May 19, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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The Friends of Music Alley are proud to announce the Summer 2019 season schedule!
We have an amazing lineup of performers that we will be presenting at our totally free Thursday evening events, right in our alley in Central Square. We have Boston and New England Music Award-winning performers, American Idol and The Voice finalists and musicians that have taken the stage with some of our country's finest performers. We, as always, will also be showcasing some of our very talented friends and neighbors!
We are proud to make such high-quality live music accessible to our community. Please come out and join us each Thursday from June 6th until September 5th between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Additionally, we will be hosting a music festival in the alley on Saturday, July 6th from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. to keep the celebration going through the weekend!
Come meet us in the alley this summer! This is sure to be a very special season.-Bridgewater Music Alley
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Historical Tidbit:
Transportation
Transportation in this part of our state has not always been asphalt and railroads. In 1897 electric street cars began running through town. Thomas Edison was in Brockton to open the trolley power station. It is now home to the Old Colony Planning Council on Montello Street just south of the city hall.
Bridgewater’s power station was in the brick building that stands at the intersection of Birch and Pleasant Street. Trolleys were primarily for moving people about the area for work and pleasure. On the week ends recreational facilities sprung up along the lines such as Lakeside Park at the Nip. There were two dance halls, beaches, an ice cream stand and boat rides and rentals. Not commonly advertised was on of the biggest “moonshine” operations in this part of the state. It was eventually taken down by the authorities but it gave the neighborhood a bad reputation. Folks seen getting off of the trolley would offer the excuse that they had been visiting relatives in Taunton.
For a while the trolley tried to haul freight, competing with the railroad and ever increasing presence of trucks. Eventually the trolley could no long compete with the auto in every aspect and closed down in 1928. Eastern Mass Trolley sold all of there trolley infrastructure and bought busses.
Going back just before the train, in the late 1830’s, canals proposals were going in every where. We are all familiar with the Erie Canal but Bridgewater almost had one. A proposal was once made to link the North River to the Taunton River through Robbins Pond and Little Sandy. This idea was not so far fetched. Had it not been for the advent of the rail road which was built up from Fall River in 1847 and eventually to Boston, it might have happened. The concept was not fully abandoned though because similar thinking lead to the creation of the Cape Cod Canal some 80 years later. The trip from Boston to Fall River by sea and points south was extremely dangerous going out and around Cape Cod and Nantucket.
There is also an old article in the Boston paper that a monorail was once proposed long before the planning of Route 24. In the late 1940’s.
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Respectfully submitted by David Moore
Image Credit: Wikicommons, Image of Trolley located at Seashore Trolley museum.
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Academy Building Municipal Offices
66 Central Square
508-697-0921
Mon - Thurs 8a - 4p, Fri 8a - 1p
Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
Mon - Wed 9a - 8p
Thurs 10a - 5p, Fri & Sat 10a - 2p
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p, Fri 9a - noon
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1pm
1st Monday of each month from 6 to 8 pm
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Congratulations!
Bob Olivieri
won a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
5 Class pass at Bliss Through Yoga,
484 Bedford St, East Bridgewater!
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*** Summer 2019 Sessions ***
SwimAmerica Swimming Lesson Program for children ages 3 and up
A. Pre-School (P1 & P2) M,W,F or T/R -- (9:00am-9:30am) or (10:30am-11:00am)
B. Beginner Swimmer (L1-L2) Monday-Friday (9:00am-9:30am) or (10:30am-11:00am)
C. Intermediate Swimmer (L3-L6) Monday through Friday (9:45am-10:15am) or (11:15am-11:45am)
In sessions:
SwimAmerica Session 1 (July 8-19, 2019)
SwimAmerica Session 2 (July 22-August 2, 2019)
SwimAmerica Session 3 (August 5-16, 2019)
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Free Concert May 19 in Central Square, Bridgewater
A free concert of gospel, praise and contemporary music
Music Alley off the Central Square Common in Bridgewater
Sunday, May 19 from 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Musicians are Julia Scott Carey, pianist, and the band, Fox & Cox with Teresa Foley, Craig Hamilton and Tom Struzik.
The concert is sponsored by Central Square Congregational Church, UCC. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Fellowship Hall, the lower level of the church at 71 Central Square.
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Remember to keep your spine happy by stretching before gardening!
Be aware of your body technique, body form and correct posture while gardening. Kneel, don't bend, and alternate your stance and movements as often as possible to keep the muscles and body balanced. Get a kink, give us a call!
63 Main Street, Bridgewater • (508) 697-0050
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DINING FOR A CAUSE
Ousamequin Club invites you to a fundraiser at The Ninety Nine Restaurant in Bridgewater on Monday May 20th, 2019 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
15% of the guest check will be awarded to the Club for distribution to their various charities. In addition two drawings featuring a Red Sox/Toronto game basket and a lottery scratch ticket basket will be held at the end of the evening. $5.00 a chance, 3 for $10.00 or 7 for $20.00. You must present a Voucher at the time of your dinner. They can be obtained at the Bridgewater Town Hall, Bridgewater Library, Bridgewater Senior Center and from any member of the Club.
Please print this coupon and come on down to the 99 on Monday from 5 to 9 for our charities fundraiser. Drawings for awesome Red Sox tickets, scratch tickets and a special basket of goodies.
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Please join us on Sunday, May 19th, at the Old Bridgewater Historical Society for an afternoon of creativity and fun. Robyn Iarrobino of Blue Anchor Studio in Middleboro will be on hand to teach participants how to make Seascape Windows. The program begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Memorial Building, located at 162 Howard Street, West Bridgewater.
This program is for adults and teenagers age 10 and up. All supplies and a step by step lesson will be provided and no experience is necessary
We will design our windows on an 11x14” frame and participants can choose their own materials and color scheme. Templates for mermaids, anchors, octopi, etc. will be available for those who want to create something special. Participants will be working with resin, which doesn’t come out of clothing, so those attending should dress accordingly.
This is a fundraiser for OBHS; cost of participation is $45 and signup is on the OBHS website at
www.oldbridgewater.org.
”Seascape Windows” is sponsored by the Old Bridgewater Historical Society, whose mission is to promote education and research relating to the original township of Bridgewater, its inhabitants, and its history by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting materials, artifacts, and information pertaining to “Old Bridgewater”. For more information about the event, contact Jeannie at Jeannie@oldbridgewater.org
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The Honey Tree Nursery School
645 Locust St • Raynham
(508) 823-5611
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Now accepting applications for September 2019. Several spots still available.
Call to schedule a visit.
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Special Town Council meeting regarding budget items
Streamed live on May 14, 2019
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Chair Yoga
Mondays and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
at the Cole Yeaton Senior Center
With Instructor Dr. Carl Swanson
Now Funded through the generosity of grants!
Knittng and Crocheting ~ Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Do you knit? Do you crochet? Instead of sitting at home to knit, join our craft group and meet new friends. It’s a great way to get out and enjoy something you already do. Perhaps sharing will give you new ideas.
This will not be led by an instructor—our seasoned knitters are here to help! We do have some beginner supplies. Just drop by!
For more info: please call the Senior Center: 508-697-0929
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm &
Pet Store!
Farmers and pet parents alike, we have all the supplies you need to keep your animals, happy, healthy and comfortable!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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The Bridgewater 4th of JULY Contests
There is a small group (5 people) that raises the money and organizes the events, this day is not otherwise funded. We are currently looking for donations - they can be made on our website
www.BridgewaterMA4th.com
or mailed to P.O. Box 390 - NO amount is too small.
Check out our contests: Design our annual 4th of July t-shirt ! Or
Sing the National Anthem!
WE are also still looking for food trucks to participate at the fireworks. the event has 15,000-18,000 people.
We are also looking for businesses that will allow a donation canister.
Thanks for all the help - much appreciated.
Lisa
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MIKE'S QUALITY
AUTO REPAIR
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• General Auto Repair
• Domestic & Imported Cars
• ASE Certified
• L1 ASE Certified
Over 20 Years of Experience
Local Family Owned Independent Shop
(508) 697-1122
85-2 Fireworks Circle (off Rt 18)
Bridgewater
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Yoga for the rest of us!
Join the New Beginners Series!
Space is limited. Call & register today!
More movement, less stress!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Mit
chell Elementary School Project Community Presentation
June 6
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
B-R Regional High School, Library
415 Center Street Bridgewater, MA
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What will you find at the farm today?
We have Impatiens in hanger bags, ivy geranium hangers and so much more!
Stop by today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Rooted, Revived,Reinvented: Basketry in America
The exhibit will be at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton from May 18th-August 11th
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The Rooted,Revived,Reinvented is a
traveling exhibition organized by the National Basketry Organization in partnership with the University of Missouri to visually chronicle the history of American basketry— from its origins in Native American, immigrant, and slave communities, to its presence within the contemporary fine art world. Divided into five sections—Cultural Origins, New Basketry, Living Traditions, Basket as Vessel, and Beyond the Basket—the baskets in this exhibition convey meaning and interpret American life through the artists’ choices of materials; the techniques and forms they select; and the colors, designs, patterns, and textures they employ.
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The West Bridgewater Open Space and Recreation Commission would like to inform the residents of of Bridgewater that their annual Riverwalk 2019 will take place on Sunday, June 2, 10 am - 2 pm.
This will entail closing River Street in West Bridgewater to all traffic.
When traveling on Aldrich Road and North Streets in Bridgewater, South Street, Forest Street, Cross Street and Bryant Street in West Bridgewater, please keep in mind that there will be detours on Sunday, June 2. Please seek an alternate route on that date.
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Car or Home Insurance
Call us before you renew
Let us help you comparison shop for
The right coverage for the right price! We do business your way,
our offices, your home or business or online.
Check out our latest blog!
111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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It's time to party!
Call us to rent all your tables chairs, canopies and party games!
Reserve yours today!
10 Bedford Park
Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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The George H. Mitchell School Building Committee meeting from April 22nd, 2019
Thanks, BTV
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
5 Class pass at Bliss Through Yoga,
484 Bedford St, East Bridgewater!
Historical Tidbit Question
:
At what intersection is the Old Bridgewater power station?
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 Bridgewater.
On May 22, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by Taylor Fruzzetti,Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Blooming
The impact of the floral delights around us cannot be understated!
"The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its roots in earth and manure." ~ D. H. Lawrence
"Love is the answer, and you know that for sure; Love is a flower, you've got to let it grow." ~ John Lennon
"The key to nature's therapy is feeling like a tiny part of it, not a master over it. There's amazing pride in seeing a bee land on a flower you planted - but that's not your act of creation, it's your act of joining in." ~ Victoria Coren Mitchell
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Us bees love this season, time to stretch wings and enjoy. Hope you take time to breath the fresh smells, enjoy the color and feel the re-birth.
~ Jacquie
PS For those with allergies, a tablespoon of local honey each day does wonders.
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around Bridgewater. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit. ("Buzz Around Bridgewater 5/19/19")
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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