July 14, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Skim Milk Bridge Presentation
Joan Pierce describes the mysterious history of this fantastic local structure.
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Historical Tidbit:
The First Church of West Bridgewater
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The First Church of West Bridgewater at 29 Howard Street is the fourth physical building of a much older Congregation.
The First Church building is thought to have been a log type structure, located on River Street near the Rev. Keith Parsonage, and built about 1661.
In 1671, a large building was constructed near what is now Central Square and served as a church and meeting house.
A third Church was built in 1739 on the same site.
The current First Church was built on Howard Street in 1801 and for many years served as a House of Worship and the place where various civic events were held.
Info From:
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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 - 5p
Spring Street School
2 Spring St WB
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Congratulations!
Harry Ketler
won a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$30 Gift Certificate to CN Smith Farm!
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WB Council on Aging
"Lunch & Singo"
July 15th at 12p will be Lunch and Singo at the Council on Aging featuring Jim the DJ Guy.
Songs+Bingo = SINGO plus lunch
A fun way to spend the early part of the day and win some prizes!
Make reservations by 9a.
Location: 97 West Center Street, WB
Phone: 508-894-1262
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Look out for Flocks!
You've been flocked! The West/East Bridgewater Girls ice hockey team have been "flocking" yards for donations! All donations go to the WEB ice hockey team. Information from the WEB ice hockey team.
Read More
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Laughter Yoga
Come to the West Bridgewater Public Library every Tuesday morning at 11AM for a fun way to stay healthy. This is a seated exercise that uses yogic breathing and laughter to help keep bodies full of oxygen and relieve stress. Information retrieved from the
West Bridgewater Public Library.
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Martin Richard Foundation Shoe Drive
My Happy Place Nutrition is collecting gently worn shoes for the benefit of the
Martin Richard Foundation. My Happy Place Nutrition is collecting donations to help support a friend running in the Chicago marathon for team MR8 to support this great foundation. Simply drop off any gently worn shoes (4 S. Main St., WB) and ask for a raffle ticket as a thank you. Information retrieved from
My Happy Place Nutrition.
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Taunton River Watershed Alliance Angler Education Day
Sunday, July 21st from 11a-2p at the Somerset Village Waterfront Park, 274 Main St, Somerset. This is a free family fishing event that will include instruction on fishing techniques, as well as education about local aquatic life.This event is open to all ages, fishing gear is provided. Respectfully Submitted by Taunton River Watershed Alliance.
More information.
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WB Council on Aging
Ice Cream Social
Tue, July 23rd at 12:30p. Includes entertainment by Jim the DJ Guy. Please RSVP by Thur, July 18th.
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Carpool Karaoke End of Year with the WB Public School Principals.
Courtesy of WBTV
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Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed to deliver meals on wheels for seniors. If you are interested, please contact the Bridgewater Senior Center at:
508-697-0929
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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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Summer Lunch 2019
Several members of West Bridgewater R.E.A.C.H. are launching Summer Lunch 2019. It’s a co-operative program to provide free
food assistance to West Bridgewater children and families who are without benefit of free/reduced lunches during the summer months.
This week come to The First Church of West Bridgewater located at 29 Howard Street, West Bridgewater. The First Church Café will be serving lunch from 12:00-1:30 every Monday in July and August. For reservations call the church office at 508-587-3118. Please make your reservation by the Friday before Monday’s lunch.
There are a variety of ways in which you can participate as you are able. For a full listing of opportunities contact Carol Ashton at 508-857-5411 or
ckashton@comcast.net
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R.E.A.C.H. (Resident Emergency Assistance Care Help) is a volunteer, non-profit Town of West Bridgewater task force. The mission of REACH is to assess, co-ordinate, develop, and support emergency care and helping services for West Bridgewater residents.
Respectfully submitted, Carol Ashton
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West Bridgewater Farmers Market
Tuesdays July 23, August 13 & 27, 4-7p
On the green in front of 1st Parish Church
29 Howard St
There is no charge for a vendor to attend! Anyone interested would show up on the days of our market with their own tables and chairs! We do ask for an email address to contact you and a list of what you would be selling.
That’s it!
Respectfully Submitted, Kathy Williams
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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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Raffle
The West Bridgewater Lions Club "Christmas in July" Million Dollar Christmas Tree raffle ends July 25th.
Raffle tickets are $5 each, 5 for $20 and will be available at Hockomock Liquors (237 W Center St). You could win over $250 in scratch tickets!
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Teen Essay Contest: This I Believe
This summer the West Bridgewater Public Library teen essay contest prompts teens between the ages of 12 - 19 to write a short statement describing "a belief or value that they hold dear and how they came to own this value."
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Essays are due by Friday, August 16th at 5 p.m.
Winners will be announced on Friday, August 23rd.
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WB Marching in the Bridgewater 4th of July Parade. What A Great Day!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$30 Gift Certificate to CN Smith Farm
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Historical Tidbit Question:
Where is the First Church located?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
On July 17, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Kindness. There's never enough.
And it's one thing we can do to change our world. Give it a try; spread kindness around.
“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” ~ Princess Diana
“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” ~ Scott Adams
“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” ~ Saint Basil
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Random Acts of Kindness. You would be amazed at the way simple things impact people's lives.
~ Jacquie
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Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Taylor Fruzzetti, Christina Montana,Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia
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The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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