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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Bridgewater Now
January 14, 2020
Up to date reports of the events happening in Bridgewater.
Courtesy of BTV Access Corporation
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Historical Tidbit:
No Traffic Over The Cape Cod Canal?
If our colonial settlers had their way, there would be no need for a Cape Cod Canal! By the 1790's ideas of building a canal joining Massachusetts Bay and Buzzards Bay had started to unfold.
The first of these was a canal from the North River to the Taunton River. The town of Halifax was considering ways to reach the Taunton River from Monponsett Pond. The waterway would head south meeting the Winnetuxet River then leading to the Taunton River. Not only was it being planned, in some locations digging had begun. The Monponsett connection north would pass through the swamps of Pembroke and link up with the North River.
How about a canal from Boston Harbor to the Taunton River by way of Brockton? Maybe Hingham Harbor to the Taunton River or from Plymouth Harbor to the Taunton River? All these ideas have surfaced throughout the years.
In the early 1900's, the Massachusetts Harbor and Land Commission were authorized to make surveys of East Bridgewater's Satucket and Matfield Rivers along with Robbins Pond. The commission surveyed West Bridgewater's Town River, Raynham and Bridgewater's Hockomock Swamp and Nippenicket Pond as well as Hanson and Halifax's Stump and Monponsett Ponds.
Throughout the research and reviews, the varied elevation of lands surrounding the possible canal route would demand the use of many locks, lifts, dams, bridges and saltwater pumps. Costs could not justify any further considerations. The end came on June 22, 1909, when financier August Belmont's company lifted the first shovelful of earth beginning the construction of the Cape Cod Canal (completed August 15, 1914).
What would our history have looked like if any of these other canals happened instead?
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Respectfully submitted, Rob Lundquist
Sources: "Cape Cod Canal" Army Corps of Engineers (
website
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"History of Halifax," Guy S. Baker
U.S. Congressional books
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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 - 8 p
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Congratulations!
Richard A. Duffus
won a
16 oz Bee Charmed candle,
the 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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Story Time & Fun With
Miss Emily!
Tuesdays, January 21
February 4, 11
10:30a
Drop in for a half hour of stories, games, crafts, and FUN with Miss Emily.
This is geared towards children 2+ and siblings are welcome too.
Children will learn how to be in a group, share and take turns! Come and meet new friends!
No need to register or commit.
Come one or come all!
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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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The Learning Tree
Fridays in January & February (next one 1/24)
10:30 - 11:30a
Join Miss Nicole for activities to support your 3-5 year old's school readiness.
Families will receive a free book.
Call Nancy to register 508-822-5388 x208.
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Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit
Friday, January 24th
7:00p (6:00p for cookies & cocoa)
166 Mt Prospect St
The BMS Drama club
presents a comedy production.
Tickets are $12 and $5 for children 5 and under. Tickets will be available the night of the performance
This is their annual fundraising event. This year’s program will begin at 6:00p with cookies and cocoa followed by the show!
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Come See our New Home
265 Bedford St, Bridgewater
(508) 378-9971
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The Old Bridgewater Historical Society will present a lecture entitled “Native American Constructions of the Eastern Seaboard”
Sunday, January 26
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1:00p
OBHS Memorial Building, 162 Howard Street, West Bridgewater
Speaker will be Dr. Curtiss Hoffman, an Emeritus Professor in Bridgewater State University’s Department of Anthropology.
Scattered throughout the woodlands and fields of the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada are tens of thousands of stone monuments. These stone constructions have been the subject of debate among archaeologists and antiquarians for the past seventy-five years. Regional descendant indigenous communities for the preservation of these monuments call them “stone prayers”. They help to protect the monuments from encroachment and desecration by development interests. This talk will provide strong evidence that many of these structures are indeed indigenous sacred sites as the Native people claim.
This is a free event; $5 donation to the Old Bridgewater Historical Society is suggested, but not required. Light refreshments will be served. Read
more.
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This year make a resolution to:
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Love yourself more
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Eat clean and healthy
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Relieve your stress
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Work on building a STRONGER body
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Schedule a
FREE
session at
Get in Shape for Women in Bridgewater
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6 Weeks of Small Group Personal Training
for
only $279
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Let this be the year we stop wishing and start DOING!
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
(across from Chatta Box)
Contact Stephanie at 508-697-2900
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Black Lives Matter and Discussion
Tuesday, January 28th
7:00 - 8:30p
50 School St., Bridgewater
"When They See Us” – Part 4
The horrific true story of the "Central Park Five".
Free screening
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Kindergarten Registration 2020-2021
Kindergarten Registration 2020-2021 Who is eligible for Kindergarten? Any child who is 5 years old on or before August 31, 2020 Resident of Bridgewater or Raynham, Massachusetts
Read more
www.bridge-rayn.org
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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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Ousamequin Club Meeting
Monday, February 3rd
1:00p
Bridgewater Senior Center
Do you like to walk, jog, fish, picnic, bicycle or canoe/kayak?? Please join with the Ousamequin Club as they hear from Steve Black on our options to do all in the Bridgewater area.
Come join the Ousamequin Club of the Bridgewaters for their monthly meeting. A light lunch will be offered followed by a brief business meeting and our speaker, Steve Black. Mr. Black will give us an update on what Bridgewater has to offer for outdoor recreation. Follow Facebook page
here
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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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Watch the demolition and install of a beautiful kitchen!
Coming soon, the American Collection.
7 Mill St, Middleboro
(508) 947-1975
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Create
SMART Plans for 2020
with
GleeWorks!
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Strategic Planning Workshop
Jan 30, 10a - Noon
Metro South Chamber
60 School St, Brockton
Take action!
A simple straightforward process for creating your 2020 action plan.
Call Marcy Venezia 781-223-8221
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American Association of University Women Knit-In for Scholarships
Saturday, February 1st
1:00 - 5:00p
Bridgewater Senior Center
10 Wally Kreuger Way (off Route 18)
The public is invited to join the AAUW "Knit-In for Scholarships".
Crafters who enjoy knitting and/or crocheting will spend a pleasant afternoon of comradery creating one or more 7 x 9 inch blocks which will be assembled into lap robes and donated to a local charity. Participants should bring size 7 needles or J/K crochet hooks and acrylic worsted (#4) yarn. For beginners, supplies will be provided. This will be a good opportunity to clean out your yarn stash – yarn color is not important! The donation to participate is $10 for the afternoon. Light refreshments will be served.
This fundraiser for local college scholarships is sponsored by the Taunton Branch of the American Association of University Women, a non-profit organization advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Additional information about the AAUW can be found on their website at
aauw-ma.aauw.net/branches/Taunton
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BLISS
THROUGH
YOGA
Yoga for the rest of us!
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• Semi-private Svaroopa® Yoga classes
• Embodyment® Yoga Therapy
Find YOUR bliss at Bliss Through Yoga!
(508) 331-3564
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D'Agostino Insurance
111 Torrey St Suite #1
Brockton, MA 02301
Call (508) 586-0414
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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 Bridgewater.
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
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When was the Cape Cod Canal finished?
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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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by Jen Bellody, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Gregory Venezia
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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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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around Bridgewater.
You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit. ("Buzz Around Bridgewater 1/19/20")
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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