April 5, 2020
~ Building East Bridgewater Community One Positive Story at a Time
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EB Helping the Homeless Get Through This
This week there were a series of Facebook Posts from L Street Mission. L Street has been providing hot meals and helping the homeless in Brockton cope through this crisis. All public spaces that formally were available during inclement weather have been closed. Resources are limited. L Street Mission has been providing meals, clothing, support and hope to Brockton's homeless, motivated by their non-denominational Christian calling since 2019. Upon seeing these posts, Heather Beth of EB has volunteered to drive around East Bridgewater and pick up bags of supplies from our porches and deliver to Brockton. No contact needed.
Rob Basler, of L Street says: “
We are in great need of non perishable canned goods, anything tomato in cans, veggies, pasta, canned chicken or beef stock, beans, boxed Mac and cheese, canned soups, etc. We are Not seeking cooked items at this time for logistics reasons.
Socks are always needed.
We are not taking other clothing items at this time because coronavirus has forced our operations to be outside, which has restricted distribution. Thank you for your help with this !!”
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Brutal!!
We have been on the front line serving food to our homeless brothers and sisters every day since the coronavirus situation began, but the strong cool wind and rain today added even more challenges. People came to us soaked to the core. Many who came to us today were shivering and barely able to hold on to the trays of hot food we were serving. We gave out many gloves today. People were forced to huddle close to exterior walls and in doorways in an attempt to reduce absorption of the wind driven rain. Blankets are soaked and clothing ceases to insulate. And this evening they will continue to find creative ways to keep warm. For most of us the hardship is unimaginable.
Please Please keep this community in your prayers.
Your servant
4/3/20
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Creative!
Earlier I posted that folks would be creative in finding ways to keep warm this evening during this storm.
Many have negotiated with acquaintances to allow them to stay indoors with them at their place on this horrible night. Many of these negotiations are filled with their own brand of tragedy. And that is its own story.
Others find different ways to survive. The pictures below were taken this evening a short while ago. These are some of their creative survival solutions. Some are in doorways, and others are under bridges. There are others in the woods. Several needed and got dry blankets, hats and socks this evening.
We all need to thank the Lord for our blessings.
And while you listen to the wind rustling outside this evening, please offer a prayer for this tough community, that they may all survive another night.
God bless you!!
Your Servant
4/3/20
Photos were taken with permission of the subjects by Rob Basler of Bridgewater.
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Historical Tidbit:
Home of James S. Allen
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Born in East Bridgewater in 1831, James Sidney Allen, at the age of 17, began to learn the shoemaking trade. He started a business of his own in East Bridgewater, then moved to Brockton. He lived in West Bridgewater and Brockton, then returned to East Bridgewater in 1855, where this house was built in 1854. The street number is now 230 Pleasant St.
Mr. Allen was a selectman, member of the school committee, Representative to the General Court, 1881-1883 and was a state senator from the Plymouth Second District. He had five children.
~ Image and information Courtesy of James Weidenfeller & the E. Bridgewater Public Library History Collection
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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
Email & Phone contact only
Check the town website for important updates
E. Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union St 508-378-1616
Mon & Tues 9a - 8p ; Wed, Thurs, Fri 9a - 5p
Saturday 9a - 2p
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Council on Aging
355 Plymouth St 508-378-1610
Mon 8a - 6p
Tues - Thurs 8a - 4p
Fri 8a - noon
Email & phone contact only
Food Pantries
Union Congregational Church
105 Pleasant St
2nd Wednesday from 12:30p - 2:00p and last Saturday from 9:30a - 11:00a
Pre-Packed bags for pick up only
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
St. John's Catholic Church
210 Center St, EB
(508) 378-3760
Distribution 1st & 3rd Monday of Each Month
Pre-packed bags for pick up only
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Congratulations!
Margaret Schneider
won a
$20 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni take out at any of their 3 locations.
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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EBCAM Homebound Film Festival
Win great prizes! Deadline is April 5th at 9p.
Read more
eb-cam.org
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Help for Businesses
Dear Metro South Business -
I’m writing to encourage you and every impacted business to complete this simple application to receive up to $10,000 toward strengthening your business and helping our regional economy recover from COVID-19.
To receive a $10,000 forgivable SBA loan advance to help your business and our regional economy recover from COVID-19, follow this link...
covid19relief.sba.gov.
After completing, also check out how the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loan can assist your business in recovery longer term with up to eight weeks of business and payroll expense forgiven.
Thank you for applying and spreading the word.
Chris Cooney,
President and CEO
Metro South Chamber of Commerce
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Annual Town Election - Updated Information
rescheduled date - Saturday, June 6th
Annual Town Election has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 6th - Absentee Ballots are now available
The following offices appear on 2020 ballot:
One - Moderator (3yrs); One - Board of Selectmen (3yrs); One - Assessor (3yrs); Two - School Committee (3yrs); One Housing Authorty (5yrs); Two - Library Trustees (3yrs); One - Board of Health; Three - Planning Board (3yrs) - specimen ballot attached below.
Last day to register to vote at Town Election is Wednesday, May 27th.
Click here
for Absentee Ballot Application. Mail completed application to : Town Clerk 175 Central Street East Bridgewater, MA 02333
Voting Location: Jr/Sr High School Gymnasium 143 Plymouth Street
Image credit: James Weinfeller
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Operation Brown Bag for East Bridgewater
Public Schools
Brown bag breakfasts/lunches served
from
11a - 1p daily from the East Bridgewater Jr/Sr. High School’s main entrance
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Please take advantage of the nutrition program. Please call the Superintendent’s office at 508-
378-5956 if you need “Operation Brown Bag".
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See our amazing disappearing chicks.
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We have wood pellets, feed & grain and
we're open for essential items!
Please call with your order and drive up.
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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If you don't get enough of Frank,
EB's Turkey Mascot, no worries... now you can join the FB group entirely dedicated to tracking Frank's whereabouts. He never ceases to entertain... holding up traffic, not caring about horns or size of vehicle, Frank bends to no man (or woman) !
Frank the EB Turkey Mascot Facebook Group
Photo Credit: Michele Dovell
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Massachusetts Residents:
Check your symptoms for COVID-19 securely, online, for free
Massachusetts residents can visit
Buoy.com/mass
to get advice from an online health assistant safely at home, for free.
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Here’s how it works:
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Buoy's online tool is not to be used in place of emergency medical care. If this is an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
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Let us know your good news! You Could Win $75
Write an original short story related to one of the BuzzAround Hives: Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater or Whitman.
Entries must be 1000 words or less.
We are accepting one story per person until April 14th, 2020.
4 prizes of $75/ each will be given out on May 1, 2020 to the best short stories in the following categories:
Popular vote: Vote on stories from April 17th till April 24th. The popular vote will include all short stories submitted that meet the above criteria.
Brockton: 3 librarians from Brockton Public Libraries will serve as judges. The Brockton judges will only vote on stories submitted related to Brockton.
East Bridgewater, Halifax & Whitman: There will be one judge from each of these towns. The 3 judges award a winner from stories submitted for Whitman, East Bridgewater and Halifax.
Bridgewater, Raynham, and West Bridgewater: There will be one judge from each of these towns. The 3 judges will award a winner from stories submitted for Bridgewater, Raynham and West Bridgewater
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D'Agostino Insurance
111 Torrey St Suite #1
Brockton, MA 02301
Call (508) 586-0414
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TRIO CAFE
Family Owned & Operated
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Treat yourself to a yummy lunch!
We're Open:
Mon - Sat: 8am - 4pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm
Call in your order & it will be ready for take out!
12 Temple St. * Whitman
(781) 447-1064
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East Bridgewater Public Library
Ideas of new things to do everyday on the EB Library Facebook Page!
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Your Buzz Around is committed to sharing positive news, tips & ideas, to help us all through! Most local businesses remain open with adaptations to adjust for social distancing. Bee Kind & Shop Local.
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Send us pix, video & stories - What are you doing with your free time?
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No Utility Shutoffs
The
Dept. of Public Utilities has prohibited utility companies from shutting off gas, electric, or water utility services for any customer while the State of Emergency Exists. That includes both residents and businesses.
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NEED LEGAL ASSISTANCE?
For folks who have legal questions during this time. The state funds the Mass Legal Assistance Corporation which offers a range of legal aid programs.
sccls.org
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OLD COLONY YMCA
East Bridgewater
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Virtual fitness workouts from Les Mills, MOSSA, and Y360 for the whole family!
Download our app – Search for
Old Colony YMCA
to get started!
Kids - do the online sport challenges found on our
Facebook Page
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Join the weekly challenges and earn rewards for staying active!
#stayhomestayhealthy
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
We take phone & online orders
for your convenience!
Open everyday
12 - 5p
Get ready for Easter!
Order online and get a free gift certificate for a future purchase! Receive $10 gift certificate for a future purchase when you spend $50 or more online.
785 Bedford St, Rt 18
Whitman
(781) 447-2639
Online orders!
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Top 10 Tips and Resources from a Reluctant
(at first) Homeschool Mom
“I’m not a teacher.” “I don’t have the educational background, the subject knowledge, nor the patience to homeschool my kids…”
Don’t worry! You’ve can do this. Let’s face it, your children will never forget this time spent in quarantine together. Learning will not only add normalcy and purpose to their lives, it can lead to a wonderful appreciation for each other. Experiential learning as a family has the power to inspire new interests and to create lifelong bonds among siblings.
Along with my tips and resources, I will share insights that will hopefully save you time and dispel any uncertainties you may have about your new job. You can do this! You have everything you need. At your fingertips. Literally. The internet offers a vast network of support for every academic subject imaginable.
• Be a student. When I first started homeschooling my kids, I spent many sleepless nights preparing lessons for the next day. You don’t need to plan extensively, and you don’t need to be an expert in any subject! You are a student right along side your children. We read the classics, learned (or relearned) Algebra 2, performed many chemistry experiments, and competed in an aerodynamic paper airplane contest together. (The teacher lost.) It’s ok to not know the answers. Your kids don’t need you to be perfect, just to be there for them. YouTube.com has thousands of videos to explain just about anything.
• Experiment! There are so many wonderful science experiments that you can perform with household items and minimal supplies. Our favorite science website is
sciencebob.com. His experiments on the Jimmy Fallon show are amazing and hysterical! There are wonderful chemistry and physics experiments available at:
stevespanglerscience.com;
interestingengineering.com. Nothing beats experiential learning.
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Founded in 1990 as a Christian practice; the mission of Bethel Family Medicine is to serve God by providing compassionate, high-quality medical care for every member of the family in a warm, welcoming environment.
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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We're Open!
Some FYIs to our loyal customers: we’ll be following social distancing guidelines and taking all possible safety precautions to protect you and our staff, so be patient shopping! See you soon!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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“Altaring”
In these days of epidemic, which can bring about uncertainty, helplessness, and even fear, we find ourselves asking “what can I DO about it?”Our suggestion is something referred to as “Altaring” (a clever, faith-centered, play on “altering” (or realigning our mind and soul).
Here’s what you do: The first rock is for you to unite your cares with your brothers and sisters in faith, as well as a conduit through which you can pour your uneasiness, fear or grief from lost events. Pray over your rock. A wonderful way to surrender those worries is to bring it to the front steps of St. John’s Church or the Outdoor Stations of the Cross at St. Ann’s (or a place at your own Church). The sign featured in this post indicate the dropping-off points for your rocks! This will unite our worry together. I will gladly pray over the rocks each day. You can bring a rock every day if it helps. In doing this physical activity your are signaling to your heart to trust in God. He is carrying us and is by our side every step of this.
The second rock is to be decorated and left on the doorstep or on the side of the driveway for someone on your walk. Maybe you know a healthcare worker, first responder, or retail worker that could use a reminder they are loved and appreciated. Or maybe a local business that needs to be reminded their community is behind them in their efforts. Leave it where it can be seen and appreciated, but not where it can be tripped over.😮
Please share this post with anyone in need of ways to feel that peace for which we all long in these uncertain times, and let’s continue to pray for one another.
Peace,
Fr. Paul, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
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MAMA DEB'S
SWEET ITALIAN SAUCE
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"Life is Sweeter with Mama Deb's
Sweet Italian Sauce"
Public, Private and Corporate Events
Retail Sauce and Gift Sets Available
Click here for retail locations, mobile food
events, and pasta making class schedules
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Grant's sends out support & care to all of our communities.
We're all in this together.
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Shared From Reader Korin Zigler
"This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen: a donated, hand-sewn mask, created with such care, which I received at my hospital. Look at the selection of fabric, the skill with which the pleats were made. Pleats aren't easy, folks, I've tried...! I haven't needed it yet at work, but I will carry it with me, as it may come in handy. And it will remind me how lovely people can be, how someone's hands made that mask with such concern and such care, not just for me, but for everyone. The fabric of this mask is the also fabric our universe is made of."
These things we do make a huge difference to each other. We love these stories of the places where we notice compassion. ~ Jacquie
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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:
When was James Sidney Allen’s house built?
We are looking forward to giving you more opportunities to win!
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around East Bridgewater
On April 8, 2020 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, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Megan Piche, Deena Anzum, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Parents...
"They may forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel." ~ Carl W. Buehner
"Kids don’t remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”
~ Jim Henson
“Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.” ~ Lady Bird Johnson, Former First Lady of the United States
"There is no need to be perfect to inspire others… Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.”
~ Robert Tew
"It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.” ~L.R. Knost
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You are your child's first and most important teacher. Take care of yourself so that you can show up as your most compassionate self for your child. We are rooting for you!
~ Jacquie
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Playing For Change's
Teach Your Children Well
This powerful live performance from Adelaide, Australia, features Tula, Roberto Luti and the PFC Band. This performance embodies all that they believe in: "soulful music with an inspiring message helping us to move forward as a human race, one heart and one song at a time."
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