March 8, 2020
~ Building East Bridgewater Community One Positive Story at a Time
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East Bridgewater Business Association Hosts Annual Meeting
The East Bridgewater Business Association recently swore in all new members of the board of directors at their Annual Meeting. They were complimented with a free breakfast at Kenny O'Bryans Pub and Grille sponsored by Bridgewater Savings Bank.
Last year's president Heather Wood (Embody Love), highlighted the association's activities, including the member booklet distributed throughout the town, the EXPO & Family Fun Day and the Holiday Party.
A "History of the EBBA" was given by founding member Bruce Marque of Salon Esprit and Joe Smith of TJ Smith's Victorian House. Also, a presentation on retirement saving was given by South Shore Bank.
The board was inducted by Albert Anderson. Congratulations to all new board members including President Rose-Marie Culp, Vice President Regina Egan, Treasurer Kerry Isidorio, and Secretary Lynne Silva.
Story Credit: J. Rose
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Historical Tidbit:
From Joppa to Elmwood
The Biblical heritage of the early settlers of the East Bridgewater area was reflected in the name of a section of what was called "Joppa". It received its name about 1700. Experience Mitchell, a former Duxbury resident, moved to this area with his son Edward and began operating a tannery. They employed a man named Simon in their tannery, and someone recalled that the Bible mentions a Simon who was a tanner in Joppa, thus naming that section of town.
West Street, c. 1800's
In May, 1872, the name of the Joppa section of town was officially changed to Elmwood because of its stately elm trees.
Information from the East Bridgewater Sesquicentennial Booklet
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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
E. Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Mon & Tues 9a - 8p ; Wed, Thurs, Fri 9a - 5p
Saturday 9a - 2p
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 12:30p - 2:00p and last Saturday from 9:30a - 11:00a
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 - 6:30p open to all.
A donation is appreciated.
United Methodist Church
54 N. Central St, EB
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Congratulations!
Kelly Twomey
won a
$10 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.
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 at
180 Winter St, Bridgewater
Value: $140
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Friends of Seniors Clothing and
More Fundraiser
Help us collect donations to meet our goal!
The Friends are collecting clothing of all types, children and adults, coats, jackets, sweatshirts, hats and gloves, shoes and boots, belts, purses, towels, sheets and pillowcases, linens of all kinds, curtains, blankets, bedspreads.
All donations can be dropped at the Center at Sachem Rock, council on aging, Monday 8a to 6p, Tuesday through Thursday 8a to 4p, Friday 8a to noon.
If you have a large donation or need alternate times for drop off or pick up, please contact Theresa at 508-350-9811.
We are collecting now through April 25th.
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Looking for Meals on Wheels Drivers
The East Bridgewater Council on Aging is in need of volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound senior citizens. This is a great volunteer activity to do with young children or for anyone available in the middle of the day. Meals are delivered in the middle of the day Monday through Friday and the route takes approximately 1½ hours to complete. Most volunteers deliver meals two to four days per month, but any amount of help is greatly appreciated. You must be willing to submit a CORI (criminal background check).
For more information, please call Kelley at the EBCOA at 508-378-1610.
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Jeopardy!!
Tuesday, March 17th
10:00a
Council on Aging
Exercise your brain a little and have some fun in the process. Join us for a game of Jeopardy sponsored by Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation.
Call the COA to sign up 508-378-1610.
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Friday, March 20th
7:00p
EBHS Auditorium
Video courtesy of EBCAM
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We're Your COMPLETE Garden,
Farm & Pet Store!
It's time to DIG IN to your Spring cleaning. We have the shovels!
Stop in today for yours!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Cookie & Craft Fair
Sat, March 28th
9:30a - 2p (luncheon 11:30a - 1p)
EB United Methodist Church
54 N. Central St., EB
We are holding our 28th Cookie & Craft Fair. There will be many different crafters on hand including candles to dog treats!
Those interested in getting a table should call the church at 508-378-2814 and leave a message with your address and you will receive an application. The last day for applications is
Friday, March 21st.
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Did you know that symbols on quilts were used to communicate to slaves on the Underground Railroad?
Inspired by the book
Freedom by Any Means, local quilters have recreated such a quilt. It's on display now in our nonfiction area of the EB Public Library.
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MAMA DEB'S
SWEET ITALIAN SAUCE
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"Life is Sweeter with Mama Deb's
Sweet Italian Sauce"
Watch our Facebook page to find our next local event.
Click here for retail locations, mobile food
events, and pasta making class schedules
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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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Joe Jencks
Hosted by The Union Coffeehouse
Sunday, March 22nd
3 - 6p
105
Pleasant St, East Bridgewater
“If one can master a craft after investing 10,000 hours, Joe Jencks’ hours are showing! I am literally stunned by this new album. Poets, Philosopher, Workers & Wanders tells our stories, his story, and the untold stories, as an American folk master can - with heart and unfettered perfection. Add this one to the folk canon! ” - MarySue Twohy – The Village, SIRIUS XM Radio
Joe Jencks is an 20-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Having penned several #1 folksongs including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor, Jencks is also co-founder of the harmony trio, Brother Sun. From Festivals like Falcon Ridge, Kerrville, Mariposa, and Old Songs, to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, Jencks has enthralled diverse audiences with his approachable style. Joe is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting, Jencks serves it.
Fundraiser to benefit the church Roof Fund
$20 per ticket
click
here for more information
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News from Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater has begun supporting the Domestic Violence Shelter, Penelope's House. They offer emergency shelter for families and individuals fleeing domestic violence. At Penelope’s Place they provide survivors with safety, security, and comfort. They offer innovative, creative, and collaborative solutions to assist families in improving their health and well-being, breaking the cycles of violence, and ensuring their future stability.
We will be working with Crocetti's to supply Penelope's house with much needed food. Crocetti's has offered to work directly with them to determine what they need and when so that they aren't overwhelmed with a larger order and can tailor the deliveries to any dietary constraints of their families.
In their letter thanking the club, they said, "Your community is building ours."
If you are interested in joining an organization who continually strives to make a difference in our local communities, please feel free to reach out to any member or stop by one of our weekly meetings at TJ Smith Victorian House, 13 Cross St, East Bridgewater on most Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8p.
facebook.com/EBKiwanis
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EB Town Elections
The following offices will
appear on the April 11, 2020 ballot.
One - Moderator (3yrs); One - Board of Selectmen (3yrs); One - Assessor (3yrs); Two - School Committee (3yrs); One Housing Authorty (5yrs); Two - Library Trustees (3yrs); One - Board of Health; Three - Planning Board (3yrs)
Image credit: Jim Weinfeller
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Eat well, Laugh often, Love much
Dine-in at one of our award-winning restaurants
or
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150B Industrial Dr., Halifax
(781) 300-2600
582 West St., EB
(508) 378-9335
1300 Plymouth St., EB
(508) 456-4460
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East Bridgewater Annual Pancake Breakfast
Kiwanis Club of EB on Sunday, March 29th 7a-noon, *location change - EBMSHS
Read more
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Advertising Opportunity at the 50th anniversary Celebration of the Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters
Saturday, April 4th
5:30 - 9p
Barretts Alehouse, West Bridgewater
Opportunities to support this event include various sponsorship packages, donations and ticket purchases.
Click
here for more information or call Bruce at 508-378-7890.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St, Bridgewater
Value: $140
Historical Tidbit Question:
Why was the name of the Joppa section of the town changed to Elmwood?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around East Bridgewater
On March 11, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Hope
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"Once you choose hope, anything’s possible." ~ Christopher Reeve
" I dwell in possibility." ~ Emily Dickinson
"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." ~ Nelson Mandela
"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness."
~ Desmond Tutu
"You get in life what you have the courage to ask for." ~ Oprah Winfrey
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Hope is not a thing of childish dreaming... no, it is a powerful tool by which we change the world. We decide each day how to view things, how to move forward.
I choose to have hope. Hope in the goodness of humanity, hope that together we can find solutions and make choices healthy for all of us.
Hopefully yours, Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Megan Piche, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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