April 7, 2019 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Historical Tidbit:
Hotels in Whitman
In the mid 1800's Whitman had multiple hotels. It was still South Abington at that point. The four hotels where Hobart House, Bates House, Standish House, and Pratt House.
By the time 1938 rolled around Hobart Hotel was the only hotel remaining. it had been operating continuously.
Information Credit: Dyer Memorial Library Archives
Story Credit: Gregory Venezia
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Town Hall
54 South Ave.
781-618-9700
Mon, Wed, Thu 8am - 4pm
Tues 8am - 7:30pm
Fri Closed
Public Library
100 Webster Street
781-447-7613
Mon-Thu 10am - 8pm
Fri 1pm - 5pm
Sat (School Year) 10am - 4pm
Council on Aging
16 Hayden Ave.
781-447-7619
Mon, Wed, Thu 8am - 4pm
Tues 8am - 7 pm
Fri 8am - 1pm
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Mary Josephs
won a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy
785 Bedford St (Rt 18) Whitman
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women, 180 Winter St, Bridgewater
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Cut-A-Thon to Support Dollars for Scholars Sun April 7, 10AM – 12PM
John Russell Studio Salon & Day Spa
587 Washington Street in Whitman
will be hosting a Cut-A-Thon in support of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars 2019 fundraising drive.
The Cut-A-Thon is for wet cuts only including: Womens Cuts, Mens Cuts and Childrens Cuts (under 10yrs). Manicures will also be available. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling 781-447-1100. Walk-ins will also be welcome.
John Russell Studio Salon & Day Spa has been in business since 1989. Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars is a local chapter of Scholarship America established in 1962. Community volunteers raise scholarship funds for graduating high school seniors from the two towns.
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Above: Selectmen's Meeting, Whitman Town Hall
April 2,2019
Below: Painting With Danielle
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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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Whale Alert!
April 19, 3-4pm
Join Angela Kakabeeke, author of the new book, Whale Alert! about the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.
In addition to the reading, discover ways to be an Earth Detective about the right whale through hands on activities and crafts, that reveal the unique characteristics of the right whale and the hazards that they encounter in our blue backyard. Join us and become aware of the worldwide concern regarding the diminishing numbers of right whales-the most endangered whale in the world and how you can take action!
LOCATION: Library Community Room
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The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education at Bridgewater State University
For Parents of students grades 3-5: Development of Multiplication and Division from Basic Facts to Multi-Digit
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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A great inexpensive way to explore ...
Reserve a museam pass!
Re
servations for discounted museum passes are available ahead of time for Whitman residents with a valid adult Whitman Public Library card.
Some of the passes available Boston Children's Museum, Dreamland Wax Museum, Edaville Family Theme Park Massachusetts ParksPass, Museum of Fine Arts Museum of Science, Mystic Aquarium New England Aquarium, Zoo New England
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What will the Easter Bunny put in your basket this year?
Candy by color •
Old Fashioned candy • Sugar, Gluten & Peanut Free selections • Jelly Belly jelly beans • and Ty Beanies!
785 Bedford St. * Whitman
(781) 447-2639
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Treat Yourself to a YUMMY Lunch!
We're Open:
Mon - Sat: 8am - 4pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm
12 Temple St. * Whitman
(781) 447-1064
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Whitman Rabies Clinic
The Whitman Board of Health will sponsor a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon at the Whitman Animal Shelter at the rear of the DPW yard, 100 Essex Street.
The vaccination will be administered by the staff of the Abington Animal Hospital. The fee for dogs and cats is $10.00 (cash only). Please bring proof of prior rabies vaccine in order to qualify for a 3 years vaccine, otherwise your pet will only receive a one year vaccine. All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers. Massachusetts state law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated and dogs must be vaccinated to be licensed with the Town.
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2019 SPRING LEAF PILE DATES @ DPW
The Dept. of Public Works Yard at 100 Essex St. Whitman will be open on the following Saturdays from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm for disposal of leaves and grass clippings. In addition to Saturdays during this time period the Yard will be open extended hours on Mondays until 6 p.m.
*No brush, limbs or bushes are accepted.
*Residents only, compost permits are $2.00 @ D.P.W. Yard.
*Please bring vehicle registration with you.
Starting: Saturday April 20,2019 and ending Saturday June 29,2019
Regular hours for leaves and grass clippings are also Mon.-Fri. 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
If you have any questions please call the Whitman D.P.W. office @ (781) 447-7630
Thank You,
Bruce Martin
Superintendent
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OLD COLONY YMCA –
EAST BRIDGEWATER
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Camp is Coming!
Register Today!
(508) 378-3913
635 Plymouth St, East Bridgewater
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Yoga for the rest of us!
New
, 6-Week Beginners Series starts May 5! Space is limited. Call & register today!
More movement, less stress!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Library space program Homeschool Social on Planets - so much fun!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and
bee entered to win
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women, 180 Winter St, Bridgewater
Historical Tidbit Question:
Name a hotel that was in Whitman, MA in the mid- 1800's.
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around Whitman.
On April 10, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Life's a Puzzle.
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, here are my reflections on raising a child with a spectrum disorder. I have four grown boys, the parenting and life lessons learned raising my ASD child affected the way raised all of my children, my daily living, and was instrumental in the development of the Buzz Around. So here goes:
1)
Words matter.
In parenting and all relationships. What we say matters.
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How we say things matters.
Critiques, complements, gratitude and care and all have impact. Different people (and children) have different perceptions. Being mindful of how we deliver a statement can make all the difference in the world.
3) Sounds, lighting, smells, feel of a room and lifestyle choices affect us. Once I started limiting our day -to -day exposure to visual digital media, car traffic, big box stores & malls, and spending more time in nature, reading together, and getting to know our community and local businesses, life became less tense, less rushed and there were less stressful sensory induced situations.
4) Feeling success and love in day to day interactions made it much easier when we went into the city for museums and performances. These special occasions were treats for children already confident in their world, not additional challenges for a child challenged by every day interactions.
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Also ~ Reiki treatments helped. We received treatments on a regular basis and I became trained as a practitioner. Life's anxiety: the regular challenges and the sensory perception induced ones, transitions and changes all became manageable. I am grateful to everyone who helped me learn from my unique parenting challenges, but the most important thing I learned is the value of each child.
They all have super powers, it's up to us to unlock them and encourage their development.
For more information on ASD, check out
Community Autism Resources
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Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. Occasionally, there will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as a way of sharing local information. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials.
The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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