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  Best Wishes to the Graduates of 2015!

 

Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos.

  

Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos.
Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos.

 

 

May 30, 2015 saw the graduation of

279 graduates from the Silver Lake

High School, from the towns of Halifax, Kingston and Plympton.

 

We wish all these young adults success as they engage themselves in their post-high school endeavors. 

 

High Five from your

 Buzz Around Halifax!

 

 

 

Photos used with permission from the Plympton - Halifax Express Facebook page

 

 


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Congratulations

Lori Russo
 

Lori won a one hour reiki session from Revolutions Salon, 
Route 106, EB

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

You could win entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym
East Bridgewater, Rt 106
Historical Tidbit: Holmes Library Beginnings

 In 1876, Doctor Howland Holmes of Lexington, MA donated the sum
 of one hundred dollars to establish a free library in the town of Halifax.
Dr. Holmes was the oldest brother of a resident of Halifax, John Holmes,
who is best remembered for his work as a tin peddler.

The old Town Hall, which had been the original meetinghouse, housed t
he library in a room once used as a drill hall. The building was destroyed
in a fire in 1907 and the contents were a total loss.

-From Guy Baker's 'A History of Halifax', excerpt from the Holmes's public library webpage
 

 

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Upcoming Schedule of Events
Monday, June 15

Church - 9a - Council on Aging  (COA)

Computer - 10a - COA

Cribbage - 10a - COA

Tai Chi - 11a - COA

Lunch - noon - COA

Matter of Balance - 1p - COA
Tick Talk - 6p - Library
Tuesday, June 16
Wii Games - COA
Men's Coffee- 9a - COA
SHINE Counsel- 9a - COA
Council on Aging - 10a - COA
Drop in Knitting - 10a - Library
Lunch- noon - COA
Afternoon Book Club - 1p - Library
Line Dance - 2:30p - COA
Wage & Personnel Bd - 6:30p - Town Hall
Conservation Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Municipal & School Bldg Needs - 7p - Town Hall
Wednesday, June 17

Quilting - 10a - COA

Wellness Clinic - 10a - Our Lady of the Lake

Wii Games - 10:30a - COA

Chair Yoga - 11a - COA

Lunch - noon - COA

Childrens Book Club - 2:45p - Library

Board of Health - 7p - Town Hall

 Thursday, June 18

Blood Pressure -8:30a - COA

Men's Coffee - 9a - COA

Oil Painting - 10a - COA

Shopping Van - 12:30p - COA

Halifax Writes - 3p - Library

Planning Board - 7:30p - Town Hall

Friday, June 19

Our Lady of the Lake Church Mass - 9a  

Errand Van -9a - COA

Love to Walk Group - 9a - COA

Exercise - 10a - COA

Infant Lapsit - 10a - Library

Ballroom Dance -11a - COA

Lunch - noon - COA
Saturday, June 20

Yard Sale - 9a - Our Lady of the Lake Church

Boy Scout Yard Sale - 9a - Town Green

Our Lady of the Lake Mass - 4p

 

 Sunday, June 21
Our Lady of the Lake Church Masses - 7:30a & 10:30a
Halifax Congregational Church Service - 10a  

 

*Information compiled from the Town & Library Websites, Council on Aging Newsletter, and individual submissions. If you'd like something listed, email us.
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 Tick Awareness Presentation 

 

Monday, June 15

at 6:30pm

Holmes Public Library

 

The Norwell Visiting Nurses Association, in conjunction with the Halifax Board of Health, will present an information session at the Holmes Public Library on awareness and prevention of tick-borne diseases. Protect your family during tick season. 

                          Children's Book Club

 

Friday, June 17 at 2:45pm

Holmes Public Library

 

Join us as we discuss this months book:

The Trouble with Chickens

 by

 Doreen Cronin

 

New members are always welcome.

Copies of the book are available.

Check with the circulation desk.

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                              Pilgrim Festival Chorus
 Presents 
"Songs of War, Songs of Peace" 
The Pilgrim Festival Chorus presents "Songs of War, Songs of Peace" on Saturday, June 20 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at the Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square, Plymouth, MA 02360.
This performance is supported, in part, by the Halifax Cultural Council.
 

 

 

 

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Our Lady of the Lake Parish Yard Sale

Donations Accepted NOW

 

Saturday, June 20

 from 9am to 2pm 

 

 

Our Lady of the Lake Church will hold a parish yard sale on Saturday, June 20 from 9am to 2pm.
The Church is gladly accepting donated items which can be left at the parish hall. Please no large furniture or VHS tapes. All monies raised from the event are used to support the Church's activities in Halifax.

 

                   Local Authors Night at the Library

 

Monday, June 22 at 6:30pm

Holmes Public Library

 

 Join us in welcoming some of our local authors.

 Eugene Coghill of Halifax will read from his first novel, Love Is a Fishnet, which he wrote about a journey of the heart.

Brett Crehan of West Bridgewater will read from his newly released Ji Eun's Gift: A Novel of Southeastern Massachusetts. 

Rosalind Cuschera of Quincy will read from Journey from San Rocco, a nonfiction book based on her family history.

Members of the library's Halifax Writes Writers Group will also share excerpts from their works in progress. We hope you will come to be in the audience and support our local literati - already-published and soon-to-be-published!

Authors will have books available for purchase, but no purchase is necessary to attend!

 Light refreshments served.

 


 

Your library has so many great new options for readers with tablets and smart phones.  Download books and audio books and get Overdrive Help click here

The SAILS Library Network is constantly updating the Overdrive collection. Check out our Virtual Library Help page to get started.

Our E-Technology webpage has links and resources from Best Bookish Apps for Kids aged 2-8 and Free Apps for Readers.

Many great resources for your readers are available now!

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Monponsett Pond Testing


 

 

In connection with water quality issues at Monponsett Pond, the
following treatments have been tentatively scheduled: Tuesday, June 2 - West Monponsett - aluminum sulfate to reduce the amount of free phosphorous (nutrient for algae) and Thursday, May 28 - East Monponsett - Sonar herbicde treatment to reduce invasive weed growth. Any changes to this schedule will be posted.

Aquatic Control Technology has to reschedule the West Monponsett buffered alum treatment. Its biologist reminded the firm that per the accepted monitoring plan ACT has to monitor the mussels 24 and 72 hours after the treatment. With treatment on a Wednesday that puts the 72 hour data collection on a Saturday when lake usage is likely to be high (not the best for SCUBA diver data collection), so ACT has to reschedule the treatment to Tuesday, June 2nd. Sorry for the confusion and the quick change of date.The East Monponsett treatment date will stay the same...(Thursday 5/28).

These treatments do not affect the Town's drinking water. The Town does not use Monponsett Pond as a water supply. The orange posters and information are specific about not using the POND for drinking water.

Charlie Seelig
Halifax Town Administrator
781-294-1316 

      
Halifax Youth And Recreation

Summer Theatre Program

  
    The Halifax Youth and Recreation Commission will sponsor, for the 31st consecutive year, "On Stage," a four week summer theatre program for students entering grades four through eight. 

Instruction will be given in various aspects of the theatre including acting, vocal production, movement, and improvisation.
The program will begin on Monday,July 6, and run on Mondays through Thursdays, from 9:00 to 12:00, for four weeks, at the Halifax Elementary School.  Public performances will be held on Thursday, July 30.

    Halifax resident Robert Kniffen, retired Director of Music for the Rockland Public Schools and Drama Director at Rockland High School, will direct the program.  As one of the founders of "On Stage", this will be his thirtieth year with the program. 
    Participation in the program will be limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.  Cost of the program is $150 for Halifax residents and $175 for nonresidents. 
Registration forms are available at the Halifax Elementary School, the Holmes Public Library, by calling 781-293-3147, or online at

 

Historical Society Plant Sale.  Photo credit: S. Basile

Picking The Perfect Plant

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Historical Society Plant Sale. Photo Credit: S. Basile



Thanks to all who donated to and shopped at the Friends of the Library Book & Bake Sale
 ~ Laurie Cavanaugh

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2015!


 

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781-293-7313

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Reminder:

The last day of school is Wednesday, June 24 for all students grade 1-11.

WATER BAN IN EFFECT

 

The Water Department has imposed water restrictions beginning on May 1, 2015.
 In addition, because of the work on the water tank, there will be an outside water ban beginning on September 1, 2015 while the water tank is being painted.

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Senior Tax Work Off Abatement Info now available

 

Preliminary information about the senior tax work-off program approved at the Annual Town Meeting in May 2015 is now available. Applications are also available.

 

Halifax in Lights

 

The 2015 edition of Halifax in Lights will be on Saturday, June 27 with family activities at the Halifax Town Hall from 4pm to 7pm, music and additional activities from 7pm to 9pm at the Elementary School, and fireworks at 9:15pm. Volunteers are needed to assist in planning for the day's activities and for working during the day of the event. Vendors can contact the committee via Facebook to host a table.

 

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Library Summer Hours

 

Summer hours at the library are in effect, so the library will be open 10-8 on Mondays and Wednesdays, instead of 12-8, and will be closed on Saturdays until Labor Day.

 

 

Congratulations to the Silver Lake Middle School Grade 8 Band on their Silver Medal Award!

Congratulations also to the Grade 8 Honors Chorus for their Gold Medal Award that was presented to them last Friday at the Great East Music Festival!
Great job by everyone!!

 

 Boy Scout Annual Yard Sale

 

Saturday, June 20

9am -2pm

Town Green    

Rain or shine

 

The Halifax Boy Scouts will hold their annual yard sale on Town Hal Green, rain or shine.

Please come by and support our boy scouts.

 

Stop by to browse and purchase goods at bargain prices!

PLEASE SUPPORT HALIFAX BOY SCOUTS TROOP 39 BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS FUNDRAISING EVENT:

Drop off your attic and basement treasures to be donated and sold by Troop 39 on Friday June 19, at the Halifax Congregational Church next to the Town Hall from 6-8 PM or by appt. Call Marla Webby 781-293-6991.

 

Rent a Table to sell your own items $20

Rentals must be completed by June 19, 2015

All donations are tax deductible 

 

Halifax Congregational Church Needs Your Beautiful Singing Voice & Musical Inklings
 

Help is needed for the church music ministry.


First, we are seeking choir members. If you enjoy singing and would like to be an active participant in the morning worship, this is the place for you. The choir rehearses each Sunday morning at 8:45 AM. No previous experience is necessary. If you would like to lend your voice to the service contact Bob Kniffen (781-293-3147) for further information. Rehearsals will resume on Sunday, September 14.
 

We are also in need of handbell players. Rehearsals are Sunday evenings 6:30-8:00 PM. While the technique of playing the bells is fairly easy to learn, it is helpful if you can read music. For more information also contact Bob Kniffen (781-293-3147)
 

Both groups are important parts of the music ministry of the church and a lot of fun as well. 

 


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Historical Tidbit Question:

 

Who was Dr. Holmes' brother?

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Buzz Around Halifax.

  

On June 16, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Mark Hardy, Thomas Kelley, Jr, Rob Lundquist, Theresa McNulty, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Marla Prince

 

 

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