August 4, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Historical Tidbit: The Beautification of East Bridgewater in the 1820's
In the late 1820's, a beautification program was adopted by a local resident, Williams Latham, who was born on the farm at the corner of Plymouth and Bridge streets in 1803. Latham planted a number of shade trees along the streets of East Bridgewater. When Latham died in 1883, he left behind a considerable sum of money in his will to be used for the care of the shade trees and also for the drinking fountains, known as watering troughs for horses.
The narrow paths of the village that were lined by Mr. Latham's trees were busy with wagons, buggies, and carts. A heavy winter storm could tie up the roads and easily cripple the village. So men with wooden shovels were employed at 12 1/2 cents per hour to keep the streets clear of snow. To make travel easier in the winter, the town voted in 1832 to widen the streets to help prevent drifting.
~ Facts from the East Bridgewater Sesquicentennial book
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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!
Greg Redd
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 a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
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License Your Dog Today
License effective today thru June 30th 2020.
For all additional information regarding licensing please click
here.
Licenses cannot be issued without a current rabies vaccination on file with the Town Clerk.
Late fees will be applied September 1st.
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Passport Service
There will be no Passport Services at the East Bridgewater Town Hall until the 27th of August 2019. If you would like to schedule an appointment after the 27th please call the Veterans’ Service Officer at (508) 378-1603 or email at cbuckley@ebmass.com
The Whitman COA offers passport services (By Appointment Only) at 16 Hayden Ave., Whitman Phone: 781-447-7619.
Read more.
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Fundraising While you Shop
Orders should be placed by Monday, August 5th.
The Union Congregational Church of East Bridgewater is offering gift cards for sale with
ShopWithScrip. Gift cards for stores you normally shop at purchased through this service will donate a percentage for church funds. This is a great way to support to church as well as a way to get a head start on your holiday shopping! For more information, contact Laurie at 508.378.2874.
Click here for the order forum. Respectfully submitted,Union Congregational Church.
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Teen Movie Night
Monday, Aug 5th at 6p at the East Bridgewater Public Library. Popcorn and soda will be provided, bring your favorite candy and some friends for the screening of the classic film JAWS. Information retrieved from
the EBPL.
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The Space Race: Race for the Moon
This talk will be led by Professor Joseph Doyle from the Observatory at BSU. The talk will cover the race to space of the mid-50's through the mid-70's, the achievement itself, and the cultural significance. What better way to celebrate 50 years since landing on the moon than to learn more about the feat?
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Blast Off!
Thursday, Aug 8th at 3p, East Bridgewater library. Join us for this fun 10 years old and up craft! You fold and decorate your own book. Please call to register at (508) 378-1616 by August 7th. Retrieved from the
East Bridgewater Public Library.
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Thrift Store Hours & Community Meal
The East Bridgewater United Methodist Church Thrift Shop, located at
54 N Central St, will be open Wednesdays from 2:15-5:15p and on Saturdays from 10-1p.
Community meals held by the church are offered every Wednesday at 5:30p. The meal is free but donations are gratefully accepted to keep them going!
Look for us on our Facebook
page.
Respectfully Submitted, Toni Finlay
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Softball Tryouts
Sunday, August 11th 2-5p, East Bridgewater Rec Fields, 100 Church Street, EB. Bay State Blaze Girls Fastpitch Club Softball team is holding Tryouts for the 2020 season, open to all without cost or obligation come and learn the game.For more information, please contact Marty French at
mdfrench14@gmail.com or 617-827-5478 Information retrieved from David Chenette.
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Yoga for the rest of us!
Learn how to open your spine & find YOUR bliss…
New classes forming NOW!
Space is limited. Call & register today!
More movement, less stress!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Registration is Now Open!
Registration for Youth Baseball and Softball for the fall is now open.
Respectfully submitted, East Bridgewater Little League Board.
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1918 Global Pandemic of Spanish Influenza Presentation
Tues. Aug 13th, 10am at East Bridgewater Senior Center. Presented by Shellie Karol-Chik, the President of the Old Bridgewater Historical Society, this lecture will discuss this pandemic's effect on the Bridgewaters and the beginnings of this devastating event, from Patient Zero in Kansas, through the trenches of WWI, and back to Boston’s shores, where Wave Two began in Camp Devens. Information retrieved from the
East Bridgewater COA. Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up.
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What will you find at the farm today?
Native Cantaloupe! Only $1.99 each!
Stop by today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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A Midsummer's Night in the Garden II
Wednesday, August 14th from 5:00p-7:30p at Queset Garden, behind Ames Free Library
53 Main Street, North Easton.
Enjoy this free networking event with Metro South Chamber and Cresent Credit Union. This location offers a beautiful view of an Italianate style garden and a newly restored historic location that links the Ames Free Library to Queset House.This event is complimentary, but please RSVP in advance! For more information, contact Lexi Reinertson at (508) 586-0500 x 231 and
click here to register. Respectfully submitted, Metro South Chamber.
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Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
August 20th, 9a-5p, registration starting at 8:30a at 30 Reservoir Park Dr.,Rockland.
This FREE 8-hour course teaches how to help
someone who is developing a mental
health problem or experienced a
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Human Impact: Stories of the Opioid Epidemic
Fuller Art Museum Exibit
September 28th 2019- May 3rd 2020
Open 10a-5p on weekdays and weekends
Open 10a-9p on Thursdays at 455 Oak St, Brockton.
This exhibit aims to broaden awareness of the opioid epidemic and its ruinous effect, while offering messages of hope, resiliency, and recovery. An inspiring outlook on a widespread heartbreaking issue. Artists involved include John Anderson, Roslindale, MA; Deborah Baronas, Warren, RI; David Bogus, Lexington, KY; Eva Camacho-Sanchez, Florence, MA; Jodi Colella, Somerville, MA; Merill Comeau, Concord, MA; Steve Loar, East Grand Rapids, MI; Natasha Morris, Miami, FL; Holly Roddenbery, Greenville, NC; Deborah Santoro, Groton, MA; and Jessica Skultety, Phillipsburg, NJ.
Respectfully submitted,Titilayo Ngwenya. Artist Pictured,Holly Roddenbery, A Few Drops of Compassion
Read More.
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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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Douglas R. Grogan, Jr., MD,
Jennifer Hall DiFalco, MD
Janis A. Shakr, FNP, BC
Susan Andrea,
FNP, BC
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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Local Wild Life and Nature
Photos by Mary McDonough
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
Historical Tidbit Question:
How much were men paid to keep streets clear of snow?
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 August 7, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Family Time.
“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” ~ Mother Teresa
"Onion rings in the car cushions do not improve with time." ~ Erma Bombeck
“Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” ~ David Ogden Stiers
"All of us have moments in our lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with a white carpet is one of them. " ~ Erma Bombeck
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Summer brings sunshine and time with our family. Enjoy the little ones in your life. ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Taylor Fruzzetti, Christina Montana, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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