March 8, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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SL Junior Class presents:
Mr. Silver Lake
Special thanks to Ms. Shoaf and Ms. Aveni for their time and dedication, Mr. Mello who provided musical entertainment, and judges Senora Hines, Mr. Gregory & Mr. Weber!
Bailey Halloran choreographed the opening dance, and Declan Pflaumer & Kylie Maher hosted the event.
Our junior class officers did a wonderful job!
Delaney Callanan - President
Georgia Bonney - VP
Calleigh Nolan - Secretary
Katie Murphy- Treasurer
Ava Mirisola - Historian
Congratulations to all of this year’s Mr. Silver Lake contestants!
Sean Kehoe - Mr. Silver Lake
Michael Quigley - Runner Up
Jake Holmes - Best Talent
Peyton Amirault - Best Dressed
John Lastennet, Dylan Landers
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Historical Tidbit:
Meeting House Required
"A prerequisite for permission to form a township, as laid down by the General Court, was that a Meeting House be built before the petition would be granted. In the case of Halifax, however, the building was not completed until shortly after the town was incorporated. There is no explanation anywhere in the town records for this unorthodox transaction. Perhaps promises were made by petitioners and their judgment and integrity put above suspicion. At any rate, we can claim one more "first" in the distinguished history of Halifax."
Halifax was incorporated on July 4, 1734.
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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 - 8p
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10a - 5p
Saturday 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Congratulations!
Diane Smith
won a
$10 gift certificate to the Mama Deb's food truck. Enjoy delicious fresh Italian food or purchase some sauce to take home. View
mamadeb.biz
for upcoming food truck events.
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St, Bridgewater
Value: $140
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Chowder Luncheons
Fridays, Mar 13 - Apr 10
11:30a – 1:00p
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St.
The Halifax Congregational Church will be hosting Chowder Luncheons each Friday during the Lenten Season.
The luncheons will consist of your choice of clam or corn chowders, dessert and a beverage. The cost per person is $8.00. For those who prefer to have chowder only, the cost is $6.00. Take-out is also available.
Please come and join us for a wonderful luncheon and fellowship! All are warmly welcomed.
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Adult Co-Ed Volleyball
Sign up Now
When: April 4 - June 15
Offered by The Halifax Youth & Recreation Department.
This is an all skill levels, drop-in recreational league.
Sign up and join us for some volleyball fun! Only $20 for the whole session!
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Making Music for Music and Drama
Silver Lake Performing Arts Association on Sunday, March 15th 6:00p, Cancun, 145 Main St., Kingston
Read more
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Our Lady of the Lake Lenten
Chowder Suppers
Fridays, March 13th, 20th, 27th & April 3rd
4:30 - 6:00p
580 Monponsett St., 781-293-797
Featuring: delicious homemade clam chowder and corn chowder, homemade comfy mac & cheese and a weekly special (to be announced). The meal is only $5 and will include corn bread, choice of entrée, dessert and beverage. This is a great buy, all homemade with quality ingredients and cheaper than pizza. We will also have take out available. Why not plan on joining us!
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We're Your COMPLETE Garden,
Farm & Pet Store!
It's time to DIG IN to your Spring cleaning. We have the shovels!
Stop in today for yours!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Halifax Elementary School Spirit Days
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Public Hearing on Affordable Housing
Wednesday, March 18th
7:00p
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Halifax Town Hall, 499 Plymouth Street
The Halifax Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an initial public hearing
on a proposed "comprehensive permit" for a 30-unit development in a series of duplexes and quadraplexes (a total of 10 buildings) with 8 of the units being designated as "affordable". The proposed development will be located south of Route 106/Plymouth Street and east of Country Club Drive.
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Planning for this year's Pops Night, June 4, 2020, is underway!
ALUMNI - please reach out if you are interested in performing this year. Vocal Performances, Bands, Instrumentals, Poetry Reading, Comedy, Dance - we love variety!
Also seeking RAFFLE ITEMS for the big night. We are a charity and all donations are tax deductible. We are looking for items of any type (except alcohol) - gift cards, services, lessons, food, handmade items, raffle tickets, etc. All proceeds go towards assisting band, choir and drama students. If it's a company donation - we'll give your company a shoutout on social media as well at the event.
Email or Direct Message us!
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Shakespeare Festival 2020 | Shake Switched | Interview with the Directors
Video courtesy of Laker TV
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180 Winter St., Bridgewater
(across from Chatta Box)
Contact Stephanie at 508-697-2900
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Halifax Council on Aging Chair Yoga
Wednesdays
11a
Henrich Hall in Halifax Estates
Chair Yoga is an excellent way to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation.
It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance.
The instructor is great and teaches the class so it is suitable for all levels!!
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Helpful Tips for Staying Healthy:
1. Frequent hand washing is the BEST way to prevent and combat the spread of germs! Wash hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer.
2. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use an elbow or arm if no tissue is available.
3. Do not share drinks, food or unwashed utensils.
4. Get plenty of rest, eat healthy foods and drink lots of water.
5. Avoid people that are sick and stay home when you are sick.
6. Disinfect surfaces that are prone to germs (phones, keyboards, doorknobs, toothbrushes, etc.).
These are THE BEST ways to protect yourself... no matter WHAT the illness.
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HOPS Playground Tables
Want to help me improve Halifax? I'm raising money to benefit Friends of HOPS and any donation will help make an impact.
My name is Ryan McCarthy and I am a Life Scout from BSA Troop 39 in Halifax, MA. I am working towards the Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. One of the requirements for the rank is to complete a service project that will benefit the community.
Halifax has renovated its playground after several years of planning by Friends of HOPS (Halifax Open Play Space). For my project, I would like to expand the playground renovation by installing picnic tables under the soon to be built pavilion. The tables will be 46" square, one of which will be handicapped accessible. All of the tables are ADA approved. These tables will give families a place to sit in the shade at the playground.
I am seeking donations to cover the cost of the of the tables which will be ordered from UltiPlay Parks and Playground inc. Ultiplay is the company that the new playground equipment was ordered from so it has proven to be a high quality, high standard, and unfortunately a high priced company. Other expenses are the shipping of the tables and refreshments for any scouts helping on the project. Scouts are encouraged to seek donations from the community and any donation to make this plan to improve my town would be appreciated.
Thank you for helping make my town a better place!
Ryan McCarthy
Troop 39, Halifax MA
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St, Bridgewater
Value: $140
Historical Tidbit Question:
When was the meeting house for Halifax completed, before or after the township was formed?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
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By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Bridgewater.
On March 11, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Hope
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"Once you choose hope, anything’s possible." ~ Christopher Reeve
" I dwell in possibility." ~ Emily Dickinson
"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." ~ Nelson Mandela
"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness."
~ Desmond Tutu
"You get in life what you have the courage to ask for." ~ Oprah Winfrey
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Hope is not a thing of childish dreaming... no, it is a powerful tool by which we change the world. We decide each day how to view things, how to move forward.
I choose to have hope. Hope in the goodness of humanity, hope that together we can find solutions and make choices healthy for all of us.
Hopefully yours, Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Megan Piche, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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