May 12, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Halifax Beautification Committee Thank You
Once again the Halifax Beautification Committee finds itself in the enviable position of reporting another successful Earth Day Cleanup! Success is not just measured in the number of participants and bags of litter collected, but more importantly in the burgeoning energy and excitement that shined so brightly on a cloudy, windy Saturday.
From Cub Scouts, Daisies, & Brownies to spirited septuagenarian's, the Halifax community turned out in force to rid our town of discarded plastic, nip bottles, soda cans, beer bottles, styrofoam cups, and other assorted trash. It was heartwarming to see the number of children participating and learning first hand how the accrued effects of an irresponsible few can spoil the natural beauty of a town.
The Committee thanks all who joined in the cleanup effort. We specifically would like to thank:
· Halifax Highway Department (Steve Hayward)
· Halifax Maintenance Department (Scott Materna and Tom Schindler)
· Selectman Troy Garron
· Halifax Post Office (Postmaster Carmen LaRiviere and also Duane LaRiviere)
· Meghan Cleaves (State Representative Kathleen LaNatra’s legislative aide)
· The Well Community Church (organized by Krystal Forni & Jamie Mason)
· Daisy Troop #67018 (Leaders Kimberly King, Rachel Balboni, Marlo Almeida)
· Brownie Troop #62318 (Leader Naomi Pollara)
· Cub Scout Pack #239 (Cubmaster Pat Michaels and Asst Cubmaster Chris Gogeun)
· Boy Scout Troop #39 (Organized by Patty Justice, Leaders: Rich Connors, Corey & Vicki Russell, Scott McKee)
· SLRHS Key Club (with advisor Sarah Stefaniak)
· Mutual Bank
· Healthy Habits Nutrition (Becka MacPherson)
· Cumberland Farms (District Manager Jennifer Ferland)
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We trust that the experience was a positive one that continues to fortify the flame of community pride that was so powerfully ignited in last year's effort. Thanks to all families, friends, and others who care enough to pick up litter on Clean Up Day and throughout the year. Our hope is that the growing awareness of the litter problem will generate greater personal responsibility and eventually obviate the need for a cleanup day altogether.
With gratitude,
The Halifax Beautification Committee
Greg Cowan, Member
Candace Kniffen, Chair
Nancy Botelho, Member
Amy Troup, Member
Jeanne Kling, Secretary
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Historical Tidbit: Halifax Garden Company
The Boston Garden Company had 125 members. They cultivated many varieties of hybrid roses and carnations in their greenhouses. John Duffy along with his wife and children came to Halifax where John, being the general manager, ran what became The Halifax Garden Company.
During the first half of the twentieth century the New England region rose to prominence as a cut flower producer, cultivating many varieties of hybrid roses and carnations in greenhouses.
The New England Carnation Growers Association had as many as 125 members but rising oil prices forced many out of business and the association was abandoned in 1980.
The Halifax Garden Company was located where the current Halifax Train Station is located today. There were hundreds of feet of greenhouses on the 250 acre plot of land next to the railway tracks.
The Garden Company had been in operation since 1904, employed many seasonal workers, and was indeed an international operation. Cut flowers, roses and carnations, were sent daily to the Flower Markets in Boston, Fall River and, to be flown overseas from the airport. There were also regular flower deliveries regionally.
Workers might stay next to the site in seasonal company housing.
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Respectfully Submitted, Sue Basile
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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. 12-8
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10-5
Saturday 10-2
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Route 106)
Halifax, MA 781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30-4p
St
Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St
Halifax, MA (781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9 am
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Congratulations!
Caitlin Rankin
won a
A Flowering Mother's Day Basket
(value $21) from
Nessralla Farm, Rt 106, Halifax
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA
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Annual Town Meeting
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May 13, 2019
The Annual Town Meeting begins at 7:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Halifax Elementary School.
The Special Town meeting begins at 8:00pm in the same location. The start time may be delayed until the Annual Town Meeting finishes work on the article being debated at 8:00 pm
Links to the warrants:
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Our annual Spring Fling will be held on Wednesday, May 15th with a noontime lunch in the Gathering Room prepared by Laura Sullivan. (Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, salad) Please call our office to reserve a seat by 5/12 ($2.50 per person)
Following lunch, we will cross over to the Great Hall in the Town Hall for dessert & punch. A performance with ED, THE WIZARD and OPTICAL ILLUSIONIST at 1: 30pm will captivate everyone. A donation basket will be offered for your consideration. Call us soon to reserve a spot an
d bring your friends!
Halifax Council on Aging 781-293-7313
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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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ON STAGE 2019
A SUMMER THEATRE PROGRAM
Halifax Youth and Recreation Commission
c/o 58 Harvard Street
Halifax, MA 02338
The Halifax Youth and Recreation Commission will sponsor, for the 35th consecutive year, “On Stage,” a four week summer theatre program for students entering grades four through eight (fall 2019).
Instruction will be given in various aspects of the theatre including acting, vocal production, movement, and improvisation.
The program will begin on Monday, July 8, and run on Mondays through Thursdays, from 9:00 to 12:00, for four weeks, at the Halifax Congregational Church. Public performances will be held on Thursday, August 1.
Halifax resident Robert Kniffen, retired Director of Music for the Rockland Public Schools and Drama Director at Rockland High School, will direct the program. As one of the founders of “On Stage”, this will be his 35th year with the program.
Participation in the program will be limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. Cost of the program is $150 for Halifax residents and $175 for nonresidents.
Registration forms are available at the Halifax Elementary School, the Holmes Public Library, by calling 781-293-3147, or online at
www.onstagehalifax.org
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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 Great American Rain Barrel at 40% Off retail.
Halifax is encouraging residents to harvest and save rainwater by offering
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE A RAIN BARREL
• One rain barrel can pay for itself in one season.
• Rainwater has no chemicals, chlorine or fluoride – great for plants and lawn.
• Rain Barrels help Towns manage water supplies and storm water runoff.
• At least $200 of precious rain water splashes off a 1000 sf roof in a season
• Help stressed trees and gardens during dry spells.
In 2016, 48% of towns in MA had water bans.
• 100% re-purposed rain barrels
produced in Massachusetts.
• Most durable and reliable Rain Barrels on the market: 3/16” wall thickness.
• Lasts for years when properly drained & stored for winter.
• Screen filter to keep mosquitoes out.
• Several rain barrels can be linked together — easy 5-minute setup
• Available Colors: Forest Green, Earth Brown, Nantucket Grey and Unpainted.
Discount Price for Town Residents:
$ 69 price 40 % Off Retail
and select
your town
or call (800)251-2352
Pick-UP
Monday June 10th 5:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, June 12th 10:00-1:00pm and Saturday, June 15th 9:00-12:30pm
Halifax Recycling Center 917 Plymouth St (Route 106) Halifax
Deadline:
June 3rd, Midnight
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Chamber Pops Concert: a Brockton Symphony fundraiser
Brockton Symphony Orchestra premieres a Chamber Pops Concert
On Saturday, May 18
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at 2:00 pm
Sanctuary of the Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton.
You won't want to miss this fun, upbeat concert, featuring popular music, show tunes, film music, lighter classics, and American favorites, such as West Side Story, Disney classics, Ashokan Farewell, and I Got Rhythm.
$25 General Admission/FREE for 18 and under! For more information, visit
BrocktonSymphony.org
or call 508.588.3841.
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Elimination of Plastic Bags in Halifax Stores
The Halifax Beautification Committee has proposed Article 51 on this year’s Town Meeting Warrant eliminating the distribution of single use plastic bags by retailers in the Town of Halifax.
We propose joining more than 100 other Massachusetts communities, cities such as Boston, Chicago, and Seattle, the entire states of California, New York, and essentially Hawaii, as well as India, China, Kenya, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
For Halifax, this is one small step in raising awareness, reducing an inarguable local, national, and international environmental menace!
The Halifax Beautification Committee
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What will you find at the farm today?
We have strawberry starter plants!
Ready to go in the ground today, for yummy fruit in July!
$3.99 for a 4 pack
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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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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Volunteers Needed - Parks Commission/
Municipal and School Building Committee
The Town of Halifax is in search of volunteers to serve on the Parks Commission and the Municipal and School Building Committee. There are no specific qualifications for either the Commission or the Committee aside from an interest in the work in their jurisdiction and a willingness to attend Commission or Committee meetings (generally one night per month except when on-going projects require additional meetings). Residents interested in volunteering for either the Commission or the Committee can contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316 or download the
Town's Talent Bank form complete it, and send it to the Board of Selectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338
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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, MA
Historical Tidbit Question:
Where was the Halifax Garden Company Located?
Please include your name, phone number and mailing address with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Halifax.
On May 12, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers
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Taking care of ourselves!
Hey Moms: here is your in- flight lesson... in order to care, heal & nurture in the ways Mothers are called to do, we need to put on our own oxygen mask first.
“Lighten up on yourself. No one is perfect. Gently accept your humanness.”
~ Deborah Day
"Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it."~ Dorothy M. Neddermeyer
“Self-care is how you take your power back.”
~ Lalah Delia
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Make Mother's Day about self care.. mind, body & soul. You deserve it! ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by:Taylor Fruzzetti,Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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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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