raffling items; providing the Making Music nights 4 times a year and their big Pops Night Fundraiser: June 4th this year. At the Pops Night, alumni come back and perform and the Association offers tapas and desserts. The Association's newest endeavor is offering ad space in the music department concert programs; in early fall, a business can purchase one ad for all 5 concerts.
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Making Music For Music Fundraisers
These pictures & video were from the latest event.
Sunday, January 12, 2020
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SL Music provided entertainment and accepted donations. Huge thanks to Cancun restaurant, who offered the space and donated.
Next
Music for Music events will feature 10-15 performers... come and enjoy!
March 15th 6-8 p & May 17th 6-8p Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant, 145 Main St, Kingston.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
Value: $140
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was Mr. Otto’s profession?
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 February 5, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Americana
I was raised in this American Dream of opportunity. "American Ingenuity" "Freedom of choice." It's why I was empowered to learn and make my life better, and empowered to launch the BuzzAround.
It's with the wisdom of years that I have come to understand the ways that not everyone is given access to that American Dream. Sometimes it is systematic or individual bigotry or sexism.
Many voices have cried out in desperation and anguish and have brought us here to where we can see it, name it and work on changing.
The good news is that we have the ability to change... to change our communities, to change our policies and our government, to give everyone fair access to that American Dream.
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The Buzz Around has embarked on the process of documenting the ways which we benefit society. Businesses can operate to help achieve the American Dream and take care of our planet. It does not have to be either/or it can be and/ both! Onward and upward!
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around Halifax.
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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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