October 20, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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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.”
About the Citizen of the Year Award and The Rotary Club
October 21 7 pm The Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth St East Bridgewater
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. Tickets to the event are $20 can be bought
here.
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Historical Tidbit:
Plymouth "shire town"
Plymouth County was part of the original 1620 Plymouth Colony, but it did not actually become a County until 1685. Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, Hampshire and Dukes Counties were all formed before Plymouth.
The reasons for a state to divide into counties were: it allowed for greater power and extended authority farther than an individual town; it also facilitated a Probate Court for civil and criminal matters; and allowed assigned officers to serve more effectively in regard to territorial conflicts.
In England, areas were divided into territories owned by an Earl or Count (County). Each Count assigned a representative officer referred to as "shire-reeve" (or sheriff). The town where the court for the county is held is called "shire town." The six original towns of Plymouth County were: Scituate, Duxbury, Marshfield, Bridgewater, Middleborough and Plymouth. Today Plymouth County encompasses 26 towns and one city.
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Respectfully submitted by Robert Lundquist
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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!
Mary Stowe
won
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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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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Majesty & Mystery of Crop Circles
Mon, Oct 28th, 10:30a
Sign up by Wed, Oct. 23rd (508-894-1262)
WB Council on Aging
John Root will intrigue us by featuring designs that have been appearing with increasing sophistication in farmers’ fields and other locations all over the world, many of which occur near sacred sites and refer to mystical traditions.
"This program is supported by a grant from the Trustees For The Home For Aged Men in the City of Brockton"
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W B Conservation Commission
October 15th, 2019
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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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Greater Bridgewater Women of Today: Touch a Truck
Sun, Oct 27th
11a - 2p
300 Bedford Street, Bridgewater
$5 per person
Children can wear their Halloween costumes and Trick-or-Treat at each vehicle. Face painting will be at the event and music will be provided by DJ Jeff Fowler Productions. There will be hot dogs, and hamburgers, and other concessions available for purchase. Please park at HarborOne Bank (diagonally across the street from Sullivan Tire) at 295 Bedford St. and there will also be a free shuttle service running from Legion Field to the event. This is a weather permitting event.
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Town Admin Update: Oct 16th Selectmen
West Bridgewater Town Administrator David Gagne gives you a preview on what will be on the agenda for the October 16th Board of Selectmen
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We've got you covered!
Work smarter not harder!
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(508) 279-0950
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Mindfulness Coaching
For a different perspective!
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Call for a FREE consultation
781-223-8221
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W.B 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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Cranberry Season
Photography by Sue Basile of the process of harvesting cranberries.
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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:
What where the six original towns in Plymouth County?
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 23, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers
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Connection. It is a necessity:
Unplug.
Be part of a conversation.
Smile.
Listen.
You will feel so-o-o much better.
“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.” ~ William James
“Invisible threads are the strongest ties.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ~ Brené Brown
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Share yourself with someone else, you will be glad you did. Have a great week! ~ 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
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