November 10, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Veterans Luncheon
The Council on Aging offered a special luncheon to honor our local veterans.
Thank you for your service!
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Historical Tidbit:
Members of First Halifax
Girl Scout Troop
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"Halifax Girl Scouts, members of Troop 1, are planning an active program for the winter season. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are: Priscilla Thompson, Eleanor Joslin, Mrs. Myra Thompson, assistant leader; Lorraine King, Edith Major, Virginia Whitman, Doreen Bosworth, Mrs. Elizabeth Joslin, leader; Estelle Eidler and Beverly Titus." [Under newspaper photo of the girls.]
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I believe this picture was taken in the mid 1940's as my aunt, Doreen (Bosworth) Kiernan is one of the girls in the photo. She was born in 1930 and the girls in the photo look to be in their early teens.
"Early in May of 1942, fourteen girls gathered at the home of Mrs. Myra Thompson to organize a Girl Scout Troop. The troop was registered June 14, with Mrs. Elizabeth Joslin, leader, and Mrs. Myra Thompson, assistant leader, and on the evening of July 26, in the presence of relatives and friends, the girls and leaders took part in the investiture exercises on the Town Hall lawn."
The girls were very active with a sightseeing trip to Plymouth and a cookout at Richmond Park. During the summer months they held a bake sale to earn money, had swimming lessons and each girl had put in 10 hours making Red Cross surgical dressings, completing 1,915 dressings. They also made scrapbooks for children in the hospitals. Before the year ended, they took the Red Cross Junior fist aid course with Laurence W. Grover as instructor and cooking lessons under the direction of Mrs. Oscar Gassett.
There have been no records found of this first Girl Scout Troop other then the article from the newspaper I have. The Halifax Historical Society is always looking for any information pertaining to the town, be it from the past or present. If any reader has any information or photos they wish to share please contact me as I would like to have copies of the material for the Museum.
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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. 12-8
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10-5
Saturday 10-2
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Route 106)
Halifax, MA 781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30-4p
St
Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St
Halifax, MA (781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9 am
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Congratulations!
Kimberly Bamberg
won a
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people)
at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater.
Includes a breakfast buffet!
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win
One Free Embodyment® Yoga
Therapy session at
Bliss Through Yoga
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Veterans Day Ceremony
Mon, Nov 11th, 9:00a
Town Hall
499 Plymouth St.
This short ceremony includes the laying of wreaths at the various monuments near the Town Hall and a few words from the attendees.
For more information, please contact the Veterans' Agent, Will Corey, at 781-293-1724. Anyone interested in participating should contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316.
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Fall Clean Up Day
Additional Special Event
Three special vendors will be outside the Town Hall on Nov 16th:
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Halifax Beautification Committee in partnership with Keep Massachusetts Beautiful's
Fall Clean Up Day!
Sat, Nov 16th
Town Hall Front Steps, 499 Plymouth St.
10:00a - 12:00p
We are asking residents, community groups and businesses to join us in helping to beautify Halifax by cleaning up litter in your neighborhoods, along roadsides, and in public areas around town! You may meet us at the Town Hall at 10:00 am to get your bags and gloves. You may either choose an area to clean up or select from our list of "high-litter areas". Please review the attached
GUIDELINES for your information and safety! BONUS: All participants will receive a re-usable shopping tote!
If you are unable to join us at this time...if possible, please find a convenient time to clear litter from the perimeter of your yard or another area in need of attention.
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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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Captain Myles Standish Takes Halifax By Storm
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"In preparation for the 400 year celebrations of Plymouth County, Halifax has a beautiful sign that will be placed on Rt. 58 & Dwight St." The sign was visiting the COA before being put up & the COA's Coffee Guys had the opportunity to check out the sign up close.
Photo & Story Credit: Halifax Council On Aging
Facebook Page
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Author Talk with Stephen Melisi
Mon, Nov. 18, 6:30 - 7:30p
Holmes Public Library
Stephen Melisi is the author of the story collections Footprints in the Briar Patch, Lessons Earned, Three Lovers, and small, Medium, LARGE; as well as the entries in the "Dragons of Cephaloria" series The Slayer and the Maiden and The Prince and the Dragon's Hoard; and also the novel The Sacred Side.
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Halifax Elementary PTO Meeting
Wed, Nov 20th, 6:30p
Halifax Elementary
Please join them at their monthly meetings where they get updates from teachers and administrators, discuss their budget and plan fundraisers. More info on their
website.
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Monponsett Watershed Association has been selected to be a part of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program.
This program is designed to make it easy for customers to contribute to their local community while supporting the environment.
For the month of November, each time a $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Stop & Shop located in Halifax, $1 will be donated to the MWA. This is a great way to raise awareness, support the environment and fund-raise for our cause. The bags will be available at various registers and at the reusable bag rack. If you are having trouble finding the bags, ask the store manager where the Stop & Shop Community Bag is located and they will be happy to show you!
Please spread the word to friends and family. Call, send emails, and post on social media. The more people who learn about the program and purchase the Community Bag during the month of November, the more environmental awareness and money we will raise.
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NHS Induction Ceremony
Congratulations to all 52 students at Silver Lake Regional's National Honor Society Induction Ceremony! Student leaders hosted a wonderful event and Ms. Ferrara gave a powerful keynote address! Thank you to NHS Adviser, Mrs. Dillon and our Faculty Council!
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Time to ORDER YOUR PIES for Thanksgiving!
Pumpkin, Apple, Squash & Blueberry for $15 each. Pick up on or before Wed, Nov 27 @ 5p. All orders must be paid in full when placed. Order in person or call today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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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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Halifax Special Town Meeting
Meeting held on Tuesday, October 21, 2019.
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Silver Lake Regional
School Committee Meeting
Meeting held on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.
Video Courtesy of Area 58 Community Access
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Trunk or Treat
Last Sunday at the Well Church, Trunk or Treat was great fun!!
Families had a wonderful time with activities, music and so much candy!!!
Picture & Story credit: Stacy Bouffard Rancourt
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
One Free Embodyment® Yoga Therapy session at Bliss Through Yoga
Historical Tidbit Question:
Where did the girl scouts go on a sightseeing trip to?
Please include your name, phone number and mailing address with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Halifax.
On November 14, 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, Sarah Harkins, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose,Gregory Venezia & Beyonnie Whitaker
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Yes, You Can!
You can design your own life, you can change those habits that are holding you back, you can build a better life for yourself.
Small changes that help your mind, your body or your spirit make a big difference. Take on one bad habit at a time, something you think is holding you back.
The amount of time it takes to change a habit varies from the person, the circumstance and the habit itself, but prevailing wisdom says it's somewhere between 2 - 3 months.
Here are some tips:
- Set clear goals. Make sure the behaviors you want to change are specific, measurable, and attainable. ...
- Make a realistic plan. Set yourself up for success by making sure you have practical ways to reach your goals. ...
- Avoid making too many changes at once. ...
- Think positively. ...
- Change for yourself, not anyone else.
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"There are far better things than any we leave behind." ~C.S. Lewis
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