The Mission of Legacy 24 Foundation is to promote motorcycle awareness through “Check Twice - Save A Life”. We do this by hosting the Check Twice Day every March and the Mike “Slicky” Garner Memorial Ride every September. Michael was suddenly taken from us on October 21, 2017 at the very young age of 24 years old, due to a tragic motorcycle accident. The Legacy 24 Foundation strives to meet the high standards that Michael lived in his short life. The foundation is not only dedicated to Motorcycle Awareness, it is also dedicated to people in need. We also support other events during the riding season to help promote motorcycle safety as well as awareness.

This year's Mike “Slicky” Garner 4th Annual Memorial Ride is

Sunday, Sept 12th at Whitman VFW Post 697, 95 Essex St.

Registration is 11a - 1p.

Contact to donate a raffle item for event or to sponsor, email legacy24foundation@gmail.com or call (774) 259-0487.

Photo credit: Dhouse photography from the 2020 Memorial Run

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is quickly approaching. This year, we will be selling these pink shirts to benefit local cancer charities.

T-shirts $20, long sleeves $25. See any Whitman Firefighter to place your order.

Pre-orders end August 31st. Checks are preferred, made out to Whitman Firefighters Local 1769. Orders and payments can be made at Whitman Fire at 56 Temple St.

This program is non-contact for 5 and 6 year old boys and girls. All players must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2021 and cannot be 7 years old before September 1st, 2021.

This program is designed to introduce young athletes to the game of football. It is intended to be fun, informational, and provide great exercise. Rookie Tackle players will learn the importance of working as a team, exercise, stretching, football skills, and of course the game itself. Our goal is to instill confidence and self-esteem for our young players all while learning the game of football.

Contact Cathryn Schofield for assistance at CSchofield@metrosouthchamber.com or call (508) 586-0500 x 231.

Smokey Bear became the official mascot of the U.S. Forest Service on

August 9, 1944.

Suggested donation is $5.

Chair yoga classes with Karen Lyons from the

Whitman Wellness Center

Call (781) 447-7619 ext. 2 to sign up.

The Whitman Finance Committee is seeking the services of a dedicated member of the community to serve as Recording Secretary. This appointed Board meets most Tuesday nights in person at Town Hall from September to May. Duties include making an audio recording of the meetings and then transcribing to a draft form. Final accepted minutes are then copied to the Town Clerk and into permanent binders. There are also supplemental responsibilities such as posting meetings, drafting letters and meeting agendas, making copies and creating spreadsheets that are currently performed by the Committee Chair which could be added to the successful applicants billable time if desired.

This is a Town employee position and salary is $19-$21 per hour.

Please send your letter of interest with resume to the Whitman Town Administrator, Lincoln Heineman (lheineman@whitman-ma.gov) and FinCom Chair, Rick Anderson (randerson@whitman-ma.gov). This 9- member committee is dedicated to not only making sound financial recommendations for Whitman taxpayers but committed to your personal success in this role! Call or email any questions you may have.

Rick Anderson, Chair

Whitman Finance Committee

(781) 447-4366

UPDATE!! My project has changed locations. I will now be building the gazebo/pavilion right in WHITMAN next to Hobart's Pond! I am so excited! Due to the price of lumber I am now looking to raise about $7,000 in materials. There will be additional supplies needed but for now I am going to focus on the building materials. If anyone has any bottles/cans or scrap they would like to donate to a good cause - you can drop them off at 42 Rock Street in Whitman (there is a fenced in pen for cans/bottles) or I can pick them up. Message me if you would prefer a pick-up to be scheduled. Thank you soooooo much!!!

Note: If anyone has any really cool fundraising ideas, I am all ears!

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.

We'd like to congratulate Firefighter Bryan Smith for his promotion to the rank of Fire Lieutenant.

As of August 4, Lieutenant Smith reported as Shift Commander of Group-1.

Lt. Smith came to the Whitman Fire Department in May, 2008 as Firefighter/Paramedic working with Group 3.  Congratulations!

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$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant

Christine Harkins. The clean revolution!

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