April 7, 2019 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
The Bridgewater 4th of JULY Contests


There is a small group (5 people) that raises the money and organizes the events, this day is not otherwise funded. We are currently looking for donations - they can be made on our website  www.BridgewaterMA4th.com  or mailed to P.O. Box 390 - NO amount is too small.

Check out our contests: Design our annual 4th of July t-shirt ! Or
Sing the National Anthem!

WE are also still looking for food trucks to participate at the fireworks. the event has 15,000-18,000 people.

We are also looking for businesses that will allow a donation canister. 

Thanks for all the help - much appreciated. 

Lisa
Historical Tidbit:   Hockomock Swamp
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.
  
The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) owns approximately 5000 acres of the Hockomock Swamp, within all six communities. The Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management Area provides public access to the swamp and to several recreational areas. Additional public and nonprofit lands are located within the ACEC. The area is popular for hunting, fishing, boating, canoeing, swimming, and for the observation and study of flora and fauna.
Water Bodies included (partially or entirely) in the ACEC:
  • Rivers: Hockomock River (Bridgewater, West Bridgewater); Snake River (Norton, Taunton); Town River (Bridgewater, West Bridgewater)
  • Lakes, Ponds: Gushee Pond (Raynham); Hewitts Pond (Raynham); Lake Nippenicket (Bridgewater, Raynham); Nunkets Pond (Bridgewater, Raynham)
  • Wetlands: Hockomock Swamp (Bridgewater, Easton, Norton, Raynham, Taunton, West Bridgewater); Dead Swamp (Raynham); Titicut Swamp (Bridgewater, Raynham); Little Cedar Swamp (Easton)
  • Brooks, Creeks: Black Brook (Easton); Coweesset Brook, West Meadow Brook, Onemile Brook (West Bridgewater)
 
Academy Building Municipal Offices
 66 Central Square 
508-697-0921
Mon - Thurs 8a - 4p, Fri 8a - 1p
 
Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
Mon - Wed 9a - 8p 
Thurs 10a - 5p, Fri & Sat 10a - 2p
 
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p, Fri 9a - noon 
 
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
 508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1pm
1st Monday of each month from 6 to 8 pm
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Congratulations!
Antoinette Parsons
 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
Upcoming Events for the Season
Sunday, April 14, 7PM :     Journey through Jerusalem Presentation by Barbara Morey 
  in the Fellowship Hall (with desserts)
Friday April 19, 3 PM :     Music and Meditation in the Sanctuary led by Minister of Music, Julia Scott Carey
Friday April 19, 5:30 PM :      Good Friday Potluck and Craft Night at in the Fellowship Hall
 Saturday April 20, 10AM :    Death & Coffee (End of Life Planning Discussion) with Rev. Beth in the Fireplace Room

Central Square Congregational Church, UCC
71 Central Square
Bridgewater, MA 02324
Phone : 508-697-6016
Ice Cream Social
Join us here for a good old-fashioned ice cream social at the Bridgewater office of Elder Affairs. Wednesday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. $1.00 donation Reservations are required ~ space is limited Sign up 508-697-0929
Enjoying a long and healthy life is important to everyone. Chiropractic care unlocks your body's true potential and natural healing process to ensure your life is a healthy life. Call today for an appointment!


63 Main Street, Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
Bridgewater Senior Painters Exhibit
The Bridgewater Public Library will feature an exhibit of a variety of works in different mediums by the Bridgewater Senior Painters in the Flora T. Little Art Gallery during the months of April and May.

Senior Painters participating are: J. Bernache, P. Arms, G. Bjorklund, C. Freeman, D. Jones, S. Puffer, R. Robinson, A.Smith, E. Williams. Art instructors offer bimonthly coaching to Senior Painters. For further information, contact Cole-Yeaton Senior Center, (508-697-0929)
 
The Flora T. Little Gallery is open during regular library hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
“The Fascinating Georgia O’Keeffe” presentation
given by Jill Sanford owner of Art For Your Mind at the Bridgewater Public Library on
Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

Experience O’Keeffe’s ever-evolving career.  From her early views of New York City, to her famous enlarged flowers, to her unique expressions of New Mexico’s natural beauty-enjoy the journey of one of America’s most innovative artists. 
Art For Your Mind is an engaging, educational, art observation experience designed to broaden the minds of participants. Come join us and take a visual journey!
 
Visit  www.artforyourmind.com  for more information.
 
The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Public Library, is free and open to the public.
Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
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
National Drug Take Back Day
Did you know that April 27th is National Drug Take Back Day? The Bridgewater Police Department will be
participating in this program from 10:00am–2:00pm. The Public is encouraged to bring in any unused or expired medications. There is a permanent Med Return Box located in the Police Station’s lobby. Acceptable medications include Pills, Capsules, and Patches; Prescription Medications and Ointments; Over-The-Counter Medications and Vitamins.

Unacceptable medications include Syringes, Needles, Inhalers, Aerosol Cans, and Thermometers.

Please take the time to go through your Medicine Cabinets and gather up any of these unused or expired items for disposal. Flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash is not an acceptable way to dispose of them. For more information go to www.DEATakeBack.com
Bridgewater Annual Town Election
Ballot Choice Description/Explanation
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Polls open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Mitchell at the Middle School (166 Mt. Prospect St.) Voting will take place in the two cafeterias. Look for directional signs.
*For Persons with Disabilities, there will be limited parking and wheelchair availability at the Mt. Prospect St. “circle drive” entering the building at the former “Bridgewater Lobby.”
* Directional assistance will be available at all entrances.

Absentee Ballots: If you are not able to vote at the polls on April 27, 2019, Absentee Ballots will be available at the Town Clerk’s office
(66 Central Square—508-697-0921) or by mail:
Mailing address: Town Clerk, 66 Central Square ~ or~ e-mail address: townclerk@bridgewaterma.org)
Absentee ballots must be returned to the Town Clerk by 8 p.m. on Saturday April 27, 2019. 
The Honey Tree Nursery School

645 Locust St • Raynham
(508) 823-5611

Call Now for Fall Enrollment!
Bridgewater - Raynham Credit For Life Fair on Thursday May 23 rd . 
Needs community volunteers.
The event will run from 7:45am to 12:00 noon. 

 This is a great opportunity for anyone with connections to the BR community to support financial literacy education. Volunteers don’t need to be financial experts – good general understanding of fundamental financial decisions is perfectly fine (i.e. implications of credit and income on lifestyle choices). 
Contact David Ferreira, the BR Teacher who coordinates this event with questions. 
 
Attached is a Volunteer form. Interested volunteers should return these to David Ferreira ( david.ferreira@bridge-rayn.org ) as soon as possible and request a CORI form
2019 Bridgewater, MA Charter Review presentation In Preparation Town Election Coming up April 27
Video Courtesy of BTV
NESSRALLA FARM
We're Open!

CSA shares available - we'll pack boxes of local fruits & veggies for your family to enjoy each week! Join our Community Supported Agriculture - you’ll love the convenience, freshness & price!!!

318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
D'Agostino Insurance
Car or Home Insurance
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 Let us help you comparison shop for The right coverage for the right price! 
We do business your way, our offices, your home or business or online. 

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111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton 
508-456-6220
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.
Tickets available  online, at the door, and at the Metro South Chamber, located at 60 School Street, Brockton (across from City Hall).Questions? Contact  Lexi Reinertson, (508) 586-0500 x 231.
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…
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 th 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
OLD COLONY YMCA –
EAST BRIDGEWATER
Camp is Coming! Register Today!

(508) 378-3913
635 Plymouth St, East Bridgewater
GRANTS RENTAL
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

Recent photos and an archived Buzz Around video of Community Dance.... this fun group meets just about every other Friday night at the Senior Center. Learning folk dances from all over the world under the direction of Professor Sam Baumgarten, who designed this program like an exercise class - starting easy each night and warming up to the more complex dances. It's an intergenerational group , open to all. Next dance: April 19.
For more info, check out their Facebook Page
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
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 a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple st, Whitman Center

Historical Tidbit Question :
How many public water supply wells are there in the swamp according to this historical tidbit?

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On April 17, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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.
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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