March 31, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Historical Tidbit:
Early West Bridgewater
Fifty-four original proprietors each received one share in the new land and two additional proprietors were later added. Settlement began after 1650 in what is now West Bridgewater, but only eighteen of the fifty-six proprietors ever lived on their new land. The area was first known as Duxbury New Plantation and was incorporated as the township of Bridgewater in June 1656. West Bridgewater was first settled in 1651 as a part of Olde Bridgewater.
The first church in the township was established in West Parish with the ministry offered to a Mr. Bunker in 1660, but it appears from the records that he never settled there as minister. About 1662, a minister's house was erected and the settlement of Reverend James Keith as the first minister was recorded on Feb. 18, 1664. He was granted one of the two additional proprietorships, the other going to Deacon Samuel Edson. A new and larger meeting
house was built in 1671.
The town separated from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and was officially incorporated in 1822, the second of the three communities to separate from Bridgewater (after North Bridgewater, now Brockton and before East Bridgewater) over the span of three years.
Information from:
Plymouthcolony.net
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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!
Tom Flaherty
won
a 1/4 CSA Share from
Nessralla Farm Rt 106 Halifax, MA
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy
785 Bedford St (Rt 18) Whitman
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Tim Talk on the Road: Matfield Maple Farm
Tim talks to Amanda Castle about Maple Syruping at Matfield Maple Farm.
submitted by Amanda C
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Dance Kaleidoscope
April 4, 5, 6 at 7:30
BSU Dance showcases its motto, "Dance is for every body" in this concert featuring choreography from dance professionals, BSU faculty, and advanced students. Compelling solos, intricate small groups, and powerful ensembles will move across the stage in a spectacular celebration of art and life. Open to all.
Tickets for the General Public are 10$.
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Crazy 8s Activity Club
Grade 3 - 5 Tuesday, April 2, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Grade K - 2 Wednesday, April 3, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
This 8 week program is for students grades K-2. We will build stuff, run and jump, make a mess, create Bouncy Dice Explosions, Participate in "glow in the dark" geometry and hold the Toilet Paper Olympics. We are searching for 12 students to participate in each 8 week program. Please call or stop by the WB Library to register. 508-894-1255
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Hosted by the friends of the WBPL, join us Friday, April 5 at 7:00PM for Wine & Words, a celebration of poetry. Cost of entry is $10 per person at the door and includes 2 complimentary glasses of wine! We invite you to go up "on stage" and read a poem of your own creation, one from your favorite poet, or just enjoy others' readings, sip your wine and enjoy some light snacks. You do not want to miss this wonderful event. During a brief intermission, view a selection of art pieces in our gallery and bid on your favorite in our Silent Art Auction.
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Bridgewater Farm Supply is Your Complete Garden, Farm &
Pet Store
Itching to get back in the garden? Can't wait to get your hands dirty? Why not start your own plants from seed this year? We have everything you need to start your little seedlings.
Stop by today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Message from the Chief: **Don't be Distracted
Remember April is designated as Distracted Drivers Awareness Month. Our officers will be out in force NOW enforcing the distracted driving laws....
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18th Century Gravestones and Their Carvers in the...
Art event in West Bridgewater, MA by Old Bridgewater Historical Society on Sunday, April 14 2019 with 169 people interested.
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On Sunday, April 14th, Vincent Luti will be at the Old Bridgewater Historical Society to lecture about “18th Century Gravestones and Their Carvers in the Bridgewaters”. The program begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Memorial Building, located at 162 Howard Street, West Bridgewater.
The Bridgewaters are a crossroad of 18th century gravestone carvers’ work. To the east, Plymouth County carvers and to the west, Bristol County carvers who took over from Newport carvers. During Professor Luti’s presentation, the audience will learn about the Bridgewater gravestone carver, Barney Leonard, and John & James New, Cephas Thompson, Nathan Hayward, and others whose work is found in the cemeteries of the Bridgewaters.
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Prophett Funeral Home
Preplanning is SMART Planning
508-697-4332
Bridgewater * East Bridgewater
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508-456-6220
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West Bridgewater Clean-Up Day!
Save the date and join your friends for the West Bridgewater Town Clean-Up!
Saturday, May 18, 11 am - 1 pm
Meet at The First Church, 29 Howard St, at 11 am, to pick up your high visibility t-shirt, trash bag, gloves, and water.
At 1 pm, return to the church and enjoy some light refreshments, music and celebrate our success!
We hope to see lots of new faces this year, this is a great opportunity to earn your community service hours!
Rain date is Sunday, May 19.
Please feel free to reach Sarah Cashman at Noonan Waste Service Inc. with any questions and suggestions for clean-up locations – 508-583-9500 or
scashman@jpnoonan.com
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Michael Jones, son of George and Rochelle Jones of West Bridgewater, has achieved Boy Scouting’s highest rank, that of Eagle Scout. Mike held numerous leadership positions including Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He earned 38 merit badges as well as membership in Scouting’s National Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow. Mike played center for West Bridgewater’s 2019 Division 8 South Championship football team. He volunteered over 200 hours of community service including time as a Den Chief for Cub Scout Pack 23 and as an acolyte and chalice bearer at Trinity Episcopal Church, Bridgewater. For his Eagle project, he organized, planned and carried out the building of a wiffle ball park which included installing fencing, bases, pitcher’s mound, home plate and foul poles at the West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School, where his Eagle Court of Honor will be held. Mike is a member of West Bridgewater Troop 25, sponsored by St. Ann’s Church under the leadership of Scoutmasters Al Williams, Allen Roberts and most recently, Bob Vinskus. Congratulations, Michael!
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The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education at Bridgewater State University
For Students:
Greenlight for Girls is an international organization that inspires girls of all ages and backgrounds to pursue STEM subjects by introducing them to the world of science in fun and exciting ways. We welcome 150 girls (age 11-15) from local communities to join us for an exciting day filled with hands-on science & technology workshops guided by STEM role model professionals, BSU faculty and staff. The event will take place on April 6, 2019
. Additional information.
Summer Science Academy for Students Entering Grades 4-12
The Summer Science Academy offers one-week science classes for students grades 4-12. This unique program allows students to work as scientists and is designed to inspire students about science while providing them with the foundations necessary for further scientific exploration.
Summer Science Academy students are immersed in science courses and conduct hands-on investigations in their selected class. Students in the middle school classes will also participate in extracurricular science activities. All classes focus on the importance of science communication as students lead presentations on the last day of class.
Please visit to register.
For Parents: Development of Multiplication and Division from Basic Facts to Multi-Digit (Grades 3-5)
From basic facts to long division, calculation skills do not happen overnight. Students must have a deep understanding of our number system to build upon each growing skill. Ultimately, we want students to be the most efficient thinkers possible. Learn about some of the skills students must master along the way to help them truly understand the traditional procedures many of us learned years ago. The workshop will be held at the Bridgewater Campus on April 10, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Please visit to register.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win
a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy
785 Bedford St (Rt 18) Whitman
Historical Tidbit Question:
In 1650, how many of the 56 proprietors lived in West Bridgewater?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
On April 3, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia
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Raising Children:
We all have different philosophies on what is important to pass on to the next generation. Usually solid ethics, a sense of community and family, the ability to support themselves and live a fulfilled life are on the top of the list.
It's hard work, parenting, and sometimes we are challenged to answer questions we never thought about.
Now that my youngest of 4 is in his second year of college; my most important reflection is I have no regrets in choosing to spend more time with them over earning more money.
We had spring days walking to the playground. We picnicked under an oak reading the newest Harry Potter. We delivered lunches to the elderly, picked up trash in the neighborhood, we made jelly and kites. I now see the impact setting these priorities had on them: they have grown to be independent creative thinkers who care about their world.
Whatever your parenting and life choices, I would encourage you to take time for yourself to decide what is important to you. What kind of life do you want your children to live? What kind of world would you like to see created? Because these are the questions we are answering when we raise children, whether we think about it or not.
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Most of all, enjoy them, not a day goes by that I don't wish that I could go back under that oak tree with them. ~ Jacquie
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