July 28, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Historical Tidbit:
Comfort Bridge & Solitude Rock
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Comfort Bridge was made of three large boulders and crossed the river near the southern end of Forest Street in West Bridgewater. Solitude Rock, which formed the south side of the bridge, has an inscription from 1862. It was forgotten for many years due to the overgrowth of vines. There are two different stories laying claim to its discovery:
1) According to local newspapers, a young woman went missing in a canoe in 1916. During the search, a reporter rested on Comfort Bridge and found the faded inscription in one of the stones.
2) According to his 1900 diary entry, Bridgewater Historian Edgar P. Howard sat on Comfort Bridge pondering a tale of his ancestors when he noticed an "ancient inscription" chiseled in the stone. He was only able to read the inscription, "By clearing away the tangled vines and filling the letters with black chalk."
"All ye, who in future days
Walk by Nunckatessett Stream
Love not him who hummed his lay
Cheerful to the parting beam,
But the beauty that he wooed
In this quiet solitude.
Jy. xxii, lxii "
(Inscription date: July 22, 1862)
Filled with curiosity, Edgar searched the town. His diary states, "After some inquiry among the elder residents of West Bridgewater..." He discovered the author was Reverend Timothy Otis Paine (1824-1895) of East Bridgewater. Rev. Paine also inscribed Minister's Rock in Elmwood. In his time, he was the most educated Egyptologist in America and the author of several books.
In 1970, the WB Conservation Commission moved the stone due to road construction. The Comfort Bridge was dismantled and a modern wooden bridge was built near Solitude Rock. The stone is located near its original location at the southern end of Forest Street, on the left, just before the wooden bridge.
Solitude Rock is to be a reminder of a time long ago, but the simple beauty and peace remain.
Information Credit:
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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 - 5p
Spring Street School
2 Spring St WB
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Congratulations!
Joanne Keith
won a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple St, Whitman Center
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with Jacquelyn Rose!
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Martin Richard Foundation Shoe Drive
My Happy Place Nutrition is collecting gently worn shoes for the benefit of the
Martin Richard Foundation. My Happy Place Nutrition is collecting donations to help support a friend running in the Chicago marathon for team MR8 to support this great foundation. Simply drop off any gently worn shoes (4 S. Main St., WB) and ask for a raffle ticket as a thank you. Information retrieved from
My Happy Place Nutrition.
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Laughter Yoga
Come to the West Bridgewater Public Library every Tuesday morning at 11a for a fun way to stay healthy. This is a 1/2 hr seated exercise that uses yogic breathing and laughter to help keep bodies full of oxygen and relieve stress. Information retrieved from the
West Bridgewater Public Library.
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Teen Essay Contest: This I Believe
This summer the West Bridgewater Public Library teen essay contest prompts teens between the ages of 12 - 19 to write a short statement describing "a belief or value that they hold dear and how they came to own this value."
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Essays are due by Friday, August 16th at 5pm.
Winners will be announced on Friday, August 23rd.
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West Bridgewater's Summer Gazebo Concert
at the Town Hall, bring chairs
6 to 7:30p FREE
Mon. July 29 - Jeff Nevaras Band will perform (postponed from 22nd)
Mon. August 5 - Jeff Nevaras and former Southbound will perform
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West Bridgewater's Friendship Park Playground
located at 6the playground on Howard St., next to library
Tuesday 6 to 7p FREE
Children K through 5 may attend
Tues. Aug 6 Magic by George
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Mulch, Stone, Loam…
We deliver right to YOUR home!
Order yours today - Call or online ordering available
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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West Bridgewater COA Community Services
Health Screening Clinics - every Wednesday from 9a-1p at COA, 97 West Center St
For more information call the COA 508-894-1262
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Navigating the Continuum of Care When You Have a Hospital Visit
Tuesday,July 30th 10:30a at the West Bridgewater Senior Center. Presented by Nancy Andrie, The Residence at Five Corners, a generic case study of a person who has had an incident at home and following them through the process from the time they arrive at the hospital and what could come next. There will be time for a question and answer session. Refreshments will be served. Information retrieved from the West Bridgewater Council on Aging. Call 508-894-1262 to register.
More Information.
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Kanopy Now Available to Library Patrons!
The West Bridgewater Public Library is excited to announce Kanopy is now available to all West Bridgewater Public Library card holders! Kanopy is a movie and television streaming service that allows you to stream from your computer or via their app on your smart TV, smart phone, or other streaming device.Just sign up at
westbpl.org or download the
Kanopy app to your smart device. Information retrieved from the West Bridgewater Public Library.
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Journey to the Moon and Beyond
Wednesday, July 31st from 6:00-7:30p at the West Bridgewater Public Library. Enjoy some fun hands on activities with this astronomy program with Ms.Pat! Ages 8+. Information retrieved from the West Bridgewater Public Library.Please call to register (508) 894-1255
More info here.
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MOLD GUYS RESTORATION, LLC
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Call today to get your
air ducts cleaned!
An air duct cleaning service is an investment not only in your health, but in the health of your HVAC system!
(781) 910-5029
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West Bridgewater Farmers Market
Tuesdays August 13 & 27, 4-7p
On the green in front of 1st Parish Church
29 Howard St
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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Taunton Civic Chorus Keeps the 60th Celebration Going!
Thursday August 15th at 7-9p at Union Congregational Church, 265 West Britannia Street, Taunton.
Rehearsals for the holiday chorus concert will begin on August 15th with new members being accepted until the end of September.
All voices are welcomed and the concert will feature familiar Christmas classics such as “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World” as well as contemporary Christmas tunes like “Breath of Heaven” and “Do You Hear What I Hear.” The concert will also include Hanukkah selections.
Respectfully submitted,Barbara Quill.
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Skim Milk Bridge Presentation
Joan Pierce describes the mysterious history of this fantastic local structure.
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Is this still in YOUR Garage?
111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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7/17/19 WB Board of Assessors
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West Bridgewater Board of Assessors Mtg
Video provided by West Bridgewater TV.
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Tending the Fires: Recent Acquisitions in Clay
Exhibit opens on August 17th at the Fuller Craft Museum,455 Oak Street, Brockton,
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This exhibit offers recent additions to Fuller Craft’s ceramic collection that display a multitude of processes and conceptual approaches in clay. Exhibiting artists include:Richard Cleaver, Nancy Jurs, Jun Kaneko, Steven Young Lee, Cliff Lee, Michael Lucero, Lauren Mabry, Beverly Mayeri, Zemer Peled, Peter Pincus, Prudence Piper, Mark Shapiro, Mara Superior, Akio Takamori, Cheryl Ann Thomas, Tip Toland, Patti Warashina, and Malcolm Wright. Fuller Craft Museum is proud to shine a light on the clay triumphs of these renowned ceramicists while proudly displaying the institution’s recent collecting achievements.
Museum is open Tue – Sun 10a–5p, Thurs 10a – 9:00p, closed Mondays
Respectfully Submitted,Titi Ngwenya.
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Support the Soupman
Local West Bridgewater kiddos dedicate some of their precious summer time to help raise money for the Soupman, an organization devoted to making more suitable living conditions for the homeless. The Soupman aids those in need by providing necessities such as food, health supplies, and even offering portable showers. The children of the community have raised $1565 so far this summer through a multitude of lemonade stands. Thank you to all of those that have donated as well as participated in this successful effort in bettering our community! Information and images courtesy of Lisa Holden
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with Jacquelyn Rose!
Historical Tidbit Question:
Why was Solitude Rock forgotten about?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
On July 31, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers
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"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. " ~ Helen Keller
"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe." ~ Gail Devers
"Human spirit is the ability to face the uncertainty of the future with curiosity and optimism. It is the belief that problems can be solved, differences resolved. It is a type of confidence." ~ Bernard Beckett
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You've got this! : ) Jacquie
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The
Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Taylor Fruzzetti, Christina Montana,Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia
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