March 8, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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"Shout out to the parents!! Shout out to the volunteer stylist, and good luck boys !!! We raised $1,500 for special Olympics to boot!!! This day was a success!!" ~ Missy Battaglia
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Going For the Gold
Revolutions Salon received a phone call from Bridgewater-Raynham's Varsity Ice Hockey team. All 23 team members wanted to each have their hair bleached for the 2020 State Championship Playoffs.
Salon owner Missy Battaglia, always up for a challenge, and ready to pay it forward said "Sure, the $50 per head we'll donate to Special Olympics." Over $1,500 was raised for the Special Olympics. They're all winners in our book!
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Photo credits:
Story credit: J. Rose & M. Piche
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Photo credit: Brenda Hartley
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Historical Tidbit:
Did You Know...
Stepmothers
were sometimes called "mothers-in-laws"?
Infant
once meant any person under 21?
Housekeeper
once meant property owner?
Domestic
once meant housewife?
Mister
was applied only to men of wealth and education?
Relic
meant widow?
The custom of wearing a wedding ring on the third finger of the left hand came from the ancient belief that the nerve in that finger connected directly to the heart.
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Respectfully submitted by Sue Basile
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Sales People Needed
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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 - 8 p
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Congratulations!
Mary Lou Harding
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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2020 Food Pantry Lenten Calendar
Central Square Congregational Church asks your help with the food pantry “2020 Food Pantry Lenten Calendar”. Place a bag on a table or on the counter in your home; each day in March, place the designated item into the bag; then each Sunday (or any day M-F, 9-1), bring in your bag of donations and place it in the grocery cart inside the church’s side door for the Bridgewater Food Pantry.
Lent is often the season of giving something up; let’s also make it the season of giving. Thank you for your generosity.
The Food Pantry is located inside the church on the Bridgewater Common at 71 Central Square.
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Tuesday, March 11th (RSVP by March 9)
2:30p
Join us for Shepherd’s Pie & an incredible performance by The Singing Trooper - Sargent Daniel Clark.
$5
RSVP - 508-697-0929
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BRIDGEWATER SQUARE CHIROPRACTIC
Back ache getting you down? Keeping your spine healthy and aligned can dramatically change the way you feel.
We can help!
Call and schedule your appointment today!
63 Main Street, Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0050
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Bridgewater/West Bridgewater
Dress A Girl Around the World
Team Keeps Sewing!
(Top Image) Maureen Hill and her friends sewed their first dresses for Dress a Girl within the last few weeks and have jumped in with vigor. 6 dresses and 9 sets of cargo shorts and t-shirts for boys!
(Bottom Image) The Ole Sew and Sews of Stone Meadow recently met and brought in 15 dresses and 4 boys’ shorts sets to be sent to the Bridgewater Dress a Girl group.
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Next Meeting
Friday March 13th
9:30 - 11:30a
Bridgewater Senior Center
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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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“Peace by Piece (with Pie)” Puzzle Workshop
Sat, March 14
th
(PI Day)
10:30a
Bridgewater Public Library
Hosted b
y Sarah Jane Lapp.
What happens when strangers commune with puzzle and pie? World Peace, Piece by Piece!
Join us for this inter-generational, interactive and inspiring workshop. In this community-building workshop participants play and problem-solve in a mindful, social practice, using Sarah Jane’s own artisan jigsaw puzzles.
Apple pies were purchased with a CN Smith Farm gift card donated by BuzzAround. : )
Seekonk artist, Sarah Jane Lapp makes images for stage, page, screen and began producing essay-films, hand-drawn animations, short plays, jigsaw puzzles, music videos, greeting cards and much more. Sarah Jane created this activity not only to foster a creative way to solve problems in everyday life through puzzle assembly, but also to foster dialogue between people who would not have otherwise met each other.
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Author Talk: Adelene Ellenberg, Bridgewater Resident,
Author of
Eminent Crimes
Sunday, March 15th
2:00p
Raynham Public Library
Bridgewater author, Adelene Ellenberg, has written her legal thriller “EMINENT CRIMES” based upon an actual United States Supreme Court case that has ramifications for us all.
When a Massachusetts dairy farmer, learns that the three-person board who governs the town has voted to take his land by eminent domain, making way for a gambling casino, he says, “Over my dead body!”
He hires the only attorney who will take his case, a young woman also at odds with the town establishment. Together, their tactics enrage their opposition until someone “buys the farm!”
eventkeeper.com/RAYNHAM
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New Kindergartener Registration
Dear Bridgewater-Raynham Families: Do you have family, friends or neighbors that have a soon to be kindergarten aged child that live in Bridgewater or Raynham? Be a friend and tell them to visit the district website to register their future kindergartener. Children that turn 5 on or before 8/31/2020 are eligible to be registered and start kindergarten in September, 2020.
Gathering the registrations now helps the District better plan for the in-coming class If your family or friends have any questions, have them contact Central Registration at 508-279-2140 x139. Thank you for helping us spread the word! One team, one family! ~Central Registration - Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District
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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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7 Mill St, Middleboro
(508) 947-1975
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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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The Sugar Shack
Join Central Square Congregation Church's fine dining experience on Saturday, March 21 starting at 6p at Fellowship Hall. Enjoy an array of entrees, drinks, and more! Reservations are required.
Read more
csccucc.org
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All events are open to the public and don't require RSVP. You don't have to read the book either.
An Attitude of Gratitude
Reverend Alicia Velez-Stewart
March 21st, 11a
Bridgewater Public Library
Equal Exchange Coffee Tour
March 24th, 1p
50 United Drive, West Bridgewater
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Pay What You Can Breakfast
Central Square Congregational Church, UCC is offering breakfast on Sunday, March 15th, 9-9:45a, everyone is welcome! Pay what you can!
Read more
csccucc.org
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BEAUTY COUNTER
CHRISTINE HARKINS
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Clean Beauty makes a great gift for your Valentine!
Contact me today to order yours!
Our Clean Promise: Over 1,500 questionable ingredients are never used in our formulations.
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BLISS
THROUGH
YOGA
NOW
@
Physical Therapy U
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We make a great Team!
Bliss Through Yoga provides: Svaroopa® Yoga classes &
Embodyment® Yoga Therapy
Physical Therapy U provides; Physical Therapy, Massage, Training & Sport Conditioning
Find YOUR bliss at Bliss Through Yoga!
Yoga for the Rest of Us!
75 Scotland Blvd, Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Pet Parade & Costume Contest
Register by March 27th to be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Bridgewater Farm Supply
Read more
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St Thomas Aquinas Commemorative Cookbook & Scholarship Opportunity
*Submit recipes for a Commemorative Cookbook to celebrate the Women's Club 100th Anniversary by
March 15th.
*HS seniors can pick up a scholarship application in the Parish Office & local HS.
Deadline is April 15th. Contact: Helen Cleary 508-697-9175
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On-site Laboratory * Cosmetic Services
* Weight Management
* Menopausal Medicine ~ Caring for infants, children, adolescents, and adults
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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D'Agostino Insurance
111 Torrey St Suite #1
Brockton, MA 02301
Call (508) 586-0414
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Bridgewater Firefighters on Ice
Bridgewater Firefighters held the first annual public skating fundraiser at the Bridgewater Ice Rink on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 with volunteers from the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School hockey team. In addition to raising funds for the community a portion of the money raised will go to Mass General Hospital. Great job All!
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Private and Group Music Lessons
for All Ages!
Violin, Piano, Guitar, Voice, and More!
The Music Loft
50 Central Square, 2nd Floor, Bridgewater
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Grow With Us! Sales People Needed.
Friendly and organized people are needed to meet with small businesses, explain Buzz Around products, and create marketing partnerships! *Work 25 - 40 hours per week *Make your own hours & create your own schedule ...
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Dear Bridgewater and Raynham Families,
We understand that many families have questions regarding the recent outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (CoVid-19) and how it may impact our local community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is providing daily updates and recommendations. Please click on the following link to stay updated
cdc.gov
While this is a public health concern, the CDC continues to report that the immediate risk to the general public remains low at this time. Yet, in today’s connected world, with a large number of district families traveling during school vacation weeks, the potential for infectious disease is always of concern. As with seasonal flu and strep infections, there are general precautions we can all take to remain as healthy as possible.
Practice good hand hygiene. Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. You can also cough or sneeze into your sleeve. Throw used tissues in the trash and immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Avoid sharing drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, dishes, towels or other items. Wash these items thoroughly with soap and water after use.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick whenever possible.
Practice other good health habits: Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
It is important to keep children home from school when they are ill. If your child has any of the following symptoms please keep them home: temperature greater than 100.4, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, any rash not yet diagnosed by a physician, red or pink itchy eye, and/or drainage from eye, and any contagious illness such as chicken pox, strep throat or flu. For additional guidance on when to keep your student home, please refer to School Health Service guidance.
The Novel Coronavirus (CoVid-19) is an evolving situation that we are following closely and will continue to update you as information is shared with us. Please rest assured that we are monitoring student health concerns. We are in close communication with the local Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health/School Health Unit, as well as pediatric health care providers in the community. Our School Facilities Department is vigilantly sanitizing our educational spaces as we typically do during cold and flu season. We are following all recommended guidelines to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
We remain deeply committed to student and staff wellness and will continue to share new information with you, as necessary, about this evolving situation.
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Additional statement posted 3/5/20: The Bridgewater Raynham Regional School District Facilities Department continues to be vigilant in sanitizing our educational spaces as we typically do during cold and flu season. A list of increased precautions is posted below. Our Nurse Leader will also continue to monitor the situation through our local Boards of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health/School Health Unit, as well as pediatric health care providers within our communities. Please know that we are truly committed to the safety and well being of our students & staff. We will continue to keep you informed of any updates as advised by our local and state Departments of Health. I thank you for your time.
Respectfully, Derek J. Swenson
Superintendent Schools
Increased Precautions:
BRRSD: Head /Daytime Custodians daily clean and disinfect throughout the day front entrances glass and frames, common areas/stairwell hand rails, water fountains,
BRRSD: Night time custodians Normal Cleaning Standards and Expectations
BRRSD: Night time custodians disinfect door knobs
BRRSD: Night time custodians 1Xper week Electrostatic spray all rooms
BRRSD: Night Time custodians 1Xper week Electrostatic spray all physical education equipment, mats, etc.
Chartwells Food Services: Daily sanitize/disinfect cafeteria tables, kitchen equipment and surfaces
Lucini Bus Lines: Normal cleaning procedures as well as an Electrostatic spraying of all buses & vans operating within BRRSD District
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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
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What did infant use to mean?
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 March 11, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Hope.
"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, Janice O'Brien, Megan Piche, 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 3/8/20")
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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