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West Bridgewater Lions Club installed 3 new member to the club March 12, 2015. 
Reiko McNeil, Jay Ross, Felipe Mizhirumbay with Lions Club President Jerry Lawrence
West Bridgewater Lions Club... doing good and having fun. 
 The club meets at Good Days Restaurant, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.  For more information, contact Jerry Lawrence  617-970-6731
Check out their Facebook page for meetings and updates. 
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The Vest-A - Dog Fundraiser  was a huge success!

   

Thank you Bridgewater Portuguese Holy Ghost Society,

 and everyone who supported us. 

~ Mollie Coyne
 

Recently we have been able to provide vests for K-9 Tazer in West Bridgewater and we are working to buy a vest for Papi, the Bridgewater Police Department's K-9.

If you haven't had a chance to donate, here's how: 
 Mail a check payable to  
"MA Vest-A-Dog Inc" with Mollie's 13th birthday in the memo to:
MA Vest-a-Dog, Inc.

C/O Mollie's 13th Birthday

PO Box 48
Walpole, MA 02081

 or Click the link www.mavestadog.org/ws/pages/donate to fonate and select Donate to: K-9 Vest Fund and Specify "Mollie's 13th Birthday" in the text box below.

   
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Congratulations
 Monica Armstrong
 
Monica won a 1 day doggie daycare pass from 
Jillian's Pooch Paradise ($30 Value)

 

You should play

our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this column.

You could win a facial and a $10 gift certificate of Mary Kay products from Jeanne Smith and Cindy Guarino, Mary Kay consultants
Historical Tidbit: 
Evacuation Day, Boston

On March 17, 1776 British soldiers under General Howe were forced to Evacuate Boston.  In 1768, the first  4000 troops had arrived in Boston.
By the time of the evacuation, that number had grown to 11,000.

 Overnight on March 5th on Dorchester Heights, patriot soldiers under General George Washington constructed parapets and rifle pits along with cannon brought from Fort Ticonderoga by Colonel Knox.  Gen. Howe awoke the following morning to extensive earthworks upon the strategically important hill.
    Rather than risk another battle with heavy casualties such as Bunker Hill, Gen. Howe made the decision to withdraw his troops by ship never to return to Boston.  The departing of troops was not only a military victory for the fledgling Continental Army, it was also a psychological victory for Boston and all the colonies. 
    The sacrifices and commitment of Boston citizens, the Militia through out the countryside and Washington's Army inspired the colonies to organize and fight for their freedom, eventually leading to the founding of the United States of America. 
Monday, March 16
Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Silly Stories with Ms Carol - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA
Water Commissioners - 5p - 29 Cyr St
Municipal Bldg Needs - 7p - Town Hall

Tuesday, March 17

Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Conservation Comm - 6:30p - Town Hall

Wednesday, March 18

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant
Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
MacDonald School Council - 3:15p - Mac Donald School
Board of Assessors - 6p - Town Hall
WB Schools Strategic Planning Comm - 6:30p - MS/HS Cafeteria
Agricultural Comm - 6:45p - Library
Planning Board - 7:30p - Town Hall

Thursday, March 19

Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Line Dancing - 9:30a - COA
Spring Story & Craft with Ms Nanette - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA
Mah Jongg - 12:45p - COA
Trucchi's Van - 1p - COA
Yoga - 6p - First Church
Finance Committee - 7p - Town Hall
Friday, March 20
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA
Zumba Gold - 3:30p - COA
Last day to register new voters for annual town elections
Saturday, March 21
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder: No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, March 22
Church of St. Ann - 8:30a, 10:30a  
Cochestett United Methodist - Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School 10:15am
First Church - Worship Service and Sunday School 10a, Teen Bible Study 9a
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.
 ST. PATRICK'S DAY  Celebration &
Corned Beef  & Cabbage Dinner 
Monday, March 16 at noon
WB Council on Aging
 
Please join us for our annual St. Patrick's Day dinner.
Don't miss out, come by and get your tickets today!
 
 Entertainment provided by JENNIFER MELLO  
 
The festivities will begin at 11:30 a.m. 
Tickets are $6.00 and purchased at the Senior Center. 
Seating is limited to the first 100
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Restaurants, businesses, and members of the community are invited to join us for our 23rd Annual Taste of Metro South event on Wednesday, March 18.

Celebrate living and working in the region with a night of food and entertainment.  Over 40 diverse restaurants are expected, with entertainment from the Brockton Symphony Orchestra, Brockton High School Jazz Band, Cardinal Spellman's Acapella group Symphonium, Rob Peters Entertainment, and more!

Restaurant tables and sponsorships are still available! For more information, contact Athena Lavoie, 508.586.0500 x231, alavoie@metrosouthchamber.com. 

 

 

Call the Town Clerk's office at (508) 894-1200 for more information.  Mail-in registrations must be postmarked on or before March 20, 2015.

WB COA Travel News - Great trips for March & April 


 ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION  At The Aquaturf  Plantsville, CT  Wednesday, March 18, 2015   


 ATLANTIC CITY TOUR PACKAGE  Atlantic, NJ  March 31 - April 3, 2015  (4 Days / 3 Nights ~ Tuesday - Friday)

   

   TURNING STONE RESORT Casino & Bingo Hall  Verona, NY  April 6 - 8, 2015  (3 Days / 2 Nights ~ Monday - Wednesday)


 CHERRY BLOSSOM CELEBRATION  Washington, DC  April 9 - 12, 2015  (4 Days / 3 Nights ~ Thursday - Sunday)  


 TOP OF THE HUB  Omni Imax Theater at The Museum of Science  Thursday, April 16, 2015 

 

REMINDER - ALL TRIPS REQUIRE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION  Telephone reservations will be held 3 days.  Seating is limited. If you are interested in any of these trips, please do not wait to sign up. 

Council on Aging, 97 W Center St. 508-894-1262. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30a-4p

All trips leave from the WB Lowe's parking lot.

BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY
  

Winter Is a Very Fragile Time For Wild Birds, We Can Help You Help Them

Check Out Our Huge Selection Of Birdhouses & Feed


 


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Taunton River Watershed Alliance
  
Saturday March 28
Gertrude Boyden Refuge
1298 Cohannet Street

The TRWA Water Quality Monitoring Workshop workshop will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Gertrude Boyden Refuge in Taunton. Water testing will begin on the second Tuesday of April (April 14). 

WATER QUALITY MONITORING


 Time to think about spring.  Are you ready?  This winter's storms, road treatment and runoff will be impacting our local streams.  Will this affect the rivers' cleanliness?  Stormwater drainage can be noxious brews of fuels, pesticides, sewage, road salt, silt, and garbage that foul water, spread disease and damage fish habitat.  Join us as we continue to measure how clean our rivers are.  Hardy volunteers go out once a month to take samples at 2 or 3 locations each.  We then have the samples analyzed at laboratories. We can't do it without you.  If you'd like to volunteer, please give our offices a call at 508-828-1101 or email us at director@savethetaunton.org.

 
Dance Kaleidoscope 2015

 

Bridgewater State University
Rondileau Campus Center Auditorium
              Open To General Public

April 2, 3, 4  7:30pm

Admission $10 General Public, $8 Seniors, Military & Students with ID

Bridgewater State University Dance continues its annual Spring tradition, showcasing original choreography staged by and featuring advanced student dancers.
 

arts.bridgew.edu/dance-kaleidoscope-2015
 

Rose L. MacDonald School 3rd Graders Experienced 
A Bit of Boston's Freedom Trail  




The Freedom Trail Foundation visited our students and recreated a bit of the Boston Tea Party, the town meeting at the Old South Meeting House, and Paul Revere's famous ride.
"Good evening my fellow sons and daughters of liberty," announced the costumed patriot to the young crowd.

The enthusiastic seven and eight year-olds learned to cheer "here, here!" with their fists in the air when they agreed with a statement at the town meeting, or yelled "fie!" when they disapproved of a political opinion.

They debated about "taxation without representation" and argued about what to do with the unordered yet heavily taxed 342 crates of tea in the harbor. They learned that the colonists wanted their voices heard and counted as they learned to govern in the new land and they disputed actions after their negotiation attempts with the British failed.
Should they burn the tea? Steal the tea? Dump the tea?



Thanks to PTO funding, history came alive for third graders in the Rose L. MacDonald School gym and the early events of the American Revolution sparked greater interest and understanding.

As the presentation came to a close, students joined actors Hoover and Ranger in a special oath: "I solemnly swear to be the best scholar I can be, to read a lot of books, ask a lot of questions, and keep having fun learning about our share of history."
Here, here!

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~  Gloria Steinem

Let those creative juices flow.  Imagine what your life could be and work toward it. It's your life. 
 
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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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Reminder from Town Clerks office

 

Friday, March 20th is the last day new voters can register to participate in the annual town elections.

TURN AT RIVERBEND AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOTTERY INFO & APPLICATION

 

There will be 6 one bedroom and 6 two bedroom affordable units available for qualifying residents.

 

Click here for application and information 

MICHELLE DUBOIS WILL BE HOLDING OFFICE HOURS IN THE SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM AT THE WEST BRIDGEWATER TOWN HALL FROM
 9 AM - NOON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:  MARCH 27TH, APRIL 24TH AND MAY 22ND. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COME IN AND MEET WITH REP DUBOIS.

West Bridgewater is a School Choice Community

 

School Choice information  and application instructions are now available on the School Choice Information page.   click here for school choice page
 If you have any questions, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 508-894-1230.

 

School End Date
At its meeting on March 2, 2015, the school committee unanimously voted to amend the 2014-2015 school calendar and make Friday April 3rd a full day of school for all students. Therefore, if we are fortunate enough to have no more snow days, the last day of school will be Thursday June 25th.

 

Appraisal Day at Fuller Craft Museum 

 

Saturday, March 21st 10am -3pm

 

Fuller Craft Museum

455 Oak St, Brockton 

 

 Discover your Hidden Treasures! For the third year in a row, Fuller Craft Museum welcomes everyone Saturday March 21st from 10am to 3pm, to bring their treasured objects, collectibles, keepsakes out of hiding from the attic, the kitchen drawers, or the garage, for a rare chance to have them appraised by a professional. The 3rd annual Appraisal Day is co-sponsored by Fuller Craft Museum and Grogan & Co. Fine Art Auctioneers and Appraisers. First come, first served. No appointment necessary. One item $15, two items $25, three items $30. All proceeds will benefit Fuller Craft Museum. For more information call 508.588.6000 or visit www.fullercraft.org

Dog Licenses Due April 1

 

 

Cost:  MALE/FEMALE DOGS $16.00     
 
SPAYED/NEUTERED DOGS $15.00

Licenses are due April 1st every year.  A current rabies certificate is required, stating the date of expiration.

Licensing may be done by mail or at the Town Clerk's office during regular business hours.  To license you dog by mail, send a copy of the current rabies certificate, a STAMPED-SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE and a check made out to the Town of West Bridgewater.

A $25.00 late fee is charged if the dog is licensed after June 30th.

FAILURE TO LICENSE YOUR DOG AFTER JUNE 30TH COULD RESULT IN A POLICE CITATION AND A COURT SUMMONS

IF YOU NO LONGER HAVE A DOG, PLEASE CALL THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE (508) 894-1200

 

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A facial and a $10 gift certificate of Mary Kay products from Jeanne Smith and Cindy Guarino, Mary Kay consultants 

 

Historical Tidbit Question:

What year did British troops arrive in Boston?

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On March 17, 2015, we 
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from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Stephen Kelley, Robert Lundquist, Theresa McNulty, Marla Prince, Stacy Rancourt, & Jacquelyn Rose
  

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