In collaboration with the Halifax Farmers Market, the Halifax Congregational Church will be holding a flea market! They are taking sign-ups for tables at $25 and deadlines for these payments will be on September 13th. However, entry for shoppers is entirely free.

For more information: halifaxcongregationalchurch.org/flea-market.html

Attendees also saw wonderful fairy doors at Sharon’s Suncatchers and delightful imaginings at Victoria’s Art. The musicians gave the place a very homey country vibe; a bouncy castle was perfect for the kids, and the food pantry was there to accept donations. All in all, a darned good day to get out and enjoy Halifax.

Photo Credit: Brian Coleman

Story Credits: Brian Coleman, Miriam Heath Intern Writers, Bridgewater State University & J. Rose

Labor Day was created to recognize the social and economic achievements made by American workers in the nineteenth century. There was such excitement at the improvements in our quality of life, state and local celebrations around the country were organized by workers and unions. Between 1885 - 1894, 32 states had passed an official Labor Day holiday.

Although there is not a clear founder, records show Peter J McGuire (General Secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners), and Matthew Maguire ( a machinist and Secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York) both played a role in the founding of a national Labor Day.

President Grover Cleveland made Labor Day national holiday, signing it into law, June 28, 1894 for the first Monday in September. Labor Day is often celebrated with parades, parties, and festivals.

By Siara Morel Ortiz, Intern, UMass Boston.

Source: U.S Department of Labor

The school year is here! Halifax Elementary is hosting an open house for parents and kids on September 7th. For more information on this event and others, visit the official HES website.

Spend the Monday morning helping out! Help your local communities by cleaning up, organizing or clearing out. Sign-ups are still active and you'll get a free T-shirt for the day itself.

Sign up here: www.volunteersouthcoast.org

The Curbside Collection Program, a town-wide trash and recycling program, will begin on Monday, September 4th.

For answers: check out the forum video below, or see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page on the Town of Halifax website. For additional questions, please email RSWP@halifax-ma.org or call the Halifax Recycling Center at (781)-293-1732.

For families wanting to bring the wonders of literature to their little ones, the Holmes Public Library will be holding sessions soon! Check out the Library for more information, sign-ups are free. Any further questions please call (781) 293-2271 or check out: holmespubliclibrary.org

Reserve tickets by Wednesday, Sept. 6th.

Join the Halifax Congregational Church for a delicious home-cooked meal! Their Chicken Parmesan Dinner includes an appetizer, salad, a chicken parmesan dinner, garlic bread, dessert and a beverage. Tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for children. There will be a very small amount of tickets available at the door.

To reserve tickets, or if If you would like to attend the dinner but don’t have a ride, please call Susan Mahan at 781-293-0422. Take-out is also available. For more information, visit the Halifax Congregational Church's official website.

Fashion is another tool to help combat climate change and protect the environment.

First, how does fashion harm the environment? In efforts to meet demands and popularity for society’s trendiest clothes, many big clothing brands end up wasting fabrics and energy as they rush to pump out clothes for consumers at cheap prices. This is known as fast fashion.

According to the United Nations Environment Program, the “pollution, waste, and emissions of fast fashion are fueling the planetary crisis” as "plastic fibers are polluting the oceans”. In addition, the “wastewater and toxic dyes” from the industrial plants that are used to create the clothes only further contaminate the surrounding natural environments.

Sustainable clothing: While buying sustainable and organic clothing is a healthier alternative, it can also be expensive or inaccessible for many people. Fortunately, there are still many ways to limit your own fashion consumption and help the planet without sacrificing your wallet.

Diversify your clothing store options: Buying secondhand clothing from local thrift stores or on-line platforms such as ThredUp, Depop, and Poshmark is an excellent alternative for getting clothes.

Consider clothes before buying them: We all have that item, or a few, that sit in the back of the closet untouched for the past two years. This is why the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University suggests buying an item only if you can see yourself wearing it at least 30 times. Thinking twice is a good way to limit how much fast fashion and wasted clothing ends up crowding your closet.

Support brands that have good sustainability practices: This online directory: Good on You allows you to search your favorite brands and view their sustainability/ethical work ratings. The website also provides a wide range of stores that solely produce sustainable fashion that you can occasionally invest in. By researching, staying mindful, and practicing eco-friendly shopping habits, you can reduce carbon costs and the impact of waste on our landfills and atmosphere!

Halifax has a town-wide Hazardous Waste Day to allow people to safely deposit their chemical and potentially dangerous waste by safe means. This means anything from aerosol cans to mothballs.

It is completely free for the citizens of Halifax and does not require any sort of enrollment in any trash or recycling program.

More Information can be found here: www.halifax-ma.org/hazardous-waste-day-2023

Video Courtesy of Area 58

Video Courtesy of Area 58

The Massachusetts Broadband Institute needs your input. The survey asks people about their experience using the Internet in the state. Massachusetts can provide everyone with better internet service and digital support by providing your input. To fill out the survey, visit the Massachusetts Broadband Institute website.

"Thank you to everyone who came out to say hello at Transportation Night last night! We had a great time meeting new friends and saying hello to old ones. Thank you to the Holmes Public Library for hosting everyone and thank you to the The Plymouth County Sheriff's Department for bringing a motorcycle and the child ID tent! We can’t wait to see everyone next year!"

Reposted from Halifax Police Department Facebook

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