June 23, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Rain Barrel Event Success!
The Halifax Beautification Committee would like to thank all of those who participated in the Rain Barrel event! Being that it was the first time for rain barrels being offered, the event was a great success with thirty-three barrels being distributed to twenty-six residence. Not only have participants conserved on local water consumption, but are also reaping the benefits on their water bills. The Halifax Beautification Committee would not only like to thank those who participated, but also wishes them luck this gardening season. A special thank you to the Recycling Center & the Steve Hayward, our Highway Surveyor for help with distribution and storage of the rain barrels! Congratulations to Jim Keegan of the Recycling Center on his retirement, thank you for your contribution and help making this event a success
.~Respectfully submitted Jeanne Kling
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Historical Tidbit:
Halifax Garden Company
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As one drives down Holmes Street heading North toward Pembroke, there isn't much to announce to the world that at one time the Halifax Garden Company sat on the West side of the street just before Garden Road and the railroad tracks.
The Halifax Garden Company was founded in 1905 by A. C. Burrage.
It consisted of a total of 18 greenhouses, the largest being 300' x 40' with 17 smaller greenhouses equaling a total of 154,000 square feet of covered ground. Roses were the major crop of this business with an annual cut of about
2 million buds a year. These hybrid roses were shipped throughout the world. Also grown were carnations, orchids and gardenias.
It took about 450,000 gallons of oil to heat the greenhouses annually.
The business closed in 1979.
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This site today is where you will find the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) station, home to 402 parking spaces. The only reminded of the Garden Company is that the way into the MBTA parking lot is driving down Garden Road.
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Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
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Town Hall
499 Plymouth Street
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a - 4p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
781-293-2271
Fall / Winter Hours
Mon. & Wed. 12-8
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10-5
Saturday 10-2
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Route 106)
Halifax, MA 781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30-4p
St
Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St
Halifax, MA (781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9 am
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Congratulations!
Ellen Hurteau
won a
$30 gift certificate to CN Smith Farm
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people) at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater. Includes a breakfast buffet!
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2 Presentations this week for our area long range transportation plan.
Ever wonder about how our roads and infrastructure get planned? Did you know we have a council, created for the express purpose of
conducting research and preparing data and plans to improve the physical, social and economic conditions of our area?
Our Old Colony Planning Council has representatives from and serves these 17 communities:
Abington, Avon Bridgewater, Brockton, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Stoughton, West Bridgewater
and Whitman
Presentations are being held twice this week:
Mon, June 24, 6:00pm – 7:45pm Brockton Public Library, 304 Main St, Brockton &
Wed, June 26, 6:00pm – 7:45pm Plymouth Public Library, 2947, 132 South St, Plymouth
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Wellness Clinic
Monday, June 24 at 11:00 AM
Kitchen in Town Hall
The Norwell Visiting Nurses Association will provide a free, walk-in, adult blood pressure and blood sugar screening clinic on Monday, June 24 at the Halifax Town Hall from 11:00am to noon. They will also answer questions about medications. Please call the Board of Health at 781-293-6768 for more information.
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Learn all about the Moon!!
July 1 at 6:30pm at the Holmes Public Library
Join NASA Ambassador Pat Monteith as he guide you on a trip to the Moon and offers hands on activities for us to do!
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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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Halifax Fireworks Celebration
Saturday June 29
Come join us for an evening of family fun including kids face painting, music, food trucks and of course the annual Fireworks Display!
Bring your blanket or lawn chair-
-Rain date Sunday June 30th
Food trucks to be announced
This event takes place thanks to the community efforts. Thank you to the local community members who have contributed thus far. Without your support , this event would not happen.
The Halifax Fireworks is still in need of volunteers for the night-of the event and clean-up the following morning. Please message the Halifax Fireworks Facebook Page to get involved
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Post-Fireworks Clean-Up
Sunday, June 30th (morning after the fireworks celebration) from 9AM-11AM behind HOPS playground.
The Halifax Committee is looking for volunteers to help clean up any trash left behind by celebration attendees. This is a great opportunity for any high school students looking to chip away at their required community service hours. There will be members from the Halifax Committee present to sign off on hours completed (an estimated 1-2 hours.)
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Museum Passes
The New England Aquarium is extending its library pass program to include the summer months of July and August! Please note that beginning July 1, 2019 that the year round pass admits up to 4 people at 50% off Regular Admission. Simply
reserve a pass and present a valid SAILS library card when picking up at the Holmes Public Library.
Information courtesy of Holmes Public Library.
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Adopt a Planters are Still Available!
Have a business in town? There are already several town buildings and businesses that look lovely with there welcoming planters. Join them by adopting your own planter, please email
Beautification@halifax-ma.org if interested.
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Do you have 8 weeks to work on your summer body?
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$399 for 8 weeks of small group personal training!
Start today!
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
(across from Chatta Box)
Contact Stephanie at 508-697-2900
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What will you find at the farm today?
Hard working gardeners need a hard working Scrub and Intense Repair Cream
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Stop by today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Library Pet Show
July 8 from 6 - 7:30pm at the Holmes Public Library
Show off your cats, snakes, horses, pigs, and chickens. No pet? No Problem! Come and enjoy the show!
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Homestead Mortgage Workshop
Wednesday, July 10th at 1 PM
There will be an educational workshop conducted
by David Tourtillott of Homestead
Mortgage at Pope's Tavern Senior Center.
David will be discussing the pros and cons of Federally insured reverse mortgage program and how to use one as you stay in place or sell your existing home and purchase a new more suitable home. Surprise giveaways provided.
Reserve your space by calling COA office at 781-293-7313
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people) at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater. Includes a breakfast buffet!
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was the major crop at Halifax Garden Company?
Please include your name, phone number and mailing address with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Halifax.
On June 23, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers
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“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ~ Plato
"You have to, take a deep breath. and allow the music to flow through you. Revel in it, allow yourself to awe. When you play allow the music to break your heart with its beauty.” ~ Kelly White
"This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before.” ~ Leonard Bernstein
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Let us make music, dear readers and friends. Let us not talk of difficult things, but experience the joy of a unified rhythm, a melody for all to enjoy. This moment, we just need to absorb and feel that. Let now be that moment, so that you feel good and when challenge comes to you, ( and it will) that you smile and say " Welcome, would you like to hear my song? "
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by:Taylor Fruzzetti,Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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