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March 12, 2023 ~
Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Old Bridgewater Historical Society Partners with West Bridgewater Open Space for Lecture on Local Fungai!
Last weekend, the Old Bridgewater Historical Society jointly worked with the West Bridgewater Open Space to present a lecture on the variety of local fungai in the West Bridgewater area. The lecture was given by Dr. Jenna Mendell from Bridgewater State University. In the first photo she is seen flanked by Janice O'Brien, Vice Chair of WB Open Space Committee and VP OBHS as well as Mary Wynne-Yee, Chair of WB Open Space.
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Historical Tidbit:
Howard High School
Girl's Basketball Team
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Class of '46 Seniors:
Mary Jane Pross - Nickname "Shorty"
Marie Carolyn Gaffney - Ambition: Nurse or Artist
Shirley Gummow - Team Captain
Emily Thomas - 1946 Climber Edtor-in-Chief
Florence Ardele Murray - Nickname "Fanny"
Mary Evangeline Paiva - Interests: Singing
Muriel Bassett Ryder - Ambition: Language Teacher
Shirley Louis Owens - Team Manager
Muriel Frances Mansfield - Interests: Poetry, Bird Study
From The Climber, 1946 Howard High School Yearbook
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Town Hall
508-894-1200
WB Public Library
508-894-1255
Council on Aging
508-894-1262
Proof of residency is the only requirement.
1st & 3rd Wednesday each month
1:45 - 3p & 5:30 - 6p
457 rear, South Main St., Suite #1
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Congratulations!
Samantha Davis
You won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
One hour of coaching (value $80)
with Glee Works Holistic Personal Coaching
Learn mindful techniques to reduce stress
and anxiety.
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West Bridgewater Kindergarten Registration NOW OPEN
As of March 1st, the registration for the upcoming 2023-2024 Kindergarten school year is now open. Students must be five years of age by August 31st. All registration is done through the Aspen Online Registration Procedure, which can be found on their website below.
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West Bridgewater COA Hosting St. Patrick's Luncheon!
Thursday, March 16th
11:30a
WB COA
Come join the West Bridgewater Council on Aging to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a corned beef and cabbage dinner! There will also be entertainment with a rollicking St. Patrick's Day show with Jackson Gillman. The meal will be a traditional New England boiled dinner with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, dinner rolls, Irish soda bread, with dessert and beverage. Adult meal will be $15.00 and children's will be $7.00. Seating is limited, and it will be first come first serve!
To request more information reach out to the COA via phone at 508-894-1262
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Upcoming TRIAD Lunch Presentation!
Come join this month's TRIAD Lunch presentation on the history of the Sheriff's department as well as the history of the West Bridgewater Police Department. The event will be held at the West Bridgewater Council of Aging on Wednesday, March 15th, 11:30a. The presenters for the event will be Sheriff John D. McDonald Jr. and Sgt. Christopher Werner.
To reserve a seat, call the COA at 508-894-1262
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West Bridgewater Middle Senior-High School's Upcoming Unified Basketball Game!
Wednesday, March 15th
3:30p
The West Bridgewater Middle Senior-High School is looking for as much support as possible for their upcoming Unified Basketball games! Come to the MSHS gym to support the Wildcats in your WB gear!
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Grants Rental
Where people go to work smarter, not harder!
Grants Rental has the everything you need to get the job done!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Upcoming WB Public Schools Athletic Boosters Meeting
Wednesday, March 15th
7p
WBMSHS Library
Just a reminder that the Athletics Boosters meeting for West Bridgewater Public Schools has been moved from March 8th to March 15th. The meeting will still be held at the WB Middle Senior High School Library, and all parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
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One Book One Community Upcoming Discussion on: Project Hail Mary
Thursday, March 16, 10a
Bridgewater Senior Center
West Bridgewater is participating in this upcoming One Book One Community discussion event for Andy Weir's Hail Mary. One Book One Community is a community of readers who come together twice yearly to discuss the same book, and participate in events together.
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Seeds, Seeds and More Seeds!
Ready to start your garden indoors? We have your seeds, pots and all the supplies you'll need to have your best harvest yet!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Climate Can-Do:
Helping Our Community Reduce Plastic Bag Usage
When we go to the grocery store, we're not typically focused on how we're bringing our goods home. We browse the aisles, putting item after item into our cart, and eventually make our way to the checkout line. Placing groceries on the conveyor belt, we watch the cashier scan items, then place them into bags, often those thin plastic bags. When we get home, we put our purchases away, grab the plastic bags, and what happens next?
Massachusetts residents are estimated to use more than 2 billion plastic bags every year. That means that on average, every Massachusetts person uses a plastic bag every single day! While plastic is versatile, lightweight, inexpensive, and waterproof, this has lead to overuse and the creation of serious problems. Plastic is a synthetic material that does not biodegrade; once it enters the environment, it stays there forever! Bringing reusable bags only cuts back our individual use. We are now dealing with microplastics in our drinking water. These bags are a problem.
The solution: as of May 2022, 154 of the 292 cities and towns in Massachusetts have cut back single use by regulating plastic shopping bags. This number represents over 4 million people, which is about two-thirds of the state’s population. A few of our hives have taken this step: Bridgewater, Halifax, and Whitman. If you want to get a plastic bag ban passed in your community, reach out to your local elected officials, and local trails, beautification, garden clubs, and conservation commissions to generate support. www.sierraclub.org/massachusetts/plastic-bags-0 has resources to help.
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by intern Tess Fiumefreddo of Franklin & Marshall College. We focus on actions which individuals can do in the face of our climate emergency. We can do!
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St. Patrick's Day Dinner
The First Church of West Bridgewater,
29 Howard Street,
Saturday, March 18th 5:30p
There are NO advanced reservations; First come, first served.
The meal will be a traditional New England boiled dinner with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, dinner rolls and Irish soda bread, dessert and beverage. Adult meal is $15.00, Children $7.00
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West Bridgewater Public Library Presenting Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Seminar
Saturday, March 18th
11a
WB Public Library
On March 18th, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will be visiting WB Public Library to host a seminar on Medicare. The seminar is designed to help you make informed decisions about future healthcare needs. All are welcome.
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Hanne Nessralla - Electrology |
Ready to say goodbye to your unwanted hair?
Call today to schedule your appointment.
781-718-7899
320 West Centre St
West Bridgewater, MA
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Union Congregational Church, EB |
Join Us for our Lenten Sermon Series
Rediscovering Jesus
with Rev. Gordon Crouch
Mar 12: “Rediscovering Jesus: As Savior”
Mar 19: “Rediscovering Jesus: As Lord”
Mar 26:“Rediscovering Jesus: As the Way”
Apr 2: “Rediscovering Jesus: As Presence”
PALM SUNDAY
April 9: EASTER SUNDAY
An Open & Affirming UCC Congregation
508-378-2874
105 Pleasant St. East Bridgewater, MA
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WB Public Library Holding Presentation of Cultural Reflection of The Beatles
Tuesday, March 21st
6p
WB Public Library
The West Bridgewater Public Library is sponsoring a multi-media presentation by Fran Hart, founding member of 4EverFab, on the cultural and historical reflection of the music of The Beatles.
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West Bridgewater Council on Aging Hosting a Brunch with Eleanor Roosevelt!
Tuesday, March 21st
10a
WB COA
The West Bridgewater Council on Aging is celebrating Women's History Month with an exciting lunch with "Elenore Roosevelt". There, she will tell the group all about her role at the United Nations in passing the Declaration of Human Rights.
Call the COA to reserve your seat at 508-894-1262.
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Fusion Dolls
Doll & Toy Store in WestGate Mall
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Looking for that Special Gift?
Stop by Fusion Dolls in Westgate Mall.
Locally owned & created!
Located inside WestGate Mall
across from Kay jewelers
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Find YOUR Bliss with
BLISS THROUGH YOGA!
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New!! Monday Evening Class
Begins March 13!
Svaroopa yoga excels at releasing the deep tension in your body. While the benefits of this style of yoga are profound, it is very easy to do. We use the alignment of the body, rather than a lot of effort, along with blankets for propping to make the poses accessible, supportive and effective.
516 N. Bedford St, East Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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West Bridgewater Finance Committee Meeting 3-2-23
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West Bridgewater Board of Selectmen Meeting 3-1-23
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Renowned Children's Author
Victoria J. Coe Visits
West Bridgewater 5th Graders!
This past week, children's author Victoria J. Coe travelled here to West Bridgewater to come and chat with fifth grade students. Coe is a local author, originally from Duxbury, and she is most known for her book series Fenway and Hattie, Victoria also stayed for lunch with some students as well!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
One hour of coaching (value $80)
with Glee Works Holistic Personal Coaching
Learn mindful techniques to reduce stress
and anxiety.
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was Florence Ardele Murray's Nickname in High School?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On March 15, 2023, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Hope.
"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, Sean Fitzgerald, Tess Fiumefreddo, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, & Greg Venezia. |
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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 West Bridgewater. 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 West Bridgewater 3/12/23")
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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