March 1, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Help a Scout and Your Town
Want to help me improve Halifax? I'm raising money to benefit Friends of HOPS and any donation will help make an impact.
My name is Ryan McCarthy and I am a Life Scout from BSA Troop 39 in Halifax, MA. I am working towards the Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. One of the requirements for the rank is to complete a service project that will benefit the community.
Halifax has renovated its playground after several years of planning by Friends of HOPS (Halifax Open Play Space). For my project, I would like to expand the playground renovation by installing picnic tables under the soon to be built pavilion. The tables will be 46" square, one of which will be handicapped accessible. All of the tables are ADA approved. These tables will give families a place to sit in the shade at the playground.
I am seeking donations to cover the cost of the of the tables which will be ordered from UltiPlay Parks and Playground inc. Ultiplay is the company that the new playground equipment was ordered from so it has proven to be a high quality, high standard, and unfortunately a high priced company. Other expenses are the shipping of the tables and refreshments for any scouts helping on the project. Scouts are encouraged to seek donations from the community and any donation to make this plan to improve my town would be appreciated.
Thank you for helping make my town a better place!
Ryan McCarthy
Troop 39, Halifax MA
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Voting and Elections
Elections, both Town and State, and registration are primarily the responsibility of the Town Clerk and the Board of Registrars.
Presidential Primary Voting is
March 3, 2020 - 7a to 8p - Halifax Elementary School Gym, 464 Plymouth Street.
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Historical Tidbit:
Shared Memories
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"What a great memory for when I was little, living at Watson's during the depression, we would take our coupons and our little cart and the list from Mom and pick up cloth bags of rice, potatoes, flour, lard, orange dry food coloring to color the lard to make it look like butter, white pea beans in the raw, little white beans, salt pork, dry yeast, powdered milk and fels naptha soap. At that time it was Minor's store, it was also the post office. We had to walk a mile to get to the store, then back home, taking turns dragging the cart." Shared by Martha Davis
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"As I remember, when Harry left the Estes store, he took the penny candy business with him as Mr. Case rearranged the layout of the store and post office and started what I call self service - he had isles that you could walk around and pick out and pick up what you wanted to purchase, whereas before everything used to be on shelves behind the counter. Being allowed to handle everything was a real novelty and got some of us in trouble as we did not always have the 10 cents to buy the comic book that we wanted and we would go to the other end of the store to try to read the comic before we got yelled at. Others got in trouble by trying and sometimes getting away with taking them without paying for them or buying one and having another under their coat. But Rufus Case was pretty good to the kids as he had kids in our age group also. I can remember when one of the city ward kids at Joe Watson's ran away and was found hiding in the cellar of Cases store for over a week I think." Taken from an email sent to my aunt Dorene Kiernan from Harry L. Armstrong."
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Respectfully Submitted, Sue Basile
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Town Hall
499 Plymouth Street
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a - 4p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
781-293-2271
Fall / Winter Hours
Mon. & Wed. 12 - 8p
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10a - 5p
Saturday 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Congratulations!
Jillian Wiencko
won a
a 16 oz Bee Charmed candle, the scent of
your choice! (value $15.99)
from Bee Charmed Gift Shop
494 N. Bedford St (Rt 18), East Bridgewater
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win 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.
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Seniors, Need A Ride to the Polls?
The COA van will be available
Tuesday, March 3rd from 9a-12p to pick up/drop off any seniors who would like to vote!
Please call 781-293-7313 for a ride.
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Genealogy Group
Wed, March 4th
1:00p
The Genealogy Club meets monthly. Join other amateur family historians in a casual atmosphere to share findings, resources and ideas of your mutual interest.
The Holmes Library is committed to the development of genealogical resources for those researching the early families of Halifax as well as residents interested in searching for their roots.
CONTACT: 781-293-2271
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Adult Co-Ed Volleyball
Sign up now
When: April 4 - June 15
Offered by The Halifax Youth & Recreation Department.
This is an all skill levels, drop-in recreational league.
Sign up and join us for some volleyball fun! Only $20 for the whole session!
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Chowder Luncheons
Fridays, Mar 6 - Apr 10 11:30 – 1:00p
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St.
The Halifax Congregational Church will be hosting Chowder Luncheons each Friday during the Lenten Season.
The luncheons will consist of your choice of clam or corn chowders, dessert and a beverage. The cost per person is $8.00. For those who prefer to have chowder only, the cost is $6.00. Take-out is also available.
Please come and join us for a wonderful luncheon and fellowship! All are warmly welcomed.
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Helpful Tips for Staying Healthy:
1. Frequent handwashing is the BEST way to prevent and combat the spread of germs! Wash hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer.
2. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use an elbow or arm if no tissue is available.
3. Do not share drinks, food or unwashed utensils.
4. Get plenty of rest, eat healthy foods and drink lots of water.
5. Avoid people that are sick and stay home when you are sick.
6. Disinfect surfaces that are prone to germs (phones, keyboards, doorknobs, toothbrushes, etc.).
These are THE BEST ways to protect yourself... no matter WHAT the illness.
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Wednesday & Thursdays 10:00a
Halifax Historical Museum
516 Plymouth St.
Available to all seniors.
Join them!
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Halifax Elementary School Spirit Days
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Reusable Bag Fundraiser
Friends of Hops will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 Community Bag sold at the Stop & Shop store located at 341 Plymouth Street, Halifax in the month of March.
facebook.com/friendsofhopshalifax
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We're Your COMPLETE Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
WINTER IS STILL HERE!
We have everything you need to keep yourself, your pets, fish and feathered friends safe safe, and warm!
Stop in today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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5th Annual Multi-Cultural Business Forum & After Hours
Thursday, March 5th; 5- 7:30p; Fuller Craft Museum
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Making Music for Music and Drama
Silver Lake Performing Arts Association on Sunday, March 15th 6:00p
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Sign up for St Patty's Day Luncheon
Tuesday, March 10th
Noon - 3:00p
Our Lady of the Lake Church-Parish Hall
PLEASE CALL THE COA AT 781-293-7313 TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ANNUAL ST PATRICK'S DAY LUNCHEON!!
Cost is $10 per person
Please join us for a very special St. Patrick’s
“Wearing of the Green Party”. John Ahl will bring the entertainment. John has sung at many
venues, and will bring a selection of
acoustic and Irish music. Please reserve
your spot today by calling our office.
We will be graciously served at this event by members of the Sheriff’s Department and our
local Police Department.
Menu includes: Corned beef, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, turnips, onions, cornbread and dessert.
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Our Lady of the Lake Lenten
Chowder Suppers
Fridays, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th & April 3rd
4:30 - 6:00p
580 Monponsett St., 781-293-797
Featuring: delicious homemade clam chowder and corn chowder, homemade comfy mac & cheese and a weekly special (to be announced). The meal is only $5 and will include corn bread, choice of entrée, dessert and beverage. This is a great buy, all homemade with quality ingredients and cheaper than pizza. We will also have take out available. Why not plan on joining us!
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Winter Landscape
Mary Wright Julius' winter landscape photos features Caribou lichen, snowdrops (Galanthus), and red winterberries (Ilex verticillata). These miraculous species are unique and beautiful in their own way.
Thank you Mary for reminding us that spring is right around the corner!
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Silver Lake High School Parent Mary Luscinski-Gravinese
Expresses Appreciation
In response to the high school's February 7th hazmat event, Ms Luscinski-Gravinese posted on Facebook her thoughts about the event. The following is excerpts from that post, re-printed with her permission.
"It was unique and uncharted territory and there are 1200 students to handle. Dismissing students who wanted to leave was not a priority - evacuating them to a safe place was the ONLY priority. And keeping an accurate count of where all students were was important.
For the others who were in the area where the danger happened to be (my child included in this group) the priority was to get them evaluated at a hospital - being super cautious. My kid didn’t want to go but they needed to be sure all was ok. It was scary but thanks to Penny Morris Svenson - who was in contact with me all day and Ryan Herrick, an amazing EMT who kept the ambulance with my son and another couple kids calm and secure - they made it through and learned something. They trust the people who are in charge and felt safe."
"Please please please speak with your kids about the procedure and process for an emergency. I hope and pray this never happens again." "We live in a different time and our first responders are trained over and over how to handle these situations far better than us. Let’s trust them to do their jobs."
"I appreciate Michaela Gill - Penny Svenson, all first responders and the entire staff at Silver Lake for their efforts and thoughtfulness today. God Bless."
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win 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.
Historical Tidbit Question:
Where was the candy in the store before it had self service?
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 4, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Megan Piche, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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As we prepare to vote: Seak, Hug, Love
I think about the expanse and the complexities of our nations and the world's issues and I become overwhelmed.
Then I remember this simple quote:
“If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart.”
― Lao-tse
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Please vote. It does matter that you be a part of our national & world community and choose who will speak for you.
And then go home, do something loving for yourself, hug your kids & tell family you love them. Our approach to personal relationships and caring for our own mind, body & spirit will save the world.
Peace, Jacquie
Video Credit: Who Will Speak For Me
(c) 2018 Joe Jencks/Turtle Bear Music
BuzzAround Exclusive Video
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