October 13, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Congratulations to
Lisa Buzzell-Curley, Bridgewater's
2019 Citizen of The Year
The awards will be presented at a dessert reception on
Monday, October 21 at 7 p.m.
at The Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth Street, East Bridgewater. For the tenth successive year the Grand Sponsor of the event is Bridgewater Savings Bank.
The net proceeds of the Citizen of the Year program are used to support the five Community Service Awards (scholarships) provided to graduating high school seniors from the Bridgewaters. Over the 49 years of the club's existence, its members have provided more than $69,000 of such assistance for higher education. Tickets to the event are $20
Facebook event Questions? Contact Deb
daz9250@gmail.com.
The selections were made by six Rotarians led by president-elect Deb Tennant, who chaired the selection committee. Nominations were made by Rotarians, former recipients of the awards, and other community members.
Devoted to "Service Above Self," Rotary was established in 1905 as America's first service club. The Rotary Foundation, considered one of the top five charitable institutions in the world, works toward global understanding and peace. With more than 34,000 clubs in almost 200 countries, Rotary provides a wide variety of vital charitable and humanitarian services, including its mission to eradicate polio.
The Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters meets most Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast at Good Days Restaurant in West Bridgewater. The club meets off-site on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for its Board meetings and club assemblies.
The Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters warmly welcomes women and men from all walks of life, recognizing the value of every person's profession or occupation as an opportunity to be of service. Diversity is one of its core values.
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*Previous Bridgewater recipients:
James “Ken” Moore, 2000
Geoffrey A. Domenico, 2001
Dr. Adrian Tinsley, 2002
Robert J. Stearns, 2003
Thomas Arrighi, 2004
Brian Tatro, 2005
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Matthew Striggles, 2006
William Callahan, 2007
Katherine M. Doherty, 2008
Betty Gilson, 2009
Bob Wood, 2010
Marilee Kenney Hunt, 2011
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Shirley Krasinski, 2012
Evelyn Delutis, 2013
Patricia Oliari, 2014
Carlton Hunt, 2015
Sam Baumgarten, 2016
Jim Quinn & Lisa Troy, 2017
Peter Kelleher, 2018
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Historical Tidbit:
The Hurricane of 1938
The early fall in New England is well-known as possible hurricane weather, but few were prepared for the terrible storm that hit this area on September 21, 1938. The action was vividly described the next day by a local newspaper reporter: "A terrifying hurricane swept the area for two hours Wednesday afternoon doing considerable damage. The winds, which at times reached a velocity estimated at close to 100 miles an hour, created an emergency which was quickly and efficiently handled. It is estimated that over 100 giant elms and other trees that line the streets of town were uprooted as well as many trees on private property. Considerable property damage was done. It was not possible to obtain an accurate estimate last evening."
Many homes all over the region were damaged. Power lines and telephone poles were down and roofs swept away from homes by the howling winds, leaving vacant gaps on houses and barns throughout the community.
Source: East Bridgewater Sequicentennial Book
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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!
Renee MacDonald
won a
$30 gift certificate to CN Smith Farm at
325 South St, East Bridgewater, MA
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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Bridgewater Public Library Presents “Hither and Yon” by Margaret Farrell
Exhibit displayed during October and November
Meet and Greet the Artist
Wed, Oct 16th
6:00p
The Flora T. Little Gallery is open during regular library hours: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9a -8p; Thursday 10a - 5p; Friday & Saturday 10a - 2p
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Make and Take Craft: Candy Corn Monster
Wed, Oct 16th, 1 - 2pm
Age 3+, Adults may need to assist with crafts.
No registration. while supplies lasts.
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Flu Shots at Bridgewater Senior Center
Wed, Oct 16th and Mon, Oct 21st
10:00a - 12:00p
Flu shots will be available to Medicare Part B recipients. Please be sure to bring your insurance cards.
Shots will be administered by Rich Cannizzo, who is a Pharmacist from Walgreens in Bridgewater.
Questions, contact Senior Center staff at (508) 697-0929
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Return to the Steamship Portland: New England’s Titanic
Fri, Oct 18th
2:30 – 4:30p
BSU Harrington Hall, Room 201
95 Grove Street, Bridgewater
Lyceum Speaker Series presents:
Calvin Mires, Ph.D
Dr. Mires will talk about the filming of their documentary & their findings. Adventure awaits!
On November 26, 1898, SS Portland, a 280-foot side-paddle-wheeler, sunk into the Atlantic Ocean with no survivors. In 2019, Dr. Calvin Mires collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, managers, cinematographers, and engineers and numerous oceanographic agencies to understand the current condition of the historic vessel by documenting the shipwreck with state-of-the-art technology in underwater exploration and public outreach. Dr. Mires will discuss the team’s goals, findings, and results from the 2019 project as well as plans for future expeditions.
All events are approximately one hour long with ample time for questions and answers. Venue is handicap accessible with direct access from the parking lot. RSVP is not required. For more information: Darlene Marks, Associate Director, College of Continuing Studies at (508) 531-2711 or email
darlene.marks@bridgew.edu
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Does your lawn need a little boost after the dog days of summer? Come see us for your loam, seed and fertilizer needs!
Stop in today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Church Rummage Sale
Sat, Oct 19th
9:00a - 2:00p
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
Featured will be clothing, shoes, linens, household items, jewelry, books, toys and small furniture. Bag Sale starts at 1:00 PM. The “Soups On” luncheon will feature a variety of homemade soups, sandwiches and hot dogs with an assortment of condiments. Take out available! There will also be a gourmet bake table. Proceeds from the sale benefit various local mission projects.
facebook.com/csccuccbridgewaterma
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Wicked Salem with Author Sam Baltrusis
Tue, Oct 22nd
6:30p
Sam Baltrusis, author of "Wicked Salem: Exploring Lingering Lore and Legends," has penned a dozen historical-based ghost books including "Ghost Writers" and "Mass Murders." He has been featured on several national TV shows including Destination America's "Haunted Towns," the Travel Channel's "Haunted USA" on Salem and served as Boston's paranormal expert on the Biography Channel's "Haunted Encounters."
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Founded in 1990 as a Christian practice; the mission of Bethel Family Medicine is to serve God by providing compassionate, high-quality medical care for every member of the family in a warm, welcoming environment.
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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Trinity’s Annual Church Fair
Sat, Oct 26th
9:00a - 3:00 p
91 Main St.
Vendors, Raffles, Kids’ Area, Baked Goods, Holiday Crafts, Jewelry, Giftware, Themed Baskets, Home Goods, Pet Table....and more.
Freshly made lunch served from 11-1p.
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Read to a Dog!
Sat, Oct 26th
10:30 –11:30a
Come meet Duncan, a registered therapy dog! Read him a story or just visit with him!
No registration, all ages welcome.
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TRUNK OR TREAT
Sun, Oct 27th
3:00 – 5:30p
St. Thomas Aquinas, 103 Center St
Halloween celebration for the whole family!
Trunk or treating, games, crafts, and concessions
If you would like to participate, volunteer or donate please contact Shanna Carlstrom at
shanna.hammaker11@gmail.com or call/text 717-421-6100.
Prizes for the following three categories:
-Spooktacular (Halloween/Fall Themed-not too scary),
-Original/Creative
-Interactive (kids need to be able to interact/play in order to get the candy).
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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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DREAM FIRST: This is the beginning stage of planning the kitchen remodel. Listening!
7 Mill St, Middleboro
(508) 947-1975
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COLOSSAL PUMPKIN DROP
October 12, 13, 14 Open 10am - 6pm
Pumpkin Drop Daily at 2pm
139 Hemlock Ln. Halifax, Ma 02338
$12 per person, Under 3 or over 80 - FREE Veterans $10
(781) 294-1767
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Brockton Rox and Roll Food Truck Festival
Oct 26, 3-7p; Campenelli Stadium LIVE music by New England Country Music's 2018 Group of the year, the Jake Ash Band. Come in costume and trick or treat! Prize for best adult and kid costume! FREE
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Vendor All Call
Vendors needed for Bridgewater United Methodist Church fair on Nov 8th and Nov 9th. Contact Sue 508-245-8580
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2019 WALK FOR SURVIVOR SAFETY
Oct, 19th, 9:00a - 1:00p
5K Walk will start and finish at The Raymond School
125 Oak St.. Brockton
Walk with Family and Community Resources, Inc. (FCR) through DW Field Park in Brockton, to bring attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join FCR to support survivors of domestic violence! Minimum pledge to walk $10, children under 12 free
Individuals caught in an abusive relationship face overwhelming difficulties and must overcome extraordinary obstacles to leave the situation and to stay safe. When you walk, you are helping to put an end to domestic violence.
The day will include family friendly arts & crafts, games and a cookout, with music from Big Daddy Entertainment! Thank you to our event sponsors including, National Grid and the Brockton Housing Authority.
For more information, to sponsor, sign up to walk or donate online, please visit
www.fcr-ma.org or call Linda Siegel-Croker at 508-583-6498 ext139.
The Mission of Family and Community Resources, Inc. (FCR) is to serve individuals and families whose lives are impacted by trauma at home, school or in their community. FCR is committed to providing the highest quality of services including survivor advocacy, support programs, individual and group treatment, and community education, training and prevention.
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Greater Bridgewater Women of Today: Touch a Truck
Sun, Oct 27th
11a - 2p
300 Bedford Street, Bridgewater
$5 per person
Children can wear their Halloween costumes and Trick-or-Treat at each vehicle. Face painting will be at the event and music will be provided by DJ Jeff Fowler Productions. There will be hot dogs, and hamburgers, and other concessions available for purchase. Please park at HarborOne Bank (diagonally across the street from Sullivan Tire) at 295 Bedford St and there will also be a free shuttle service running from Legion Field to the event. This is a weather permitting event. More info on their
Facebook page.
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(508) 279-0950
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Emily Williams:
New Bridgewater Elder Affairs Director
For the first time in 24 years the Cole-Yeaton Senior Center will have a new director as it wishes a happy retirement to the long-time face of the Council on Aging, Lorraine Carrozza. Her time, service, and vast dedication to the senior population of Bridgewater has been noticeable and appreciated by all. On August 23rd, the town council and many others celebrated her service and Town Councilor Dennis Gallagher presented Lorraine with a proclamation on behalf of the Bridgewater council.
With that, we are excited to welcome the new director of Elder Affairs, Emily Williams. Her excitement about taking on this role is infectious and her compassion and dedication was palpable over the phone. Emily's background consists of a Masters in Gerontology and an Undergraduate Degree in Health Administration and is bolstered by fifteen years of community, public, and government relations experience.
"Bridgewater runs on volunteers," Williams said, likely coining a slogan Bridgewater should be proud of. She wants the community to know that the Senior Center has a little bit for everyone, and her hope is to add even more as director. Every Friday until November 15th, residents will have the opportunity to meet with Emily between the hours of 10-11 am. Her hope is that people will show up to express both positive input as well as ways the Cole-Yeaton Senior Center can better serve residents.
Emily Williams already has some notable goals as the new director. In the long term, she wants to guide Bridgewater in a town-wide effort to be age-friendly, a designation that is bestowed by the World Health Organization. In the short-term, Williams and staff will be committing time to community outreach to educate on the various resources available to senior residents, possibly open a satellite location at the public library, and, this year into next, completing a Community Needs Assessment to better understand the needs and expectations of the community she's passionate about.
Story Credit: Christina Montana
Photo provided by Bridgewater Council On Aging
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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
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How long did the hurricane last?
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 October 16, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Color, Wind & Chill
"It's the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!" ~Winnie the Pooh, "Pooh's Grand Adventure"
“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour."
~ Victoria Erickson
"How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.”
~John Burroughs
"It was a beautiful, bright autumn day, with air like cider and a sky so blue you could drown in it." ~ Diana Gabaldon, Outlander
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Swirling palette of color, total immersion. Every life should be so grand.
Delight in the sights and smells.
~Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by Jen Bellody, Sarah Harkins,
Theresa McNulty,
Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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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 10/13/19")
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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