Buzz Around West Bridgewater
WB Graduation Full of Community Spirit

West Bridgewater's middle-senior high school graduation was brimming with community pride, teary smiles and gratitude Friday night as students, teachers, parents, friends, and other family gathered at War Memorial
Park for the annual tradition.
 41 members of the senior class were praised for their achievement of outstanding MCAS scores, qualifying them for John and Abigail Adams scholarships.  Also praised were members of the National Honor Society, Leo's club, math team, band, chorus, yearbook committee, key club, superintendent's council, heritage committee, athletes of all sports and participants in state championships.
Special thanks was given to Mrs. Dubin and Mrs. Schmeer, two retiring educators who have given so much to the West Bridgewater community. 
 

"The class of 2015 will always hold a special place in West
Bridgewater High School history as the last class to graduate from the
'old' middle senior high school building," said Superintendent Patty Oakley.
There was a tribute to the late Paul Chiulli and a special presentation where each graduate donned a pair of sunglasses, gifted from the Chiulli family.  Paul's parents accepted his diploma posthumously, with the support of all 2015 graduates.



   
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Prize Box

 

Congratulations
Sarah Primack

 

Sarah 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: 
 
A horse or cow was an important prizedcow possession.  
In February of 1660, the (Old) Bridgewater Township passed an ordinance requiring cattle to be marked by their owner.
 "It is enacted by the towne that all cattle that goeth upon the common 'till a midsummer day whether it be their own or other folks are to be rated for."
 
Folks registered their brands with the town for security.
An example from the 1670 town records; "The mark of the cattle of John Ames, Sr., being a slitt in the top of the right eare."
This was enacted as a law so that all animals grazing in the town common could be easily identified.
 
Information from the East Bridgewater Sesquicential Book    

 

Monday, June 15
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 Comm - 5p - 29 Cyr St
Municipal Bldg Needs - 7p - Town Hall

Tuesday, June 16

Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Conservation Comm - 6:30p - Town Hall
School Bldg Comm - 6:30p - MS/HS
Zoning Board - 7p - Town Hall

Wednesday, June 17

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant
Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
3D Printing Workshop - 5:30p - Library

Thursday, June 18

Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Board of Health  - 8:30a - Town Hall
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Line Dancing - 9:30a - COA
Music with Ms Ellen - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA
Mah Jongg - 12:45p - COA
Trucchi's Van - 1p - COA
Yoga - 6p - First Church
Rent Control Board - 7p - Town Hall
Friday, June 19
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA
Zumba Gold - 3:30p - COA
Saturday, June 20
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder: No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, June 21
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.
   Brockton Rox Family Fun Sundays

Play Catch On The Field Before The Game

Get Player's Autograph's

Run The Bases After The Game

Sun June 14 @ 1:05, Brockton Rox Vs Seacoast Mavericks
Weds Jun 17 @ 10:05, Brockton Rox Vs Torrington Titans
Fri June 19 @ 7:05, Brockton Rox Vs Marthas Vineyard Sharks

Meet the Local Beekeeper!

 

Join Mr. Touhey for a FREE live demonstration of the profession of a beekeeper. Learn about bees and maintaining hives. 

Sunday, June 14 at C&C Reading Farm, LLC 175

East Center Street, West Bridgewater at 12pm

Sunday, July 12 Billingsgate Farm, 6 County Road,

Plympton at 12pm

Sunday, August 9, 2015 at C&C Reading Farm, LLC

175 East Center Street, West Bridgewater at 12pm

Strawberries are in at Billingsgate Farm! Here is Farmer Pete with his delicious red sweets.

 

Upcoming Council on Aging Trips


BEAUPORT PRINCESS CRUISE  &  ROCKPORT 

Gloucester, MA  Thursday, June 18, 2015   

 

CAPE COD CANAL  "JAZZ CRUISE" 

Onset, MA 

Sunday, July 12, 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.   

SPECIAL PRESENTATION by

John Buckley Jr., Plymouth County

Register of Deeds

 

Wednesday, June 17th at 10:00 AM

WB Council on Aging

 

He will be discussing the Homestead Act and current scams related to real estate.  Computers will be available to print a Registry recorded deed, confirm the status of a mortgage discharge or check on any filing.   They can also accept a Homestead filing for a fee of $37.00. 

If you have questions related to your deed, please bring a copy of your tax bill.  Please call 508-894-1262 to register.

Bwater Square Chiro Building
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

Adjust to a Pain Free & Healthy Lifestyle

   

63 Main Street
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
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                                3D Print Workshop

 

Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30pm

WB Public Library

                                                     

Have you wondered about 3D printing? 

Do you want to see it in action?

Join us for this workshop designed for 12-17 year olds

This is a free workshop sponsored by the Friends of the Library

           Yearbooks and Annual Reports Available

at the Library

 

Did you know that the library has

digitized versions of past

West Bridgewater Jr/Sr

High School Yearbooks

and Annual Reports?

To view, simply click on the following link!

archive.org/details/westbridgewaterpubliclibrary

Bridgewater farm supply
BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

A Beautiful Garden is a Work of Heart
 
Visit Our On-line Store For Your Lawn & Garden Needs

1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)  Bridgewater   (508) 697-0357
Farmers Market at First Church
corn on the cob
Tuesday, June 23
 from 3 until 6 p.m
The First Church, 29 Howard Street
 
Please join us for the first of it's summer Farmers Market's.
Produce and local growers as well as vendors will be present.
Also featured will be artisans, homemade creations and demonstrations.
If you are interested in taking part, please call the church office at 508-587-3118 (if call goes to voice mail please leave a message) or you may email the church at firstchurchwb@juno.com.
There is no charge for participation, but vendors are asked to bring their own tables for set up.
Upcoming dates for other Farmers Market's are: Tuesday(s) July 14 and 28; August 11 and 25.

                Massachusetts Walking Tour Concert 
June 26th@ 6pm 
West Bridgewater Public Library
 
Sponsored by The Friends of the West Bridgewater Public Library in collaboration with the West Bridgewater Cultural Counci.
Since 2010, co-founders Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards have organized an annual non-profit bipedal concert tour of Massachusetts in support of arts and culture for towns throughout the state. Each free community concert collaborates with local artists, musicians, educational programs, trail managers and land trust groups to highlight both artistic diversity and recreational land use. With each visit, a community has pulled together and taken part in a dialogue which serves to strengthen local investment in the arts.
 
People still ask "so you actually walk?" YES, with our instruments, and camping gear, to each and every show - and after 8-13 miles of hiking roads and trailways, we perform a concert.
 
"Well, how does that support the arts?" Each Walking Tour event is a collaboration of cultural movers and shakers such as local artists, art organizations, trail volunteers, cultural council members, and school systems for an evening of shared ideas, stories, and song - thanks to state grants and private trusts, the concerts are always FREE for the communities we visit.

We are looking for local artist, musician, and poets to participate in this free community concert as a sign of support for our local arts.  All interested parties should contact Mark Mandeville @ mark@masswalkingtour.org.  Additional details about the 
Massachusetts Walking Tour Concert
 and the Nunckatessett Greenway project (Bay Circuit Trail) are provided below.

Mass Walking Tour, June 26th @ 6PM at W.B. Public Library 
  • Nunckatessett Greenway Project (part of the Bay Circuit Trail) enhances recreational, environmental, social, and educational opportunities, and also stimulates economic activity in the town of West Bridgewater and Bridgewater. The genesis of the project stems from a grassroots movement of local residents and public officials that wish to see a nature corridor that will elevate people's awareness of the Town River and of historical sites situated along that river, as well as promote outdoor classrooms, economic development and alternative means of travel. www.nunckatessettgreenway.org/resources/videos 

We look forward to seeing you at this event and for supporting the local arts.
Beth Roll Smith
Library Director
West Bridgewater Public Library
508-894-1255

West Bridgewater Little League Opening Day

Honors Linda Dubin

Linda Dubin & Jamie Mitchenson.












Long-time Principal Linda Dubin Honored
at WBYAA Opening Day
Most West Bridgewater parents recognize Linda Dubin as Rose L. MacDonald School principal and many remember her as a reading specialist in the late 1990s. But now Dubin has a new image in town: a competent pitcher who held her own on West Bridgewater's Youth Athletic Association Opening Day.
Retiring this June after 30+ years in the West Bridgewater school system, Dubin was chosen for the ceremonial opening day first pitch.
"I was thrilled and honored to be asked to throw the first pitch for the WBYAA," said Dubin. "The association symbolizes so much what is special about WB and the spirit of our small family-centered community," said Dubin.
"Admittedly, I was a bit worried about my throwing skills, so I asked our P.E. Teacher Mrs. DePaola for some private tutoring and then practiced!" laughed Dubin. Her practice paid off as the pitch arrived strong and centered over the plate. 
"It is a memory I will treasure," said Dubin.




 Little League Teams enjoyed day with all it's fun, especially the visit from Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster. 
 
Pictures and information from
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Congratulations, grads 

jacquie 2013

of 2015!


 

   ~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 

 

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Silly Stories with Ms Carol

 

Monday, June 15

 at 10:30am

WB Public Library

 

Join us for silly stories at story time.

This program is geared to children

3 and up.

Bring your favorite little one down

for a silly story.

This is a free program and all are welcome! 

                          Music with Ms Ellen Hoffman

 

Thursday, June 18

 at 10:30am

WB Public Library

 

Please come by and join us for this musical time

with Ms. Ellen Hoffman.

This program is designed for Ages 2-5

Maximum 20 Children

All are welcome to this free program. 

School Notice

Important Dates

 

June 19th - Middle School  "LAST DANCE" Semi-Formal will be 7-9:00 pm in the cafeteria.  Tickets are $10.00 in advance,  $15.00 at the door.  This will be the last dance EVER to be held in this building.  We would like to make it extra special for your student.  Any donations of white Christmas lights, maroon and white balloons, streamers, table cloths would be greatly appreciated.

 

June 22nd - Grade 8 Canobie Lake Park class trip  (school committee approval pending).  The  cost is $35.00 and permission slips will be sent home in mid-May.

 

June 23rd -

Howard School - 6th Grade Celebration at noon

 

June 23rd  - 8th Grade End of the Year Celebration and Recognition Ceremony -  An invitation with specific details will be sent home.  We ask that students follow the basic school dress code, as well as no jeans and a collared shirt for the gentlemen.

 

June 24th- Field Day

7th & 8th Grades

 

June 25th - Last day of school with  early dismissal.  We have a farewell breakfast for the 8th grade students.

 

J.O.Y.    

 

Annual Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser 

 

Saturday, June 20

 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

West Bridgewater Council on Aging

 

Tickets:  $5.00

Tickets may be purchased from J.O.Y. Members or at the COA  Call 508-894-1262  

Arts & Crafts Fair

2:00 - 4:00 P.M. 

If interested in booth space, or for more information contact Fran at 508-894-1262        

MONDAY AFTERNOON IS GAME TIME

WB Council on Aging at 1 PM

 

 Do you like to play Cribbage, Scrabble, Michigan Rummy, Scat, Hearts, Bid Whist, etc. and/or Board Games?  Let's get a group together on Mondays for an afternoon of fun and games.  Call 508-894-1262 if you would like to put your name on the "interest list" and let us know what game(s) you'd like to play.   We have a volunteer coordinator for Cribbage Players; Bob Coolen ... thank you Bob!

THE  STITCH LOVERS GROUP at the COA

Tuesdays at 1pm

 

Spring has sprung  time to finish those UFO'S. We all have UFO"S hanging around waiting to be "stitched".  Come and join us on Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 3 pm.  

We will be Weaving, Crocheting, Cross stitching, Embroidering, Knitting and Sewing!

 A sewing machine is available for your use. So join us to finish those UFO'S.

Kid's Movie Night
 Tuesday, June 23
 6 pm
The First Church,
29 Howard St.
Please join us. 
All are welcome.
There is no charge for admission. Light refreshments will be available for a small fee.
Children are asked to bring a blanket to sit on.
prize box  
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
Have fun with us 
and beeee entered to win

Entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106

 Historical Tidbit Question:

 

 Who owned the cow with the slit ear? 

 

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

 

The Buzz was compiled

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

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