October 27, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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An Interview with Marilyn Mather, Director of the
WB Council On Aging
Marilyn graciously responded to some questions about the COA. The activities they provide are so important because "With more than 2,000 citizens living in West Bridgewater between the ages of 60 - 100 it is our mission to provide services and programs that support independence, health, comfort, dignity, security, and general wellness".
"The West Bridgewater Council On Aging (Department of Elder Services) is dedicated to providing older citizens of the community a variety of support programs, services and referrals. Our Community Outreach programs include Health Benefit Counseling, Mass Health Applications, Case Advocacy, Home Visits, Safety Assurance, Emergency Food, , Meals On Wheels, Food Stamps Applications, and etc. They also offer a variety of health and wellness programs such as Tai Chi, Exercise & Muscle Conditioning, Zumba Gold, Line Dancing, Walking Club and Pickleball."
Marilyn Continued: "Arts & Crafts can offer participants a deep sense of calm and well-being as well as a way to express their creative side. Classes offered at the WB COA include Mandala Art, Swedish Weaving, Ceramics, "Make & Take" Essential Oils, Painting Class, Jewelry Making, Jewelry Art, etc. Other activities offered include: Day and Overnight Trips, Educational Programs, Inter-generational Programs, Bridge Club, Lending Library, Holiday Parties, MahJongg, "SINGO", Savy Senior Tech Days, and Lunch and a Movie. We also serve hot, nutritious lunches on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays."
I learned so much about the Council of Aging and impressed how they help everyone stay healthy.
Story credit: Beyonnie Whitaker, BuzzAround Intern, Sophomore at Bridgewater State University
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Historical Tidbit: Wheelwright
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The Blacksmith and Wheelwright were often housed together and usually the same person. The Blacksmith would keep good shoes on the feet of those large workhorses that worked the farms and delivered goods. As a Wheelwright, he kept the tires on the wagons.
Occasionally the tires had to be repaired because in the summer season, the wheels would dry out and the tires would loosen. The wagon would be brought to the Wheelwright and the tires would be taken off the wheel. The tire would be "upset," i.e., made a little smaller. The wheel would be placed on a big millstone that was outside in back of the shop. The tire rim would be heated in a bonfire near by, brought into the shop red hot and dropped over the wheel. When cooled, the iron or steel tires would contract, thus making it tight again around the wheel. This process, called "setting wheels," would have to be done to all wagon wheels.
Image Credit: Wikicommons
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Respectfully submitted by Sue Basile
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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 - 5p
Spring Street School
2 Spring St WB
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Congratulations!
Debra Reavis
won
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant Christine Harkins.
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Vote for Tazer
Oct 23-Nov 3rd
Tazer has been nominated for the Aftermath K9 grant!
To support our WB K-9 unit, y
ou can vote for Tazer once every 24 hours.
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Baby Sing & Play
Thursdays, 10:30a
Alternate Saturdays, 10:15a
For babies & toddlers up to 2 years.
Come and meet some new friends!
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Oct 16, 2019 Selectmen's Meeting
Video Courtesy of WBTV
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WB Conservation Commission
October 15, 2019 Video Courtesy of WBTV
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For Teens:Tuesday Read-Aloud
Join Michelle for a snack, a read-aloud & discussion of a relevant teen book.
Drop in’s welcome.
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Want a glorious bed of tulips next year? It's time to plant spring flowering bulbs! Come in today and shop our selection!
Stop in today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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WB Athletic Boosters:Comedy Fundraiser
Sat, Nov 2nd
Doors open at 7:00p
Show starts at 8:00p
Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, 323 Broad St., Bridgewater
Please bring your own snacks, there will be a cash bar, & awesome raffles!
Event is 18+ & tickets are $25 each
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Tales of the Bridgewater Triangle
Host Nathan Mayer speaks with guests on the myths and legends surrounding the "Bridgewater Triangle".
Video Courtesy of WBTV
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Overcoming Conflict
with Mindfulness
Battle over the same things?
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Call for a FREE consultation
781-223-8221
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We have many compressors to add power to your next project!
Work smarter not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Meet Leah O'Bryan one of our new teachers:
Current Position:7th and 8th grade English
"I graduated from Bridgewater State University, and am from Rockland, MA and went to Rockland High School. I subbed in a few south shore towns and taught English in Cambodia for 4 months and during the summer I am assistant director of a local Summer camp.
Special Interests or hobbies: As an English teacher I love reading and writing, but also love sports, hiking, hanging out with my family and friends and traveling.
Why I chose West Bridgewater to work in:
West Bridgewater is a great district, with an amazing administration across the board who supports you.
Your initial thoughts of teaching in West Bridgewater: I long-term subbed last year and loved working here and was excited to dive back in with other teachers who support their students and support one another. I love it!"
Welcome Aboard Leah, we are so glad you chose to become a Wildcat!
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Taunton River Watershed
Alliance Annual Meeting
Saturday, Nov 2nd, 5 - 7p
Bristol County Agricultural High School
135 Center Street, Dighton MA.
There will be a guest speaker, Eric J Walberg. He will be discussing
potential impacts of climate change in southeastern Massachusetts. Manomet is a non-profit organization that works to apply science and engage people to sustain our world.
Refreshments will be served and TRWA Calendar photographs from the past five years will be on display.
For More Information:
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Congratulations Meredith Anderson, WB's
2019 Citizen of The Year
Meredith Anderson was born to Joseph and Linda Craig in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The family moved to West Bridgewater before her first birthday. Her siblings are: Caroline (who is deaf), Taylor, and Hayley. Meredith is a graduate of West Bridgewater High School. She earned her Bachelors of Business Administration degree at Northeastern University and graduate degree of Masters of Science in Taxation at Suffolk University. Meredith met her husband, Shawn Anderson, in West Bridgewater. They have three children: Melanie (9) is in the third grade and twin boys who are six years old and in kindergarten.
Meredith delivered her twin boys while home alone in 2013. They arrived 11 weeks early while she was on bed rest. WB paramedics arrived just as the second baby was born. She and Shawn were on TV for this (WBZ Channel 4 News), and then again a year later when Shawn had a bad car accident. That one was a national show - ABC's "Save My Life: Boston Trauma" Season 1, Episode 5 & 6.
Meredith has extensive community involvement. She has been chairperson of the Town of West Bridgewater Finance Committee for the last three years and a member for over eight years. Meredith is a member of the West Bridgewater Lions Club.
She is past President of the West Bridgewater PTO performing an important service to lead fundraising and sponsorship efforts to provide important social and educational opportunities for the children of West Bridgewater outside the routine curriculum.
Most recently she initiated the Friends of Friendship Park Playground, ( a 501(c)(3) charity), in 2017 and leads as President of this community driven initiative to renovate and replace equipment in the Friendship Park Playground.
Meredith leads all these activities while also working full time as a CPA and Partner in CPA firm: Coval Anderson Coval LLC. Meredith is inspirational in her dedication to the West Bridgewater community in addition to her professional and personal accomplishments.
Meredith says, “I am most proud of my roots in West Bridgewater. I grew up in West Bridgewater, went through the West Bridgewater public school system, attended excellent colleges, and out of anywhere in the world, I chose to settle down and raise my family here.”
Pictured: Meredith and her family, plus Rotarian Mark Linde at the Rotary's Citizen of the Year Award Ceremony from Oct 21st.
The net proceeds of the Citizen of the Year program are used to support the five Community Service Awards (scholarships) provided to graduating high school seniors from the Bridgewaters. Over the 49 years of the club's existence, its members have provided more than $69,000 of such assistance for higher education. Questions, please contact Deb at
daz9250@gmail.com
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant Christine Harkins.
Historical Tidbit Question:
What is the process called for repairing all wagon wheels?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
On October 31, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers
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Strength
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." ~ Christopher Reeve
"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
"For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over again." ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald
"What makes you different or weird, that's your strength." ~Meryl Streep
"Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently. ~Maya Angelou
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Strength is the ability to keep trying. That's the only way to make it better. You can do it, stand strong. ~ Jacquie
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The
Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Sarah Harkins, Theresa McNulty, Christina Montana, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Greg Venezia & Beyonnie Whitaker.
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