April 7, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Historical Tidbit:
Carver Cotton Gin Company: Bridgewater native Eleazer Carver (1785-1866) organized the E. Carver Company and
bought a factory here in 1842. A new Carver Company factory was built in 1872. The company employed nearly 2,000 workers and was a world-renowned marker of Carver's "patent cotton gin" and other machines. The cotton gin was used to separate seeds from cotton fibers to make clothing and linens. The Carver Company factory was an important industry in East Bridgewater until it closed in 1992. A dam on the Satucket River next to the factory provided power for the manufacturing operations. For thousands of years before the dam was built, Wampanoag Native Americans used the river for fishing and hunting. In 2017, the dam was removed to restore a free-flowing river system and improve the habitat for migratory fish, including river herring and American eel.
The effort to remove the dam in 2017 was led by the MA Division of Ecological Restoration, in partnership with the Town of East Bridgewater's Historical Commission, the Nature Conservancy, NOAA Restoration Center, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal Program, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Plymouth County League of Sportsmen. Check out the new marker documenting the importance of this site as part of our town's industrial, ecological, and cultural history.
Image, and Story Credit: East Bridgewater Historical Commission
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Town Hall
175 Central St 508-378-1601
Mon 8:30a - 8p
Tues - Thurs 8:30a - 4:30p; Fri 8:30a - noon
EB Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Mon & Tues 9 - 8 ; Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 - 5
Saturday 9 - 2
Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
Mon 8a - 6p
Tues - Thurs 8a - 4p
Fri 8a - noon
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm and last Saturday from 9:30 am - 11:00 am
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St EB
(508) 378-3760
Distribution 1st & 3rd Monday of Each Month
Community Meal
Wednesdays
5:30 - 6:30pm open to all.
A donation is appreciated.
Thrift Shop Open
Wednesdays 2:15-5:15pm & Saturdays 10-1pm
United Methodist Church
54 N. Central St EB
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Congratulations!
Mark Coplin
won a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy
785 Bedford St (Rt 18) Whitman
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women, 180 Winter St, Bridgewater
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Town Clerk's office will be closed 8:30am - 3:00pm on Monday April 8th
to verify Official Election Results
Image Credit: Jim Weinfeller
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EB Community Gardens
NEXT STEWARDS MEETING
Monday, April 8th, 6:30-8:00, EB Public Library, upstairs
Find out about EB Community Gardens!
All are welcome.
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ANNUAL TOWN CENSUS
The annual census is mailed to all East Bridgewater residents at the beginning of each calendar
year, it is an important legal document mandated by Massachusetts General Laws. M.G.L. Ch.
51, Sec. 4 requires an annual street listing of residents as of January 1st each year.
Information from the census is added to the Commonwealth's Voter Registration Information
System (VRIS). Voters are required to return the form annually to retain their active status on
the voter list.
The census form DOES NOT register you as a voter, if you wish to register to vote or change party
affiliation you must complete a voter registration form. If you are a registered voter, failure to
answer the annual census may cause you to be listed as an ‘inactive voter’ and require you show
proof of residency at the polls.
The Board of Registrars is required by State Statute to verify and update the name, address, age
and occupation of all residents. Compliance with the State requirement provides proof of
residency to protect voting rights, veterans’ bonus, school enrollment projections, housing for
the elderly and related benefits, as well as providing information for selection of jurors.
The Town Clerk uses the information to update and verify voting lists and to produce the list of
residents included in the annual STREET LIST*.
Please complete and return your census to the Town Clerk, as soon as possible. Drop boxes will
be available at the Council on Aging and the Town Library.
Instructions
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Bridgewater Farm Supply is Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store
Itching to get back in the garden? Can't wait to get your hands dirty? Why not start your own plants from seed this year? We have everything you need to start your little seedlings.
Stop by today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Bridgewater State University Job & Internship Fair
April 11 from 11am - 1pm
Event open to students, alumni, and the public.
Directions to campus and a campus map are available here:
Campus Map
. The Tinsley Center is Building # 30 on the map. Parking for this event will be in the Campus Parking Garage (Lot S) with overflow at the Moakley Parking Lot (Lot U). Visitors can take the Special Event Shuttle to get to the Tinsley Center or it is about a 10-15 minute walk.
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Opening Day
Opening Day will be held on Saturday, April 13th starting with a parade in the morning. More details to follow!
Volunteers for the Snack Bar at the Church St. Fields - Play Ball!
The t-ball, baseball, and softball seasons are here! Spectators, players and coaches all love chicken fingers, hot dogs, french fries, gatorades ice cream and more during the games. We need volunteers to help in the snack bar. You can either serve at the window or cook on the grill - your choice.
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NESSRALLA FARM
We're Open!
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CSA shares available -
we'll pack boxes of local fruits & veggies for your family to enjoy each week! Join our Community Supported Agriculture - you’ll love the convenience, freshness & price!!!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Prophett Funeral Home
Preplanning is SMART Planning
508-697-4332
Bridgewater * East Bridgewater
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Whydah Pirate Museum - Cape Cod - Discover the world of...
Cape Cod's newest museum featuring the world's only pirate treasure from the shipwreck Whydah.
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www.discoverpirates.com
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In the evening of April 26, 1717, Captain Sam Bellamy's ship Whydah went down with all hands on board off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The wreck of the former slave ship turned pirate ship has spawned legend after legend of its Captain and onboard treasure.
(National Park Service)
Avast Ye! All hands on deck! Looking for an exciting place to visit with the kids on the weekend or over school vacation? Check out the WHYDAH PIRATE MUSEUM on Cape Cod. With your library card, we have passes available on
tixkeeper or by calling the library at (508) 378-1616. Pass admits 4 people at $14.00 per ticket.
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18th Century Gravestones and Their Carvers in the...
Art event in West Bridgewater, MA by Old Bridgewater Historical Society on Sunday, April 14 2019 with 169 people interested.
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On Sunday, April 14th, Vincent Luti will be at the Old Bridgewater Historical Society to lecture about “18th Century Gravestones and Their Carvers in the Bridgewaters”.
The program begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Memorial Building, located at 162 Howard Street, West Bridgewater.
The Bridgewaters are a crossroad of 18th century gravestone carvers’ work. To the east, Plymouth County carvers and to the west, Bristol County carvers who took over from Newport carvers.
During Professor Luti’s presentation, the audience will learn about the Bridgewater gravestone carver, Barney Leonard, and John & James New, Cephas Thompson, Nathan Hayward, and others whose work is found in the cemeteries of the Bridgewaters.
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Treat Yourself to a YUMMY Lunch!
We're Open:
Mon - Sat: 8am - 4pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm
12 Temple St. * Whitman
(781) 447-1064
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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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East Bridgewater Business Association $500 Scholarship 2019
EBBA is offering a scholarship in the amount of $500 for one graduating senior attending any accredited school (or home-schooled in agreement with EBPS) currently residing in East Bridgewater. Applicant must be pursuing further education in a business related career, including but not limited to management, finance, design, entrepreneurial or trade activities.
Applicant must submit a resume which includes:
Contact info for student and high school. Clubs, music, sports or any extracurricular activities.
Awards. Work experience. Community service: we are particularly interested in East Bridgewater related volunteer efforts.
Please submit a brief essay describing how East Bridgewater impacted your decision choose a business related career. Must be received by April 29, 2019 at East Bridgewater Business Association, PO Box 25, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
Decision made by May 14, 2019
Selection Process:
Applications will be read by a sub-committee of the EBBA: called the Scholarship committee, comprised of 4 members. They will read and vote on applicants. 3 of 4 members must agree on which student to receive the award. Excluded entries: members of the EBBA Board of Directors and their immediate families are disqualified from applying.
Once awarded student needs to attend an East Bridgewater Association Meeting to receive their payment.
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The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education at Bridgewater State University
For Parents of students in grades 3-5:
Development of Multiplication and Division from Basic Facts to Multi-Digit
From basic facts to long division, calculation skills do not happen overnight. Students must have a deep understanding of our number system to build upon each growing skill. Ultimately, we want students to be the most efficient thinkers possible. Learn about some of the skills students must master along the way to help them truly understand the traditional procedures many of us learned years ago
. The workshop will be held at the Bridgewater Campus on April 10, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Please visit to register.
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LYCEUM SPEAKER SERIES
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY
HARRINGTON HALL, ROOM 201
95 GROVE ST., BRIDGEWATER
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What will the Easter Bunny put in your basket this year?
Candy by color •
Old Fashioned candy • Sugar, Gluten & Peanut Free selections • Jelly Belly jelly beans • and Ty Beanies!
785 Bedford St. * Whitman
(781) 447-2639
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199 W Center St, West Bridgewater
Contact us!:
508-510-6124
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The American Legion Post 91 Serving East & West Bridgewater
Monthly Business Meeting April 16, 2019 7:30 Pm East Bridgewater Town Hall East Bridgewater, MA 02333
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March Shamrock Savings at Get In Shape For Women Bridgewater!
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Buy Two Months of Training - Get a Month Free
(3 sessions per week minimum)
Start today!
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
(across from Chatta Box)
Contact Stephanie at 508-697-2900
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Yoga for the rest of us!
New
, 6-Week Beginners Series starts May 5! Space is limited. Call & register today!
More movement, less stress!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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East Bridgewater Friends of Seniors Clothing (& More Collection) Fundraiser!
Until Saturday, April 27th, we will be collecting clothing and all kinds of accessories, outerwear, shoes & boots, linens-including sheets, towels, curtains, in an effort to raise money for programs & services for East Bridgewater Seniors.
If you have any clothing items to donate, please drop them off at the East Bridgewater Senior Community Center at 355 Plymouth St during regular center hours.
We need to collect at least 225 bags for the fundraiser, so clean out your closets and help a great cause!
It’s the perfect time of year to do some spring cleaning!
If you have a large donation, or want to drop off after hours, or on the weekend, please call Theresa at 508-350-9811 or email
theresamcnulty@hotmail.com
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Taste of Metro South~ Wed April 24 5:30-8pm
A Taste of Metro South is a chance for you and your family, friends, and colleagues to celebrate living and working in the Metro South region.
Read more
www.metrosouthchamber.com
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Try something new!
We are the Color Specialists
(508) 378-1530
225 Bedford St, East Bridgewater
Carriage Crossing
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Come in for a taste of Summer at McGuiggan's Pub
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546 Washington St, Whitman
(781) 447-7333
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Kid's Mud Run ~ Sat April 27 EB YMCA
Join us on Health Kids Day for our Annual Kid's Mud Run. Kids will compete to see who can get the muddiest while running through Camp Satucket. There are many fun and exciting "obstacles" and mud pits along the route. Prizes will be given out to...
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COMMUNITY DISPOSAL EVENT APRIL 27th
at Center at Sachem Rock
- 355 Plymouth Street
Shred and dispose of your outdated paperwork
Safely dispose of unused/unwanted prescription medications & needles
Safely dispose of oil based paints & large batteries
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OLD COLONY YMCA –
EAST BRIDGEWATER
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Camp is Coming!
Register Today!
(508) 378-3913
635 Plymouth St, East Bridgewater
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Holy Week at
Union Congregational Church
Sunday, April 14 Palm Sunday : 10 am Worship and Sunday School
Thursday, April 18 Maundy Thursday Service of Tenebrae 7PM
Easter Sunday, April 21 : 6 am Sunrise Service at Union Cemetery
& 10 am Worship in the Sanctuary
105 Pleasant St East Bridgewater
508.378.2874
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I've said it before and I'll say it again because IT MATTERS. These monthly Community Outings are so meaningful for students like Adrian.
Although we have been blessed in this journey to have some background knowledge of behavior management, many families in my situation do not. It can be quite a challenge to take a child with special needs to something as simple as a movie theater.
This is why these outings are so essential: they foster not only independence and confidence for the child but help to bring their families, the community and professional educators together to spread true ACCEPTANCE, not just awareness of children like my Adrian
, to the actual community in which they live.
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The kids were able to practice so many life skills today it was magical to watch. They had to wait in line for snacks, some helped pay, they work to save that snack until they were seated, practiced sitting safely while also encouraging breaks when needed, cleaned up after themselves, worked to be respectful of the peers around them and so much more.
Adrian is truly a rockstar but without our village, we wouldn't be where we are today... making so many amazing steps forward. Thank you to Adrian's incredible team of educators who work tirelessly to give these kids everything they deserve and thank you to the East Bridgewater Cinema for opening their doors to make this special experience happen! ~ Alyssa Brady
theadsons.wordpress.com
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women, 180 Winter St, Bridgewater
Historical Tidbit Question:
When was the dam removed?
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around East Bridgewater
On April 10, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Life's a Puzzle.
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, here are my reflections on raising a child with a spectrum disorder. I have four grown boys, the parenting and life lessons learned raising my ASD child affected the way raised all of my children, my daily living, and was instrumental in the development of the Buzz Around. So here goes:
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Words matter.
In parenting and all relationships. What we say matters.
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How we say things matters.
Critiques, complements, gratitude and care and all have impact. Different people (and children) have different perceptions. Being mindful of how we deliver a statement can make all the difference in the world.
3) Sounds, lighting, smells, feel of a room and lifestyle choices affect us. Once I started limiting our day -to -day exposure to visual digital media, car traffic, big box stores & malls, and spending more time in nature, reading together, and getting to know our community and local businesses, life became less tense, less rushed and there were less stressful sensory induced situations.
4) Feeling success and love in day to day interactions made it much easier when we went into the city for museums and performances. These special occasions were treats for children already confident in their world, not additional challenges for a child challenged by every day interactions.
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Also ~ Reiki treatments helped. We received treatments on a regular basis and I became trained as a practitioner. Life's anxiety: the regular challenges and the sensory perception induced ones, transitions and changes all became manageable.
I am grateful to everyone who helped me learn from my unique parenting challenges, but the most important thing I learned is the value of each child.
They all have super powers, it's up to us to unlock them and encourage their development.
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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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