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July 23, 2023 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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The Happy Happenings of the Halifax Hurricanes
The Halifax Hurricanes 14u softball is on a roll this summer. On July 13th, the Kingston Kannons were no match for the storm the hurricanes can cause. Catherine, Emma, and Kendall all put points on the board. The Hurricanes got the lead with points scored by Thompson and Zoe. Pitcher Katelyn played seven innings, proving her skills with her endurance for a total of ten hits and seven runs. Hurricanes know how to bring the thunder.
Softball Summer Smash
Friday through Sunday, Aug 4 – 6
Halifax Girls Softball Playing fields
7:30a-7:30p
The 10u, 12u, and 14u teams of participating towns will compete over the course of three days. There will be awards given out to players over the weekend. To learn more, check out the Halifax Girls Softball on Hurricanes Facebook and Halifax Girls Softball Website
Story By: Ella Reddin, Buzz Around Writing Intern, Framingham State University
Photo & Source Credit: Pete Barone On Facebook
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Wildlife Bounties in Halifax
In March, 1738, the town voted a bounty of 20 shillings for a wild cat one year old. The forests of America were inhabited by wild cats and other animals unfriendly to man. The wild cat of America generally belongs to the same clan as the domestic cat. They grow larger when wild. Instances have been known where young ones were caught and tamed. They appeared no different when thus tamed.
There was another instance of the inhabitants of the Halifax offering a bounty: they were annoyed by certain birds which pulled up corn when it sprouted above ground and destroyed it when it was ripe in the field. They occasionally gave bounties for killing them. Some years they gave as high as three pence a head.
In one year, they passed a very singular and in some respects ludicrous vote on the subject at the annual town meeting on March 2, 1740. Every householder within Halifax should kill on or before the first day of June six grown black birds, jay birds, red birds or squirrels and bring the heads to the town treasurer. Any one so neglecting shall pay a fine of two shillings for the use of the poor of the town. How the town knew there were six apiece for each householder, they have not informed us. The records of the town are silent on the results of this experiment.
[A shilling would add up to about 5 pennies.]
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Basile
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
Holmes Public Library
781-293-2271
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
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!
Susan Levasseur
You won a $15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
4 Game Tickets (Regular 2023 Season) to the Brockton Rox! Sponsored by South Shore Bank.
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Kid's Yoga Games
Thursday, July 27th
10:30a
Holmes Public Library
Bring your kids to the Holmes Public Library on Thursday mornings in July for Kid's Yoga Games!
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Halifax Board of Selectmen
July 11, 2023
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Kindergarten Countdown
Wednesdays
July 19 to August 16
Holmes Public Library
Parents of soon-to-be kindergarteners, go to the Holmes Public Library for Kindergarten Countdown!
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Community Yard Sale/ Flea & Farmer's Market
Saturday, July 29th
10a-3p
499 Plymouth Street
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The MBI Wants to Hear YOUR input!
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute is conducting a brief survey on internet service usage/experience. By taking the survey, your input will help citizens across the state gain access to high-quality, affordable internet services and will help to develop the Massachusetts Digital Equity Plan.
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Climate Can-Do: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Everything we throw away contributes to polluting the air we breathe and the water we drink! We can minimize the amount of pollution by using a simple method: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!
Reduce is first. It's the most important! To reduce the waste we produce, we reduce the number of products we purchase. Not only will being mindful of your purchases reduce the amount of waste on our planet, but it will also save you a a lot of money.
Reuse: Another way to help our environment is reusing the items and products that we might have thrown away unconsciously. Instead of tossing that shirt you no longer wear, donate it to someone who would wear it. Instead of purchasing a case of plastic water bottles, invest in a reusable water bottle. They are environment friendly and will keep your beverage cold.
Recycle: Recycling stops our trash from wrecking the environment. You would be surprised by the number of things that can be recycled, from mattresses to batteries; metal scraps to clothing and textiles. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection provides a search bar on their website where you can type the name of a waste item and it will tell you how to recycle or dispose of it.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences explains: "Waste, and how we choose to handle it, affects our world's environment. The environment is everything around you including the air, water, land, plants, and man-made things. The waste we create has to be carefully controlled to be sure that it does not harm your environment and your health." The best way we can help protect our environment and health is to reduce, reuse, and recycle!
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Meghan Lotti, BuzzAround Writing Intern, Bridgewater State University. We focus on actions which individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do!
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Have you tried Chrissy's Ultimate Chicken?
Two breaded chicken cutlets layered with fried prosciutto, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and garlicky spinach served with cheese raviolis and marinara sauce. You don't want to miss this!
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Beautification Committee Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 26th
5p
Halifax Town Hall Floor, Meeting Room #2
The Halifax Beautification Committee will hold a general meeting to discuss the town's landscape, media spending, and future events. If you have any ideas or anything to report, please attend.
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Holmes Public Library Museum Passes
The Holmes Public Library now offers reduced admission to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston! You can reserve them on the library's website.
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Pop-Up Networking Event
Wednesday, July 26
4p – 7p
Ann’s Palace, 277 Main Street, Brockton
Looking to build your business AND have some fun? The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is hosting a pop-up networking event with food, beverages, and great company including potential new customers and commerce members.
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Silver Lake Regional School Committee Meeting & Joint Meeting With Union #31
July 13, 2023
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Halifax Planning Board - July 6, 2023
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Empowering Youth & Unlocking Potential at MassHire
Calling young adults aged 14-24 who are looking for a meaningful jumpstart to their careers! MassHire GBWB is offering free occupational training programs and career exposure activities. If you or someone you know would benefit from this opportunity, call 508.584.9800 or email youthservices@masshiregbwb.org.
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Car Cruise Nights
On Friday Nights this summer, Connecting Rods Auto Club holds a Cruise Night in the Walmart Parking lot on RTE 106. The night starts at 4 and ends at 6p. The cruise night is full of vintage cars, trucks, and everything in between. The cars come and leave all night, so you can see the cars in action and ask the owners questions about their classics. There is food and music the entire night. Half the proceeds go to Boston Children's Hospital, which provides life-saving medical care to children in need. There is also a raffle to join! It’s a fun night and a good cause, so make sure you make your way down on Friday at 4a. For more information: Connecting Rods FB Group.
Story By: Ella Reddin, Buzz Around Writing Intern, Framingham State University
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
4 Game Tickets (Regular 2023 Season) to the Brockton Rox!
Sponsored by South Shore Bank.
Historical Tidbit Question:
What crop were the birds eating?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name and phone number with your answer. Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On July 26, 2023, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Angel Benjamin, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Meghan Lotti, Janice O'Brien, Ella Reddin, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia.
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Dance.
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain."
~ Vivian Greene
“Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance.”
~ Oprah Winfrey
“I have no desire to prove anything by dancing…I just dance.” ~ Fred Astaire,
"You do the hokey pokey / And you turn yourself around / That's what it's all about"
~ The Hokey Pokey, Larry LaPrise
"Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances." ~ Maya Angelou
“Dance for yourself. If someone understands, good. If not, no matter.” ~ Louis Horst
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Feeling the music, and letting your body respond. When done with a group of people, truly magic.
Watch less, dance more. ~ Jacquie
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Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies.
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Copyright 2023 Buzz Around Halifax. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit. ("Buzz Around Halifax 7/23/23")
Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. There are links to town committees and other non-profit groups, in the newsletters. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials. BuzzAround is not responsible for the media content of other organizations.
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