June 9, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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River Walk
A great time was had by kids of all ages! Activities included canoeing, an inflatable castle, bubbles, animals & music along our beautiful Town River.
Huge thanks to all the volunteers who made it happen!
Photo Credit: Chris Davis
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Historical Tidbit: Hockomock Swamp
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Total Approximate Acreage: 16,950 acres
Watershed(s): Taunton
Municipalities: Bridgewater, Easton, Norton, Raynham, Taunton, and West Bridgewater.
Resource Summary:
The Hockomock Swamp and associated wetlands and water bodies comprise the largest vegetated freshwater wetland system in Massachusetts. The boundaries of the Hockomock Swamp ACEC include approximately 16,950 acres in the southeastern part of the state. The wetlands act as a huge water reservoir and serve as the headwaters for the Town River, which flows into the Taunton River. The wetlands and floodplains are connected hydrologically with an extensive underlying system of medium - and high-yield aquifers. There are three public water supply wells located in the ACEC, and others are proposed.
The Hockomock Swamp is a vast natural and scenic area. Because of its size, it is a unique and irreplaceable wildlife habitat. It is also the location of at least 13 rare and endangered species. According to the Massachusetts Historical Commission, the archaeological sites in the vicinity of this wetland complex are known to span a period of 9000 years; the potential quality and significance of the archaeological resources are enormous. Productive agricultural lands are located on the uplands adjacent to the wetlands, brooks, and rivers.
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Town Hall
65 N. Main Street
508-894-1200
Mon, Tues & Thurs 8a - 4p
Wed, 8a - 7p, Fri 8a - 1p
WB Public Library
80 Howard Street
508-894-1255
Mon, Thurs, Fri 10a - 5p
Tues - Wed 10a - 8p
Sat 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
97 West Center Street
508-894-1262
Mon - Fri 8:30a - 4p
Food Pantry
1st & 3rd Wednesday each month
3:15 - 5pm
Spring Street School
2 Spring St WB
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Congratulations!
Ellie Flaherty
won a
45 Minute Reiki Treatment from
Jacquelyn Rose
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple st, Whitman Center
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Summer Lunch 2019
Summer break is just around the corner! That’s why several members of West Bridgewater R.E.A.C.H. are launching Summer Lunch 2019. It’s a co-operative program to provide free
food assistance to West Bridgewater children and families who are without benefit of free/reduced lunches during the summer months.
There are a variety of ways in which you can participate as you are able. For a full listing of opportunities contact Carol Ashton at 508-857-5411 or
ckashton@comcast.net
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R.E.A.C.H. (Resident Emergency Assistance Care Help) is a volunteer, non-profit Town of West Bridgewater task force. The mission of REACH is to assess, co-ordinate, develop, and support emergency care and helping services for West Bridgewater residents-
Respectfully submitted, Carol Ashton
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The Importance of Water Safety in the Summer
Water Safety:
During the summer months, many families will spend a lot of time on the water. We live in an area that is close to a wide variety of water options including rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, and the ocean, not to mention backyard and community pools. Whenever you are boating, kayaking, canoeing or using stand-up paddle boards, always remember to use approved personal floatation devices (PFD). For information on how to choose an appropriate PFD by the U.S. Coast Guard, visit:
How to Choose the Right Life Jacket.
Also, be sure to supervise children when they are in or near the water. Drowning does not always look like the splashing and noises that you see in movies and on television. To learn more, check out this article from Slate:
Rescuing Drowning Children: How to Know When Someone is in Trouble in the Water
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Now Offering Complimentary Coffee
The West Bridgewater Public Library is excited to announce that we are now offering complementary coffee from 10AM - 2PM every day we are open. So when you stop by the library, grab yourself a hot cup!
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Dr. Sarah Derosier, D.P.M.
A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Podiatrists treat common foot conditions including bunions, hammertoe, plantar fasciitis, and neuroma, as well as injuries to the foot and ankle, such as sprains and stress fractures. Podiatrists complete four years of medical training in podiatry and three years of hospital residency training; they may specialize in a variety of fields, including surgery, sports
medicine, wound care, pediatrics, and diabetic care.
Call 508-946-1444 to schedule a podiatry appointment to see Dr. Derosier on Friday, June 28th at the West Bridgewater COA.
Please bring with you your insurance
cards and current medication list.
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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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West Bridgewater Farmer's Market
There is no charge for a vendor to attend! Anyone interested would show up on the days of our Market with their own tables and chairs! We do ask for an email address to contact you and a list of what you would be selling.
That’s it!
Respectfully Submitted, Kathy Williams
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West Bridgewater Food Drive
Saturday, June 15th
The West Bridgewater Food Pantry will be holding our mid-year food drive at Market Basket in West Bridgewater to help us through the summer months.This one of only 2 food drives they hold all year.
Please help us stock the pantry for those in our community who benefit from the food and sundries the food pantry provides. Here is an example of the non-perishable items we will be collecting during the food drive:
Cookies,Canned Vegetables & Fruit,Tuna,Cereal, Peanut Butter,Jelly,Soup,Coffee,Fruit Juice.
In addition, we purchase food every month from the Boston Food Bank. Monetary donations or Supermarket Gift Cards would be appreciated and can be sent to the food pantry at the following address:
West Bridgewater Food Pantry, Inc. 2 Spring St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379
As always, we greatly appreciate the support from our local community.
Thank you.
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111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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“Embracing the Journey:
Knowing your inner hippie”
with Phyllis DeLaricheliere
Thursday, June 20th 11AM
Phyllis DeLaricheliere has a Masters in Psychology, with a concentration on alternative methods with Alzheimer/Dementia. Based on her out coming book, “Embracing the Journey: Knowing your Inner Hippie”, she has been passionately crusading around New England teaching her HIPPIE philosophy to caregivers, families and professionals. This interactive and
enlightening presentation is to help us find the joy
again, the permission to take care of ourselves and to learn to embrace the journey with our loved one.
Call the COA 508-894-1262 to sign up.
If you would like to stay for lunch please reserve your spot.
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The Preschool Learning Center at Spring Street School currently has openings for the Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday afternoon session, in the 2019-2020 school year.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Linda Wohlen at 508-894-1233, or come to the Superintendent's Office at Spring Street School.
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West Bridgewater Lip Dub 2019
In continuing with tradition, the Class of 2019 produced their annual senior Lip Dub!
Directed by senior Megan Adams.
Thanks to WBCAT
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West Bridgewater Public Schools 2019 Academic Showcase!
I want to send out very special SHOUT out to all of our #wbwildcats that presented at the 2019 Academic Showcase! As expected, it was a phenomenal night of teaching and learning. Here's a short clip...
Read more
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple st, Whitman Center
Historical Tidbit Question:
How many rare and endangered species of animals live within Hockomock Swamp?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
On June 12, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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I am who I am, you are who you are, being able to respect each other and live in relationship is fundamental to the principles of American democracy.
"We don't need a melting pot in this country, folks. We need a salad bowl. In a salad bowl, you put in the different things. You want the vegetables - the lettuce, the cucumbers, the onions, the green peppers - to maintain their identity. You appreciate differences.' ~Jane Elliot
"The more you learn about someone, how could you not want to protect them and their rights? The more you learn about a culture or a certain identity, it's hard to not feel empathy. " ~ Yara Shahidi
"We have to really educate ourselves in a way about who we are, what our real identity is." ~Deepak Chopra
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Diversity and folks with varying identities exist all around us. That's the beautiful world that we live in. Learning from each other and building respectful relationship builds community and strengthens society. ~ Jacquie
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Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Kimberly Davis, Taylor Fruzzetti,Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia
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