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August 25, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Whitman Summer Concert Series 2024
The Whitman Summer Concert Series 2024 was a free, family-friendly event featuring live music performances every Thursday evening throughout the summer. Local musicians brought a variety of musical styles to the stage, creating a fun and relaxed environment for residents and visitors alike. It was the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening in Whitman Park with friends, family, and neighbors.
A huge thank you goes out to the Whitman Cultural Council for their hard work in organizing and making these concerts possible year after year. Their dedication ensures that Whitman continues to be a vibrant, connected community.
Source and Photo Credit: The Whitman Cultural Council FB
Written by Megan Martin, BuzzAround Intern, SNHU
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History Tidbit:
Whitman Central Fire Station
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Source: MA Cultural Resource Information System
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Town Hall
781-618-9700
whitman-ma.gov
Town Offices Calendar
Public Library
M-Th 9:30a-8p; Fri 9:30a- 4:30p;
Sat 9:30a-4 (during school year only)
781-447-7613
whitmanpubliclibrary.org
Council on Aging
781-447-7619
COA
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Sara Kelly
won
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
www.pinchesandpounds.com
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a 45-minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose healingstartshere.net
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Early Voting in Person for the
State Primary
Now- Fri, Aug 30
All day
54 South Ave
Town Hall Auditorium
Take advantage of early voting to avoid the rush on primary day. Visit the Town Hall Auditorium anytime during the designated dates to cast your vote in person. Ensure you are registered to vote or update your party affiliation by the deadline. Don't miss these important deadlines to participate in the upcoming state primary! The Last Day to Register to Vote or Change Party for the September 3, 2024 State Primary is August 24, 2024, 9a-5p at the Town Clerk's Office.
Source: Town of Whitman Calendar WB Page
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Whitman DPW Board of Commissioners
August 21, 2024
Video Courtesy of WHCA-TV
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2024-2025 Whitman-Hanson Travel Basketball Tryouts
Registration: Open until Sat, Aug 31
Calling all young basketball players in grades 3 through 8! The Whitman-Hanson Travel Basketball program is holding tryouts for the 2024-2025 winter season. This is an exciting opportunity for players who are serious about basketball and want to compete at a higher level.
Interested players must attend at least one tryout session. Please note that not all players will be selected. Tryout dates are yet to be determined and will be announced soon.
Registration for tryouts is free. If selected, players will be provided with additional information about payment and scheduling.
Any questions, please email: WHyouthbasketball@yahoo.com
Source: Whitman Youth Sports Web Page
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Read to a Dog
Thu, Sep 5
4-5p
Whitman Public Library
Does your child love reading and dogs? Combine the two by signing up for a private, ten-minute session to read to a certified therapy dog, Elise or Teddie, at the Whitman Public Library!
Reading to a therapy dog is a great way for children to improve their literacy skills while enjoying the companionship of a gentle, friendly dog. Don't miss out on this unique and educational experience!
Source: Whitman Public Library Event Web Page
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Back to School Night at All Saints Parish
Fri, Sep 6,
All Saints Parish
This event is designed to help families get ready for the upcoming school year. For just $5, participants can receive a bag of clothing. This offers a practical and affordable way to ease the financial burden of back-to-school shopping.
The event is also a chance for the community to come together. By supporting local families with school-aged children, we make sure everyone is prepared for the new school year. Small gestures like this can have a big impact that brings our community closer together.
For more information, please visit the
official event page www.allsaintswhitman.com.
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Climate Can Do: Overconsumption and Sustainable Practices
What Is Overconsumption?
Overconsumption is the excessive consumption or use of something. Without change we could eventually run out, or create more than we can dispose of.
How Can We Help?
Live sustainably, make lifestyle choices that help you and the planet. Small changes make a big impact:
*Walk, bike or take public transportation whenever possible!
*Consider alternatives to single use items:
- A reusable shopping bag.
- Skip the plastic bottles; all sorts of reusable bottles can be found in metal, glass and recycled plastic
- Replace Saran Wrap with wraps made from beeswax, cotton, and tree oil that keep food fresher and can be reused repeatedly.
- Use reusable not paper towels.
*Consider eating 2 or 3 meatless dinners / week:
Don’t throw away leftovers; eating leftovers will help you avoid food waste and save you money. Freeze pre-made meals for handy eating later.
*Rather than replacing, repair.
Do not automatically discard broken items when they break. Instead, try repairing it. Using this method can save you money and reduce landfill waste. Repair shops and You tube Videos are readily available to help you fix things.
*Join Buy Nothing.
With Buy Nothing, you can get rid of unwanted things around your house and get things you need for free. As their motto states “Buy Nothing. Share Everything,” a sustainable living app aimed at the community.
*Shop local.
By shopping locally, you reduce the impact of transportation on the environment and support your local economy.
This article was written by Tiana Frias, Stonehill College BuzzAround Intern on overconsumption and ways to limit our resource usage.
We’ve got this!
Source: sentientmedia.org/overconsumption/, green-living.na.panasonic.com/articles/20-frugal-habits-for-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle
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Now Enrolling for our 62nd season of dance education. You are invited to our Open House this September 4th & 5th 5-8pm. Learn dance, self-expression, and important life skills!
508-378-7043
55 Spring Street, East Bridgewater
Visit CoffeyDance.com
Like us on Facebook
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Video Project featuring tomorrow's voices encouraging their parents! | | | | |
Dr. Chris Jones, The Gratitude of Struggle | |
Do we ever stop, reflect, and express our gratitude for having struggled? I know that's difficult, but very valuable for me.
If you are wondering how or even why you should be grateful for struggling to reach your goals, have a listen.
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Whitman Freedom Team - Ep. 3
feat. Felicia Barbosa
Video Courtesy of WHCA9TV
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Join Barbara from the Whitman Public Library at the Senior Center for Book Buzz, every second Friday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Instead of reading a single book, participants will be treated to a trolley filled with books of all genres, which will be introduced to attract participants to check them out. Checkouts will be done at the Senior Center. All are welcome.
CONTACT: Barbara Bryant (508) 543-7220 bbryantfox@gmail.com
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Whitman Select Board Meeting
August 20, 2024
Video Courtesy of WHCA-TV
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Gifts, Snacks & Supplies
with Duval's Surprising Selection, you'll find just what you were looking for!!
Open: Mon-Fri: 8:30a - 6p | Sat: 9a - 3p
Sun: 9a - 1p
571 Washington St • 781-447-0606
duvalspharmacy.com
fb/duvalspharmacy
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Pinches & Pounds
Old Fashioned Candy Store with a Twist!
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Check Out our New Arrivals... Candy Pillows
Find lots of sweet gift ideas at Pinches & Pounds!
www.pinchesandpounds.com
Pinches and Pounds FB
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WHK Hawks Hockey Cornhole Tournament
Sun, Sep 15
1p
Stellwagon Beer Company 100 Enterpride Drive Marshfield
Get ready for a fun-filled day of competition at the WHK Hawks Youth Hockey Cornhole Tournament! This event is a fantastic way to support youth hockey while enjoying a great day out with friends and family. There will be raffles, music, delicious food, and drinks to keep the energy high as teams battle it out for the top spot.
Secure your spot by registering before September 3rd. Don’t miss out on this chance to have fun and support a great cause!
Source: WHK Hockey: Whkhawks.org FB Post
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Exploring the Estuary by Land and Sea
The North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA) is excited to continue its long-running program, Estuary Explorers, in 2024. This program offers youth and adults the chance to embark on educational adventures around the estuary, providing a unique opportunity to learn about the environment through hands-on experiences.
Through a variety of activities, including exploring by land, kayak, or pontoon boat, participants engage in meaningful and educational watershed activities. These activities are designed to meet state science standards and curriculum while being fun and engaging. The program is tailored to fit the needs of its participants, making it an inclusive and enriching experience for all involved.
Thanks to the generous support of the Michele E. Dufault Foundation, Estuary Explorers reached 283 youth and 45 adults in 2024, with even more programs planned for the fall. This initiative allows participants to explore parts of the estuary they might not otherwise have had the opportunity to visit, deepening their understanding and appreciation of the local environment.
Written by Wenhan Liu, Boston University BuzzAround Intern
Story & Image Source: North and South Rivers Watershed Association
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a 45-minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose healingstartshere.net
Historical Tidbit Question
What year did the town of Whitman get its first motorized fire truck, housed at the Central Fire Station?
Email us your answer at:
Prizes@buzzaround.info 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 August 28, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Naziya Khalifa, Wenhan Liu, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia |
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15 Years!
I feel like we've grown up together, you and I... especially when I look at the layout and tone of those early 2009 BuzzAround issues.
Not only did the newsletters involve more colors, with my design tendencies leaning toward Edwardian, but also saw myself as an unofficial cheerleader for everything that makes our village stronger:
Volunteers: " Thank you to the Girl Scouts for their food drive, HUGE wonderfulness!"
Small Businesses: " Congratulations for your certification, Sandy, way cool!"
Civic Participation: “ Here's a link to the Warrant, the town meeting is Monday night, don’t miss it!”
Effective municipal services: "The DPW did an incredible job with tree removal after the storm!!!"
As the years went on, my writing style matured, and the design evolved. We streamlined our process and chose color accents that reflected our community. Your good news continued to inspire us.
Through growing pains and COVID, we dug deep and found stories that strengthened our communities. We highlighted volunteers, celebrated small businesses, informed the public about civic participation, and cheered on our essential and municipal workers.
Your BuzzAround has always been a team of people who care about building strong civically minded communities and as we matured as an organization, we have instituted systems to ensure our vitality. We train college interns on volunteerism, local civics and corporate responsibility. They learn the importance of
knowing their sources and care about their messaging, so we will have a next generation of positive storytellers. We measure our social entrepreneurship impact using three bottom lines: People, Planet & Profits, and, as a privately held corporation, our Board meets monthly to steer the BuzzAround direction.
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Do stories of good works inspire you? Do you want a hand in building strong hives? Consider becoming a Hive Builder or joining our Board. Help us spread honey, so our communities continue to BuzzAround! ~ Jacquie
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