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Prize Box



Congratulations
Nancy Krushas

Nancy won a Boston Masspass Coupon Book
($25 value)

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

You could win 
A decorative tea kettle with silk or fresh flowers from Florals From the Heart, East Bridgewater
Historical Tidbit: 
State Police Barracks was located on the southern corner of the intersection of River Street and South Main Street.
A shopping center is in the location today.

In the 1930's, this was the Headquarters of Troop D of  the Massachusetts State Police. It was then seventy years old, and consisted of three hundred and twenty-five officers. 


Monday, March 30
Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Town River Fisheries - 6:30p - 65 N Main St
By Law Review Comm - 7p - Town Hall

Tuesday, March 31

Outreach - 9a - COA
Springtime Story & Craft - 10:30a - Library
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Zoning Board - 7p - Town Hall

Wednesday, April 1

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant
Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
COA Executive Board - 1p - COA
Board of Assessors - 6p - Town Hall
Board of Selectmen - 6:30p - Town Hall
Selectmen & Library Trustees - 6:30p - Town Hall
Planning Board - 7:30p - Town Hall  

Thursday, April 2

Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Board of Health - 8:30a - Town Hall
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
Finance Committee - 7p - Town Hall
Friday, April 3
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA
Zumba Gold - 3:30p - COA
Saturday, April 4
Men & Munchkins - 10:30a - Library
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder: No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, April 5
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.
           Gymnastic Classes             Open Gym            Birthday Parties

TOWN RIVER FISHERY COMMITTEE

Monday, March 30  6:30PM
W B Town Hall
65 North Main Street

Discussions:
*Water level at fishway
*Installing a fish counter in both towns  Bridgewater and
West Bridgewater Operations & Management Plan review;  Confirm who will be responsible for board placement in War Memorial Park.
 American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, April 3 from 2-7pm
St. Ann's Church
103 North Main Street, West Bridgewater 


The need for blood is always present; please consider donating

and give "the gift of life."
You may schedule your appointment by calling the Red Cross at

1-800-RED CROSS or on redcrossblood.org
 

How To Pastel Paint Like Georgia O'Keeffe-

Scarlet Poppies

 

Wednesday, April 8th   6-8 PM

West Bridgewater Public Library

 

Come down and join us for how to Pastel Paint like Georgia O'Keeffe - Scarlet Poppies No experience is necessary, all are welcome.

Free Art Class with Pastel Painter Gregory Maichack

Please sign up today!!

WB COA Travel News - Great trips for March & April  

   

   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

Bridgewater Farm Supply retail store ad
Every day you get our best!!!
 

VISIT Our:  On-line Store


1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357

Parents ask 

"When is the best time to start financial planning for college?"

 

There are many financial questions involved in planning for your child's education, and the answers are all very individual. Here I can share my knowledge to help parents along. 

 

 I have seen parents start before their child is born and some that start within a year of college. College education is a huge investment as private institutions cost over $50,000 per year and increasing at a rate of 4.5% per year and public institutions cost $20,000 per year and rising at the rate of 7.9% per year. You need to make sure you invest wisely both saving for college and the college you choose.

 

Where can a parent or grandparent put savings for college?  

Are College 529 Savings plans the only vehicle available for college savings? No. Are they the best? It depends on your individual circumstances. Each family is different, each child's goals are different, the choices in college are different.  


The next question is "How much should I save?" This depends on how old the child is and what type of college or university you think they will be going to. Planning for college is very important, having access to your funds without penalty is equally important. You should know the pros and cons of the different college financing products available to you. Some offer investments that can move with the stock and bond markets, others are more stable investments, they all can offer their own tax advantages. 
 

 

Everyday, I help parents figure out how  they can you afford college for your children. I help them get into the best financial position possible to attain the highest possible Financial Need Dollars.  I help them maximize what a University or College will gives for their financial aide package.   And do you know the schools that provide the most financial need dollars?


 These are some of the topics we cover in my 123 College Workshops, offered free to parents looking for financial answers.   

 

I am a local University Adjunct Professor, a Master's of Science in Finance graduate of Suffolk University's Sawyer School of Management, a local financial adviser and your 123College.com Sr. College Adviser. You have questions and I have the resources to get you the answers. 
 

Please join me. 

 

Saturday, March 28th at11am at Peroni Financial

64 East Grove St, Middleboro

Tuesday, March 31 from 6:30-7:30pm at Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth St, E Bridgewater

 

Everyone who attends receives a free Boston Masspass 2015 Coupon Book (value $25).

Register today at 123collegeSEMA@comcast.net or 339-224-0899.

 

More free seminar dates are coming up, follow my Facebook page to hear tips and more dates as they are offered.  


 

Eric G. Disbrow, SrLike us on Facebook

Financial Adviser 123 College 

 


Because Adjustments Are A Part Of Life

   
63 Main Street
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
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 Teen/tween art class at the West Bridgewater Public Library
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 Special thanks to the the West Bridgewater Cultural Council for sponsoring. Like us on Facebook

 As we unify: our support, our energy, our thoughts & prayers heal and make wonderful things happen!
 
"One of the main tasks of theology is to find words that do not divide but unite, that do not create conflict but unity, that do not hurt but heal." 

~ Jacquie
 

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 

 

A big thank you to our advertisers, you guys rock!

Global Premier Soccer
 

Bridgewater Soccer Clinic

April 21-24

 

The best place in Ma to become a better soccer player is in the company of players and coaches who share your passion.
 GPS Juniors 3-6 years old

9-11a $100

Technical Training Program

7-14 years

Half Day 9a -1p $140

Full Day 9a - 3p $195


 Registration & Info


 Venue: Flagg Street Soccer Complex

2 Flagg St, Bridgewater 

Revolutions Styling Salon


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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

 

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.

 

To Apply for SNAP/Food Stamps

Project Bread's food source hotline offers free, confidential screenings for eligibility as well as assistance completing the application over the phone.  Call today at 1-800-645-8333.

Seniors should press 2 for special senior line. Mon-Fri 8am-7pm & Saturday 10am-2pm

 

South Shore Curling Club

Bridgewater Ice Arena
Friday April 10- May 8, 8:40pm
20 Bridgewater Park

The South Shore Curling Club is having a short five-week spring curling season starting April 10.This is a great chance to try our club without a long-term commitment.


 The spring session is open to: 

                                               
*current and past members of the SSCC
*new curlers who have completed one of our Learn to Curl sessions (including March 29 LTC
*members of other local curling clubs (whose seasons may  have ended)

*Curling is at the Bridgewater Ice Arena on Friday nights at 8:40 from April 10 through May 8. The cost is $135.   If you have any questions, please contact us. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Absentee ballots
  
Absentee ballots are now available for the Annual Town Election to be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015. 
Residents may vote by absentee ballot if they are unable to vote at the polls on Election Day because of absence from town during the hours the polls are open, physical disability or observing religious beliefs. 
An application must be completed prior to receiving the ballot.  Applications may be mailed by the Town Clerk's office. 
Call the office at (508) 894-1200 to request the application or you may get a copy on line at www.sec.state.ma.us

Voters may also obtain the application and ballot in person at the Clerk's office.

 

The last day to request an absentee ballot is Friday, April 10th until noon.

 

Our home delivered meals program, also know as "Meals on Wheels", are designed to provide just the right combination of good nutrition and a friendly visitor for people 60+ who may not have enough food, be able to prepare their own food, or understand the proper nutritional requirements as they are advancing in age.

We deliver meals based on need, so whether long or short term, we can help you or a loved one eat properly.  Whether recovering from surgery or an illness, or just not having the mobility to get to the market on a regular basis, Meals on Wheels is there to support seniors in our communities

All meals served meet one-third of a participant's daily nutritional requirements and are designed to be low in sodium, fat, and sugar.  And if the participant's doctor requests a diabetic diet plan, we can usually accommodate that by offering a modified meal.    www.sselder.org

Call South Shore Elder Services (SSES) Information and Referral Department at 781-848-3910.

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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
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A decorative tea kettle with silk or fresh flowers from Florals From the Heart, East Bridgewater

 

 

Historical Tidbit Question:

 

What building is shown in the picture?

 

 

Email us your answer at: 

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 March 31, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Stephen Kelley, Robert Lundquist, Theresa McNulty, Marla Prince, Stacy Rancourt, & 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 3/29/15")    

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