August 29, 2021
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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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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Steeple Restoration Project
Halifax Congregational Church needs to repair it's historic steeple in order to maintain it's integrity. Fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) is needed for repairs to the steeple roof, the clocks, the bell wheel, and to install protective louvers. A fundraising campaign is underway! The campaign relies on social media, print media, word of mouth, to gain digital contributions through VENMO or checks. For more details on the project and to donate please go to their website: halifaxcongregationalchurch.org.
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Parts 1 & 2 of an 8 part video tour of the Steeple at the Halifax Congregational Church, UCC, Halifax. Special thank you to Barry, Nikki, & Stephanie for their participation in the making of these videos.
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Historical Tidbit:
REPORT OF THE SCHOOLS OF THE TOWN OF HALIFAX
FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1868-9
NORTH DISTRICT
"For five Terms in succession, Harriet M. Washburne, of Bridgewater, has been the teacher in this district, closing her labors in the Summer Term of 1868. It would be folly for us to enumerate her virtues, as a teacher, now, for we have done so repeatedly in the past. It was with regret that we saw her retire from the field of her public usefulness.
The pupils of this school have lost one who held them in the hollow of her hand, - who ruled them with less than a rod. When they arrive to years of maturity, they will remember those terms as green spots in their youthful school days.
What we would write for the examination of the last term, we have already written for the other terms previously.
For the Winter Term, the successor of Miss W., was Miss Sarah J. Keith, of Middleboro, who is a teacher of fine address, dignity of character, and rare independence of thought and action. It is with pleasure that we find a teacher of such modesty and personal accomplishments in our public schools.
In discipline, she is eminently just, but not of sufficient severity to ensure that perfect tranquility which we so much esteem. We are sometimes told that moral suasion is most effectual; but our humble opinion is, that it is best, first to exhaust it, and then apply the rod, not frequently, but in a manner that would be remembered, if needed, for a term. A scholar whose physical power is sufficient to resist successfully the teacher, and who manifests the disposition to do so, in cast of punishment, must be expelled from school until he can be restored with sufficient guarantees, for his future conduct. This we hold to be sound doctrine.
The examination was orderly, and a good degree of progress, in the various branches, shown. There was one feature which the Committee notes with sorrow, that was the absence of the parents. In times past, on similar occasions, we have found the school-room crowded. The inference is unmistakable."
Respectfully Submitted, Sue Basile
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Town Hall
781-294-1316
For needed updates, check the town website.
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!
Eleanor Flaherty
won a 1 hour session (value $80) at
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter
Enter for this week's prize of a
a $50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant
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All Call for Community Flea Market
The Halifax Congregational Church is sponsoring a community flea market, open to all, Saturday, Sept 11th, on the town green, 9a - 3p.
The cost for a space is $25, and tables will be provided on a first come first served basis. In the event of rain, the market will be inside the church and recommended Covid protocols at that time will be observed. Our famous, delicious chowder will also be offered, for take-out beginning at noon.
Gather your "stuff", go in with a friend. Maybe you have craft items to sell, or just bring your "get rid of" things from all the sifting and sorting you've done over the past year! To reserve a space, or with questions, contact Susan Mahan, coordinator @ 781-293-0422 or email @ susanlmahan14@gmail.com. Checks should be made payable to Halifax Congregational Church and mailed to the Church ATTN: Treasurer, 503 Plymouth St., Halifax MA. 02338.
The deadline for reservations and payment is September 1st. Thank you!
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Special Town Meeting
The Halifax Board of Selectmen has scheduled a special town meeting for Wednesday, September 8 at 7:30p in the All-Purpose Room of the Halifax Elementary School.
For more information, please contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316.
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We sell "super premium" meat-based pet food!
Their first ingredients are, typically, animal flesh, rice, and corn and are 85% to 95% digestible. Meat-based feeds are fed in much lower quantities, contain higher levels of linoleic acid, and cost less to feed.
Come by and get the best for your pet!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Good Day Metro South/COVID-19 Economic Recovery Call
Friday, September 10th
2p - 3p
Zoom
Topics include city, state, and national resources to help you, your business, and your community respond to COVID-19. Zoom into this special forum to raise awareness and have your questions answered.
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Smokey Bear turns 77
"Remember - Only YOU can prevent forest fires!"
Smokey Bear became the official mascot of the U.S. Forest Service on August 9, 1944.
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Friends of the Library Annual
Book Sale
Sat, Sept 11th
10a - 1p
(sale continues through 9/18)
Now accepting good condition books, CD's & DVD's. All money raised goes to Friends of the Library.
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Thank You Action Team
Halifax Police Department would like to thank Laicey Ieronimo of The Action Team for dropping off “care bags” for children that we potentially come in contact with during the course of our duties and need to be transported to the PD to await services. These bags will make the already scary and traumatizing wait time more bearable for these children. Great work Laicey and thank you to all the residents who donated items.
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ICE CREAM SOCIAL FOR HALIFAX SENIORS
Friday, Sept 10th
12 - 2p
Town Hall Green
The Dairy Twist Ice Cream Truck will be arriving at Noon & SINGO will be held from 1 - 2p.
WHAT IS SINGO??
SINGO combines music and bingo in a sing a long style game. Instead of numbers, SINGO uses familiar songs from different genres of music with one common theme… you can sing along and keep track of your SINGO card to WIN!
“Not your grandma’s BINGO”
Please call the Council on Aging to reserve your spot at 781-293-7313.
SPACE IS LIMITED
THIS EVENT IS FUNDED BY THE HALIFAX COUNCIL ON AGING
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Pick Your Own Plums, Peaches & Nectarines!
Tuesday - Sunday, 9a - 3p
Weather Permitting • Call for conditions
Children welcome under adult supervision * No Pets * We supply containers* No unscheduled groups.
Check Facebook for more details.
PERENNIAL HYBISCUS & VEGETABLE TRANSPLANTS!
Donut Barn open for slushies & peach smoothies
Cider donuts made fresh every weekend
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Get Your Lettuce, Spinach & Broccoli!
325 South St,
E. Bridgewater
(508) 378-2270
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Old Colony YMCA – Your Place for Family Fun & Health
Old Colony YMCA is dedicated to improving the health of mind, body and spirit of individuals and families in East Bridgewater and surrounding communities. We're committed to improving the quality of life of all area residents by providing affordable access to child care, fitness and health and wellness programs. The Y is proud to be a part of this community. The East Bridgewater Family Branch offers a full range of recreational, educational and fitness programming... from licensed day care to certified fitness instruction, the Y provides quality and personalized service.
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Mold Guys Restoration
Residential and Commercial
Mold remediation services, water damage repair, air duct cleaning etc., contact Mold Guys today! Servicing the Bridgewater area.
(781) 910-5029
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PINCHES AND POUNDS
An old-fashioned candy store
with a TWIST
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Grab & Go
Gifts!
Items are packaged in small quantities for your convenience & safety.
Shop in store or online!
Come check us out!
Mon - Sat: 10 am til 8 pm
Sunday 11 am til 6 pm
Online orders!
(781) 447-2639
785 Bedford St, Rt 18, Whitman
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Halifax Board of Health
August 18, 2021
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Halifax Planning Board
August 19, 2021
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The Pet Show was so fun!
Thanks to everyone for bringing their furry (and feathered!) friends!
Thanks to Mike the Director of the Plympton Library for cohosting!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a $50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant Christine Harkins. The clean revolution!
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who had been the teacher in the North District for 5 terms in succession?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On September 1, 2021 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: Jen Bellody, Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Michelle Montella, Bridget Murphy-Courteau, Janice O'Brien, & Jacquelyn Rose
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Sisterhood
“We're connected, as women. It's like a spiderweb. If one part of that web vibrates, if there's trouble, we all know it, but most of the time we're just too scared, or selfish, or insecure to help. But if we don't help each other, who will?”
~ Sarah Addison Allen, The Peach Keeper
“Once upon a time there were two sisters. One of them was really, really strong, and one of them wasn't.' You looked at me. 'Your turn.'
I rolled my eyes. 'The strong sister went outside into the rain and realized the reason she was strong was because she was made out of iron, but it was raining and she rusted. The end.'
No, because the sister who wasn't strong went outside into the rain when it was raining, and hugged her really tight until the sun came out again.”
~ Jodi Picoult, Handle with Care
"Women who understand how powerful they are do not give into envy over meaningless things, instead they fight to maintain the beautiful bond of the sisterhood. These are the real women who know that we need each other's love & support to survive in this world. Love is the essence of being a woman. We must be that light of love that seals the bond & unique beauty of our sisterhood." ~ Bindu
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Sisters, we must listen to each other, love one another and stand up for each other... if not us, then who? ~ Jacquie
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