September 8, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Get This School Year Started -
WBPS Music Video to kick off the 19-20 school year.
Camera work by high school students Emily Alger, Jessica Whittemore, & Lauren Miranda.
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Historical Tidbit:
School District No. 1
"The grammar department (usually kept in winter by a male teacher) was, this term, in the charge of Miss Roxellana Howard, of Cochesett. Seldom has the school enjoyed a more successful term. In Miss Howard are combined many elements essential to the good teacher. Possessing a generous culture, an excellent judgment, and winning manners, with great perseverance, she could hardly fail to keep a good school. With very few exceptions, the scholars acted well their part; complying cheerfully with the teacher's wishes."
From: Annual Reports of West Bridgewater for the year ending March 1, 1860.
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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!
Diane Ribeiro
won a
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people) at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater. Includes a breakfast buffet!
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with Jacquelyn Rose
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28th Annual West Bridgewater Park Day
Not to bee missed!
Sun, Sept 8th, 10a-5p
Rain Date: Sun, Sept 15th, 10a-5p
War Memorial Park, 52 River Street, WB
Our Annual Park Day attracts thousands of people each year. We offer up to 5+ live musical performances, clowns, jugglers, magic, hay rides, pony rides, crafters, food court and much more. Admission and Parking is FREE.
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Old Bridgewater Historical Society Quasquicentennial Fundraiser
The Old Bridgewater Historical Society is celebrating its 125
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year in operation. Founded in 1894, OBHS is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and publication of history relating to the original Bridgewater area. The Board of Directors of OBHS is excited to announce our Quasquicentennial celebration fundraiser. Our “125
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Anniversary Raffle” includes some wonderful items including 2 TICKETS TO THE PATRIOTS VS. CLEVELAND BROWNS GAME on October 27th at Gillette Stadium, donated by 3Phase Elevator Corporation. Also in the basket are gift cards for Atina Asian Bistro, Boston Tavern, Bridgewater Bagel, Crystal's Kitchen, Good Days Restaurant, Kenny O'Bryan's Pub, Lawadessa Restaurant,etc.Tickets are available (5 for $20) through the website's store
here
or from OBHS board members. The drawing will be held at Bridgewater’s 99 Restaurant on
Sept. 24
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at our “Dining for a Cause” event. The winner does not need to be present to win.
Additional information about the Old Bridgewater Historical Society and all of its upcoming events can be found on the website
here.
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm &
Pet Store!
Great harvest this year?
Can your bounty and eat it all year long! We have a large selection of canning supplies.
Stop in and pick up yours today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Support a Kayak launch and dock - Eagle Scout project by Evan Kaprelian
I am raising money to have a kayak /canoe launch and dock installed in West Bridgewater’s Town River.
This is my Eagle Scout project and I picked this because I personally enjoy kayaking and have been out on the river many times but the town does not currently have a launch. This makes it difficult for some people to use the river. I hope my project helps others enjoy kayaking and our Town River more.
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West Bridgewater Farmer's Market
* 2 more dates!
Tue Sept 10 & Sept 24, 4-7p
On the Green
at the First Church,
29 Howard St
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Board of Assessors Meeting- 9/4/19
Video by West Brigewater TV
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FREE Community Screening of "Intelligent Lives"
Mon, Sept 16, 7 - 9p
BSU, Moakley Auditorium
100 Burrill Avenue, Bridgewater
The award-winning documentary "Intelligent Lives" follows the lives of three adults with intellectual disabilities as they navigate school, college, and the workplace.
Following the 70-minute documentary, a panel of local adults with intellectual disabilities will speak candidly to the audience about their own lives.
Join us for a night of learning and advocacy!
FREE! RSVP required
HERE!
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Now is the perfect time to reseed your lawn and we have the tools to make it easy!
Work smarter not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Mindfulness Coaching
For a different perspective!
Business or Personal
Balance head, heart, hope and purpose
Call or email
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Census 2020 Info
Why Are there Census Takers in My Neighborhood?
You might see census takers in your neighborhood for a few different reasons:
- They are verifying addresses in preparation for the census.
- They are collecting responses to the census or another survey.
- They are dropping off census materials.
- They are conducting quality checks on the census.
Census takers who verify addresses are called address canvassers. They help ensure an accurate and complete count by verifying address lists across a wide area of physical geography, housing structures, and residence types.
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Part of this effort involves census takers on the ground noting where houses, apartments, shelters, and other residences are located. Census takers will attempt to knock on every door in the neighborhood they are canvassing.
Census takers will begin visiting homes in 2020 to collect responses from those who did not respond online, by phone, or by mail. At the same time, there will be other surveys ongoing, such as the American Community Survey, so there will also be census field representatives visiting homes for other reasons as well.
How Can I Verify the Identity of a Census Worker?
If you are visited by someone from the U.S. Census Bureau, here are some tips to assure the validity of the field representative:
- Census takers must present an ID badge that includes a photograph of the field representative, a Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date.
- Note that census workers may be carrying a Census Bureau phone or a laptop as well as a bag with a Census Bureau logo.
- If you still have questions, call 800-923-8282 to speak with a local Census Bureau representative.
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FREE Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga!
Sun, Sept. 15, 1 pm
Come experience the difference!
Now taking new
Embodyment® Yoga Therapy clients
Learn how you can live pain-free!
More movement, less stress!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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• On-site Laboratory
• Cosmetic Services
• Weight Management
• Menopausal Medicine
Caring for infants, children, adolescents,
and adults
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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The First Church of West Bridgewater Sponsoring a Fundraiser Trip to Mohegan Sun Casino
Sat, October 5th 8a-6p
Deadline to reserve your space is Thursday, September 19th.
The trip will include round trip motor coach transportation to and from the casino.
Cost for the trip is $30.00 per person and is non-refundable. Casino bonus -- $15.00 meal credit and $10.00 free bet (subject to change by casino).
To make your reservation or for more information, please call Barbara or Gaynol Waugh at (508) 350-0260, or you may call the First Church at (508) 587-3118.
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"To Bee or Not To Bee: the current status of bees"
Sat, Sept 21st
10:30 - 11:30a
West Bridgewater Public Library
Join us for a talk by Plymouth County Entomologist Educator, Blake Dinius, on colony collapse and the population decline of the industrious honey bee, an insect that we largely depend on for much of our food crop yield.
FREE & Open to All!
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West Bridgewater Health Screening Clinics
Wednesdays from 9a-1p
COA, 97 West Center St
For more information call the COA 508-894-1262
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Two videos from WBTV:
The Winners of this summer's teen "This I Believe " Essay Contest from WB Public Library and WBHS Athletic Info night on 8/28/19
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with Jacquelyn Rose
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year was the annual town report that this article was taken from?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
On September 11, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers
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Teamwork
"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life." ~ Amy Poehler
"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." ~Napoleon Hill
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." ~African Proverb
"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." ~Harry Truman
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Us humans were meant to build and to create together!
It's in unison that great things happen.
Together, we can change, heal, love and bring peace to the world. Have a great week. ~ Jacquie
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The
Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia
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