April 14, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Mamma Mia was a HUGE hit! Great job WBMSHS!!!!!
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Historical Tidbit:
Churches of Old Bridgewater
Old Bridgewater, incorporated in 1656, was divided into four Parishes - East, West, North and South. The first settlement of Bridgewater in 1651 was in what is now the town of West Bridgewater. That same year, organized worship meetings were held in people's homes. By 1661, a log meeting house was constructed and its first preacher was Benjamin Butler from Charlestown. The first settled pastor was Rev. James Keith in 1663 and he preached his first service standing upon Pulpit Rock.
In 1716 the South Parish, now the town of Bridgewater, was incorporated as the second precinct. In 1717, the 2nd Church of Bridgewater was formed. The first minister was Rev. Benjamin Allen, ordained in 1718. The current building, built in 1845, was designed in the Greek revival style. The steeple housed a Paul Revere bell, but in 1954 Hurricane Carol toppled the steeple and the bell was sold to a museum.
In 1720, the 3rd Church of Old Bridgewater was raised in the East Parish, now the town of East Bridgewater, and its first minister was Rev. John Angier. In 1723, the East Parish was constituted as the 3rd precinct.
In the North Parish, now the city of Brockton, a meeting house was erected in 1737, becoming the 4th Church of Olde Bridgewater. The North Parish was incorporated into a precinct in 1738. Rev. John Porter was the first minister of the 4th Church of Bridgewater; he ordained in 1740. Over the years, the 4th Church on Pleasant Street has been known by various names including First Parish Congregational, South Congregational, Porter Congregational, Waldo Congregational.
Old Bridgewater, as other Plymouth County communities, gathered at local meeting houses for worship, government business and the needs of their neighbors. These early collective beginnings laid the foundation of spirit in New England.
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Submitted by: Robert Lundquist
Information:
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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!
Joyce Middleton
won a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women, 180 Winter St, Bridgewater
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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West Bridgewater Community Blood Drive
It's held at St. Ann's Church Parish Hall on Friday, April 19, from 2 until 7 p.m.
SaintAnnsWB to schedule an appointment. Walk-in's are welcome.
"Spring into Life...Give Blood"
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Council On Aging: SINGO
April 22. Call to reserve your lunch 508-894-1262
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
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April showers will bring you May flowers. Get your gardens refreshed right now. Call us and order your mulch and loam today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Taste of Metro South
Wed April 24 5:30-8pm
Enjoy samples of the region’s finest cuisine, as well as live entertainment provided by the Brockton High School Jazz Band, George Cataldo “The Silver Fox”, Bridgewater State University’s “Khakatay”, Rob Peters Entertainment and more. This year, A Taste of Metro South will feature over 35 diverse restaurants and cultural organizations within the Metro South region.
Entertainment to include: Breakaway Band; Bridgewater State University’s West African Drumming Ensemble, Khakatay; Brockton High School Jazz Band; George Cataldo “The Silver Fox”; Nick Moreira Acoustic Guitar; Rob Peters Entertainment; and more…
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Old Bridgewater Historical Society Members Meeting
162 Howard Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
April 28, 2019
The Old Bridgewater Historical Society will hold its annual 2019 members’ meeting and election of board members on Sunday, April 28
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at 2:00 p.m. The Society’s financial documents will be reviewed and refreshments will be served. Come early for a chance to meet the candidates.
The annual meeting will be held at the society’s Memorial Building, 162 Howard Street, West Bridgewater. For more information and directions, visit the webpage at
https://www.oldbridgewater.org/
New members are always welcome.
Mary O’Connell
Public Information Chair
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It's time to give your lawn some TLC! Rent our Billy Goat Thatcher and bring it back to life!
Work smarter, not harder!
Reserve yours today!
10 Bedford Park
Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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**REQUEST FOR BIDS**
The Town of West Bridgewater, is soliciting bids for Kennel Boarding Services. The contract being offered is for (36) months period July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022. Bid documents:
Bid Info
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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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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:
Where was the first preacher from?
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 17, 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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cha·os the·o·ry
noun
the branch of mathematics that deals with complex systems whose behavior is highly sensitive to slight changes in conditions, so that small alterations can give rise to strikingly great consequences. Like a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil sets off a tornado in Texas.
Often life resembles this; small movements & small statements have large responses. I find especially with those who are nursing emotional or physical wounds. Small kindnesses can mean the world, or seemingly small sharp remarks can make the wound unbearably deep.
Chaos Theory was also developed to illustrate that there is no order, that the infinite amount of variables cause our world to have no predictability. We keep on trying: the stock market, the weather, our future... and yet, we can't predict.
We can do what we think is right, we can attempt to hedge our bets with education, skills, positive relationships, but really, all we can do is our best today.
Be the best person we can be... and know that the world is an canvas, ready for our little flutter of greatness.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt said "There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still."
I can't wait to feel your flutter. ~ Jacquie
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