September 15, 2019
~ Building East Bridgewater Community One Positive Story at a Time
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The East Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments 9/11 Memorial Service
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East Bridgewater native and Secret Service Master Officer Craig Miller who died in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center while rendering aid was remembered. Our East Bridgewater Memorial, originally dedicated on Sept. 11, 2016, was built in honor of Secret Service Master Officer Miller. The memorial includes a metal beam from the World Trade Center wreckage. It was built through the volunteer efforts of Joel Thomas, Robert DiFazio, Tim Sands, the Kiwanis Club and many other volunteers. At this year’s ceremony, resident Robert DiFazio and his family dedicated a new flag pole and flag to the memorial site.
Secret Service Master Officer Miller’s family was present for the ceremony and then attended the annual 9/11 State House memorial service in Boston. “This memorial serves as a reminder of the personal connection our community has to that day and we are honored that Secret Service Master Officer Miller’s family were able to join us at the ceremony this year,” Chief Allen said.
“We are proud to host this service each year in honor of Secret Service Master Officer Miller and all of the victims of 9/11,” Chief Harhen said. “We encourage everyone to take a few moments on Sept. 11th to remember and honor those who lost their lives that day.”
Information & event picture credits: Benjamin Poulin on
ebpd.org
EB Tower Trug & American Flag Image Credit: Nicole Letourneau
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Historical Tidbit: Joppa Grill
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Printed on the back of the pen and ink postcard: "Member Mass. & National Restaurant Association; comfortably air conditioned. Joppa Grill is located in the historical village of Elmwood, Mass., originally called Joppa. The first house was built in 1662 by Thomas Whitman. In 1682 a tannery was started by Ensign Edward Mitchell who employed a tanner by the name of Simon, and as the Bible speaks of "Simon, a tanner from Joppa," the name Joppa was given to the village; Bob and Harriett Hall. "better food" Fine pastries; Joppa bread sticks (we do not serve wines or liquors); open 11:30 noon to 7:30 PM, closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except holidays); Tel. E.B. DRake 8-2 11. Junction Routes 18-106
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The window air conditioning unit was able to be purchased in 1931. According to
Popular Mechanics,
it was quite a thing to boast about!
History compiled by J. Rose.
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BUZZ AROUND INTERNSHIPS
Journalism * Marketing * Business Finance
Apply for your spot in our 12 week program. Limited spots available in convenient downtown Bridgewater.
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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
EB Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Mon & Tues 9 - 8 ; Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 - 5
Saturday 9 - 2
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 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm and last Saturday from 9:30 am - 11:00 am
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 - 6:30pm open to all.
A donation is appreciated.
United Methodist Church 54 N. Central St EB
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Congratulations!
Louise Dombrowski
won a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with Jacquelyn Rose
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
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The American Legion Post 91
Monthly Meeting
Sep 17th
7:30 - 9:30p
East Bridgewater Town Hall
781-956-6116
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Get Your Grants Ready East Bridgewater Artists!
Mass Cultural Council's Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences annually. Each year, LCCs award more than $3 million in grants. Currently, there are 329 local and regional councils that represent all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth, these councils are local volunteers, approving grants for local arts & culture projects.
Applicants may apply to the LCC Program for projects, operating support, ticket subsidy programs, artist residencies, fellowships or other activities, based on local priorities and needs. LCCs may also choose to fund cultural field trips for children, grades pre-K through 12, by subsidizing the cost for children to attend programs in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences (including performances, educational tours and exhibits).
The LCC application process can be quite competitive. Because of the large number of requests and the limited funds available for regranting, many LCCs receive far more applications than they can fully, or even partially, fund. Average grants tend to be modest ($500-$750).
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Prophett Funeral Home Community Scholarship Winners
This year's winners in the Prophett Funeral Home Community Scholarship were Madison Bradbury from East Bridgewater, Jonathan Drass from West Bridgewater, and Elizabeth Buczek from Bridgewater/Raynham High School .
Prophett Funeral Home Community Scholarships have been awarded since 2017 equaling $9,000 in scholarship monies to seniors of three local high schools. Each participant has to write a short story about the Prophett seal and it can’t be about death or dying.
There is one $1,000 scholarship to a winner at each of these high schools; East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, and Bridgewater-Raynham.
This year the participation was 2 applicants from East Bridgewater, 7 applicants from West Bridgewater, and 8 applicants from Bridgewater-Raynham.
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Grande Old Raffle
Salon Esprit
is sponsoring a raffle to benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Get your tickets now!
Prizes include:
Year's Worth of Free Haircuts at Salon Esprit
$100 Gift Certificate from Tiger Tattoo,
and many more . . .
Tickets: $1 for one - $2 for three - $5 for ten
Drawing at 3:45 P.M. on
Saturday, October 19
Salon Esprit Carriage Crossing, 225 Bedford Street - Route 18, 508.378.1530
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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
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Stop in today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Stray Cat Strut 5K Walk/Run 2019
Saturday, September 21st, 9a
East Bridgewater Town Hall - 175 Central St
Online registration is open until the end of the day on September 19th. On-site registration and bib pickup will be available on race day beginning at 8:00 am at town hall.
Race Day Parking: Central School - 107 Central Street
Medals will be awarded for specific times (first, second, third female for instance or first place over 55 years old; or youngest child to walk, etc)
Click
here for more info about the Standish Humane Society.
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2nd Annual STRAY CAT STRUT 5K - September 21, 2019
Adult: $25.00 online (plus fee)/ $30.00 on-site Child (10 & under): $15.00 online (plus fee) / $20.00 on-site Adult w/cat ears: $30.00 online (plus fee)/$35.00 on-site Student (11-18): $20.00 online (plus fee)/ $25.00 on-site Online registration
Read more
southshorerace.com
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Fourth Annual
Harvest Festival
Sat, Sept 21st, 1 - 3p
(Rain Date- Sunday 9/22, 1 - 3p)
East Bridgewater Community Gardens at Sachem Rock Farm, Plymouth St.
FREE and Open to the Public
- Harvest Sharing Table
- Light Refreshments
- Seed Packets
- Music
- Chickens
- Worm Composting Demo
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Ham and Bean Supper
Sat, Sept 21st, 6p
East Bridgewater United Methodist Church
54 N. Central St. in East Bridgewater
We are having a Ham and Bean Supper Fundraiser. Most of the food is donated by members. The menu includes ham, different kinds of beans, potato salad, coleslaw, bread and dessert. The charge is $10 per person.
Following the supper will be a concert with Joyful Noise, our own church band playing Christian music favorites. The concert is at 7p. A freewill offering will be taken during the service.
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Our 12th Annual
15 Acre
Corn Maze
is Open!
Sept 14 - Oct 27
Sat & Sun
10 am - 4 pm
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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FREE Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga!
Sun, Sept. 15,
1 pm
Come experience the difference!
Now taking new
Embodyment® Yoga Therapy clients
Learn how you can live pain-free!
More movement, less stress!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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East Bridgewater Marching Band
East Bridgewater Marching Band impressing the School Committee with the new uniforms and performance of Stevie Wonder's Sir Duke.
Read more
www.facebook.com
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EBYSA 2020 Spring Travel Tryout Registration
Spring travel tryouts will start on Sat, Sept 21st and Fri, Sept 27th at the Bridgewater Dome. Specific times for age groups will be posted shortly but will be between 4:30 - 9:30p on Saturday and between 5 - 9:30p on Friday night..
Read more
docs.google.com
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Now is the perfect time to renew your lawn and we have the tools to
make it easy!
Work smarter
not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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OLD COLONY YMCA –
EAST BRIDGEWATER
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Register Today!
(508) 378-3913
635 Plymouth St, East Bridgewater
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Arts & Crafts Fair
Sat, Sept 28th; 9a - 3p
East Bridgewater United Methodist Church
54 N. Central St.
There will be many vendors from the surrounding area. We will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks at a church table.
There is no entry fee and will be held outside, rain or shine.
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We Need Coaches!
We're looking for baseball coaches/volunteers at the lower levels so teams can be formed and the season can start. If you'd like to coach this fall season, please send us an email at
EBplayeragent@gmail.com.
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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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Treat Yourself to a YUMMY Breakfast or Lunch!
We're Open:
Mon - Sat: 8am - 4pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm
12 Temple St. * Whitman
(781) 447-1064
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East Bridgewater United Methodist Church Thrift Shop
...is full of surprising treasures and friendly faces!
Open each Wednesday 2:15 - 5:15p and Saturday 10a - 1p.
54 N. Central St. in East Bridgewater
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was the Joppa Grill phone number?
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 September 15, 2019 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, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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It Takes Courage
It takes courage to believe in yourself, confidence that your ideas and views are of value. Take heart.... None of us has ALL the answers. Your voice is important!
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
~ Winston S. Churchill
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” ~E.E. Cummings
“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. - Atticus Finch”
~ Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” ~Coco Chanel
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Write your story, and be the hero. ~ Jacquie
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