April 14, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Looking for ideas for your children this April Vaca
tion? Start at our Library... and you can go anywhere!
Search Engines and Encyclopedias
Educational Information
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Children's Room
East Bridgewater Public Library Children's Room Our Children's Room helps parents and caregivers provide the materials and activities to encourage children to be lifelong learners and readers. We believe in creating a positive experience with...
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eastbridgewaterlibrary.org
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This is just a taste of what you will find. It's a wide, huge, amazing world.... This is where your adventure begins!
Anne Vantran, Children’s Services Supervisor, Christine Beall, Library Assistant, Children’s Services & Jennifer Finn, Young Adult Librarian
Have all sorts of surprises waiting for our kiddos!
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Historical Tidbit: EB Scouting Memories
My aunts, Miriam Houghton and Frances Leland, were involved in scouting for many years. In 2nd grade, we "Brownies" met weekly at my Aunt Miriam's home in Elmwood. Our leader for third and fourth grades was Mabel Ballentine, our teacher at Elmwood School. In fifth grade we became Girl Scouts and met in the Methodist Church basement. Our first badge was at the home of Alice Craig of "Westdale," for our cooking and hostess badges. Knitting/darning badge was at Mrs. Feeney's on Bedford Street. I remember earning my sewing badge at Mrs. Anderson's home on Spear Avenue, followed by Bird and Tree badge at Mrs. Bartlett's home on Plymouth Street. Mrs. Bartlett took us to Arnold Arboretum as part of our Tree badge requirement. I earned my photography badge at Mr. Miller's home on Plymouth Street.
Most of us earned our Curved Bar and attended many "Court of Awards" ceremonies. We "graduated" to Senior Scouts when in high school and met at Mrs. Joan Geary's home on Keith Avenue. During that time, we enjoyed outings to Camp Storrow in Waltham and a weekend at Camp Squanto in Plymouth.
Mrs. Geary also took us to Logan Airport, where we toured one of the planes on the tarmac.
1946-47 Meeting at Feeney's home to work on knitting badge. Front row: Millie Carpenter, Betty Belknap, Lois Glover. Back row: Audrey Hirtle, Shirley Williams, Sandra Doten, Carol Craig, Joanne Locke, Sally Flagg, Virginia Feeney
My close friend, Sandra (Doten) Harlan and I were the only ones who remained in Senior
Scouts during our senior year of high school. During those years, we enjoyed marching in all the parades and considered it an honor to carry the American Flag and the troop flag. We were Oak Troop #1 in East Bridgewater.
Sincerely,
Betty (Belknap) Stirling
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1946-47 Meeting at Feeney's home to work on knitting badge. Front row: Millie Carpenter, Betty Belknap, Lois Glover. Back row: Audrey Hirtle, Shirley Williams, Sandra Doten, Carol Craig, Joanne Locke, Sally Flagg, Virginia Feeney
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Taken beside E.B. Methodist Church when we received our Curve Bar 1952-53 time frame. Barbara Doten, assistant; Sandra Doten, Betty Belknap, Carol Craig, Lynne Ridder, Sally Flagg, Virginia Feeney, Lois Glover, Joan Geary, Leader of Senior Scouts.
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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!
Dena Clay
won a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women, 180 Winter St, Bridgewater
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win
a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple st, Whitman Center
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Roger E. Boucher (1933 ∼ 2019) | We say farewell.
Roger E. Boucher, died peacefully on April 5 while surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. Roger was the loving son of the late Edward and Agnes (Houlberg) ...
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www.ccgfuneralhome.com
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Mr. EBHS 2019 - March 22, 2019
The Annual Key Club Fundraiser, "Mr. EBHS"! See who the big winner will be this year, all the crazy talents, and fabulous dance moves of the 19 contestants!
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videoplayer.telvue.com
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Racial & Ethnic Bias Intervention Workshop - EB Library
Tue April 16 2019 6-8 pm & Tue April 30 6-8 pm
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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 – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
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April showers will bring you May flowers. Get your gardens refreshed right now. Call us and order your mulch and loam today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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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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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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Candidates should send a letter of interest to Cat Holbrook by April 30th, or send the letter by email:
cat.lea.holbrook@gmail.com
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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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It's time to give your lawn some TLC! Rent our Billy Goat Thatcher and bring it back to life!
Work smarter, not harder!
Reserve yours today!
10 Bedford Park
Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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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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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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Planning Board Seeks Alternate Members
complete above application and submit with letter of interest to Board of Selectmen
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EB HUGS is now on instagram
Please click on the link to check out East Bridgewater HUGS new Instagram page! Give us a like and share on instagram.
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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 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
Enjoy samples of the region’s finest cuisine, as well as live entertainment provided by the Brockton High School Jazz Band, George Cataldo “The Silver Fox”, Bridgewater State University’s “Khakatay”, Rob Peters Entertainment and more. This year, A Taste of Metro South will feature over 35 diverse restaurants and cultural organizations within the Metro South region.
Entertainment to include: Breakaway Band; Bridgewater State University’s West African Drumming Ensemble, Khakatay; Brockton High School Jazz Band; George Cataldo “The Silver Fox”; Nick Moreira Acoustic Guitar; Rob Peters Entertainment; and more…
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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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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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Summer bodies are made in the Spring-
Its not to late!
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6 Weeks of small group training for $279!
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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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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As our Community Gardens gets ready for another year... you can keep up with organic gardening tips and stay in touch with folks ready to help on your garden journey... whether you have a plot at Sachem Rock or not by joining their Facebook Group.
Community Gardens on Facebook
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Please support Salon Esprit's Cut-a-thon on April 27th to raise funds for the YMCA's Live Strong
program for cancer survivors - raffle ticket available now!
(508) 378-1530
225 Bedford St, East Bridgewater
Carriage Crossing
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Come in for great food and entertainment at McGuiggan's Pub
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546 Washington St, Whitman
(781) 447-7333
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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
a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple st, Whitman Center
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was the name of Betty's troop?
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around East Bridgewater
On April 17, 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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cha·os the·o·ry
noun
the branch of mathematics that deals with complex systems whose behavior is highly sensitive to slight changes in conditions, so that small alterations can give rise to strikingly great consequences. Like a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil sets off a tornado in Texas.
Often life resembles this; small movements & small statements have large responses. I find especially with those who are nursing emotional or physical wounds. Small kindnesses can mean the world, or seemingly small sharp remarks can make the wound unbearably deep.
Chaos Theory was also developed to illustrate that there is no order, that the infinite amount of variables cause our world to have no predictability. We keep on trying: the stock market, the weather, our future... and yet, we can't predict.
We can do what we think is right, we can attempt to hedge our bets with education, skills, positive relationships, but really, all we can do is our best today.
Be the best person we can be... and know that the world is an canvas, ready for our little flutter of greatness.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt said "There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still."
I can't wait to see your flutter. ~ Jacquie
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around East Bridgewater. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety or as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit: ("Buzz Around East Bridgewater 4/14/19")
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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