November 3, 2019 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Happy 100th Birthday Lillian
The First Congregation Church of Whitman celebrated Lillian's 100th birthday recently.
Happy Birthday Lillian from your BuzzAround crew!
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Historical Tidbit:
Telephone History
The telephone was first invented by an Italian inventor, Antonio Meucci in 1849. Alexander Graham Bell acquired the first successful patent for the telephone in 1876. He brought it to mass market through his company, AT&T (American Telegraph and Telephone Company). Telephones were initially used for single person to person communication. It wasn't until the invention of the first telephone exchange in 1878 that telephones were used to connect with multiple people. After that the switchboard was introduced. Initially, woman would serve as operators, switching wires on a switchboard to connect callers to the people they wanted to speak with.
Today we have digital phones that transmit information via radio waves as 0's and 1's. Digital phones can transfer more information at once, and are less error prone. These phones allow for communication with multiple people at once.
Story Credit: Gregory Venezia
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Town Hall
54 South Ave.
781-618-9700
Mon, Wed, Thu 8am - 4pm
Tues 8am - 7:30pm
Fri Closed
Public Library
100 Webster Street
781-447-7613
Mon-Thu 10am - 8pm
Fri 1pm - 5pm
Sat (School Year) 10am - 4pm
Council on Aging
16 Hayden Ave.
781-447-7619
Mon, Wed, Thu 8am - 4pm
Tues 8am - 7 pm
Fri 8am - 1pm
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Jen Giorgi
won a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant Christine Harkins. Join the Clean Revolution
facebook.com/cleanbeautycorner
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people)
at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater.
Includes a breakfast buffet!
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Read to a Dog
Sign up for your private ten-minute slot to read to trained therapy dog, Elise at the library.
Elise will be back on
November 7th.
To sign up, please call 781-447-7613.
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Book Buzz
Fri, Nov 8th
10 - 11a
Senior Center
Join us for a book discussion.
All are welcome.
Contact: Barbara Bryant 781-447-7613
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Whitman Library
Book Sale
Fri, Nov 8, 1-5p & Sat Nov 9 10a-2p
Community Room
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Mindful Parenting presentation by Linda Price, M.ED., CAGS
Thurs, Nov 7th
6:30 - 8:30p
Whitman Hanson Regional High School Courtyard Cafe
610 Franklin St
For more information email Kaitlyn Robichaud.
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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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Lennie Baker ScholarshipMeat Raffle!
Sat, Nov 9th
3:00-6:00p
Whitman Nights of Columbus Hall
1195 Bedford Street
Proceeds from this event will be split evenly between DFS/The Lennie Baker Scholarship for Music and The Knights of Columbus.
There is no admission fee.
Refreshments will be available.
Special musical guest for the event will be The Spellbinders.
For more information on this event and Dollars for Scholars contact Michael Ganshirt at 781-252-9683 or visit
the website here.
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Mike Gilmore’s Toys for Tots Breakfast Cruise
Sun, Nov 10th, 8:30a-1p
Whitman VFW Post 697 -
95 Essex Street
There will be abundant seating for all to enjoy a hearty breakfast and camaraderie. All toy donations will be collected after breakfast.
Please remember only new, unwrapped toys can be donated. Help bring a smile to a child this Christmas. We can all be Santa Clause for a child who may otherwise wake up Christmas morning without. For more information,
click here
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Re-dedication of the John LaFarge
Stain Glass Windows
Sun,
Nov 17th, 1 - 3p
This will include:
-An acoustic guitar recital of period music by Craig Ahern.
-T
he history of the LaFarge Windows by the church historian.
-Explanation of the restoration project by Michael Martino, stained glass artist and master restorer.
-The blessing of the windows by the Episcopal Bishop.
Cheese and wine will be served after.
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JOHNNY MACARONI'S
Eat well, Laugh often, Love much
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You must come in for our FAMOUS Chicken Autumn!
Available at all our convenient locations!
150B Industrial Dr., Halifax
(781) 300-2600
582 West St., EB
(508) 378-9335
1300 Plymouth St., EB
(508) 456-4460
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Limited edition vibrant activewear for your lifestyle.
Handmade in Bridgewater!
(508) 807-5138
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Whitman
Selectmen Meeting
The Whitman Selectmen Meeting held on October 22, 2019 at Whitman Town Hall.
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Congratulations Whitman Area Panthers
Special Olympics Soccer Team finished in 1st place at their assessment games held at Mansfield Youth Soccer Center Oct 20th.
The Athletes: Andrew Parkes, Chis Gammons, Corey Judge, Geoffrey Loomis, Jerard Bonvie, Sasha McSweeney and Steve Doherty all played very well and had a great time.
They were led by Head Coach Terry McSweeney, and his Assistant Coaches Liam McSweeney and James Coffey.
Great job!!! State Tournament coming up on Nov 3rd at Governor’s Academy in Newbury. Go team!
Story & image credit: George Coffey
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Whitman Fire Department Offers Ways to Get Involved in Local Emergency Preparedness
Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Timothy Grenno would like to offer residents tips about getting involved in local emergency preparedness.
There are many important ways residents can get involved in their community's emergency preparedness and disaster response. Well-trained volunteers are invaluable after a disaster as volunteers can handle basic aid, which eases the burden on first responders during critical incidents.
Residents who are interested in joining Whitman's CERT should email Lisa Riley at
lriley@whitman-ma.gov. CERT training classes are offered once per year.
READ MORE
Image credit: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people) at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater. Includes a breakfast buffet!
Historical Tidbit Question:
In what year was the telephone exchange invented?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
On November 7, 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, Amanda Lobsien, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Gregory Venezia & Beyonnie Whitaker
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Re-memoring for Success
For All Hallows Eve, I spent time remembering my Dad. While it would be easier to dwell on the old pains; the tears in communication and tears that caused, I try to re-work those old memories.
What positive skills did he give me? What was good, what worked? As it turns out, there were many wonderful gifts. I could not always see them, but now I do. Re-memoring helps me forgive and work past, gaining confidence. Our parents' impact cannot be understated, but it's up to me to develop life skills that will empower me.
"Your memory is the glue that binds your life together; everything you are today is because of your amazing memory. You are a data collecting being, and your memory is where your life is lived." ~ Kevin Horsley, Unlimited Memory
"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong." ~ N. R. Narayana Murthy
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I am 54 years old, and still re-working, re-creating and re-designing. These re-memories are helping me succeed.
Fruitful memories bring strength and joy... knowing I was loved and supported. I wish the same for all of us. With a strong foundation, we can create great things ~ Jacquie
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