January 19, 2020 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant."
~ Martin Luther King, Jr
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Whitman/Hanson Centennial Lions Club
It was an honor to present a check to Lily and her family from the Whitman-Hanson Lions Club. Together with the employees of Mason and Mason Insurance - we raised money to help Lily get her service dog! We thank all who came out to our recent fundraisers to help us raise funds necessary to support so many worthy causes in our local community.
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Historical Tidbit:
4-H
"I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service, and
My Health to better living,
for my club, my community, my country and my world."
Concerns that lack of economic prosperity within cities would darken future for generations of rural children, a 4-H youth club was started in 1902. A.P. Graham, a school principal in Ohio, began promoting rural vocational agriculture in out-of-school "clubs." Through learning-by-doing projects, group meetings, contests and exhibits, 4-H quickly grew. With involvement by the USDA, States' Universities, and local agricultural associations, by 1914 clubs were started in nearly every state.
In 1908, Massachusetts 4-H began. Between 1916 -1941, 4-H work was guided by George L. Farley, the superintendent of schools in Brockton, MA. He was instrumental in developing a school garden program capturing statewide attention. 4-H was growing with America, and added horse and livestock programs in the mid 1950's, electric and science programs in the 1960's and urban programs in the 1970's. 4-H had reached five million members by 1980's.
After more than 100 years, 4-H continues to grow the Head, Heart, Hands and Health of American youth. Plymouth County alone has almost 40 clubs in 10 towns, making it easy to become part of a 4-H near you.
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Submitted by Robert Lundquist
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Town Hall
54 South Ave.
781-618-9700
Mon, Wed, Thu 8a - 4p
Tues 8a - 7:30p
Fri Closed
Public Library
100 Webster Street
781-447-7613
Mon-Thu 10a - 8p
Fri 1p - 5p
Sat (School Year) 10a - 4p
Council on Aging
16 Hayden Ave.
781-447-7619
Mon, Wed, Thu 8a - 4p
Tues 8a - 7p
Fri 8a - 1p
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Richard A. Duffus
won a
16 oz Bee Charmed candle,
scent of your choice! (value $15.99)
from Bee Charmed Gift Shop
494 N. Bedford St (Rt 18) East Bridgewater
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$20 gift certificate to the Mama Deb's food truck. Enjoy delicious fresh Italian food or purchase some sauce to take home. View
mamadeb.biz
for upcoming food truck events.
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Clay Charms Ages 7-10
Thursday January 23rd
6:00 - 7:00p
Whitman Public Library-Community Room
Use Sculpey (TM) clay & a toaster oven to create a charm.
Supplies are limited to the first 16 children. Please sign up. Ages 7-10 only.
There are 14 spaces available as of 1/17/2020
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Whitman Historical Commission
Saturday January 25th
1:30 - 3:30p
Whitman Public Library Community Room
Open to the public. Chuck Seggelin will be speaking on interesting items he around town using his metal detector.
Contact: Norma Gardner 781-534-5769
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Good Morning Metro South with U.S. Senator Ed Markey
Friday, January 24 – Good Morning Metro South | 11:45a – 1:30p The Martin Institute @ Stonehill College | 320 Washington Street, North Easton
Read more
www.metrosouthchamber.com
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Voter Registration Deadline is
February 12 for the Presidential
Primary on March 3
Town Clerk Dawn Varley announced that the last day to register to vote or change political party is Wednesday, February 12, 2020 by 8:00 p.m. For the Presidential Primary Election to be held on March 3
rd,
2020.
A person must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of the town and a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization. Voters that have moved within Whitman are urged to change their voting address in writing.
If you are registered as a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Green
Rainbow voter, that will be the only ballot you will be given. If you are an unenrolled (Independent) voter, you may choose any of the four ballots and will then automatically be returned to your unenrolled status.
Voter registration is also held daily in the
Town Clerk’s office
. Mail-in registration forms are also available. Mail in forms must be postmarked by February 12, 2020 to be included on the voting list for this Election. You can Register online at
RegisterToVoteMA.com
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All voters will vote at the town hall, 54 South Avenue. The polls for election will be open from 7:00 a.m. Until 8:00 p.m.
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We're Your COMPLETE Garden, Farm &
Pet Store!
We have everything you need to keep yourself safe, and your pets, fish and feathered friends safe, too!
Stop in today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Family Stories & Play: Hearts for Heroes
Sat, January 25th
11:00a – 12:30p
Whitman Public Library
Join us for stories and open play time. This month special guests Officer Harrington & Firefighter Ford will be visiting! Officer Harrington will be presenting a special gift from the Whitman Police Union. After story time, Girl Scouts of Eastern MA will be hosting Hearts for Heroes: valentine making for police, fire, veterans and other local heroes.
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Whitman Selectmen Meeting; January 14, 2020
Video Courtesy of WHCA-TV
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Come See Our New Home
265 Bedford St, Bridgewater
(508) 378-9971
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Above: On the Road: Whitman Area Toy Drive
Below: Friends of Whitman Park Wine
Tasting 2019
Videos Courtesy of WHCA TV
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Accepting new, clean socks until Feb 15th for our sock...
17 Likes, 0 Comments - Whitman Wellness Center (@whitmanwellnesscenter) on Instagram: "Accepting new, clean socks until Feb 15th for our sock drive! 🧦 We wouldn't be able to do this..."
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Bethel Family Medicine * Bethel Women’s Wellness
Comprehensive healthcare for every member of your family.
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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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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Two videos recently made available on WHCA-TV: (left) First and third grade students from the Conley School put on a holiday concert for friends and family in December of 2019. (right) Conley Elementary students participated in a fun run to raise money for their school. Here are some of the highlights from that event held in the Conley School Gymnasium in October 2019.
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BEAUTY COUNTER
CHRISTINE HARKINS
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Clean Beauty makes a great gift!
Contact me today to order yours!
Our Clean Promise: Over 1,500 questionable ingredients are never used in our formulations.
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MAMA DEB'S
SWEET ITALIAN SAUCE
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"Life is Sweeter with Mama Deb's
Sweet Italian Sauce"
We are located in Middleboro and offer Retail Sauce, Gift Sets, Mobile Food & Cooking Classes.
Click here for retail locations, mobile food
events, and pasta making class schedules.
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Taunton River Watershed Alliance
The TRWA is an advocate for environmental protection, sustainable development, and responsible stewardship of our precious water resources. They are an Alliance of concerned residents, businesses, and organizations united to restore and properly manage water and related natural resources within the Taunton River Watershed. This watershed includes the 43 communities, including Whitman.
Here is the full list. Their mission is to protect and restore the watershed’s natural resources for current and future generations; to build and support responsible stewardship of fragile ecosystems, water quality, forests, farmland, and wetlands; provide opportunities for people to enjoy the river and the watershed’s open space; and to be voice for threatened land and water resources. For more information about the watershed visit
savethetaunton.org. Below are the 2020 Board of Directors.
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L to R: Steve Silva, Carol Traverse, Priscilla Chapman
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$20 gift certificate to the Mama Deb's food truck. Enjoy delicious fresh Italian food or purchase some sauce to take home. View
mamadeb.biz
for upcoming food truck events.
Historical Tidbit Question:
When did 4-H in Massachusetts begin?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
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By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Bridgewater.
On January 22, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Buzzing Forward
"Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
~ Rob Siltanen
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead
“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”
~ Albert Einstein
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At the Buzz Around we work toward a day when we can respect each other's differences, celebrate in our innovation and create healthy and nurturing community... for all of us. Won't you join us? ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Deena Anzum, Jen Bellody, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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