July 14, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Bridgewater Blooms
The truest sign of summer in Bridgewater is the week or so when all the landscaping and flowers are planted and blooming in the Common leading toward the Academy Building.
Consider taking a stroll along the Common, maybe on the way to the Music Alley or the Library, and take it all in in person. The Common is a great place to relax, read, gather, and located in the heart of Bridgewater.
Thank you, Veronica Ellis for these photos!
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Historical Tidbit:
Where in the world is Bridgewater, Massachusetts?
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Bridgewater is located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which is one of the six New England States. Part of Plymouth County, Bridgewater has the geographic coordinates: 41.9903° N 70.9756° W and is in the Eastern utc-5/-4 time zone. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is ranked 44th of 50 states in size at 10,555 square miles.
Of the 351 cities and towns in the commonwealth, Bridgewater is ranked 99th in size at 28.23 square miles; of that 27.49 is in land and 0.33 in square miles of water.
Massachusetts is bordered by New Hampshire and Vermont - north, New York - west, Rhode Island and Connecticut - south and the Atlantic Ocean - east.
Bridgewater is bordered by East Bridgewater and West Bridgewater north, Halifax on the east, Middleborough on the south, and Raynham on the west. Bridgewater is 8 miles south of Brockton; 27 miles south of Boston; 29 miles northeast of Providence, Rhode Island; and 210 miles from New York City. So that's where Bridgewater is!
Image Credit: Wikicommons
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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 - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 to 8 p
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Congratulations!
Brenda Cannon
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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Super Deluxe Basket Raffle
The super deluxe basket raffle of Central Square Congregational Church is now underway! Look at all these great items... Roche Bros. $50 gift card, Aldi $25 gift card, Olive Garden $25 gift card, Baldies/Lakeville $50 gift card, Lowe's $50 gift card, champagne, prosecco and 2 wine tumblers.
Tickets are $5 each, or 3-for-$10.
Drawing will be held July 15, 2019.
Buy tickets online at
www.csccucc.org/events.
Good luck and thanks for helping to support the Bridgewater Food Pantry as well as the community outreach of the church! (Must be 21 to enter, and the winner must be able to pick up the basket in Bridgewater, MA.)
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Indoor Petting Zoo
The Bridgewater Public Library keeps the fun coming with an indoor petting zoo on July 16th from 3:00p-5:00p. There is no registration or fee required.
This is an indoor, rain-or-shine event featuring chickens, pigs, goats, bunnies, and more.
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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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Music Alley Presents: The Undaunted Professor Harp
July 18th-- The always entertaining and reliable Bridgewater Music Alley hosts the next installment of their season this Thursday from 5-8p. As usual this event is pr
epared for all-weather: outdoors in the Central Square Music Alley if the weather is nice, and indoors usually at
50 School St. at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church
if it's raining.
Hugh Holmes took on the stage name of Professor Harp and has been playing the Blues since 1969. Accompanied with a harp, harmonica, and his voice, this show promises to be yet another Music Alley event that can't be missed. Photo credit: Bridgewater Music Alley
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Business After Hours: Connemara Senior Living Campello
Networking event in Brockton, MA by Metro South Chamber of Commerce and Connemara Senior Living Campello on Thursday, July 18 2019 4:30-6:30pm
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Charity Cribbage Tournament
July 19th and July 26th at 6p at the Polish Club on 127 Spring St. in Bridgewater. The entry cost is $50 with proceeds benefiting the Bridgewater Lions Club Charities. Space is limited to the first 16 that prepay, to RSVP call Mannie at 508-826-0322.
Read More
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Nasty, but Nutritious?
July 23rd at 6:30p at the Bridgewater Public Library. Blake Dinius,Entomologist Extension Educator from the Plymouth County Extension Program will present on how bugs can be a sustainable alternative to meat. This event is open to the public,
for more information, click here.
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The Honey Tree Nursery School
645 Locust St • Raynham
(508) 823-5611
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Now accepting applications for September 2019. Several spots still available.
Call to schedule a visit.
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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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Yoga for the rest of us!
Learn how to open your spine & find YOUR bliss…
New classes forming NOW!
Space is limited. Call & register today!
More movement, less stress!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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"The Wizard of Oz" Production by FPAC
Beginning July 19th, the FPAC at BSU will have their first summer performance. This year they'll be taking a stroll down the yellow brick road and performing the classic "The Wizard of Oz." Tickets can be found at the following link:
Buy Tickets! There are several dates and times for performances to choose from and it's always a great summer show.
Of particular importance and highlight this year is the inclusion of a Sensory-Friendly Performance scheduled for July 25th at 7:00p. A breakdown of what this performance will include and accommodate for can be found here
Sensory-Friendly Performance.
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming experience for families with children with autism or with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities.
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Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to deliver meals on wheels in Bridgewater. If interested,please contact the Bridgewater senior center 508-679-0929.
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Earrings Workshop
Tuesday, July 30th from 10:15-11:15a.
Come and get creative with Linda Felix of North River Home care and make you or a friend a one-of-a-kind set of earrings! This event is open to seniors of Bridgewater, space is limited and reservation is required. To save your seat, sign up or call the Bridgewater Office of Elder affairs at 508-697-0929 by July 23rd.
Click here for details.
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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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What will you find at the farm today?
Strawberry season is nearly over but have no fear, we froze a bunch for your smoothies, baking, and strawberry shortcakes!
Stop by today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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BSU and Town Officials Welcome 2019
Mandela Washington Fellowship
For the fourth straight year, BSU has been chosen as an institute partner for the flagship program of the U.S. government's Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).
The Mandela Fellows represent several sub-Saharan African nations and are in Bridgewater for a six-week leadership in public management institute program.
The fellowship helps participants grow as leaders through academic study, mentoring, networking, service and other activities. Information on this fellowship and how to get involved or partner can be found at
https://yali.state.gov/mwf/
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At the event on June 26th, Bridgewater Town Officials, featuring Town Manager Michael Dutton and his staff, were invited to speak to the Mandela Fellows on BSU's campus where they shared their experiences and the challenges of working in a municipal organization. Town Manager Michael Dutton,
Assistant Town Manager Kimberly Williams, and Assistant Town Planner Elijah Romulus had a wonderful discussion with the Fellows and are looking forward to more partnership opportunities with the University. Partnership with the Mandela Washington Fellows provides and increases opportunities both in the United States and Africa.
The Mandela Fellows also made an appearance at Bridgewater Community Dance on June 7th. There, they experienced and participated in the opening dance, "The Sun Meditation," and also in several other dance and conversations throughout the night. Check out the
Bridgewater Community Dance page for more info.
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Douglas R. Grogan, Jr., MD,
Jennifer Hall DiFalco, MD
Janis A. Shakr, FNP, BC
Susan Andrea,
FNP, BC
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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Residence Inn - Bridgewater
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Spacious Studio and One-Bedroom Suites with fully equipped kitchen and living room area. Includes complimentary Breakfast Buffet daily and evening social “The Mix” three nights per week.
*Short and long term rates available.
2020 Pleasant St, Bridgewater, MA
(508) 697- 1412
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Bridgewater 4th was a huge success! Huge thanks to the town & all the participants!
Image Credits: J. Rose
Video credit: BTV
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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
:
How many miles south of Brockton is Bridgewater?
Email us your answer at:
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 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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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by Jen Bellody,Taylor Fruzzetti, Christina Montana,Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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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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