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Congratulations
Janine Naitram
Janine won entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106
You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this column, you could win a
$15 Gift Certificate to Morrell's Country Tavern
269 N Main St (Rt 28)
West Bridgewater
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Historical Tidbit:
Neighborhood Businesses
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As towns grew it became profitable to open shops in neighborhoods to fill local needs. They filled a need when people were spreading out from the center of town and before the time when every household had a car. These shops had ethnic flavor depending on what immigrants settled locally. The shop would have foods culturally common to those who lived near it. Many of these shops had refrigerated coolers and offered butcher shops and specialty cuts of meats. This is where a person would find Lingui�a from Portugal, Potatiskorv from Sweden, and bratwurst from Germany.
Before World War II, not every home had a refrigerator, frozen foods were not as common as today and purchasing a weeks supply of fresh meat did not keep well in an "ice box". Some folks still had ice boxes up until the 1950. I can remember the ice man delivering to the house across the street from my home on Main Street.
Respectfully Submitted, David Moore
(With edits from the Buzz Around staff)
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Monday, January 5
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Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Water Comm - 5p - 29 Cyr St
CWRMP - 6:30p - Town Hall
Historical Comm - 6:30p - Town Hall
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Tuesday, January 6
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Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Conservation Comm - 6:30p - Town Hall
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Wednesday, January 7
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Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
COA Executive Board - 1p - COA
Board of Assessors - 5:30p - Town Hall
No Selectmen's Meeting
Planning Board - 7:30p - Town Hall
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Thursday, January 8
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Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a- Good Days Restaurant
Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Line Dancing - 9:30a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Mah Jongg - 12:45p - COA
Trucchi's Van - 1p - COA
Yoga - 6p- First Church
Local Historical District Study Comm - 6:30p - Town Hall
Chapters Book Club - 7p - Library
Rent Control Board - 7p - Town Hall
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Friday, January 9
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Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA
Zumba Gold - 3:30p - COA
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Saturday, January 10
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Men and Munchkins - 10:30a - Library
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
Reminder: No weekend MBTA Rail Service
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Sunday, January 11
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Church of St. Ann - 8:30a, 10:30a
Cochestett United Methodist - Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School 10:15am
First Church - Worship - 9:30a
Fellowship Hour - 11a
Joy of Pentecost - Sunday School & service 10a
evening worship 6p
Temple Baptist - 10a, 11a & 6p
West Bridgewater Baptist - 9:15 Sunday School, 10:30 Service, evening worship 6p
* Information compiled in this issue from Town web sites & submitted information. Feel free to submit events & information from your non-profit group.
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Opening January 10 In East Bridgewater Center:
Florals From the Heart 508 378-3300
Certified Wedding & Event Planner * Home of Julie's Party Cart
Open House Jan 10 2-5pm
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HABIG & MAGOON
INSURANCE AGENCY
We Will Guide You Through The Claims Process for a Prompt and Fair Resolution of Your Claim
We Pledge This to You Our Clients
95 Belmont St, Easton
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West Bridgewater Emergency Fund Receives $750.
Tem Blessed of Next Step Living presented a check in the amount of $750 to the Emergency Fund of West Bridgewater! The funds are the result of a partnership between the town and this organization that aims to increase energy efficiency. Residents can sign up for a free home energy audit to find savings in their energy bills. For every household that signs up, the town receives donations from Next Step Living. Thank you to those who have participated so far!
From Town Of West Bridgewater Facebook Page
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West Bridgewater Baptist Church
  Who is Jesus? This may be the most important question anyone can ask. This sermon series will begin on December 14, 2014 and end on April 26, 2015. Each week, a different aspect of Jesus' life will be examined.
83 North Elm Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379 508-584-0356
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HDP - A CLUB FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
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The Guardian- George
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Hockomock Digital is a group of about fifty-five photo-enthusiasts whose expertise ranges from beginner to professional. We meet regularly to talk about ways to improve our photography. We meet at 7:30 P. M. on the first, second, third, and fourth Wednesdays starting in September and winding up in May at the East Bridgewater Public Library.At HDP, no photographic experience is necessary. . .
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Bridgewater Square Chiropractic
First-time Patients Can Receive
the Initial Consultation and Examination,
(a $125 value) for only $49
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Openings On Our Town Ballot: 
Town Clerk, Nancy Morrison announces that the Annual Town Election will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015. The following offices will be included on the ballot:
One MODERATOR for three years; one TOWN CLERK for three years; one SELECTMAN for three years; one ASSESSOR for three years; two LIBRARY TRUSTEES for three years; two SCHOOL COMMITTEE members for three years; one WATER COMMISSIONER for three years; one TREE WARDEN for three years; one BOARD OF HEALTH member for three years; one PLANNING BOARD member for five years; one HOUSING AUTHORITY member for five years;
Nomination papers are now available at the Town Clerk's office. The last day to submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars is February 23, 2015.
Call the Town Clerk's Office at (508) 894-1200 for further information.
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 BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY
Great For Every Day Needs & Special Occasions
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Fun and Helpful West Bridgewater Facebook Pages:
WB Lions Club
WBHS Historical Heritage Committee
West Bridgewater Boosters
WBMSHS-Farewell-Committee
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Donkey Basketball pictures courtesy of WBMSHS Farwell Committee Facebook page
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"When it is dark enough, you can see the stars."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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New Years...
it's time to question everything... really...
Why do we do those things we do?
Are they helpful, or hurtful?
Are we making progress toward what we want to accomplish, or have we fallen into the slump of wash, rinse, repeat?
Each day is a new day.
You can do it! You can make those changes.
It's not about resolutions, it's about living the best life you can, loving the most you can, experiencing joy, and being that person makes the most out of every day.
" Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. " John Lennon
Carpe Diem ; )
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WB Town Buildings
Town Hall
65 N. Main Street
(508) 894-1200
Mon, Tues & Thurs
8a-4p
Wed 8a-7p, Fri 8a-1p
WB Public Library
80 Howard St
508-894-1255
Mon, Thurs, Fri 10a-5p,
Tues-Wed 10a-7p
Sat 10a- 2p
Council on Aging
97 W Center St
508-894-1262
Mon-Fri 8:30a-4p
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A big thank you to our advertisers, you guys rock!
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Building Blocks
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East Bridgewater, MA 02333
508-857-5748
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233 Broad St
Bridgewater
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Morrell's Country Tavern
We Offer Classic American Fare in a Warm, Friendly and Family Friendly Atmosphere
Daily Specials and A Full Bar, Everyone Will Find Something to Love at Morrell's.
(508) 586-7777
269 North Main St, (Rt 28)
West Bridgewater
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Fuller Craft Museum Painting Night
Thursday January 8
6:30- 8:30
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak St. Brockton
Fuller Craft Museum will be hosting a painting night with cheese and wine. Why paint in a dimly lit bar or restaurant when you can make your own creation within a museum! Absolutely no experience required for these classes. We will be focusing on historically significant works from artists like Van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Monet etc. The class will be held from 6:30-8:30 at the Fuller Craft Musuem. Tickets are $40 members, $45 non-members and includes admission. Visit www.fullercraft.org
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The Learning Well
Pre-School
Open House
January 17, 2015
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
* Make & Take Craft Table
* Prize for Every School Age Child
Learning Well Has:
*10 Students / 2 Teachers
*4 Social and Emotional Programs
7 Rising Sun Lane
W. Bridgewater
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Green Earth Cleaning
We Can Bust Your Dust for The Holidays
Chemical-Free
Natural Cleaning!
Mary (508) 517 - 6991
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Mary Kay Beauty Consultants
New Year,
New You!
You and Your Friends So Deserve To Be Pampered
Let Us Help You Do
Exactly That
Contact Your Mary Kay Beauty Consultants
Cindy Guarino
508-245-1872
Jeanne A. Smith
508-208-0596
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Please remember to
mention you read about these advertisers in the
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Recycle Your Used Goods
Don't forget-our schools have recycling bins for your old clothing, sheets, blankets, towels, shoes, stuffed animals and other items that are no longer useful.
Support your schools & clean out your junk!
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2015 TRANSFER STATION STICKERS
Available Towns Clerk's Office
Mon- Fri
A maximum of two stickers per household will be issued.
*Must present current vehicle registration at time of purchase. First sticker- $85.00 second sticker- $85.00.
*If address is not on the registration new residents must provide proof of residence.
*Transfer Station stickers may also be purchased by mail. Send in a copy of your registration, a self addressed, stamped envelope and a check for $85.00 for each sticker made out to the Town of West Bridgewater.
Nancy L. Morrison, CMC, CMMC
Town Clerk
65 N. Main St.
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1200
Fax: (508-894-1210
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
and beeee entered to win
A $15 Gift Certificate to Morrell's Country Tavern
269 N Main St (Rt 28)
West Bridgewater
Historical Tidbit Question:
How did families get ice for their box?
Please include your name,
phone number & town
with your answer.
By entering, you give us
permission to announce
your name in next week's
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
On January 6, 2015, we
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.
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The Buzz was compiled
this week by Stephen Kelley, Robert Lundquist, Theresa McNulty, Marla Prince, & Jacquelyn Rose
Copyright 2015 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 1/4/15")
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