June 16, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Town Meeting from June 3, 2019 and
Superintendent Patricia Oakley, Ed. D's Speach from Graduation.
Videos Courtesy of WBTV. The complete graduation ceremony can be found at WBTV.
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Historical Tidbit: Washing Machine
Recently, I was reading a journal that my great grandfather had written in 1905. Among the pages I came across a short note titled Washing Machines:
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"A home without a washing machine today is as rare as one without a telephone or radio, but then it was a great exception. I bought a 1900 washer in 1904 and it was my job to get up early and operate it. The motive, (its) power, was a couple of strong springs that had to be kept in motion."
The earliest manual washing machines imitated the motion of the human hand on the washboard, by using a lever to move one curved surface over another and rubbing clothes between two ribbed surfaces. This type of washer was first patented in the United States in 1846 and survived as late as 1927 in the Montgomery Ward catalog. The first electric clothes washers, in which a motor rotated the tub, were introduced into America about 1900. The motor was not protected beneath the machine and water often dripped into it causing short-circuits and jolting shocks. By 1911, it was possible to buy oscillating, cylinder, domestic washing machines with sheet metal tubs mounted on angle-iron frames with perforated metal or wooden slat cylinders inside.
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Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
Image Credit: Wikicommons
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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 - 5pm
Spring Street School
2 Spring St WB
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Congratulations!
Margaret Schneider
won a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple St, Whitman Center
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$30 gift certificate to CN Smith Farm
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Summer Lunch 2019
Summer break is just around the corner! That’s why several members of West Bridgewater R.E.A.C.H. are launching Summer Lunch 2019. It’s a co-operative program to provide free
food assistance to West Bridgewater children and families who are without benefit of free/reduced lunches during the summer months.
There are a variety of ways in which you can participate as you are able. For a full listing of opportunities contact Carol Ashton at 508-857-5411 or
ckashton@comcast.net
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R.E.A.C.H. (Resident Emergency Assistance Care Help) is a volunteer, non-profit Town of West Bridgewater task force. The mission of REACH is to assess, co-ordinate, develop, and support emergency care and helping services for West Bridgewater residents-
Respectfully submitted, Carol Ashton
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The Importance of Water Safety in the Summer
Water Safety:
During the summer months, many families will spend a lot of time on the water. We live in an area that is close to a wide variety of water options including rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, and the ocean, not to mention backyard and community pools. Whenever you are boating, kayaking, canoeing or using stand-up paddle boards, always remember to use approved personal floatation devices (PFD). For information on how to choose an appropriate PFD by the U.S. Coast Guard, visit:
How to Choose the Right Life Jacket.
Also, be sure to supervise children when they are in or near the water. Drowning does not always look like the splashing and noises that you see in movies and on television. To learn more, check out this article from Slate:
Rescuing Drowning Children: How to Know When Someone is in Trouble in the Water
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Now Offering Complimentary Coffee
The West Bridgewater Public Library is excited to announce that we are now offering complementary coffee from 10AM - 2PM every day we are open. So when you stop by the library, grab yourself a hot cup!
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Dr. Sarah Derosier, D.P.M.
A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Podiatrists treat common foot conditions including bunions, hammertoe, plantar fasciitis, and neuroma, as well as injuries to the foot and ankle, such as sprains and stress fractures. Podiatrists complete four years of medical training in podiatry and three years of hospital residency training; they may specialize in a variety of fields, including surgery, sports
medicine, wound care, pediatrics, and diabetic care.
Call 508-946-1444 to schedule a podiatry appointment to see Dr. Derosier on Friday, June 28th at the West Bridgewater COA.
Please bring with you your insurance
cards and current medication list.
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Farmers and pet parents alike, we have all the supplies you need to keep your animals, happy, healthy and comfortable!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Spring Street School Flag Day Celebration
Including Kindergarten graduation
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Tower Hill Botanic Gardens Tour
Tuesday, June 25th 2019
Space is limited to 50 with West Bridgewater elders taken priority.
Enjoy an informative 45 minute walking tour
with a docent from Tower Hill Gardens. After
the tour we will check out the Garden Shop,
which offers a carefully selected array of gifts, tools and more from around the world for aspiring and veteran gardeners alike. We will the enjoy a sit-down lunch at O’Connors Restaurant (three entrée choices). If time and weather permits
we will also enjoy a visit to the Tougas Family Farm.
Call (508) 894-1262 to reserve your spot
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West Bridgewater Farmer's Market
Tue June 25, July 9 & 23, August 13 & 27
On the green in front of 1st Parish Church
29 Howard St
There is no charge for a vendor to attend! Anyone interested would show up on the days of our Market with their own tables and chairs! We do ask for an email address to contact you and a list of what you would be selling.
That’s it!
Respectfully Submitted, Kathy Williams
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Get In Shape For Women - Bridgewater
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$399 for 8 weeks of small group personal training!
Special extended through June 21st!
Start today!
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
(across from Chatta Box)
Contact Stephanie at 508-697-2900
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Passport Application Processing at WBPL
The West Bridgewater public library is excited to announce that they are now a passport facility. Available times for appointments include Tuesday and Wednesday evenings as well as Saturdays. To reserve an appointment time, click
Here. Please view
this list of required documents before coming in to your appointment. To renew your passport,
you can do so by mail. For questions or concerns please contact the library at 508-894-1255. Information retrieved from the West Bridgewater Public Library.
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“Embracing the Journey:
Knowing your inner hippie”
with Phyllis DeLaricheliere
Thursday, June 20th 11AM
Phyllis DeLaricheliere has a Masters in Psychology, with a concentration on alternative methods with Alzheimer/Dementia. Based on her out coming book, “Embracing the Journey: Knowing your Inner Hippie”, she has been passionately crusading around New England teaching her HIPPIE philosophy to caregivers, families and professionals. This interactive and
enlightening presentation is to help us find the joy
again, the permission to take care of ourselves and to learn to embrace the journey with our loved one.
Call the COA 508-894-1262 to sign up.
If you would like to stay for lunch please reserve your spot.
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Car or Home Insurance
Call us before you renew
Let us help you comparison shop for
The right coverage for the right price! We do business your way,
our offices, your home or business or online.
Check out our blog!
111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Summer Reading Rewards Program with Beanstack
Summer reading starts June 24th. The West Bridgewater Public library uses the Beanstack app for their Summer Reading Rewards Program.Download the Beanstack app today to start logging what you've read, leave reviews, and earn some fantastic prizes! Simply register you or your child in the app to start logging and become eligible for incentives offered by the library. For more information, and instructional videos click
Here, or visit the circulation desk at the library.
Information retrieved from the West Bridgewater Public Library website.
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River Walk
A great time was had by kids of all ages! Activities included canoeing, an inflatable castle, bubbles, animals & music along our beautiful Town River.
Huge thanks to all the volunteers who made it happen!
Photo Credit: Chris Davis
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$30 Gift Certificate to CN Smith Farm
Historical Tidbit Question:
What happened to the motor in the first electric clothes washers?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
On June 19, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Kimberly Davis, Taylor Fruzzetti,Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia
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“It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If you realize you are only a violin, you can open yourself up to the world by playing your role in the concert.” ~ Jacques-Yves Cousteau
"True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share." ~ Suze Orman
“ With generosity, overcome meanness.” ~The Buddha, Verse 223, The Dhammapada
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It may not seem when you read your Buzz Around... but this is us in a battle.
A battle against meanness. A battle against disrespect.
A battle against these things that cause pain in our society.
Spreading good news is how we battle. Being generous, being kind, being loving and respectful. Encouraging creativity and positivity. Spreading joy. Buzz Around now publishes to 10,000 subscribers who join us in building strong communities of respect.
This began with my own struggle due to that critical inner voice: "because I am the mother, I should say something" or "because I care, I should say something," but not understanding the whole situation, I caused pain with my words. So the Buzz Around works to get it right, inspired by the many in our communities who give generously of themselves.
I found the battle with meanness begins within, usually in how we critically look at others. Being generous with our time to those in need is a great way to gain understanding.
To all the kindness warriors out there, giving generously: thank you. You are our front lines in the battle against a mean society.
~ Jacquie
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